Can an SSC Aspirant prepare for DFCCIL Exam?

Can an SSC Aspirant prepare for the DFCCIL Exam?

DFCCIL hires candidates for the post of Executive and Junior Executive through their recruitment drive with a massive number of vacancies every year. According to the SSC Annual Calendar 2024, SSC has also started releasing notifications for a huge number of vacancies. Many candidates may be in a dilemma about preparing for DFCCIL or not. As we can see the situation around us these days as the number of candidates is increasing as compared to vacancies released by the organization. So it is better for the candidates to always have a second option ready for themselves so that they can choose between two options. 

While the focus of candidates should be on one of the particular exams of their interest if you have a skill set then why not try the DFCCIL also? DFCCIL is a specialized organization responsible for the development, operation, and maintenance of dedicated freight corridors in India. Its exam will likely test candidates on topics related to the railway sector, freight logistics, project management, and relevant technical knowledge. But Operations & BD have some of the same syllabus as SSC exams. Go through the below article and understand the similarities and dissimilarities between DFCCIL and SSC Exams.

Similarities between DFCCIL & SSC Exams

Here are some similarities between the DFCCIL, SSC Exam Pattern, and Syllabus. Before going for the syllabus candidates must understand the selection process of both the examinations. Go through the below table you will understand the similarities between the exam patterns so that candidates get a proper idea of preparation. We are focusing on the Operations & BD vacancies of DFCCIL as these vacancies share the same kind of syllabus as SSC. Let’s check the exam pattern.

The Computer Test will be in both the exams i.e. SSC and DFCCIL. Let’s have a look at the Exam Pattern of both the Exams below.

Let’s go through the detailed syllabus of both the exams for the above :

A. Junior Manager (Civil) (Post Code: 11):

1. Part-I: General Knowledge, General Aptitude/Reasoning, etc.
2. Part II :

• Engineering and Solid Mechanics
• Structural Analysis
• Construction materials and management
• Concrete Structures
• Steel Structures
• Soil Mechanics
• Foundation Engineering
• Municipal Solid Waste
• Transportation infrastructure
• Highway Pavements
• Traffic Engineering
• Surveying, etc

B. Junior Manager (Operations and BD) (Post Code: 12):

1. Part-I: General Knowledge, General Aptitude/Reasoning, etc
2. Part II :

• Management Functions and Behavior
• Management of Human Resources
• Finance for Management
• Marketing for Management
• Quantitative Analysis for Management
• Management Information Systems
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Management, etc

C. Junior Manager (Mechanical) (Post Code: 13):

1. Part-I: General Knowledge, General Aptitude/Reasoning, etc
2. Part II :

• Mechanics, Strength of Materials
• Theory of Machines
• Engg. Design & Drawing
• Fluid Mechanics
• Thermo Dynamics
• Engineering Material and Manufacturing Technology
• Machining, and Machine Tools
• Metrology and Inspection
• Electronics and Communication
• Computer (Basic)
• Quality Management (ISO, IMS, OHSAS)
• Mechatronics
• Basic Electricity and Magnetism, etc

D. Executive (Civil ) (Post Code: 21) :

1. Part-I: General Knowledge, General Aptitude/Reasoning, etc
2. Part II :

• Surveying
• Strength of material
• Structural Design & Drawing
• Buildings & Construction Material
• Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering
• Concrete Technology
• Reinforced & Prestressed concrete
• Hydraulics
• Hydrology & Hydraulics Structures
• Public Health Engineering & Water Supply
• Railway Engineering & Railway Track, etc

E. Executive (Electrical) (Post Code: 22) :

1. Part-I: General Knowledge, General Aptitude/Reasoning, etc
2. Part II:

• Circuit Analysis
• Machines
• Electronics
• Measurement
• Control System
• Material the system
• Rest, etc.

F. Executive (Signal & Telecommunications) (Post Code:23) :

1. Part-I: General Knowledge, General Aptitude/Reasoning, etc
2. Part II :

• Engineering Mathematics
• Networks
• Signals & systems
• Electronic devices
• Analog Circuits
• Digital circuits
• Control System
• Communication
• Electromagnetic, etc.

G. Executive (Operations & BD) (Post Code: 24)  :

• General Knowledge
• Logical Reasoning
• Numerical Ability
• General Science
• History of Indian Railways and DFCCIL
• Economics & Marketing
• Customer Relations, etc.

H. Executive (Mechanical) (Post Code: 25) :

1. Part-I : General Knowledge, General Aptitude/Reasoning, etc
2. Part II :

• Mechanics
• Strength of Materials
• Theory of Machines
• Design
• Fluid Mechanics
• Thermo Dynamics
• Engineering Material and Manufacturing Technology
• Machining and Machine Tools
• Metrology and Inspection, etc.

I. Junior Executive (Electrical) (Post Code: 31) :

1. Part-I :

• General Knowledge
• Numerical Ability
• General Aptitude/Reasoning
• General Science, etc

2. Part II :

• Electrical Circuits and Fields
• Signals and Systems
• Electrical Machines
• Power Systems
• Control Systems
• Electrical, and Electronic Measurements
• Analog and Digital Electronics
• Power Electronics
• Drives, etc.

J. Junior Executive (Signal & Telecommunications) (Post Code:32) :

1. Part-I :

• General Knowledge
• Numerical Ability
• General Aptitude/Reasoning
• General Science etc.

2. Part-II :

• Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation
• Analog and Digital Circuits
• Analog and Digital Communication Systems
• Computer Organization, and Architecture
• Electro Magnetics
• Advanced Communication Topics etc.

K. Junior Executive (Operations & BD) (Post Code:33) :

1. Part-I :

• General Knowledge
• Numerical Ability
• General Aptitude/Reasoning
• General Science etc

2. Part-II :

• History of Indian Railways & DFCCIL
• Economics & Marketing
• Logical Reasoning
• Customer Relations

L. Junior Executive (Mechanical) (Post Code:34) :

1. Part-I (60 Questions):

• General Knowledge
• Numerical Ability
• General Aptitude/Reasoning
• General Science, etc

2. Part II (60 Questions):

• Engineering Drawing
• Measurement
• Work
• Power & Energy
• Heat & Temperature
• Machines
• Tools & Equipment

Candidates must go through the detailed syllabus of SSC CGL and SSC CHSL and check the detailed Tier 1 and Tier 2 syllabus to understand the syllabus. 

• SSC CGL Syllabus, Tier 1 And 2 Revised Syllabus PDF
• SSC CHSL Syllabus, Tier 1 and 2 Revised Syllabus PDF

Dissimilarities between DFCCIL and SSC Exams

The dissimilarities between the DFCCIL and SSC Exams are tabulated below.

Conclusion:

• As the syllabus is shown, the first part is the same as the SSC CGL and SSC CHSL only it does not include English Comprehension in it.
• Candidates who prepare for Executive don’t need to prepare extra as the whole syllabus is similar.
• Candidates who want to apply for another post must have extra knowledge of their 4 years of particular engineering knowledge.