Detailed subject-wise syllabus breakdown, exam pattern, section-wise marks distribution, and preparation roadmap for 2026.
CBT 1 comprises 100 objective questions for 100 marks with 90 minutes composite timing and 1/3rd negative marking.
| Section & Subject | Key Topic Areas | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | Current Affairs, Science, History, Geography, Polity | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Venn Diagram, Syllogism | 30 | 30 |
Detailed syllabus breakdown by subject and sub-topics.
Key Sub-Topics Included:
Current Events, History, Science, Geography, Polity, Railway Facts
GA has 40 questions with no calculation overhead. Master general science and past 6 months current affairs.
Railway penalty of 0.33 per wrong question is severe. Only attempt when confident.
Practice fast calculations for LCM/HCF, ratios, SI/CI, and time-speed-distance.