NHSRCL Exam Pattern & Syllabus for the post of

Technician (S&T)
advertised against vacancy notice no. 04/2023

NHSRCL Exam Pattern is an important document according to the exam point of view.
With the help of exam pattern, applicant can get an idea of question framing and
design.

NHSRCL Exam Pattern

This examination will be conducted on Computer Based Mode. The paper will consist
of Multiple-Choice questions of Objective Type. In this paper, question will be asked
from General Awareness, General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude,
General English and Knowledge of Discipline.

 There will a total of 120 question.

 Each question will carry equal mark.
 There will be negative marking for every wrong answer.
 1/4 Mark will be deducted for wrong answer.
 Duration of paper will be 01 Hours 30 Minutes.

Exam Pattern

Maximum Maximum Duration of

Subject
Question Marks Paper

General Awareness 15 15

General English 15 15
01 Hour 30
General Intelligence & Minutes
30 30
Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude

Knowledge of Discipline 60 60

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 Syllabus for Technician (S&T) Examination

General Awareness

 Current Affairs (National and International)

 Major Financial / Economic News
 About Group of Twenty (G20)
 Sports
 Books and Authors
 Awards and Honours
 Science – Inventions and Discoveries
 Abbreviations & Important Days
 General Information about High-Speed Railways.

General English

 Vocabulary & Grammar

 Antonyms & Synonyms and its correct usage.
 Basics of English Language.
 Sentence structure.
 Reading Comprehension

General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude

 Spatial Visualization.
 Visual Memory.
 Discrimination.
 Non-verbal series.
 Analogies.
 Observation.
 Coding and Decoding
 Arithmetic Number Series.
 Arithmetical Reasoning.
 Similarities and Differences
 Figures Classification.
 Relationship concepts.
 Spatial Orientation.
 Number System
 HCF, LCM
 Simplification
 Decimal Fractions
 Ratio & proportions
 Unitary Method
 Percentage, Time & Distance

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  Time & Work
 Profit & loss
 Average
 Simple & Compound Interest
 Mensuration
 Algebra
 Data Interpretation

Knowledge of Discipline

Basics of AC and Electrical Cables

Basic terms such as electric charges, Potential difference, Voltage, Current,
Resistance. Basics of AC & DC. Terms such as +ve cycle, -ve cycle, Frequency,
Time period, RMS, Peak, P-P, Instantaneous value. Single phase and Three phase
supply. Terms like Line and Phase voltage/ currents. Insulators, conductors and
semiconductor properties.

Cells & Batteries:

Battery /Cells: construction, types of primary and secondary cells, materials used,
Specification of cells and batteries. Series / parallel connection of batteries and
purpose of such connections.

Passive Components:
Ohm’s law and its variables. Resistors, Capacitors and Inductors. KVL& KCL with
applications. Types of capacitors, Series parallel connection of capacitors. Capacitor
behaviour with AC and DC. Concept of Resonance and its application in RC,RL& RLC
series and parallel Types and circuit significance of electro magnetism, types of
cores. Electromagnetic Relays.

Transformers
Working principle of a Transformer, Transformer construction, Types of cores used.
Specifications of a transformer, Step-up, Step down and isolation transformers with
applications.

Measuring Instruments:
AC & DC measurements - Introduction to electrical measuring instruments,
Importance of meter, classification of meters, MC and MI meter, range extension,
need of calibration, characteristics of meters and errors in meters. Multi meter,
Use of CRO, Function generator, LCR meter.

Digital Storage Oscilloscope: Block diagram of DSO/CRO and applications of

DSO/CRO application of digital CRO, block diagram of function generator.
Differentiate a CRO with DSO. Advantages of DSO. Major features of DSO.

Rectifiers
Diodes, Zeners, PN Junction, Forward and Reverse biasing of diodes, Interpretation
of diode specifications Forward current and Reverse voltage. Diode Bridge Modules.
Rectifier configurations, their efficiencies, Filter components and their role in reducing

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ripple. Working principles of Zener diode / specifications / applications, Varactor diode
/Tunnel diode/ specifications with applications.

IC Regulators
Regulated Power supply using 78XX series,79XX series, Op-amp regulator, 723
regulator , (Transistorized & IC based) voltage regulation.

Transistor
Construction, Working of a PNP and NPN Transistors. Purpose of E, B & C Terminals.
Flow of currents into and out of terminals of PNP/ NPN Transistors and their relations.
Significance of β of a Transistor Need for Biasing of Transistor junctions, Interpretation
of main parameters of a Transistor.VBE, VCB,VCE, IC, IB, Junction Temperature,
junction capacitance, Frequency of operation, Discuss a Transistor application as a
switch. Amplifiers- Transistor (CB, CE & CC) configurations and their
characteristics and applications Transistor biasing circuits and stabilization
Techniques. Classification of amplifiers according to frequency, mode of operation,
methods of coupling, Voltage amplifiers- voltage gain, loading effect. Configuration
of common emitter, common base, common collector transistor, their definition
characteristics and applications. Single stage CE amplifier, (CC amplifier) emitter
follower circuit and its advantages RC coupled amplifier, Distinguish between voltage
and power amplifier, Push pull amplifier and class C tuned amplifier Alpha, beta,
voltage gain, Concept of dB, dBm. Feedback and its types. Introduction to positive
feedback and requisites of an oscillator, Study of Colpitts, Hartley, Crystal and
RC oscillators. Types of multi vibrators. Op – Amp & Timer 555 Applications: Block
diagram and Working of Op Amp, importance, Ideal characteristics, advantages and
applications. Schematic diagram of 741, symbol, Non inverting voltage amplifier,
inverting voltage amplifier, summing amplifier, Comparator, zero cross detector,
differentiator, integrator and instrumentation amplifier, other popular Op-Amps. Block
diagram of 555, functional description w.r.t. different configurations of 555 such as
mono stable, Astable and VCO operations for various application.

Wave shaping circuits

Diode shunt clipper circuits and Clamping /limiting circuits and their applications.
Schmitt trigger circuits.

Power Electronics
Construction of FET, differentiate it with BJT. Purpose of Gate, Drain and source
terminals and voltage / current relations between them, Impedances between various
terminals. Interpret the main parameters of the FET. Suitability of FET amplifiers in
measuring device applications. Working of power electronic components such as
SCR, TRIAC, DIAC and UJT. MOSFET & IGBT: Working of MOSFET, Power
MOSFET and IGBT - their types, characteristics, switching speed, power ratings
and protection. Differentiate FET with MOSFET, differentiate a Transistor with IGBT.
SMPS, UPS and Inverters.

Opto Electronics:
Working and application of LED, IR LEDs, Photo diode ,photo transistor, its
characteristics and application, optical sensor, opto-couplers, circuits with opto
isolators, characteristics of LASER diodes.

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Digital Electronics:
Basic Gates: Difference between analog and digital signals, Logic families and
their comparison, Logic levels of TTL and CMOS. Number systems (Decimal,
binary, octal, Hexadecimal) BCD code, ASCII code and code conversions. Logic
Gates and their truth tables. Combinational logic circuits such as Half Adder, Full
adder, Parallel Binary adders, 2-bit and four bit full adders. Concept of encoder and
decoder, Need for multiplexing of data. 1:4 line Multiplexer /Demultiplexer.
Introduction to Flip-Flop. S-R Latch, Gated S-R Latch, D- Latch. Flipflop: Basic
RS Flip Flop, edge triggered D Flip Flop, JK Flip Flop, T Flip Flop, Master-Slave flip
flops and Timing diagrams, Basic flip flop applications like data storage , data
transfer and frequency division. Basics of Counters, types of counters, two bit and
three bit Asynchronous binary counters and decade counters with the timing
diagrams. 3-bit Synchronous counters and synchronous decade counters. Types of
seven segment display, BCD display, BCD to decimal decoder. BCD to 7 segment
display circuits, Basics of Register, types and application of Registers.

Protection devices:
Fuse ratings, types of Fuses, Fuse bases, single/three phase MCBs, single phase
ELCBs. Types of Contactors, contactor coils and working voltages, contactor contact
currents, protection to contactors and high current applications.

Electrical control circuits:

Fundamentals of single phase Induction motors, synchronous speed, slip, rotor
frequency, torque – speed characteristics, Starters used for Induction motors.

Communication electronics:
Radio Wave Propagation –Principle, Fading, Need for Modulation, types of
modulation. Demodulation techniques.
Fundamentals of Antenna, various parameters, types of Antennas &
application.Introduction to AM, FM & PM, SSB-SC & DSB-SC, block diagram of
AM and FM transmitter. FM Generation & Detection, Radio Receivers: Types, Super
heterodyne receiver Blocks, Principle, characteristics, advantages and
disadvantages, Block diagram of FM Receives, RF, IF & AF Amplifier Sections,
AM/FM, RF Alignment.

Sensors ,Transducers and Applications

Basics of passive and active transducers. Role, selection and characteristics.
Working principles of RTD, PT-100 Thermocouple, Sensor voltage and current
formats. Thermistors – salient features, operating range, composition, advantages and
disadvantages.

Thermocouples – basic principle , commonly used combinations, operating range,

advantages and disadvantages. Strain gauges – principle, gauge factor, types of strain
gauges. Load cell –definition, uses, working of strain gauge load cell-Principle of
operation of capacitive transducers,-advantages and disadvantages Principle of
operation of inductive transducers,-advantages and disadvantages. Principle of
operation of LVDT-its advantages and disadvantages. Proximity sensors –
applications, working principles of eddy current , capacitive and inductive proximity
sensors.

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Fiber optic communication: Introduction to optical fiber as a transmission media,
its advantages over other media, properties of optic fiber, testing, losses , types
of fiber optic cables and specifications. Encoding of light. Fiber optic joints, splicing,
testing and the related equipment’s/measuring tools, precautions to be taken laying
of cables, safety aspects while handling optical cables.

LCD and LED TV

Difference between a conventional CTV with LCD & LED TVs, Principle of LCD
and LED TV and function of its different section. Basic principle and working of 3D
TV. IPS panels and their features Different types of interfaces like HDMI, USB,
RGB etc with latest TVs. TV Remote Control –Types, parts and functions, IR Code
transmitter and IR Code Receiver, Working principle, operation of remote control.
Different adjustments, general faults in Remote Control.

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 NHSRCL Exam Pattern & Syllabus for the post of
Junior Engineer (S&T)
advertised against vacancy notice no. 04/2023

NHSRCL Exam Pattern is an important document according to the exam point of view.
With the help of exam pattern, applicant can get an idea of question framing and
design.

NHSRCL Exam Pattern

This examination will be conducted on Computer Based Mode. The paper will consist
of Multiple-Choice questions of Objective Type. In this paper, question will be asked
from General Awareness, General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude,
General English and Knowledge of Discipline.

 There will a total of 120 question.

 Each question will carry equal mark.
 There will be negative marking for every wrong answer.
 1/4 Mark will be deducted for wrong answer.
 Duration of paper will be 01 Hours 30 Minutes.

Exam Pattern

Maximum Maximum Duration of

Subject
Question Marks Paper

General Awareness 15 15

General English 15 15
01 Hour 30
General Intelligence & Minutes
30 30
Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude

Knowledge of Discipline 60 60

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 Syllabus for Junior Engineer (S&T) Examination

General Awareness
 Current Affairs (National and International)
 Major Financial / Economic News
 About Group of Twenty (G20)
 Sports
 Books and Authors
 Awards and Honours
 Science – Inventions and Discoveries
 Abbreviations & Important Days
 General Information about High-Speed Railways.
General English

 Vocabulary & Grammar

 Antonyms & Synonyms and its correct usage.
 Basics of English Language.
 Sentence structure.
 Reading Comprehension

General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude

 Spatial Visualization.
 Visual Memory.
 Discrimination.
 Non-verbal series.
 Analogies.
 Observation.
 Coding and Decoding
 Arithmetic Number Series.
 Arithmetical Reasoning.
 Similarities and Differences
 Figures Classification.
 Relationship concepts.
 Spatial Orientation.
 Number System
 HCF, LCM
 Simplification
 Decimal Fractions
 Ratio & proportions
 Unitary Method
 Percentage, Time & Distance
 Time & Work
 Profit & loss
 Average
 Simple & Compound Interest
 Mensuration
 Algebra
 Data Interpretation

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Knowledge of Discipline

Signaling:

a) Signaling Relays: Working principle, types of relays

b) Color light signals: types of color light signals, aspects
c) Track circuit: Working principle, types of track circuit, bonds
d) Axle Counter: Working Principles, types of Axle Counter
e) Point Machine: Component of point, operation of point machine, types of
point machine.
f) Solid State Interlocking / Computer based interlocking: Knowledge of
components of CBI/ SSI; principle of interlocking; Control /Route Table;
concept of overlap, flank protection, route, track locking, approach locking
etc.
g) Automatic Control System: Cab signaling; on-board and trackside
equipment, interface with Rolling stock; ETCS- Level 1,2,3, Grade of
Automation; Concept of Fixed Block and Moving Block System;
Communication Based Train Control System (CBTC)
h) Centralized Traffic Control System
i) Power Supply: UPS, Battery

Communication:

a) Telephone Exchange and Despatcher Telephone

b) Passenger Information Display system and Announce system
c) Train Radio System: (GSM, LTE-R, TETRA)
d) Data Transmission System and Networking
e) Master Clock System
f) CCTV system
g) Optical Fiber Communication
h) Cyber security

Ticketing System:

a) Fare Media including National Common Mobility Cards

b) Station level equipment (Automatic Gates, Ticket Reader, Ticket Operating
Machines, Ticket Vending Machines)
c) Station Computer
d) Central Computer including CCHS

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 NHSRCL Exam Pattern & Syllabus for the post of
Assistant Manager (Civil)
advertised against vacancy notice no. 04/2023

NHSRCL Exam Pattern is an important document according to the exam point of view.
With the help of exam pattern, applicant can get an idea of question framing and
design.

NHSRCL Exam Pattern

This examination will be conducted on Computer Based Mode. The paper will consist
of Multiple-Choice questions of Objective Type. In this paper, question will be asked
from General Awareness, General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude,
General English and Knowledge of Discipline.

 There will a total of 120 question.

 Each question will carry equal mark.
 There will be negative marking for every wrong answer.
 1/4 Mark will be deducted for wrong answer.
 Duration of paper will be 01 Hours 30 Minutes.

Exam Pattern

Maximum Maximum Duration of

Subject
Question Marks Paper

General Awareness 15 15

General English 15 15
01 Hour 30
General Intelligence & Minutes
30 30
Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude

Knowledge of Discipline 60 60

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 Syllabus for Assistant Manager (Civil) Examination

General Awareness

 Current Affairs (National and International)

 Major Financial / Economic News
 About Group of Twenty (G20)
 Sports
 Books and Authors
 Awards and Honours
 Science – Inventions and Discoveries
 Abbreviations & Important Days
 General Information about High-Speed Railways.

General English

 Vocabulary & Grammar

 Antonyms & Synonyms and its correct usage.
 Basics of English Language.
 Sentence structure.
 Reading Comprehension

General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude

 Spatial Visualization.
 Visual Memory.
 Discrimination.
 Non-verbal series.
 Analogies.
 Observation.
 Coding and Decoding
 Arithmetic Number Series.
 Arithmetical Reasoning.
 Similarities and Differences
 Figures Classification.
 Relationship concepts.
 Spatial Orientation.
 Number System
 HCF, LCM
 Simplification
 Decimal Fractions
 Ratio & proportions
 Unitary Method
 Percentage, Time & Distance

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 Time & Work
 Profit & loss
 Average
 Simple & Compound Interest
 Mensuration
 Algebra
 Data Interpretation

Knowledge of Discipline

 Engineering Mathematics
 Theory of Structures
 Building Materials
 Estimating, Costing and Valuation
 Surveying
 Soil Mechanics
 Hydraulics
 Structural Engineering
 Water / Irrigation Engineering
 Transportation Engineering
 Environmental Engineering

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 NHSRCL Exam Pattern & Syllabus for the post of
Assistant Manager (Planning)
advertised against vacancy notice no. 04/2023

NHSRCL Exam Pattern is an important document according to the exam point of view.
With the help of exam pattern, applicant can get an idea of question framing and
design.

NHSRCL Exam Pattern

This examination will be conducted on Computer Based Mode. The paper will consist
of Multiple-Choice questions of Objective Type. In this paper, question will be asked
from General Awareness, General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude,
General English and Knowledge of Discipline.

 There will a total of 120 question.

 Each question will carry equal mark.
 There will be negative marking for every wrong answer.
 1/4 Mark will be deducted for wrong answer.
 Duration of paper will be 01 Hours 30 Minutes.

Exam Pattern

Maximum Maximum Duration of

Subject
Question Marks Paper

General Awareness 15 15

General English 15 15
01 Hour 30
General Intelligence & Minutes
30 30
Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude

Knowledge of Discipline 60 60

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 Syllabus for Assistant Manager (Planning) Examination

General Awareness

 Current Affairs (National and International)

 Major Financial / Economic News
 About Group of Twenty (G20)
 Sports
 Books and Authors
 Awards and Honours
 Science – Inventions and Discoveries
 Abbreviations & Important Days
 General Information about High-Speed Railways.

General English

 Vocabulary & Grammar

 Antonyms & Synonyms and its correct usage.
 Basics of English Language.
 Sentence structure.
 Reading Comprehension

General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude

 Spatial Visualization.
 Visual Memory.
 Discrimination.
 Non-verbal series.
 Analogies.
 Observation.
 Coding and Decoding
 Arithmetic Number Series.
 Arithmetical Reasoning.
 Similarities and Differences
 Figures Classification.
 Relationship concepts.
 Spatial Orientation.
 Number System
 HCF, LCM
 Simplification
 Decimal Fractions
 Ratio & proportions
 Unitary Method
 Percentage, Time & Distance

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 Time & Work
 Profit & loss
 Average
 Simple & Compound Interest
 Mensuration
 Algebra
 Data Interpretation

Knowledge of Discipline

 Building Materials
 Estimating, Costing and Valuation
 Surveying
 Transportation Engineering
 Planning Methodologies and Analysis
 EOT Analysis and Conventions
 Health, Safety and Environment in Projects

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 NHSRCL Exam Pattern & Syllabus for the post of
Assistant Manager (HR)
advertised against vacancy notice no. 04/2023

NHSRCL Exam Pattern is an important document according to the exam point of view.
With the help of exam pattern, applicant can get an idea of question framing and
design.

NHSRCL Exam Pattern

This examination will be conducted on Computer Based Mode. The paper will consist
of Multiple-Choice questions of Objective Type. In this paper, question will be asked
from General Awareness, General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude,
General English and Knowledge of Discipline.

 There will a total of 120 question.

 Each question will carry equal mark.
 There will be negative marking for every wrong answer.
 1/4 Mark will be deducted for wrong answer.
 Duration of paper will be 01 Hours 30 Minutes.

Exam Pattern

Maximum Maximum Duration of

Subject
Question Marks Paper

General Awareness 15 15

General English 15 15
01 Hour 30
General Intelligence & Minutes
30 30
Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude

Knowledge of Discipline 60 60

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 Syllabus for Assistant Manager (HR) Examination

General Awareness

 Current Affairs (National and International)

 Major Financial / Economic News
 About Group of Twenty (G20)
 Sports
 Books and Authors
 Awards and Honours
 Science – Inventions and Discoveries
 Abbreviations & Important Days
 General Information about High-Speed Railways.

General English

 Vocabulary & Grammar

 Antonyms & Synonyms and its correct usage.
 Basics of English Language.
 Sentence structure.
 Reading Comprehension

General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude

 Spatial Visualization.
 Visual Memory.
 Discrimination.
 Non-verbal series.
 Analogies.
 Observation.
 Coding and Decoding
 Arithmetic Number Series.
 Arithmetical Reasoning.
 Similarities and Differences
 Figures Classification.
 Relationship concepts.
 Spatial Orientation.
 Number System
 HCF, LCM
 Simplification
 Decimal Fractions
 Ratio & proportions
 Unitary Method
 Percentage, Time & Distance

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 Time & Work
 Profit & loss
 Average
 Simple & Compound Interest
 Mensuration
 Algebra
 Data Interpretation

Knowledge of Discipline

 General Management
 Human Resource Management
 Human Resource Development
 Organizational Behaviour
 Industrial Relations
 Labour Legislation
 Labour Welfare
 Labour Laws
 DPE/DOPT guidelines on various rules like Leave Rules, TA Rules etc.
 IDA/CDA pay scales, various perks & allowances.
 Conduct, Discipline & Appeal Rules.

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 NHSRCL Exam Pattern & Syllabus for the post of
Junior Manager (Civil)
advertised against vacancy notice no. 04/2023

NHSRCL Exam Pattern is an important document according to the exam point of view.
With the help of exam pattern, applicant can get an idea of question framing and
design.

NHSRCL Exam Pattern

This examination will be conducted on Computer Based Mode. The paper will consist
of Multiple-Choice questions of Objective Type. In this paper, question will be asked
from General Awareness, General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude,
General English and Knowledge of Discipline.

 There will a total of 120 question.

 Each question will carry equal mark.
 There will be negative marking for every wrong answer.
 1/4 Mark will be deducted for wrong answer.
 Duration of paper will be 01 Hours 30 Minutes.

Exam Pattern

Maximum Maximum Duration of

Subject
Question Marks Paper

General Awareness 15 15

General English 15 15
01 Hour 30
General Intelligence & Minutes
30 30
Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude

Knowledge of Discipline 60 60

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 Syllabus for Junior Manager (Civil) Examination

General Awareness

 Current Affairs (National and International)

 Major Financial / Economic News
 About Group of Twenty (G20)
 Sports
 Books and Authors
 Awards and Honours
 Science – Inventions and Discoveries
 Abbreviations & Important Days
 General Information about High-Speed Railways.

General English

 Vocabulary & Grammar

 Antonyms & Synonyms and its correct usage.
 Basics of English Language.
 Sentence structure.
 Reading Comprehension

General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude

 Spatial Visualization.
 Visual Memory.
 Discrimination.
 Non-verbal series.
 Analogies.
 Observation.
 Coding and Decoding
 Arithmetic Number Series.
 Arithmetical Reasoning.
 Similarities and Differences
 Figures Classification.
 Relationship concepts.
 Spatial Orientation.
 Number System
 HCF, LCM
 Simplification
 Decimal Fractions
 Ratio & proportions
 Unitary Method
 Percentage, Time & Distance

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 Time & Work
 Profit & loss
 Average
 Simple & Compound Interest
 Mensuration
 Algebra
 Data Interpretation

Knowledge of Discipline

 Engineering Mathematics
 Theory of Structures
 Building Materials
 Estimating, Costing and Valuation
 Surveying
 Soil Mechanics
 Hydraulics
 Structural Engineering
 Water / Irrigation Engineering
 Transportation Engineering
 Environmental Engineering

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 NHSRCL Exam Pattern & Syllabus for the post of
Junior Manager (Electrical)
advertised against vacancy notice no. 04/2023

NHSRCL Exam Pattern is an important document according to the exam point of view.
With the help of exam pattern, applicant can get an idea of question framing and
design.

NHSRCL Exam Pattern

This examination will be conducted on Computer Based Mode. The paper will consist
of Multiple-Choice questions of Objective Type. In this paper, question will be asked
from General Awareness, General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude,
General English and Knowledge of Discipline.

 There will a total of 120 question.

 Each question will carry equal mark.
 There will be negative marking for every wrong answer.
 1/4 Mark will be deducted for wrong answer.
 Duration of paper will be 01 Hours 30 Minutes.

Exam Pattern

Maximum Maximum Duration of

Subject
Question Marks Paper

General Awareness 15 15

General English 15 15
01 Hour 30
General Intelligence & Minutes
30 30
Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude

Knowledge of Discipline 60 60

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 Syllabus for Junior Manager (Electrical) Examination

General Awareness

 Current Affairs (National and International)

 Major Financial / Economic News
 About Group of Twenty (G20)
 Sports
 Books and Authors
 Awards and Honours
 Science – Inventions and Discoveries
 Abbreviations & Important Days
 General Information about High-Speed Railways.

General English

 Vocabulary & Grammar

 Antonyms & Synonyms and its correct usage.
 Basics of English Language.
 Sentence structure.
 Reading Comprehension

General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude

 Spatial Visualization.
 Visual Memory.
 Discrimination.
 Non-verbal series.
 Analogies.
 Observation.
 Coding and Decoding
 Arithmetic Number Series.
 Arithmetical Reasoning.
 Similarities and Differences
 Figures Classification.
 Relationship concepts.
 Spatial Orientation.
 Number System
 HCF, LCM
 Simplification
 Decimal Fractions
 Ratio & proportions
 Unitary Method
 Percentage, Time & Distance

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  Time & Work
 Profit & loss
 Average
 Simple & Compound Interest
 Mensuration
 Algebra
 Data Interpretation

Knowledge of Discipline

General Electrical Engineering & its Railway Applications

 Power System & Analysis
 Utilization of Electrical Energy.
 Power System Protection & Switch Gear.
 Electrical Machines.
 Electromagnetic Theory.
 Network Analysis.
 Electrical Instrumentation.
 Power Electronics & Drives.
 Control Systems.
 Building Electrical Works
 Railway Traction Power Supply System
 Various types of Overhead Equipments (OHE)

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