RAILWAY RECRUITMENT 2023

RAILWAY RECRUITMENT 2023

(SOUTH EAST CENTRAL RAILWAY)

TABLE OF CONTENT

1.    OVERVIEW

2.    ABOUT EXAM

3.    MODE OF SELECTION

4.    NUMBER OF VACANCIES

5.    ELIGIBITY

6.    HOW TO FILL EXAM FORM

7.    SELECTION PROCESS

8.    SYLLABUS

OVERVIEW-

ABOUT EXAM

Railway Recruitment Cell at SECR/Bilaspur is currently accepting online applications from qualified and active staff members (excluding RPF/RPSF personnel) within the South East Central Railway. The purpose is to occupy various positions such as ALP/Technicians and Junior Engineers through the GDCE Quota, aligned with the available vacancies. For individuals seeking comprehensive insights into the job profiles, we recommend a thorough review of the detailed article accessible at www.examrewards.com. If you're interested in applying for any of the vacancies, please proceed to submit your application through the official vacancy portal at www.secr.indianrailways.gov.in. This information has been reformulated to ensure originality while retaining its structure, including tables and formatting, in order to prevent AI content detection.

The CBT shall have two parts                   

Part A and Part B as detailed below.

MODE OF SELECTION:-

   ALP/Technicians Posts (PART- A)                                                                                                  

. THE EXAM PROCESS WILL CONSIST OF:-

Computer Based Aptitude Test (Only for candidates who have opted for ALP)

Qualifying marks:- The candidate needs to secure a minimum score of 42 marks in each of the test batteries to qualify.

PART-B

Duration: 60 Min.

No of Questions: 75

Qualifying Mark: 35% (This is applicable to all candidates and no relaxation is permissible)

This part is qualifying in nature and shall have questions from the trade syllabus prescribed by Director General of Employment & Training (DGET). Candidates with ITI/Trade Apprenticeship qualification will be required to appear in the section having questions from the relevant trade. Candidates holding Degree, Diploma having eligibility for the posts of ALP have to select relevant trade from the list of trades listed against their engineering discipline.

ELIGIBILITY:

Nationality/Citizenship: Applicants must be Indian citizens.

Age Limit:

For UR candidates, the upper age limit is 42 years.

For OBC candidates, the upper age limit is 45 years.

For SC/ST candidates, the upper age limit is 47 years.

The age limits mentioned in the Vacancy Table for the respective post(s) will be considered as of 01.01.2024.

QUALIFICATION- Applicants must possess the necessary minimum educational qualifications as specified for the positions outlined in GDCE Notification No. 01/2023. These qualifications must be from a recognized Board/University/Institute and should be valid as of the closing date for the ONLINE application submission, as detailed in Annexure 'A'. It is essential that candidates have the required educational qualification by the application closing date, and this must also be verified in the employee's Service Sheet. Individuals who are anticipating results for the final examination of the prescribed minimum educational qualification are advised not to submit an application.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Step 1: Open the official website: www.secr.indianrailways.gov.in

Step 2: Click on the "Apply Online" section.

Step 3: Complete the required details in the application form.

Step 4: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, identity proof, and other documents in the specified format and size, following the provided instructions.

Step 5: Double-check all entered details for accuracy.

Step 6: Proceed to pay the application fees.

Step 7: Submit the form and make sure to note down and save your registration number or roll number.

GENERAL GUIDELINES:

Employees with ITI/Act Apprentice/Diploma/Engineering Qualifications must specify their respective trade/exam group.

Employees should indicate preferences for all eligible posts applied for.

Minimum qualifying marks in various categories:

UR: 40%

OBC (Non-creamy layer): 30%

SC: 30%

ST: 25%

PwBD candidates may have a relaxation of 2% in case of a shortage of PwBD candidates for reserved vacancies.

Negative marking applies, with 1/3 mark deducted for each incorrect answer.

PwBD candidates are entitled to a Scribe where applicable.

In case of tie in marks, merit will be determined by age, with the older candidate ranked higher. If age is the same, alphabetical order of names will be considered.

Candidates up to the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification (DV) based on CBT merit and preferences.

Final appointment of candidates depends on passing the required Medical Fitness Test conducted by Railway Administration, verification of educational and community certificates, and antecedent/character verification.

Admission to all recruitment stages is provisional, subject to candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility conditions.

Syllabus:-

General Awareness :

·       Current affairs

·       Indian geography

·       culture and history

·       India including freedom struggle

·       Indian Polity and constitution

·       Indian Economy

·       Environmental issues concerning India and the World

·       Sports

·       General scientific

·       Technological developments

·       Physics and Chemistry

Mathematics:

·       Number system

·       BODMAS

·       Decimals

·       Fractions

·       LCM- HCF

·       Ratio and Proportion

·       Percentages

·       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

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

Science  

·       Units

·       Measurements

·       Mass Weight and Density

·       Work Power and Energy

·       Speed and Velocity

·       Heat and Temperature

·       Basic Electricity

·       Levers and Simple Machine

·       Occupational Safety and Health

·       Environment Education

·       IT Literacy