RRB Section Controller syllabus has no General Awareness section. The paper is built around maths, data analysis, logical reasoning, reading comprehension and mental reasoning. This page has the exam pattern, the full syllabus in tables and a few tips for the paper. For new Job Notifications, join our Instagram, WhatsApp and YouTube.
RRB Section Controller Exam at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam | RRB Section Controller, computer-based test (CBT) |
| Total questions | 100 (objective, 1 mark each) |
| Total marks | 100 |
| Total time | 120 minutes |
| Negative marking | 1/3 mark is cut for each wrong answer |
| Sections | Analytical and Mathematical Capability, Logical Capability, Mental Reasoning |
| General Awareness | There is no General Awareness section |
| Next stage | Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). The syllabus on this page is for the CBT |
RRB Section Controller Exam Pattern
The CBT is one paper of 100 questions. Every question carries 1 mark, so the number of questions and the marks are the same for each section. If the exam is held in more than one shift, the marks are normalised.
| Section | Questions | Marks | What it has |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analytical and Mathematical Capability | 60 | 60 | Maths and data analysis |
| Logical Capability | 20 | 20 | Logical reasoning and reading comprehension |
| Mental Reasoning | 20 | 20 | Analogy, series, coding-decoding, ranking and arrangements |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 120 minutes |
RRB Section Controller Syllabus
The topics below follow the official syllabus. The notice says the list is only an example and not complete, so keep your basics wide.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Maths Part of the 60 marks of Analytical and Mathematical Capability |
Number system, ratio and proportions, averages, percentages, profit, loss and discounts, time, speed and distance, power and work, algebra, linear equations, arithmetic progression, LCM and HCF, geometry, areas and volumes, probability (basic), statistics (basic). |
| Data Analysis Part of the 60 marks of Analytical and Mathematical Capability |
Multi-source data analysis, tabular data, graphs, charts, scatter plots and pie charts, statistical curve distribution, Venn diagrams, data sufficiency, data arrangement. |
| Logical Reasoning Logical Capability, 20 marks together with reading comprehension |
Binary logic, syllogism, clocks and calendars, assumptions, blood relations, family tree, logic based puzzles. |
| Reading Comprehension Logical Capability, 20 marks together with logical reasoning |
Passages from history, society, literature, science, environment, mythology, technology and culture, abstract topics, main idea, supporting idea, application based questions, logical structure, style of the paragraph. |
| Mental Reasoning 20 marks |
Analogy, series completion (number patterns), coding-decoding, ranking and arrangements. |
Tips for the Exam
- I suggest you to start maths from the basics like number system, percentage, ratio and average, so that other chapters like profit and loss or time and work become easy.
- Solve 2 to 3 table, graph and pie chart sets daily so that you get speed, because these questions are the biggest part of the exam.
- For passages, read the first and last line of each paragraph to get the main idea, then read the questions and find the answers in the passage.
- Draw a small chart for blood relations, family tree, ranking and arrangement questions so it will be easy to solve.
- Mental reasoning and logical reasoning are small small topics so solve some questions daily so it will be in practice.
- After finishing a topic, solve mixed sets of 20 questions from different topics, because the real exam does not come chapter wise.
- Learn tables up to 20, squares up to 30 and common percentage values like 1/8 = 12.5% and 1/6 = 16.67% so that you save a lot of time.
- Make one sheet for all formulas and shortcuts and revise it every week so that you dont forget them.
- I suggest you to give mock tests which will show you your real progress and where you stand.
- The pattern can change with a notice, so keep checking the official website.
Common Questions
How many questions come in the Section Controller CBT?
There are 100 questions of 1 mark each, and you get 120 minutes.
Is there General Awareness in this exam?
No. The paper has Analytical and Mathematical Capability (60 marks), Logical Capability (20 marks) and Mental Reasoning (20 marks).
Is there minus marking?
Yes, 1/3 mark is cut for every wrong answer in the CBT.
What comes in Data Analysis?
Tabular data, graphs and charts, Venn diagrams, data sufficiency and data arrangement.
What comes in Reading Comprehension?
Passages from subjects like history, society, science and technology. The questions are on the main idea, supporting idea, application, logical structure and style.
Is the syllabus list complete?
No. The official notice says the topics are only examples, so prepare the basics of each section well.
