How to Get Promoted in Railways: Sample Questions & Success Tips for Class 4 Staff

By Hemanta Kumar

 How to Get Promoted in Railways: Sample Questions & Success Tips for Class 4 Staff

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📌 1. Arithmetic & General Mental Ability

(From CCTC model question bank) 

  1. Which fraction is equal to 4/6?
    A) 3/2 B) 2/3 C) 1/4 D) 2/4

  2. 30% of 150 is
    A) 45 B) 30 C) 42 D) 15

  3. Sum of two angles in a triangle is 110°. What is the third angle?
    A) 360° B) 120° C) 70° D) 140°

  4. If a train travels 250 km in 2 h 30 min, its speed is:
    A) 100 km/h B) 50 C) 110 D) 70

  5. 1 hour equals how many seconds?
    A) 60 B) 120 C) 400 D) 3 600 

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🎯 2. Railway Establishment & Financial Rules

(Based on establishment rules doc)

  1. After promotion from Class IV to Class III, how many times must you register fresh for a higher category quarter?
    A) Once B) Twice C) None (must register afresh) D) Not required

  2. Staff attached to breakdown duties get quarter allotment preference because…
    A) more family B) short service C) quick response needed D) union norms

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🔠 3. English Grammar & Vocabulary

(Pattern from TC entrance preps)

Identify the error: “It is not safe to drive in Kolkata in the rush hour.”

  1. A) It is B) not safe C) rush hour D) No error 

  2. Synonym of ‘diligent’:
    A) Lazy B) Sloppy C) Hardworking D) Unreliable

✍️ 4. Trade-Specific / Job Knowledge

  • Ticketing Rules: e.g., validity of unreserved tickets, tatkal booking rules.

  • Commercial Jargon: e.g., “Memo” vs. “Voucher”, “Form 51”, “GST surcharge”.

  • Customer Handling: e.g., concession criteria, complaint redressal steps.

5. Model Short-Answer Questions

  • Q: What is the normal time limit for responding to an RTI request?
    A: 30 days.

  • Q: When did the first passenger train run in India?
    A: April 16, 1853 (Bombay–Thane).

  • Q: What is the height limit of passenger vehicle floor above rail level (RDSO spec)?
    A: Around 1345 mm (per standard drawing).


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