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The Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway, has released the GDCE notification for 1735 vacancies across multiple categories. The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Understanding the complete RRC GDCE Syllabus is the most important step in exam preparation. In this article, candidates can check the official subject-wise syllabus for ALP, Junior Engineers, Technician Grade I & III, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Nursing Superintendent, and all clerical posts.
RRC GDCE ALP Syllabus 2026
The RRC GDCE Assistant Loco Pilot syllabus is divided into 4 sections, such as Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering & Trade Specific Section. The topic-wise syllabus is given in the table below:
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies, Alphabet & Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation & Sufficiency, Conclusions & Decision Making, Similarities & Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement–Arguments & Assumptions |
| Basic Science & Engineering | Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Instruments, Lines, Figures, Symbols), Units & Measurements, Mass, Weight & Density, Work, Power & Energy, Speed & Velocity, Heat & Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers & Simple Machines, Occupational Safety, Environment Education, IT Literacy |
| Trade-Specific Section | Around 25 questions based on the DGT (MSDE) syllabus for relevant trades |
RRC GDCE ALP Exam Pattern 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 Minutes |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Trade-Specific Section | 25 Marks |
| Qualifying Marks | 42 Marks |
Central Railway GDCE JE Syllabus 2026
The RRC GDCE Junior Engineer (JE) Syllabus consists of General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control, and the Technical Abilities section, while the CBT Exam will be of an objective type with multiple-choice questions.
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Current Affairs, Indian Geography, Culture & History (including Freedom Struggle), Indian Polity & Constitution, Economy, Environmental Issues, Sports, Scientific & Technological Developments |
| Physics & Chemistry | Questions based on the 10th standard (CBSE level) syllabus |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | Computer Architecture, Input & Output Devices, Storage Devices, Networking, Operating Systems (Windows, Unix, Linux), MS Office, Data Representation, Internet & Email, Websites, Browsers, Computer Virus |
| Environment & Pollution Control | Basics of Environment, Pollution Types (Air, Water, Noise), Effects & Control, Waste Management, Global Warming, Acid Rain, Ozone Depletion |
RRC GDCE JE Technical Abilities Syllabus
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Civil | Engineering Mechanics, Building Construction, Building materials, Construction of substructure, Construction of superstructure, Building finishes, Building maintenance, Building drawing, Concrete Technology, Surveying, Computer Aided Design, Geo Technical Engineering, Hydraulics, Irrigation Engineering, Mechanics of Structures, Theory of structures, Design of Concrete Structures, Design of Steel Structures, Transportation Engineering, Highway Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Advanced Construction Techniques and Equipment, Estimating and Costing, & Contracts and Accounts. |
| Electrical | Basic concepts, Circuit law, Magnetic Circuit, AC Fundamentals, Measurement and measuring instruments, Electrical Machines, Synchronous Machines, Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Estimation and costing, Utilization of Electrical Energy, & Basic Electronics. |
| Electronics | Electronic Components & Materials, Electronic Devices and circuits, Digital Electronics, Linear Integrated Circuit, Microprocessor and Microcontroller, Electronic Measurements, Communication Engineering, Data communication and Network, Computer Programming, & Basic Electrical Engineering. |
| Mechanical | Engineering Mechanics, Material Science, Strength of Materials, Machining, Welding, Grinding & Finishing Process, Metrology, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery, Industrial Management, & Thermal Engineering. |
GDCE JE Exam Pattern 2026
The Central Railway JE Exam Pattern is given in the table below
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 10 | 10 |
| Environment & Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Note: The total duration of the exam is 120 minutes, while PwBD candidates with scribe facility will be given 160 minutes.
RRC CR GDCE Technicians Syllabus
The RRC GDCE Technicians Syllabus consists of topics from General Awareness, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basics of Computers and Applications, Mathematics, Basic Science and Engineering section, which is given in the table below:
| Section | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Current Affairs, Indian Geography, Culture & History (including Freedom Struggle), Indian Polity & Constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental Issues (India & World), Sports, Scientific & Technological Developments |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies, Alphabet & Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation & Sufficiency, Decision Making, Similarities & Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement–Arguments & Assumptions |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | Computer Architecture, Input/Output Devices, Storage Devices, Networking, Operating Systems (Windows, Unix, Linux), MS Office, Data Representation, Internet & Email, Websites & Browsers, Computer Virus |
| Mathematics | Number System, Rational & Irrational Numbers, BODMAS, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progression, Geometry (Triangles, Pythagoras, Coordinate Geometry), Trigonometry, Mensuration (Surface Area & Volume), Sets & Venn Diagrams, Statistics (Mean, Variance, Standard Deviation), Probability |
| Basic Science & Engineering | Physics (Units, Measurements, Work, Energy, Heat, Temperature, Speed, Velocity), Electricity & Magnetism (Ohm’s Law, Circuits, Resistance, Magnetic Field, Induction), Electronics (Basic & Digital Electronics, Microprocessor, Microcontroller), Measurements (CRO, LCD, LED, Transducers) |
Central Railway GDCE Technicians Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Basic Science & Engineering | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Note: The exam duration is 90 minutes with a total of 100 questions. There will be a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer.
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