The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) conducts the recruitment examination for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Junior Manager, and Executive posts. Candidates have to appear and clear the CBT 1, and CBT 2 Physical Tests (for MTS posts only), DV, and medical examination to get selected for released posts. Candidates interested in the DFCCIL examination are advised to thoroughly review the detailed DFCCIL Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern outlined in this article. Familiarizing yourself with the detailed syllabus will ensure that you cover all essential topics, enhancing your chances of achieving qualifying marks and excelling in the examination

DFCCIL Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern

The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd. has released the DFCCIL Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF for recruiting a total of 642 vacancies for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Executive, and Junior Manager posts. Candidates prepping for the exam can start their preparation and thoroughly revise the syllabus. This article provides the DFCCIL Syllabus 2025 for the examination, which will serve as a valuable resource in planning and strategizing your preparation effectively.

DFCCIL Syllabus 2025-Highlights
Organization Name  Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited
Post NameMulti-Tasking Staff (MTS), Junior Manager, Executive
Vacancies642
CategorySyllabus
Mode of ExaminationOnline
Types of QuestionsObjective (MCQ)
Total No. of QuestionsCBT 1 - 100 ques 
CBT 2 - 120 ques
Total MarksCBT 1 - 100 marks
CBT 2 - 120 marks
Marking Scheme+1 mark for correct answer
Negative Marking0.25 
Time DurationCBT 1 - 90 minutes
CBT 2 - 120 minutes
LanguageEnglish & Hindi
Selection ProcessCBT 1, CBT 2
Physical Test (for MTS posts only)
Document Verification and Medical Examination
Official Websitehttps://dfccil.com/

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DFCCIL Selection Process 2025

The selection of candidates for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Junior Manager, and Executive posts is based on candidates' performance in CBT 1, CBT 2, Physical Test (for MTS posts only), Document Verification and Medical Examination. The CBT 1 is qualifying in nature and the final Merit List will be based on marks obtained by candidates in CBT 2. 

  • 1st stage of Computer Based Test (CBT 1)
  • 2nd stage of Computer Based Test (CBT 2)
  • Physical Efficiency Test (PET) (For Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS))
  • Document Verification and Medical Examination

DFCCIL Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates who are planning to appear in the DFCCIL Exam must go through the DFCCIL Exam Pattern 2025, to understand to know topics to be asked in the exam, the marking scheme, and other details. Every candidate should prepare according to the exam pattern. The DFCCIL exam pattern for CBT 1 is the same for all posts and the exam pattern for CBT 2 is different for MTS, Executive, and Junior Managers. 

DFCCIL CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2025

The DFCCIL Exam Pattern for the CBT 1 exam is the same for all posts. A total of 100 MCQ-type questions will be asked for a total of 100 marks. 

  1. There will be 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  2. The exam will be of 1.5 hours (90 Minutes) duration
  3. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 for each incorrect answer
  4. The questions will be in English & Hindi.
  5. The DFCCIL CBT 1 Exam is conducted only for shortlisting candidates for CBT 2 Exam.
DFCCIL CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2025
SubjectsNo. of QuestionsTotal MarksTime Duration
Mathematics / Numerical Ability303090 minutes
General Awareness1515
General Science1515
Logical Reasoning /General Intelligence3030
Knowledge about Railways/DFCCIL1010
Total100100

DFCCIL CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2025

  • CBT 2 Exam will be conducted separately for all posts. For Junior Manager and Executive, there shall be 2 parts wherein Part 1 consists of questions from General Knowledge and General Aptitude/Reasoning and Part 2 consists of questions from their respective domain.
  • The DFCCIL Exam Pattern for 2nd Stage CBT will consist of 120 Multiple Choice Objective Type Questions for a total of 120 marks.
  • The Exam duration will be 120 minutes (160 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates with Scribe).
  • There will also be a negative marking, a 0.25 mark will be deducted for the wrong answer.
DFCCIL CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2025 (Executive  & Junior Manager)
Parts SubjectsNo. of QuestionsDuration
Part 1General Knowledge
General Aptitude/Reasoning 
24120 minutes
Part 2Domain Related96
Total120
DFCCIL CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2025 for MTS
SubjectsNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
Mathematics / Numerical Ability120120120 minutes
General Awareness
General Science
Logical Reasoning /General Intelligence
Knowledge about Railways/DFCCIL

DFCCIL Minimum Qualifying Marks

Candidates are required to score minimum qualifying marks as set by the exam authority. The Minimum qualifying marks for the CBT 1 and CBT 2 exams are as follows: 

  • UR/EWS - 40%,
  • SC/OBC-NCL– 30%
  • ST -25%

DFCCIL Syllabus 2025 

Candidates appearing for the DFCCIL exam should be aware of the DFCCIL syllabus 2025 along with all topics. Candidates can check the detailed DFCCIL Syllabus for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Executive (Electrical), Executive (Signal & Telecomm.), Executive (Civil), Junior Manager (Finance), and other posts. 

DFCCIL CBT 1 Syllabus 2025

SubjectsTopics
General Awareness
  • Current Affairs
  • Indian Constitution
  • Booker and National Awards
  • Award-Winning Books
  • Awards and Honors
  • History
  • Culture
  • Science
  • Inventions & Discoveries
Numerical/Mathematical Ability
  • Percentage
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Profit and Loss
  • Time and Distance
  • Time and Work
  • Averages
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Discount
  • Number Systems
General Intelligence
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Arithmetical Reasoning
  • Directions
  • Syllogism
  • Number Ranking
  • Data Interpretation
  • Statements & Arguments
  • Analogy
  • Decision Making
  • Blood Relations
  • Non-Verbal Series
  • Number Series
  • Cubes and Dice
  • Embedded Figures
  • Alphabet Series
  • Statements & Conclusions
  • Clocks & Calendars
  • Mirror Images
Logical Reasoning
  • Similarities & Differences
  • Space Visualisation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Analysis
  • Judgment
  • Decision Making
  • Visual Memory
  • Observation
  • Relationship Concepts
  • Non-Verbal Series
General Science
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
Knowledge about Railways/DFCCIL
  • General Knowledge General awareness History of Indian Railways and DFCCIL
  • Economics and marketing
  • Customer relations

DFCCIL CBT 2 Syllabus 2025 

The DFCCIL Syllabus 2025 for CBT 2 is different for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Executive and Junior Manager (Finance) and other posts. Candidates can check the post-wise syllabus for the CBT 2 exam from the article.

DFCCIL CBT 2 Syllabus for Executive (Electrical)

Check the topics to be covered by the candidates who have applied for Executive (Electrical) that has been tabulated below. 

PartTopics
Part-A
  1. General Knowledge
  2. General Aptitude/Reasoning
Part-B
  1. Power Transmission & Distribution
  2. Circuit Analysis & Control system
  3. Machines
  4. Electronics
  5. Measurement
  6. Rest

DFCCIL CBT 2 Syllabus for Executive (Civil)

The topics for Executive (Civil) exam are discussed below, prepare accordingly for the upcoming exam.

PartTopics
Part-A
  1. General Knowledge
  2. General Aptitude/Reasoning
Part-B
  1. Engineering and Solid Mechanics
  2. Structural Analysis
  3. Building & Construction Materials
  4. Concrete (MCC,RCC & PSC) and Steel Structures Design
  5. Soil Mechanics
  6. Foundation Engineering
  7. Public Health Engineering
  8. Transportation Engineering
  9. Hydraulics, Hydrology & Hydraulics Structures
  10. Engg. Drawing, Estimation and surveying, etc.

DFCCIL CBT 2 Syllabus for Executive (Signal & Telecommunications)

If looking for a syllabus for Executive (Signal & Telecommunications), then go through the below table as all topics are listed here. 

PartTopics
Part-A
  1. General Knowledge
  2. General Aptitude/Reasoning
Part-B
  1. Engineering Mathematics
  2. Networks, Signals & systems
  3. Electronic devices
  4. Analog Circuits
  5. Digital circuits
  6. Control System
  7. Communication
  8. Electromagnetic

DFCCIL CBT 2 Syllabus for Junior Manager (Finance)

Check the DFCCIL Syllabus 2025 for Junior Manager (Finance) posts as this will help you to understand which section requires more practice. 

PartTopics
Part-A
  1. General Knowledge
  2. General Aptitude/Reasoning
Part-B
  1. Accounting and IND AS Standards
  2. Financial Reporting
  3. Strategic Financial
  4. Management
  5. Advanced Auditing
  6. Professional Ethics
  7. Strategic Cost
  8. Management and Performance
  9. Evaluation
  10. Corporate & Economic Laws
  11. Direct Tax Laws
  12. Indirect Tax Laws
  13. Enterprise Information Systems
  14. Risk Management
  15. Financial Services & Capital Markets
  16. Computer Application in Business
  17. E Filing of Returns, etc.

DFCCIL MTS Physical Efficiency Test (Only for MTS)

Candidates who qualify for the computer-based Test will be called for the Physical Efficiency Test. The PET is qualifying in nature. A total of 3 times of total no. of candidates decalred qualified in the CBT 2 exam will be called to appear for PET. 

Gender Task
Male
  • Candidates should be able to lift and carry 35 kg weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down
  • Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 4 minutes 15 seconds in one chance.
Female 
  • Should be able to lift and carry 20 kg weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down
  • Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 5 minutes 40 seconds in one chance

DFCCIL Syllabus  for Junior Executive (Electrical)

The topic-wise syllabus for Junior Executive (Electrical) has been detailed in the below tabular data. 

PartTopicsNo. of Questions
Part-A
  1. General Knowledge
  2. Numerical Ability
  3. General Aptitude / Reasoning
  4. General Science
60
Part-B
  1. Electrical Circuits and Fields
  2. Signals and Systems
  3. Electrical Machines
  4. Power Systems
  5. Control Systems
  6. Electrical and Electronic Measurements
  7. Analog and Digital Electronics
  8. Power Electronics and Drives etc
60

DFCCIL Syllabus 2025 for Junior Executive (Signal & Telecommunications)

The sections for the Junior Executive (Signal & Telecommunications) exam are discussed in the below table.

PartTopicsNo. of Questions
Part-A
  1. General Knowledge
  2. Numerical Ability
  3. General Aptitude / Reasoning
  4. General Science
60
Part-B
  1. Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation
  2. Analog and Digital Circuits
  3. Analog and Digital Communication Systems
  4. Computer Organization and Architecture
  5. Electro Magnetics
  6. Advanced Communication Topics
60

DFCCIL Syllabus 2025 for Junior Executive (Operations & BD)

The topics for DFCCIL Junior Executive Syllabus has been provided below, if you have applied for Junior Executive (Operations & BD), go through the table.

PartTopicsNo. of Questions
Part-A
  1. General Knowledge
  2. Numerical Ability
  3. General Aptitude / Reasoning
  4. General Science
60
Part-B
  1. History of Indian Railways & DFCCIL
  2. Economics & Marketing
  3. Logical Reasoning
  4. Customer Relations
60

DFCCIL Syllabus 2025 for Junior Executive (Mechanical)

Check the topics for Junior Executive (Mechanical) posts from the below table. 

PartTopicsNo. of Questions
Part-A
  1. General Knowledge
  2. Numerical Ability
  3. General Aptitude / Reasoning
  4. General Science
60
Part-B
  1. Engineering Drawing
  2. Measurement
  3. Work, Power & Energy
  4. Heat & Temperature
  5. Machines, Tools & Equipment
60

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DFCCIL Syllabus 2025-FAQs

The complete and detailed syllabus for DFCCIL CBT exam has been discussed in the article.

Yes, there is a deduction of 0.25 marks for incorrect answer.

DFCCIL exam 2025 will held in online mode.

A total of 642 posts are released under DFCCIL notification 2025.