DMRC (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation) Exam - Eligibility, Syllabus & Exam Pattern
The DMRC recruits for various positions, with eligibility and exam syllabus varying for each. The selection process typically involves a written exam, which may be followed by other stages like a psycho test, interview, or medical examination.
📌 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Candidate must be a citizen of India.
Age Limit
The standard age limit for most non-executive posts is 18 to 28 years. Age relaxations are provided for reserved categories: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.
Educational Qualification
The required qualifications are specific to each post:
- Junior Engineer (JE): A three-year engineering diploma in a relevant field (e.g., Electrical, Electronics, Civil).
- Maintainer: An ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate in a specific trade like Electrician or Electronic Mechanic.
- Station Controller/Train Operator (SC/TO): A three-year engineering diploma in Electrical or Electronics, or a B.Sc. with Physics and Mathematics.
- Assistant Manager (AM): A B.E./B.Tech degree with a minimum of 60% marks and often a valid GATE score. For some non-technical roles, a two-year full-time MBA is also a valid qualification.
✍️ Exam Syllabus & Pattern
The DMRC recruitment exam for most positions consists of two papers, Paper I and Paper II, held on the same day. Both papers have negative marking of 1/3rd of the allotted marks for every wrong answer.
Paper I (90 minutes, 120 questions)
This paper is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) covering general aptitude and technical knowledge.
- General Awareness: Questions on Indian history, geography, polity, economy, general science, and current affairs.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Topics like analogies, coding-decoding, logical reasoning, puzzles, and series.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Includes the number system, fractions, percentages, profit and loss, time and distance, and data interpretation.
- Knowledge of your Discipline/Trade: This section tests core concepts from the candidate's specific engineering discipline (e.g., Civil, Electrical) or ITI trade.
Paper II (45 minutes, 60 questions)
This paper is a CBT that tests General English proficiency. The syllabus includes:
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Sentence structure
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Reading Comprehension
👉 Selection Process Stages
The selection process varies by post:
- Maintainer: Written Exam (CBT) followed by a Medical Examination.
- Junior Engineer (JE): Written Exam (CBT) and a Medical Examination.
- Station Controller/Train Operator (SC/TO) & Customer Relations Assistant (CRA): Written Exam (CBT), Psychometric Test, Personal Interview, and a Medical Examination.
- Assistant Manager (AM): Written Exam (CBT), Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and a Medical Examination.
👉 Note
- For full official syllabus & eligibility, refer to DMRC Official website .
☞ Tip for Aspirants: Always refer to the latest official notification for syllabus and eligibility details as they may change year to year.