RRB Section Controller Syllabus 2025 & Exam Pattern
Official Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Syllabus for Section Controller. Detailed Topic-wise CBT and CBAT (Psycho Test) Pattern. Download PDF now.
RRB Section Controller Selection Process
The recruitment process for Section Controller involves 4 stages. Merit is based on CBT (70%) and CBAT (30%).
Computer Based Test (CBT): Single Stage Exam. 100 Marks. 1/3rd Negative Marking.
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Psycho Test. Qualifying nature but carries 30% weightage in final merit.
Document Verification (DV): Verification of original certificates.
Medical Examination (ME): Strict medical standards apply (Vision A-2).
RRB Section Controller CBT Exam Pattern
Duration: 120 Minutes | Total Questions: 100 | Negative Marking: 1/3rd
Subject / Section
Ques
📊 Analytical & Mathematical Capability
60
🧠 Logical Capability (Reasoning)
20
🧩 Mental Reasoning
20
Total Questions
100
Detailed Topic-Wise Syllabus (English)
1. Analytical & Mathematical Capability (60 Qs)
This section has the highest weightage (60 Marks).
- Mathematics: Number System, Ratio & Proportions, Averages, Percentages, Profit, Loss & Discounts.
- Time, Speed, Distance, Power & Work, Algebra, Linear Equations.
- Arithmetic Progression (AP), LCM, HCF, Geometry, Area & Volumes.
- Probability and Statistics (Basic Level).
- Data Analysis & Interpretation: Multi-source Data Analysis, Tabular data, Charts, Graphs, Scatter plot, Pie chart, Venn Diagrams.
- Data Sufficiency, Data Arrangement.
2. Logical Capability (20 Qs)
- Logical Reasoning: Binary Logic, Syllogism, Clocks & Calendars.
- Assumptions, Blood Relations, Family Tree, Solving logic-based puzzles.
- Reading Comprehension: Passages from History, Society, Literature, Science, Environment, Mythology, Technology.
- Questions based on Main idea, Supporting idea, Application, Logical Structure, Style of Paragraph.
3. Mental Reasoning (20 Qs)
- Analogy: Identifying relationship between two items.
- Series Completion: Identifying patterns in number sequences.
- Solving Coding-Decoding type questions.
- Solving Ranking and Arrangements based problems.
RRB Section Controller Syllabus in Hindi (हिंदी में)
1. विश्लेषणात्मक और गणितीय क्षमता
- अंक शास्त्र: संख्या प्रणाली, अनुपात और समानुपात, औसत, प्रतिशत, लाभ, हानि और छूट।
- समय, गति, दूरी, शक्ति और कार्य, बीजगणित, रैखिक समीकरण।
- अंकगणितीय प्रगति (AP), एलसीएम, एचसीएफ, ज्यामिति, क्षेत्रफल और आयतन।
- संभाव्यता और सांख्यिकी (बुनियादी स्तर)।
- डेटा विश्लेषण: बहु-स्रोत डेटा विश्लेषण, चार्ट, ग्राफ, स्कैटर प्लॉट, पाई चार्ट, वेन आरेख, डेटा पर्याप्तता।
2. तार्किक क्षमता
- तार्किक तर्क: बाइनरी लॉजिक, सिलोजिज्म, घड़ियाँ और कैलेंडर, मान्यताएँ, रक्त संबंध, वंश वृक्ष।
- समझबूझ कर पढ़ना (Comprehension): इतिहास, समाज, साहित्य, विज्ञान आदि पर आधारित पैराग्राफ से मुख्य विचार और तार्किक संरचना को समझना।
3. मानसिक तर्क
- सादृश्य (Analogy): दो वस्तुओं के बीच संबंध की पहचान करना।
- श्रृंखला पूर्णता: संख्याओं के अनुक्रम में पैटर्न की पहचान।
- कोर्डिंग-डिकोडिंग और रैंकिंग/व्यवस्था आधारित प्रश्न।
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Candidates equal to 8 times the vacancies will be shortlisted for CBAT. Minimum T-Score of 42 in each test battery is mandatory.
- Qualifying Marks: Minimum T-Score of 42 in each battery separately. No relaxation for SC/ST/OBC.
- Language: Questions will be in English and Hindi only.
- Negative Marking: There is NO negative marking in CBAT.
- Vision Certificate: Must produce original Vision Certificate (Annexure VI) during CBAT.
Preparation Strategy: How to Score High?
- Focus on Data Interpretation: Since Analytical Capability has 60% weightage, practice DI (Charts, Graphs) extensively.
- Reading Comprehension: Dedicate 30 mins daily to reading editorials to tackle the RC section in Logical Capability.
- Mock Tests: Since the duration is 120 minutes for 100 questions, time management is crucial. Practice full-length mocks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there negative marking in Section Controller CBT?
Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd marks for every incorrect answer in the CBT exam.
How is the final merit list prepared?
The final merit list is based on 70% weightage of CBT marks and 30% weightage of CBAT (Psycho Test) marks.
What is the duration of the CBT exam?
The total duration for the Computer Based Test (CBT) is 120 minutes (2 hours).