NCRTC Supervisor (Operations) 2026 Syllabus: D01 to D09

The official NCRTC Supervisor (Operations) 2026 syllabus has three parts: Reasoning, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, and Subject Knowledge. NCRTC published it on 14 October 2026 for post codes D01 to D09. Sections A and B are common to all posts, and Section C changes with the post code.

This page is part of the NCRTC Supervisor (Operations) 2026 guide. Read the exam pattern page for the marks and the time of each section.

NCRTC Supervisor (Operations) 2026 syllabus for Sections A and B

Section A: Reasoning (20 questions)

• Verbal Reasoning
• Non-Verbal Reasoning
• Analytical Reasoning: Statement, Argument, Assumption, Conclusion, Course of Action, Syllogism, Cause and Effects

Section B: General Knowledge and Current Affairs (20 questions)

• Indian History
• Geography
• Science
• Indian Polity
• Economics
• Current Affairs (National and International)

NCRTC Supervisor (Operations) 2026 Section C syllabus for D01

Section C has 60 questions. Post code D01 has eight topic groups.

RRTS and high speed operations

• Fundamentals of Railway and RRTS operations
• Train operations and operating procedures
• Timetable and traffic regulation
• Station operations
• Operations Control Centre (OCC) functions
• Train regulation and operational coordination
• Normal, degraded, and abnormal modes of operation
• Coordination between operations and maintenance departments

Operational systems and interfaces

• Basic functional understanding of signalling and train control systems
• Rolling stock and train operating interfaces
• Traction and power supply interface with operations
• Platform Screen Doors and station systems
• Telecom and operational communication systems
• AFC and passenger information systems
• Interface between OCC, stations, trains, and field staff

Safety regulations and standards

• Railway and RRTS operating rules and safety procedures
• Safe train movement
• Station and passenger safety
• OCC safety procedures
• Worksite, possession, and isolation procedures
• Incident and accident reporting
• Safety responsibilities and operational discipline
• Safety-critical communication and coordination

Risk assessment and operational safety

• Hazard identification
• Operational risk assessment
• Risk mitigation and control measures
• Safety barriers and preventive measures
• Risk in degraded operation
• Failure and emergency scenarios
• Incident prevention and lessons learned

Emergency and contingency management

• Train failure and train evacuation
• Fire and smoke emergency
• Medical emergency
• Passenger evacuation
• Signalling and train control failure
• Traction and power failure
• Telecom and communication failure
• Station and platform emergency
• External emergencies that affect operations
• Emergency communication and escalation
• Coordination with police, fire, medical, and other agencies
• Restoration of normal operations after an incident

Operational communication

• OCC to station to train communication
• Communication protocols during normal and abnormal operations
• Emergency communication
• Incident reporting and documentation
• Escalation procedures
• Clear, concise, and accurate communication in safety-critical situations

Analytical and decision-making skills

• Interpretation of operational information and data
• Identification of abnormal operating conditions
• Incident and failure analysis
• Prioritization of operational actions
• Decision-making under time-critical situations
• Selection of corrective and preventive actions

Adaptability and operational situational awareness

• Response to changing operational conditions
• Degraded mode working
• Handling of simultaneous operational issues
• Adaptation during service disruptions
• Decision-making during unforeseen situations
• Safety and service continuity under changing circumstances

Section C syllabus for the Supervisor-I technical posts

Supervisor-I (Electronics), post code D02

• Electronic Components and Materials
• Electronic Devices and Circuits
• Digital Electronics
• Linear Integrated Circuits
• Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
• Electronic Measurements
• Communication Engineering
• Data Communication and Networks
• Computer Programming
• Basic Electrical Engineering

Supervisor-I (Electrical), post code D03

• Electrical Machines: Transformers, DC Machines, AC Machines, Induction Motors, Synchronous Machines
• Power Systems: Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Switchgear and Protection
• Basic Electronics and Measurement: Semiconductors, Digital Electronics, Measurements
• Circuit Theory and Basic Electrical Engineering: Network Theorems, AC Fundamentals, Magnetic Circuits

Supervisor-I (Mechanical), post code D04

• Applied Mechanics and Design: Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials (SOM), Theory of Materials (TOM), Machine Design
• Thermal Engineering: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulic Mechanics, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC)
• Manufacturing and Production: Manufacturing Technology, Workshop Technology, Industrial Engineering, Material Science

Supervisor-I (Civil), post code D05

• Building Materials
• Estimating, Costing, and Valuation
• Surveying
• Theory of Structures and SOM
• Concrete Technology and RCC and Steel Design
• Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics
• Irrigation Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Environmental Engineering

Section C syllabus for the Junior Maintainer posts

Junior Maintainer (Electrical), post code D06

• Safety, Tools and Basic Electricity
• Wiring Systems and Earthing
• Magnetism, Cells and AC and DC Theory
• Electrical Machines and Transformers
• Power Generation, Transmission and Basic Electronics

Junior Maintainer (Fitter), post code D07

• Safety and Environment
• Hand and Marking Tools
• Precision Measuring Instruments
• Fasteners and Fits
• Cutting Tools and Operations
• Turning and Machine Tools
• Heat Treatment and Metals
• Assembly, Maintenance and Hydraulics

Junior Maintainer (RAC), post code D08

• Basic Workshop and Science Fundamentals: Safety and Tools, Fitting and Sheet Metal, Basic Electricity and Electronics
• Refrigeration Principles and Systems: Vapour Compression System (VCRS), Carnot Cycle, Refrigerants, Compressors, Condensers, Evaporators, Expansion Devices
• Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Systems: Domestic Appliances, Air Conditioning Units, Psychrometry, Commercial and Industrial Applications, Specialized Systems
• Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Service Operations, Fault Diagnosis

Junior Maintainer (Electronics), post code D09

• Basic Electricity and Safety
• Cells and Batteries
• Measuring Instruments
• Electronic Components
• Power Supplies
• Transistors and Amplifiers
• Digital Electronics
• Linear Integrated Circuits
• Computer Hardware and Peripherals
• Communication Electronics
• IoT Fundamentals

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