FAQ
Frequently asked question
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Whether GDCE will have Objective type or Subjective type questions? Is there is a provision for writing the exam in Hindi or Local languages?
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The questions set in the written examination will be of Multiple Choice Objective Type. The question paper will be set in English, Hindi, Urdu and local languages i.e. Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Malayalam & Konkani.
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What is the standard of questions in the GDCE examination?
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The standard of the questions for the written examination will generally be in conformity with the educational standards prescribed for the post. The questions are likely to include subjects pertaining to General awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Gen. Science and Technical abilility.
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Will there be any negative marks for wrong answers?
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Yes. There will be negative marking in written examination and marks will be deducted for each wrong answer @ 1/3 of the marks allotted for each question.
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Any relaxed standards are exteded to the candidates under GDCE if none are qualified or less number of candidates qualify in the written exam? How the shortfall will be made good?
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There are no relaxed standards in GDCE. The selection will be made on the normal standards as per extent rules. The shortfall will be made good by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Board.
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Whether interse seniority of employees will be maintained?
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No. The panels will be formed strictly in the order of merit.