The written test (CBT) generally includes the following major sections:

1. General Awareness

2. General Intelligence & Reasoning

3. Quantitative Aptitude

4. General Science

5. Railway/Operations Awareness

???? 1. General Awareness

Focuses on current events and basic knowledge of India and Indian Railways.

Topics include:

• Current Affairs (National & International)

• Indian Polity and Constitution

• Indian Economy & Budget

• Geography (India and World)

• History and Culture of India

• Science & Technology Developments

• Sports and Awards

• Government Schemes and Policies

• Environmental and Ecological Issues

• Important Organizations (UN, RBI, IRDAI, etc.)

• Indian Railways – organization, zones, headquarters, recent developments

???? Tip: Read Railway Current Affairs, Monthly GK PDFs, and Static GK regularly.

???? 2. General Intelligence & Reasoning

Tests your logical thinking, analytical ability, and decision-making skills — essential for a Section Controller’s job.

Topics include:

• Coding–Decoding

• Number, Letter & Symbol Series

• Blood Relations

• Syllogism

• Analogy & Classification

• Direction Sense Test

• Seating Arrangements (Linear & Circular)

• Statement & Assumption / Conclusion

• Input–Output

• Data Sufficiency

• Puzzles (Floor, Box, Scheduling)

• Visual Reasoning

• Logical Venn Diagrams

• Decision Making and Problem Solving

???? Tip: Practice reasoning sets daily using online mock tests.

???? 3. Quantitative Aptitude

Measures your numerical ability and data interpretation skills.

Topics include:

• Number System

• Simplification & Approximation

• Ratio & Proportion

• Percentage, Profit & Loss

• Simple & Compound Interest

• Average

• Time, Speed & Distance

• Time & Work

• Boats & Streams, Pipes & Cisterns

• Data Interpretation (Tables, Charts, Graphs)

• Partnership

• Mixture & Alligation

• Problems on Ages

• Mensuration (2D & 3D)

• Algebra and Basic Geometry

???? Tip: Focus on speed and accuracy — most questions are basic but time-sensitive.

???? 4. General Science

Tests understanding of fundamental science concepts (up to Class 10–12 level).

Physics

• Motion, Force & Laws

• Work, Power & Energy

• Light, Sound, Heat

• Electricity & Magnetism

• Gravitation, Pressure, Density

Chemistry

• Chemical Reactions & Equations

• Acids, Bases & Salts

• Atomic Structure

• Metals & Non-metals

• Carbon Compounds

• Solutions & Mixtures

Biology

• Human Body & Organ Systems

• Nutrition & Respiration

• Diseases & Prevention

• Plants and Animals

• Cell Structure & Genetics

• Reproduction and Heredity

???? Tip: Revise NCERT Science (Class 8–10) for conceptual clarity.

???? 5. Railway / Operations Awareness

A unique and crucial part of the Section Controller exam — focuses on your understanding of train operations and control responsibilities.

Topics include:

• Indian Railways structure and zones

• Basic train operation terminology

• Train scheduling and control

• Safety procedures and signaling systems

• Communication systems in train operations

• Duties of Section Controller / Station Master

• Operating control organization hierarchy

• Accident prevention and emergency handling

• Time management and punctuality in operations

• Coordination between control office and stations

???? Tip: Go through official Indian Railways operational manuals and basic railway GK PDFs.

???? Optional Stage – Aptitude / Psychological Test

For roles involving train control, a psychological test may be conducted.

Areas covered:

• Memory Test

• Concentration Test

• Reaction Test

• Observation and Attention Tests

• Multi-Task Coordination

???? Purpose: To test mental alertness, stress-handling, and decision-making ability.