DFCCIL Stage-II Syllabus 2025: Detailed Topic-Wise Breakdown for MTS, Executive & Jr. Manager
The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) Stage-II Exam 2025 (December 13–14) is your technical showdown for 642 posts (MTS 464, Executive 175, Jr. Manager 3). As per the official notification (Advt. No. 01/2025), Stage-II is a 120-mark CBT (90 minutes) on Professional Knowledge (100 marks) + General Awareness (20 marks), with -0.25 negative marking. It’s post-specific, so Civil, Electrical, S&T, and Finance streams have tailored content. Qualifying marks: ~40% (UR). Below is the complete, topic-wise syllabus with weightage, pattern, and prep tips—download the PDF and ace it!
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Stage-II Exam Pattern 2025
- Mode: Online CBT, bilingual (English/Hindi).
- Questions: 120 MCQs (objective).
- Marks: 120 (1 mark per question).
- Duration: 90 minutes.
- Negative Marking: -0.25 per wrong answer.
- Sections: Professional Knowledge (100 marks) + General Awareness (20 marks).
- Cut-off (Expected): UR ~80–90, OBC ~70–80, SC/ST ~60–70.
Stream-Wise: MTS focuses on basic ITI trades; Executive on Diploma-level; Jr. Manager on degree-level. No sectional timing.
Detailed Syllabus Breakdown
Common Section: General Awareness (20 Questions, 20 Marks)
Static GK + current affairs (last 6 months).
| Topic | Expected Qs | Sub-Topics | Prep Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs | 8–10 | National/International News, Economy, Sports, Awards, Schemes (PM-KISAN, Make in India). | Daily newspaper; AffairsCloud PDFs; 20 Qs/day. |
| Static GK | 5–7 | History (Freedom Struggle), Geography (India/World), Polity (Constitution Basics), Science (Class 10). | Lucent GK; focus on railways/infrastructure. |
| Banking/Railway Awareness | 3–5 | RBI Functions, DFCCIL Projects, Budget Highlights. | Manorama Yearbook; railway GK. |
Books: Lucent GK, Pratiyogita Darpan. Target: 14/20.
Stream-Specific: Professional Knowledge (100 Questions, 100 Marks)
Core technical section—stream-dependent.
A. Executive (Civil – 36 Posts)
Diploma-level Civil Engineering.
| Topic | Expected Qs | Sub-Topics | Prep Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Materials & Construction | 15–20 | Bricks, Cement, Concrete, Steel, Timber; RCC Design, Foundations. | IS Codes; practice drawings. |
| Surveying | 12–15 | Chain, Compass, Leveling, Theodolite, Contouring. | Survey instruments; 20 Qs/day. |
| Soil Mechanics & Foundation | 10–12 | Soil Types, Bearing Capacity, Pile Foundations. | Terzaghi theory; numericals. |
| Strength of Materials | 10–12 | Stress/Strain, Bending Moment, Shear Force. | Beam formulas; R.S. Khurmi. |
| Fluid Mechanics | 8–10 | Properties, Flow in Pipes, Hydraulics. | Bernoulli’s equation. |
| Transportation Engineering | 8–10 | Highways, Railways, Bridges. | IRC Codes; DFCCIL freight specifics. |
| Environmental Engineering | 5–7 | Water Treatment, Pollution Control. | Basic processes. |
| Other | 13–18 | Estimating, Irrigation, Structural Analysis. | PYQs from SSC JE. |
Books: Civil Engineering Objective by R.S. Khurmi; SSC JE Civil PYQs by Made Easy. Target: 70/100.
B. Executive (Electrical – 64 Posts)
Diploma-level Electrical Engineering.
| Topic | Expected Qs | Sub-Topics | Prep Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Circuits | 15–20 | Kirchhoff’s Laws, AC/DC Circuits, Network Theorems. | Circuit diagrams; numericals. |
| Electrical Machines | 15–18 | Transformers, DC Motors/Generators, Induction Machines. | Torque equations; J.B. Gupta. |
| Power Systems | 12–15 | Generation/Transmission/Distribution, Switchgear, Protection. | Fault calculations. |
| Control Systems | 8–10 | Feedback, Stability, Transfer Functions. | Block diagrams. |
| Measurements & Instrumentation | 10–12 | Ammeters, Wattmeters, CT/PT, Error Analysis. | Calibration methods. |
| Power Electronics | 8–10 | Converters, Inverters, Choppers. | Waveforms. |
| Other | 12–15 | Basic Electronics, Utilization, Safety. | PYQs from GATE/SSC JE. |
Books: Electrical Engineering Objective by J.B. Gupta; Made Easy SSC JE Electrical. Target: 70/100.
C. Executive (Signal & Telecom – 75 Posts)
Diploma-level S&T Engineering.
| Topic | Expected Qs | Sub-Topics | Prep Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Signalling | 20–25 | Block Systems, Interlocking, Route Relay. | IR Signal Manual; diagrams. |
| Telecom Systems | 15–20 | Transmission Lines, Microwave, Fiber Optics. | Signal propagation. |
| Digital Electronics | 12–15 | Logic Gates, Flip-Flops, Microprocessors. | Boolean algebra. |
| Communication Systems | 10–12 | Modulation, Antennas, Satellite Comm. | AM/FM basics. |
| Network Theory | 8–10 | Circuits, Filters, Transmission Lines. | Thevenin’s theorem. |
| Other | 15–18 | Safety Devices, Maintenance, RDSO Specs. | Railway S&T codes. |
Books: Railway Signalling by IR Publications; SSC JE S&T PYQs. Target: 70/100.
D. Jr. Manager (Finance – 3 Posts)
Degree-level Finance/Accounts.
| Topic | Expected Qs | Sub-Topics | Prep Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Accounting | 25–30 | Balance Sheet, Trial Balance, Depreciation. | T.S. Grewal; journal entries. |
| Cost Accounting | 20–25 | Overhead Allocation, Job Costing, Standard Costing. | Variance analysis. |
| Auditing | 15–20 | Internal Audit, Vouching, Company Audit. | Standards (SA 200–800). |
| Taxation | 15–20 | Income Tax Basics, GST, TDS. | Sections 80C–80U. |
| Financial Management | 10–15 | Capital Budgeting, Working Capital. | NPV/IRR calculations. |
| Other | 5–10 | Company Law, Banking Regulations. | Companies Act 2013. |
Books: Financial Accounting by T.S. Grewal; Cost Accounting by Maheshwari. Target: 80/100.
E. MTS (464 Posts)
Basic 10th/ITI level.
| Topic | Expected Qs | Sub-Topics | Prep Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Trade Knowledge | 60–70 | ITI subjects (Electrician, Fitter, etc.), Tools, Safety. | NCERT + ITI notes. |
| General Awareness | 20–25 | Current Affairs, GK, Railways. | Lucent GK. |
| Reasoning/Math | 10–15 | Series, Arithmetic, Coding. | R.S. Aggarwal basics. |
Books: ITI Trade Theory by NCVT; SSC MTS guide. Target: 60/100.
Preparation Tips for DFCCIL Stage-II 2025
30-Day Plan (Dec 13–14 Exam)
| Week | Focus | Daily Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional Knowledge Basics | 5–6 hrs |
| 2 | GA + Practice Qs | 6–7 hrs |
| 3 | Mocks + Error Analysis | 7–8 hrs |
| 4 | Revision + Speed Tests | 8–9 hrs |
Daily Routine:
- 3 hrs Core Technical (Stream-specific)
- 1 hr GA/Current Affairs
- 1 hr Quant/Reasoning (if needed)
- 1 Mock + Analysis
Pro Tips
- Mocks: 15–20 stream-specific tests (Made Easy/Testbook). Analyze PYQs (SSC JE/DFCCIL).
- Technical: Focus on numericals (50%); revise codes (IS/IRC/RDSO).
- GA: Daily 30 mins (railways/DFCCIL projects).
- Cut-off Target: 80–90 (UR) for CBT.
Books List:
- Civil/Electrical/S&T: SSC JE by Made Easy
- Finance: Financial Management by Prasanna Chandra
- MTS: SSC MTS Guide by Kiran
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FAQ
Q1.DFCCIL Stage-II Syllabus 2025 changes in 2025? A: No; professional knowledge (100 marks) + GA (20 marks).
Q2. Negative marking in DFCCIL Stage-II? A: Yes, -0.25 per wrong answer.
Q3. How many attempts for DFCCIL? A: Unlimited till age limit (33 years).
Q4. Qualifying marks for DFCCIL Stage-II? A: ~40% (UR), 35% (OBC), 30% (SC/ST).
Q5. Books for DFCCIL Executive Civil? A: Made Easy SSC JE Civil + R.S. Khurmi.
Final Boost: “Technical knowledge + smart prep = DFCCIL success.” Revise codes, practice mocks, and visualize that joining letter. You’ve got this!
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