Railway Recruitment 2025 Exam Syllabus

The Railway Recruitment 2025 exam is conducted for various posts in the Indian Railways, including teaching positions, translators, physical training instructors, and more. The exam assesses candidates' knowledge in specific subjects, general awareness, reasoning, and teaching skills. Below is the detailed syllabus and the various stages of the exam.

Exam Stages:

Stage	Description
Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT)	Duration: 90 minutes. Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in General Awareness, General Intelligence, Reasoning, Arithmetic, and Subject Knowledge. Negative marking of 1/3rd for each wrong answer.
Stage 2: Skill Test/Practical Test	Applicable for posts like Junior Translator, Physical Training Instructor, Music Tutor, Librarian, etc. Candidates must demonstrate their skills based on the respective post.
Stage 3: Document Verification	Candidates qualifying Stage 1 and Stage 2 will undergo document verification to validate original documents.
Stage 4: Medical Examination	Final medical examination to ensure candidates meet the physical fitness standards required for the post.

Post-Wise Detailed Syllabus:

1. Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)

• Core Subject Knowledge: English, Mathematics, Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology), Social Science.
• General Awareness: Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy.
• Teaching Methodology: Educational Psychology, Classroom Management, ICT in Education.
• Reasoning Ability: Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Logical Puzzles, Analogies.

2. Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)

• Core Subject Knowledge: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science.
• Child Development and Pedagogy: Principles of Child Development, Learning Theories, Inclusive Education.
• General Knowledge and Current Affairs: Indian Constitution, Important National and International Events.
• Reasoning Ability: Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Number Series.

3. Primary Teacher (PRT)

• Child Development and Pedagogy: Child Development, Learning Theories, Classroom Management.
• Language Proficiency: English and Hindi Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary.
• Mathematics: Basic Arithmetic, Fractions, Geometry, Primary Level Teaching Methods.
• Environmental Studies (EVS): Environmental Awareness, Basic Science Concepts, Social Studies.
• General Awareness and Reasoning: Current Affairs, Basic Reasoning Skills.

4. Junior Translator (Hindi)

• Hindi Language Proficiency: Grammar, Translation Techniques, Vocabulary, Sentence Formation.
• English Language Proficiency: Grammar, Comprehension, Sentence Structure.
• General Knowledge: Indian Constitution, Official Language Policy, Current Affairs.
• Reasoning and Numerical Ability: Logical Reasoning, Arithmetic Problems, Data Interpretation.

5. Physical Training Instructor (PTI)

• Physical Education Knowledge: Principles of Physical Education, Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics.
• Health and Nutrition: Balanced Diet, Sports Nutrition, Injury Prevention.
• General Knowledge and Current Affairs: Sports Updates, Olympic Games, Major Sporting Events.
• Reasoning Ability: Logical Reasoning, Puzzles, Series.

6. Librarian

• Library Science: Classification, Cataloguing, Information Technology in Libraries.
• General Awareness: Library Legislation, Professional Ethics, Current Affairs.
• Reasoning and Numerical Ability: Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning.
• English Proficiency: Grammar, Comprehension, Vocabulary.

7. Music Tutor

• Music Knowledge: Theory of Music, Practical Knowledge of Instruments, Music History, Vocal Techniques.
• General Knowledge: Famous Musicians, Indian Classical Music and Ragas.
• Teaching Methodology: Pedagogical Techniques, Classroom Management for Music Classes.

General Exam Pattern for All Posts:

Stage	Details
Computer-Based Test (CBT)	Duration: 90 minutes. MCQs on General Awareness, General Intelligence, Arithmetic, and Subject Knowledge. Negative marking of 1/3rd for wrong answers.
Skill Test/Practical Test	Applicable for posts like PTI, Music Tutor, Librarian, Junior Translator. Skill demonstration based on the post.
Document Verification	Candidates passing CBT and Skill Test will undergo document verification.
Medical Examination	Final stage of selection to ensure candidates meet physical fitness standards.