Selection: RBE No.202/2000 – Introduction of Objective Type Questions

No.E(NG)I-2000/PM 1/41, dated 24.11.2000

Sub: Introduction of objective type questions for written examination to selection posts.

1.     In terms of the provision contained in Para 219(c) of IREM, Vol.I (1989 Edition), any written test held as part of a selection for promotion to the highest grade selection post in a category, may include objective type questions for about 50% of the total marks. However, the figure of 50% for objective type of questions is intended to be for guidance and should not be taken as constituting an inflexible percentage.

2.     A demand has been raised in the PNM-NFIR vide agenda item No.33/2000 that the provision for objective type questions should be extended to all selections for which a written examination is prescribed. During the course of discussions in the PNM/NFIR meeting held on 23^rd/ 24^th October, 2000, the Federation pointed out that the provision regarding objective type questions for about 50% of the total marks for the written test are not being interpreted/ followed correctly by the Railways and, at times, objective type questions for marks much belovw 50% of the total marks for the written test are included in the question paper. It was agreed to issue a suitable clarification on this aspect.

3.     It is accordingly clarified that the existing provision that objective type questions for about 50% of total marks for the written test shall be deemed to have been followed correctly if objective type questions fall in the range of 45% to 55% of total marks for the written test.

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Download Railway Board Circular RBE No.202/2000

Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.