What you can practise today
564
questions to practise
4
mock tests
0
previous-year papers and questions
13
subjects in the syllabus
Exam pattern
Checked against the source below on 4 Oct 2026. Always confirm with the official notification of your year.
CBT 1 (screening)
- Questions
- 100
- Marks
- 100
- Duration
- 90 min
- Negative marking
- One-third of the marks for that question is deducted for each wrong answer
| Section | Questions | Marks | Wrong answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| General AwarenessGeneral Knowledge · History · Indian Polity · Geography · Indian Economy · Current Affairs | 15 | 15 | |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
RRB states the section split is indicative. Minimum marks: 40% UR/EWS, 30% OBC/SC, 25% ST.
CBT 2
- Questions
- 150
- Marks
- 150
- Duration
- 2 h
- Negative marking
- One-third of the marks for that question is deducted for each wrong answer
| Section | Questions | Marks | Wrong answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| General AwarenessGeneral Knowledge · History · Indian Polity · Geography · Indian Economy · Current Affairs | 15 | 15 | |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 | |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 10 | 10 | |
| Basics of Environment & Pollution Control | 10 | 10 | |
| Technical abilities (your discipline) | 100 | 100 |
Source: rrb.iitk.ac.in · Official site: www.rrbchennai.gov.in
Syllabus subjects
Every candidate studies the compulsory subjects and one of the 3 optional subjects.
Compulsory
- Quantitative AptitudeArithmetic, algebra, data interpretation and elementary mathematics for competitive exams.42
- ReasoningVerbal and non-verbal reasoning, puzzles and logical deduction.51
- General KnowledgeThe common General Knowledge section covering the history and culture of Tamil Nadu, Indian polity, geography and general science.65
- HistoryIndian history and the national movement.67
- Indian PolityThe Constitution, government and public administration.52
- GeographyPhysical, Indian and Tamil Nadu geography.26
- Indian EconomyThe Indian and Tamil Nadu economy, planning and development.32
- Current AffairsNational, state and world events of the past year.Being added
- General SciencePhysics, chemistry and biology at school level.83
- Computer Awareness44
Optional — choose one
- Civil Engineering35
- Electrical Engineering34
- Mechanical Engineering33
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