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Special Class Railway Apprentices Examination
Mode
offline
Total Marks
600
Duration
3 papers × 2 hours each (when active)
SCRA (Special Class Railway Apprentices) was one of India's most prestigious technical officer entry exams, conducted by UPSC for the Indian Railways. Selected candidates underwent a 4-year B.Tech at IRIMEE Jamalpur and were commissioned as Junior Engineer/Scale I officers. The exam has been discontinued since 2015 but remains historically significant in Indian competitive exam history.
Min Age
17+
Max Age
21
Qualification: Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (was applicable when active)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I – General Ability Test | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper II – Physics & Chemistry | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper III – Mathematics | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
Negative Marking: -1/3 for wrong answers (historical)
Languages: English
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