Examination or any other additional activity as applicable shall be fixed by the RRBs and shall be intimated to the eligible

candidates in due course. Request for postponement of any of the above activity or for change of venue, date and shift
will not be entertained under any circumstances.
13.5 The Question Paper for Single Stage CBT will be of 90 minutes duration for 100 questions and 120 minutes for PwBD
candidates who are availing the Scribe facility.
13.6 The Question Papers shall be of objective multiple-choice type.
13.7 The standard of questions for the Single Stage CBT will be generally in conformity with the educational standards
prescribed for the posts. The questions pertaining to Professional Ability shall be from the syllabus of every notified post
mentioned at Annexure-VIII to XXI.
13.8 Section-wise marks: The section wise number of questions and marks for all the posts except Junior Translator/Hindi are
detailed below :

Number of
Subject Marks allotted
questions
Professional Ability 50 50
General Awareness 15 15
General Intelligence and Reasoning 15 15
Mathematics 10 10
General Science 10 10
Total 100 100
Each question will be of one mark each.
The section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some variations in the
actual question papers. There will be negative marking and 1/3 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
13.9 The Questions for all the posts except Junior Translator/Hindi are likely to include questions pertaining to:
a. Mathematics:
Number Systems, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM and HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Percentage, Mensuration, Time
and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry,
Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern.
b. General Intelligence and Reasoning:
Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Relationships, Syllogism,
Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and
Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement- Arguments and Assumptions etc.
c. General Awareness: Knowledge of Current Affairs, Indian Geography, Culture and History of India including freedom
movement, Indian Polity and Constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports,
General scientific and technological developments etc.
d. General Science: Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences (up to 10th standard CBSE syllabus).

13.10 Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various communities: UR-40%, EWS-40%, OBC(Non Creamy Layer)-30%, SC-
30% and ST-25%. These percentages of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD candidates in case of
shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
13.10.1 Where a second stage CBT is deemed necessary and held, RRBs reserve the right to treat the first stage CBT as a
qualifying test for the purpose of shortlisting a reasonable number of candidates for the second stage CBT.
13.11 The normalized marks scored by the candidate in the CBT shall be used for shortlisting the candidates for Performance
Test/Teaching Skill Test, Translation Test, DV (as applicable) for the posts.
13.12 Junior Translator/Hindi:
A single stage Computer Based Test will be conducted followed by a qualifying translation test. The Question Paper shall be
designed to test equally both the knowledge of English language as well as knowledge of Hindi language. Atleast 50% of the
questions will be designed to test language proficiency – 20% for English and 30% for Hindi. The syllabus for the language
portion of CBT is given in Annexure-VII. The remaining questions will be designed to test General Knowledge, General
Intelligence, Simple Arithmetic and basics of computer.

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 Annexure-VII

JUNIOR TRANSLATOR/HINDI

1. The General Portion for this paper will contain 50 questions.

2. In the language portion, 30 questions will be from Hindi language and 20 questions will be from English language. These 50
questions will not be translated in other languages. As such, questions pertaining to Hindi language will be printed in Hindi only
and questions pertaining to English language will be printed in English only.

NOTE: Difficulty Level will be of Standard 12th(+2Stage)

Syllabus for Hindi Language:

(Three Questions each)

Sl. No. Topics

1. समानार्थी शब्द
2 पर्ाार्वाची शब्द
3 ववलोम शब्द
4 प्रत्र्र्
5 उपसर्ा
6 सन्धि ववच्छे द
7 मुहावरे और लोकोन्तिर्ााँ
8 ित्सम-िद्भव
9 वातर्ाांश के ललए एक शब्द
10 शब्द/वातर् शुद्धि

Syllabus for English Language:

(Two Questions each)

Sl. No. Topics

1. Synonyms/Antonyms
2 Translation into Hindi
3 Suffix/Prefix
4 Phrases/Idioms
5 Arrange the words in proper sequence
6 Pronouns/Verbs/Tenses
7 Articles/Preposition/Conjunctions
8 Adjectives/Adverbs
9 Question Tag
10 Active & Passive voice

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STAFF & WELFARE INSPECTOR

Sl Topics No. of
No. Questions

1. Industrial Relations: Industrial Disputes Act, 1947; Indian Trade Union Act, 1926;
9 to 11
Industrial Employment [Standing Orders] Act, 1946.

2. Social Security Legislation: Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923; Employees' Provident

Fund Act, 1952; Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948; The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. 9 to 11

3. Law relating to wages: The Minimum Wages Act, 1948; Payment of Wages Act, 1936; The
Payment of Bonus Act, 1965; Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. 9 to 11

4. Legislation affecting Conditions of work: Indian Factories Act,1948; The Mines Act,
1952. 7 to 10

5. Basics of Computers and applications: Input & output devices;MS Office;

3 to 5

6. Right To Information Act - provisions thereof. 2 to 4

7. New Pension Scheme 1 to 3

Total 50

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 Annexure-IX
CHIEF LAW ASSISTANT

Sl Topics No. of
No. Questions
1. Indian Constitution: Preamble and Salient Features, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Directive 3 to 5
Principles of State Policy, Union Legislature, Executive & Judiciary.
2. Administrative Law: Nature and Scope of Administrative Law; Legislative power of the administration; 2 to 3
Judicial power of Administration; Judicial control of Administrative action; Corporations and Public
undertaking.
3. Jurisprudence: Nature and Concept, Schools of Jurisprudence, Sourcesof Law, Legal Concepts, Legal 3 to 4
Persons
4. Law of Torts: General concepts. 2 to 3
5. Hindu Law: Sources, Marriage, Divorce, Maintenance, Adoption, Gift,Succession. 3 to 4
6. Code of Civil Procedure: General; Suits, Execution; Appeals; Reference, Review and Revision; Written 5 to 7
Statement, Set-off and Counter-claim; Examination, Discovery, Admissions and Documents Law.
7. Bharatiya Nagrik Surakha Sanhita: Various sections. 2 to 3
8. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: General; Punishments; Abetment, Criminal Conspiracy; Offences against the 2 to 3
State, Contempt’s of the Lawful Authority of Public Servants, False Evidence; Offences affecting the
Human Body and Property.
9. Bharitya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023: Relevancy of Facts; Facts which need not be proved; Oral Evidence; 2 to 3
Documentary Evidence; Burden of Proof; Estoppel; Examination of Witnesses and of the Improper
Admission and Rejection of Evidence.
10. Indian Contract Act, 1872: Agreement, Contract and Proposal; Acceptance; Consideration; Capacity to 2 to 3
Contract; Factors vitiating Consent; Legality of Object; Performance of Contracts; Breach of contract;
Indemnity and Guarantee ; Bailment.
11. Limitation Act, 1963: Preliminary and Limitation of Suits, Appeals and Applications; Period of 2 to 3
Limitation; Acquisition of Ownership by Possession and Miscellaneous.
12. Specific Relief Act, 1963: Specific Relief & Preventive Relief. 1 to 2
13. Indian Partnership Act, 1932: Nature of Partnership and Relations of Partners to one another; 1 to 2
Relations of Parties to Third Person; Incoming and Outgoing Partners; Dissolution of a Firm;
Registration of Firms.
14. Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: Arbitration; Conciliation 2 to 3

15. Consumer Protection Act: General Provisions. 1 to 2

16. Protection of Human Rights: General Provisions. 1 to 2
17. Transfer of Property Act: General, Transfers of Property by Act of Parties; Sales of Immovable 2 to 3
Property; Mortgages of Immovable Property and Charges; Lease of Immovable Property; Exchanges;
Gifts.
18. Right to Information Act: Obligations of public authorities; Central & Stateinformation commission; 1 to 2
Appeals and penalties.
19. Company Law: Formation, Registration and Incorporation of company; Capital Formation; Corporate 2 to 3
Administration and Winding up of Companies.
20. Labour Laws: Industrial Disputes Act, 1947; Trade Unions Act, 1926; The Employees State Insurance 3 to 5
Act, 1948; The Employees Provident Fund Act, 1952; The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961; The Minimum
Wages Act, 1948; The Factories Act,1948; Payment of Wages Act, 1936.

Total 50

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SENIOR PUBLICITY INSPECTOR

Sl Topics No. of
No. Questions

1. Communications 12 to 15

Introduction to communication; History of communication; Tools; Fundamentals of communication;

Types of communication; Essentials of communication; Theories of communication; Effective
principles; Process of communication; Factors affecting process of communication; Forms of
communication; Oral Communication.

2. Mass Communication 12 to 15

Eras of Mass Communication; Introduction & history of mass communication; Culture & functions of
mass communication; Tools of Mass communication; Journalism; Press Codes & Ethics; Elements of
mass communication; The Psychology and Sociology of Media Audiences; Models of mass
communication; Theories of mass communication; Issues in communication; Mass media and public
opinion.
3. Advertising 10 to 13

Concept, Functions of Advertising, Factors determining advertising opportunity of a

product/service/idea, Types and classification of Advertising Display/
Classified/Trade/Product/Financial/Corporate etc., Brand Management and Positioning, Creative and
Campaign Concepts; Social and Economic Impact of Advertising, Advertising: Ethics, code and Law,
Brand equity and advertising.
Advertising Agency - Types of agency, Structure, Functions, Roles, &Scope.

Agency client relations, Apex organizations: DAVP, INS, ISA, AAAI.

4. Public Relations 10 to 13

Public Relations; Development of Public Relations; PR in India; Public Opinion; PR Process; PR for
Internal Communication; PR for External Public; Mass Media of Communication; Ethics and PR;
Dealing with Media/Functioning of Media; Role of Writing in PR; Emerging Challenges inPR.

PR Management - Event Management, Crisis Management, TimeManagement & Stress Management.

PR Laws - Code of ethics, PR and Press Council, Defamation, OfficialSecret Act 1923, Copyright
Act 1957, Press Registration of Book Act 1867.

Contempt of court

COMPUTER and its APPLICATIONs (2 to 3 questions)

5. Topic and coverage on Social Media like Blogs, Twitter, Youtube etc 3 to 5

Total 50

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ALL POST GRADUATE TEACHERS (PGTs)/TRAINED GRADUATE TEACHERS (TGTs)

Sl Topics No. of
No. Questions

1. Education 22 to 28

Philosophy of Education – various schools of Philosophy; Education according to Indian thinkers and
Western thinkers.

Sociology and Education in the Indian Context - Sociological basis of education, Aspiration of Indian
Society, Role & functions of home, school community, religion, media and state as agents of socialization.
Education as an agent of social change, social adjustment and socio-economic development.

Education, Culture and Human Values - Meaning and classification of values. Nature of moral and ethical
values; Value oriented Education. Value crisis and role of education in resolving value crisis. Meaning and
characteristics of culture and its relationship with education. Indian cultural Heritage and education.
Cultural pluralism, cultural lag, cultural conflict, ambivalence and tolerance.
Democracy and Education - Concepts of equality, freedom, democracy, authority and discipline. Human
rights education with reference to child’s rights.
Education and Integration - Role of teacher and Educational Institutions

2. Psychology of Learner & Teaching 13 to 18

Meaning, scope & Importance of educational psychology. Relationship of Education and Psychology;
Process of Growth and Development; Intelligence: Its theories and measurement. Learning and
Motivation; Psychology and education of exceptional children-creative, gifted, backward, learning
disabled and mentally retarded. Evaluation

3. Curriculum and Instruction - (8 to 12 Questions): 8 to 12

Curriculum Development, Transaction,

Instructional Methods - Teacher–Controlled Instruction (TCI); Learner–Controlled Instructions (LCI);

Group–Controlled Instruction (GCI);

Skills and Competencies; Means of Instruction Delivery.

Total 50

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PHYSICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (PTI)

Sl Topics No. of
No. Questions
1. Physical Education in India 10 to 12
Objectives, Principles and Components of Physical Education; Indian Olympic Association and
International Olympic Committee; Role of Different Agencies in Promoting Health (WHO, UNICEF,
Local Bodies); Concepts of Incentive, Achievement; Organisation of other Physical Education and
Sports Event (Seminar, Clinic, Lecture); Use of Audio-Visual Aids in Physical Education.
2. Anatomy, Physiology, Exercise, Nutrition Diet & Hygiene 15 to 17
Physical Activity -Concept, Benefits of Participation in Physical Activities with Specific Reference to
Health; concept, need, components and Significance of total fitness. Principles of Physical Fitness,
Warming Up, Conditioning, and cooling down, Methods to Develop; and Measure Health and Skill
related components of Physical fitness.
Wellness -Concept components, Significance with reference to positive lifestyle. Concept of
nutrition, balanced diet, Dietary Aids.
Energy and Activity - Calorie Intake and expenditure, energy balance equation, role of personal
hygiene, mental hygiene, sleep hygienic, occupational hygiene in physical education and sports.

3. Sports Injuries, Prevention & Health Education, Sports Medicine 16 to 20

Basic Concept, need and importance of anatomy and physiology in physical education. Definition
and description of cell, tissue, organ and system; Brief introduction to skeletal system,
muscular system, circulatory system, respiratory system, digestive system, excretory system, nervous
system and endocrine system.
Physiological factors affecting development of physical fitness components.Concepts of fatigue, stitch,
cramp, oxygen debt, second wind.
Markers for training effects – Maximum heart rate, vital capacity, Intake volume,temperature
regulation.
Postural Deformities – Types and causes (hypnosis, scoliosis, lordosis, knockknees, bow knees, flat
foot) Corrective exercises.
Sports medicine and athletic care – Concept and significance, factors causing injuries.
General principles of prevention of injuries - Common sport injuries (muscle strain and ligament
sprain, frozen shoulder, lower back strain, Tennis and Golfer’s elbow, Runner’s knee, shin pain, blister,
concussion, laceration, abrasion, hematoma, fracture, dislocation).
Management of injuries (muscle strain and ligament sprain, frozen shoulder, lower back strain, Tennis
and Golfer’s elbow, Runner’s knee, shin pain, blister, concussion, laceration, abrasion, fracture,
dislocation). Sport injuries and first aid.
Rehabilitation – Aim and objective, recovery (ice bath, contrast bath, hot fomentation), Therapeutic
modalities (therapeutic ultrasound, Inferential Therapy Unit,TENS infrared lamp, wax bath, short wave
diathermy).
Definition, scope and importance of sports psychology
Learning – Concept and principles of learning, learning curve. Emotion, anxiety and stress management
in Sports.
4. Camping for Recreation 2 to 3
5. Important games and sports 4 to 6
Total 50

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ASSISTANT TEACHER

Sl Topics No. of
No. Questions

1. Educational Psychology 25 to 29
Intelligence: Nature, Meaning & Measurement; Learning; Growth and development of Child;
Personality Development and Adjustment; Individual Differences among Children
2. Education Technology & Teaching-Learning Process; Communication Skills 18 to 22
Teaching –learning materials: textbook, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the
classroom; Remedial Teaching.
3. Computer and its Applications 2 to 4
Total 50

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MUSIC TEACHER

Sl Topics No. of
No. Questions

1. Appreciation of music, Bada Khayal and Chota Khayal, Brief History of Bharatnatya Shatra and Sangeet 8 to 12
Ratnakar, Classification of music.
2. Concept of ragas and talas in Indian music, classification of ragas, concept singing, different gharanas 8 to 12
and their histories, evolution of notation system, forms of light music.
3. History of Indian music arts, importance of music festivals/ seminars/ conferences. 7 to 11
4. Laws of acoustics; musical sound wave motion, frequency pitch, volume 7 to 11

5. Music and Literature, Place of music in fine arts, Role of music in multi-media, Taal study, Vocal and 7 to 11
Instrumental music
6. Computer and its Applications 2 to 4

Total 50

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LAB ASSISTANT GRADE III CHEMIST & METALLURGIST

Sl No. of
Topics
No. Questions
I. Basic fundamentals of Mechanical Testing i.e. Tensile Testing, Impact Testing, Load Deflection 4 to 8
Testing, Bend Test etc.
II. Basic knowledge of various types of Equipments & Machines used in testing. 3 to 6
III. Basic knowledge of materials like Steel, Caste-Iron, Non-ferrous Metals, Rubber, Plastics & 6 to 8
Composites.
IV. a) Estimation of C, Mn, Si, S, P, Cr, Ni & Mo & other elements in Steel & Cast Iron & their effects. 2 to 3
b) Testing of Non-ferrous Metals & Alloys. 2 to 4
c) Fundamentals of Electroplating & Testing of various Electro-plated coach components. 2 to 5
V. a) Painting Schedule in coaches & Paint defects. 2 to 4
b) Testing of ROZ Primer, Synthetic Enamels & P.U. Paints. 2 to 4
VI. Testing of Rubber & Rubber products, L.P. Sheets, Wood, Adhesives, PVC, Rexine, Plywood Foam & 3 to 6
FRP items.
VII. Oils & Lubricants: Testing of Oils & Lubricants, Grease etc. 3 to 5
VIII. Non-Destructive Testing:
a) Knowledge of X-Rays testing & Gamma Rays Examination of welding and steel castings. Film 2 to 5
Developing & fundaments of Radiography.
b) Principles of Ultrasonic Testing. 2 to 4
c) Magnaflux & Dye Penetrant Testing. 2 to 3
TOTAL 50

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LABORATORY ASSISTANT/SCHOOL

Sl No. of
Topics
No. Questions
BIOLOGY
PART – A 5 to 8
a. General characters of: Algae, Fungi, Lichens, Bryophyta, Pterido-phyta,
Gymnosperms and Angiosperms.
b. Morphology of Angiosperms: Structure and Modification of Root, Stem and Leaf.
Structure of flower and seed.
c. Plant Anatomy: Tissue and Tissue System. Secondary growth.
d. Plant Physiology: Osmosis, Water Absorption Ascent of sap, Transpiration, Photosynthesis,
Respiration, Plant growth and movement.
e. Environmental Studies: Structure and type of Ecosystem, Energy flow, Biogeo – Chemical Cycle,
Ecological Adaptations, Environmental Pollution, Population Ecology, Biodiversity.

f. Biotechnology: General Account, Recombinant DNA technology, Transgenic Plants and Animal,
Ethical Issues, Application of Biotechnology in Agriculture and Medical field.
g. Economic Importance of Plants.
h. Cell: Structure (Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic), cell theory and cell Division.
PART – B 6 to 8
a. Genetics: Mendel’s law, General Terminology, Structure of DNA and RNA, Molecular basic
of Heredity. Structure of chromosome, sex determination and genetic disorders in man.
b. Classification of Animal Kingdom: up to Phyla in Non chordates and up to class in chordates.
c. Digestion Respiration and Excretion in human, Protein, Carbohydrate, Fat, Vitamin and digestive
enzyme, Exchange of gases, Aerobic and Anaerobic respiration, Kreb cycle, Glycolysis, Excretory
substance. Structure and Physiology of Kidney.
d. Circulatory and Endocrine System of Human: Structure of Heart, Composition of blood, blood
groups, Blood clotting, Lymph glands, Antigen and Antibodies.
Endocrine glands and their hormones.
e. Nervous System of Human: Structure of Brain, Eye and Ear; Structure of Neuron, nerve impulse.
f. Muscular System: Type of Muscles and Muscle contraction.
g. Reproduction System in Human and Human Diseases: Structure and Reproductive health. Disease in
humans caused by Bacteria, Virus, Protozoa, Fungi and Helminthes.
h. Biological Evolution, Economic Importance of Animals.
PHYSICS 10 to 15
a. Dynamics of Rigid Body: Torque, Conservation of angular momentum, moment of inertia of simple
geometrical objects.
b. Thermodynamics: First & Second law of thermodynamics, heat engines and refrigerators.
c. Oscillations: Simple harmonic motion & its example. Resonance.
d. Waves: Principle of super-position of waves, Doppler effect.
e. Electrostatics: Coulomb’s law, electric field, Gauss’s theorem & its applications

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Topics
No. Questions
f. Electric Current: Kirchhoff’s law, Wheatstone-bridge, meter-bridge, potentiometer
g. Optics: Microscope & telescope, interference, diffraction & Polarisation, polarimeter.
h. Atom: Bohr’s model of H-atom.
i. Nuclei: Mass defect, nuclear binding energy, nuclear fission & fusion.
j. Semi-conductor Electronics: PN junction, transistor, logic gates, diode as a rectifier, zener
diode.
CHEMISTRY
Unit – 1 – Periodic Table & Atomic Properties: 2
Fundamental particles of an atom (electron, proton, neuron), Rutherford’s nuclear model, Quantum Nos.,
Pauli’s exclusion principle, Aufbau principle, Types of orbital (s, p, d, f) shape of orbital, Hund’s rule, Modern periodic
table, Variation in atomic properties (Size, ionization, potential, Electron affinity, Electronegativity)
Unit – 2 – s-Block & p-Block Elements 2
General introduction, Electronic configuration, Occurrence, Oxidation states, Trends in Physical & Chemical
properties, Inert pair effect
Unit – 3 – Chemical Equilibrium 2
Factors affecting Equilibrium, Reversible and Irreversible reactions, Laws of chemical Equilibrium, Le Chatelier’s
principle
Unit – 4 – Ionic Equilibrium 2
Acid base equilibrium, Ph Value, Common ion effect, Buffer solutions, Acid Base titration
Unit – 5 – Gaseous State 2
Properties, Boyle’s Law, Charles Law, Avogadro’s Law, Dalton’s Law, Ideal gas equation, Graham’s law of
diffusion, Kinetic theory of gases
Unit – 6 – Liquid State 2
Properties of liquids, Vapour pressure, Surface tension, Viscosity
Unit – 7 – Solid State 2
Properties of solids, Classification of solids, Unit cells & their types, Packing of crystals, Structure of simple ionic
compounds
Unit – 8 – Solutions 2
Solute, Solvent, Solution, Concentration of solutions (Molarity, Normality, Formality, Molality, Mole fraction,
weight percent), Types of solutions (Gas solutions, Liquid solutions, Solid solutions, Raoult’s Law , Ideal & Non-
ideal solutions, Colligative properties of solutions
Unit – 9 – Nomenclature & General Properties of Organic Compounds 2
Rules of IUPAC nomenclature, Types of reactions (Substitution, Addition, Elimination), Electrophiles,
Nucleophiles, Inductive effect, Electromeric effect, Resonance, Hyperconjugation, Steric effect, Isomerism
(structural & stereo)
Unit – 10 – Hydrocarbons 2
Definition & types of hydrocarbons (Alkane, Alkene, Alkyne, Arene), Preparation of hydrocarbons, Physical
properties, Chemical properties
TOTAL 50

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LIBRARIAN

Sl No. of
Topics
No. Questions
I. Universe of knowledge, Structure and Attributes, Modes of formation of subjects, Different types of 12 to 14
subjects, Universe of subjects as mapped in different schemes of Classification.
II. Bibiolographic description, Catalog purpose, structure and types, Physical forms including OPAC filling 12 to 14
rules, Normative principals of cataloging, Overview of principles of practice in document description,
Current trends in standardization, Description and exchange, Standard course of cataloging.
III. Method of knowledge organization, General knowledge of world and India, General theory of Library 12 to 14
classification, Normative principles of classification and their applications, Species of Library
classification, Standard schemes of classification and there features, CC, EDC, UDC, Notation: [need,
functions, characteristics], Design and development of schemes library classification, Standard sub-
division index, Trends in Library classification.
VI. Subject Classification, Educational psychology, Principles of subject classification. 8 to 12
TOTAL 50

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PRIMARY TEACHER / PRIMARY RAILWAY TEACHER

Sl No. of
Topics
No. Questions
a. Understanding the Learner: 18 to 20
 Concept of growth, maturation, and development, principles and debates of development, development tasks and
challenges.
 Domains of Development: Physical, Cognitive, Socio-emotional, Moral, etc., Deviations in development and its
implications.
 Understanding Adolescence: Needs, challenges, and implications for designing institutional support.
 Role of Primary and Secondary Socialization Agencies. Ensuring Home school continuity.
b. Understanding Teaching Learning: 18 to 20
 Theoretical perspectives on Learning – Behaviorism, Cognitivism and Constructivism with special reference to their
implications for:
 The role of the teacher
 The role of the learner
 Nature of teacher-student relationship
 Choice of teaching methods
 Classroom environment
 Understanding of discipline, power, etc
 Factors affecting learning and their implications for:
 Designing classroom instructions
 Planning student activities and
 Creating learning spaces in school
 Planning and Organization of Teaching-Learning
 Concept of Syllabus and Curriculum, Overt and Hidden Curriculum,
 Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Early Childhood care and Education
 Competency-based Education, Experiential learning, etc.
 Instructional Plans – Year Plan, Unit Plan, Lesson Plan
 Instructional material and resources
 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for teaching-learning
 Assessment of learning, for learning and as learning: Meaning, purpose, and considerations in planning each.
 Enhancing Teaching-Learning processes: Classroom Observation, and Feedback, Reflections and Dialogues as a
means of constructivist teaching.
c. Creating a Conducive Learning Environment: 4 to 6
 The concepts of diversity, disability and Inclusion, implications of disability as a social construct, types of disabilities-
their identification and interventions
 The concept of school mental health addressing the curative, preventive, and promotive dimensions of mental health for
all students and staff, Provisioning for guidance and counseling.
 Developing School and Community as a learning resource.
d. School Organization and Leadership: 4 to 6
 Leader as a reflective practitioner, team builder, initiator, coach, and mentor.
 Perspectives on School Leadership – instructional, distributed, and transformative.
 Vision building, goal setting, and creating a School Development Plan
 Using School Processes and forums for strengthening teaching learning-Annual Calendar, time-tabling, parent-teacher
forums, school assembly, teacher development forums, using achievement data for improving teaching-learning, school
self-assessment and Improvement.
 Creating partnerships with community, industry, and other neighboring schools and Higher Education Institutes-forming
learning communities.,
e. Perspectives in Education: 2 to 3
 Role of school in achieving aims of education.
 NEP-2020: Early Childhood Care and Education: The Foundation of Learning; Foundational Literacy and Numeracy;
Curriculum and Pedagogy in Schools; Holistic & Integrated Learning; Equitable and Inclusive Education: Learning for
All; Competency-based Learning and Education.
 Guiding Principles for Child Rights, Protecting and provisioning for the rights of children to a safe and secure school
environment, Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.
 Historically studying the National Policies in education with special reference to school education.
 School Curriculum Principles: Perspective, Learning and Knowledge, Curricular Areas, School Stages- Pedagogy and
Assessment.
TOTAL 50

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PUBLIC PROSECUTOR

Sl Topics No. of
No. Questions
1. Legal Concepts 3 to 4
Person under law- Natural and legal personality- legal status of animals, unborn and dead person- corporate
personality-corporate criminal liability- Concept of property- kinds of property and modes of acquisition- concept of
ownership and possession- concept and kinds of rights- State- it’s essential elements and kinds of state.
2. Criminology and Penology 3 to 4
Crime causation factors- positive school of criminology- Lombroso, Enrico Ferri and Tarde- Crime and Sociology-
Poverty and Crime- Differential Association Theory- White Collar Crimes- theories of punishment- reformative and
rehabilitative techniques- kinds of punishments under Indian Penal Code- Capital Punishment and its Constitutional
validity- prison labour- parole.
3. General Principles of Crime 3 to 4
Crime and its definition- actus res- voluntary act- act caused in negligence- distinction between tort and crime- mens
rea- its levels under Indian Penal Code- inchoate crimes- common intention- criminal conspiracy- criminal attempt-
abetment.
4. General Exceptions under Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita 5 to 7
Chapter III of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 - mistake of facts- judicial acts- accidents- acts of infancy and insanity-
consent and duress – trifles- private defense- other excusable and justifiable acts- judicial interpretation of general
exceptions.
5. Offences against Human Body 3 to 4
Culpable homicide and murder-causing death by negligence- dowry death and suicide- causing miscarriage- hurt and
grievous hurt- acid attack- abduction- offences against modesty of a woman- rape and unnatural offences-
Criminal Law Amendment 2013 and its implications- relevant special legislations on sexual abuse against children and
sexual harassment of woman at workplace – judicial responses.
6. Offences against Property and Other Offences 5 to 7
Offence of theft, extortion, robbery and dacoity- criminal misappropriation of property- breach of trust- receiving
stolen property- cheating- mischief- criminal trespass- forgery- perjury- offences affecting public nuisance- offences
against State- offences against religion and marriage- obscenity.
7. Criminal Justice Administration 5 to 7
Purpose of criminal justice administration- classes of criminal courts and its jurisdiction in India- public prosecutors
and their role- executive magistrates- organization of police and its powers- classification of offences- cognizable and
non-cognizable- bailable and non- bailable- victim protection under Indian legal system- remedies of appeal, revision
and inherent powers of high court- bail and anticipatory bail.
8. Principles of Evidence 5 to 7
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 - Evidence- relevant facts- admissibility of evidence- concept of burden of proof-
confession- confession to police officers- dying declarations- documentary evidence-evidentiary value of public
documents- presumptions under evidence law- hearsay rule and exceptions- electronic evidence- expert evidence-
identification of person- witnesses and examination of witness- rejection of evidence.
9. Constitutional Rights of the Accused and Arrested 5 to 7
Accusatorial and inquisitorial system in criminal process- concept of fair trial- fair trial as a constitutional right- socio
economic offences and shifting of burden of proof- rights of the accused person- right against self incrimination-
examination of the accused and victim under criminal procedure code- scientific test like narco analysis-
constitutional validity- right against double jeopardy- constitutional and legal provisions- ex post facto law and
criminal process- right to privacy and criminal process- right to be forgotten- prisoners rights- right to compensation
for arbitrary arrest- preventive detention- free legal aid- legal services authorities.
10. Bharatiya Nagrik Surakha Sanhita: Various sections. 5 to 7
11. The Railway Protection Force Act, 1957; The Railway act 1989 and Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1966 5 to 7
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 Annexure-XX
SCIENTIFIC SUPERVISOR (ERGONOMICS AND TRAINING)

Sl Topics No. of
No. Questions
1. Basic Psychological Processes
Sensation, Perception, Attention, Memory, Learning and Problem Solving, Emotion and Motivation, Nature of Human 6 to 8
Abilities, Intelligence, Aptitude and Interest
2. Bio-Physiological Processes
Central, Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous Systems, Localization of Brain Functions, Hemispheric Specificity, Nerve
7 to 8
Impulse Conduction, Receptor System, Endocrine System (Role in Physical Growth, Emotional Activities and
Personality), Sleep and Arousal
3. Psychology of Personality
Concept of Personality, Development and Growth of Personality, Theories of Personality, Techniques of 6 to 8
Measurement, Interpretation and Prediction
4. Research Methodology
Research Methods, Research Design, Hypothesis, Sampling Techniques, Methods of Data Collection and Analysis, 6 to 8
Interpretation of Data and Report Writing
5. Test Construction
Definition of Psychological Tests, Types of Tests, Construction and Standardization of Psychological Tests, Estimation 6 to 8
of Reliability and Validity, Development of Norms
6. Statistical Method in Psychology
Scale of Measurement, Measures of Central Tendency and Variability, Standard Scores, Normalized Standard Score
Distribution, Percentile Ranks, Normal Distribution, Areas Under Normal Curve, Significance of Differences, 6 to 8
Correlation and Regression, Analysis of Variance, Hypothesis Testing, Reliability and Validity of Measurement, Test
Scales and Norms
7. Applied Psychology
Individual Differences and Measurement, Assessment of Personality, Psychological Disorders and Mental Health, 7 to 8
Attitude, Psychology in Industry and Organization, Psychology in Clinical Settings
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 Annexure-XXI
SCIETIFIC ASSISTANT/TRAINING

Sl Topics No. of
No. Questions
1. Basic Psychological Processes
Sensation, Perception, Attention, Memory, Learning and Problem Solving, Emotion and Motivation, Nature of Human 7 to 8
Abilities, Intelligence, Aptitude and Interest
2. Psychology of Personality
Concept of Personality, Development and Growth of Personality, Theories of Personality, Techniques of 5 to 7
Measurement, Interpretation and Prediction
3. Counselling and Training
Principles of Counselling, Types of Counselling, Techniques of Counselling, Employee Counselling related to 6 to 8
Motivation and Morale, Assessment of Training Needs
4. Research Methodology
Research Methods, Research Design, Hypothesis, Sampling Techniques, Methods of Data Collection and Analysis, 6 to 8
Interpretation of Data and Report Writing
5. Test Construction
Definition of Psychological Tests, Types of Tests, Construction and Standardization of Psychological Tests, Estimation 6 to 8
of Reliability and Validity, Development of Norms
6. Statistical Method in Psychology
Scale of Measurement, Measures of Central Tendency and Variability, Standard Scores and Normalized Standard
Score Distribution, Percentile Ranks, Normal Distribution, Areas Under Normal Curve, Significance of Differences, 6 to 8
Correlation and Regression, Analysis of Variance, Hypothesis Testing, Reliability and Validity of Measurement, Test
Scales and Norms
7. Applied Psychology
Individual Differences and Measurement, Assessment of Personality, Psychological Disorders and Mental Health, 6 to 8
Attitude, Psychology in Industry and Organization, Psychology in Clinical Settings
Total 50

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