IRMS (Indian Railway Management Service), Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern & Exam

 

IRMS (Indian Railway Management Service), Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Exam

The Indian Railways has announced that the Indian Railway Management Service Examination (IRMSE), also known as the IRMS exam,

Instead, officers will be recruited through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Combined Civil Services Examination (CSE), as recently announced by the Minister of Railways.

An Overview of IRMS

The Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) exam is a highly competitive examination organised by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to recruit officers for the Indian Railways.

The Indian Railways is one of the most extensive & intricate railway systems in the world, making the role of IRMS officers critical in managing & administering various aspects of the railway, including operations, finance, engineering, & personnel management.

IRMS officers have the chance to work on exciting & challenging projects that significantly impact the transportation & logistics infrastructure of the country.

The IRMS exam comprises a written test, an interview, & a medical examination. The written test covers General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning, & General Science, including questions related to the Indian Railways.

However, Candidate who successfully pass the IRMS exam are appointed as officers in different departments of the Indian Railways, such as administrative & managerial positions, as well as technical & operational roles.

Additionally, IRMS officers are required to undergo rigorous training programs to equip them with the necessary skills & knowledge to perform their duties effectively.

To prepare for the IRMS exam, Candidate must understand the various subjects covered in the written test, such as mathematics, science, & general awareness.

Furthermore, they must be well-versed in current affairs & have a good comm& of the English language. 

Candidate can prepare for the exam by studying from various resources, such as textbooks, reference materials, & online study materials.

Moreover, coaching classes & mock tests can also help Candidate  prepare for the exam.

Service Under IRMS 

IRMS is Group-A service, mentioned below-

 

• Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers
• Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE)
• Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers ( IRSEE)
• Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE)
• Indian Railway Stores Service
• Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS)
• Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS)
• Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS)

Eligibility Criteria for IRMS

The first thing a candidate should do is determine whether they meet the examination’s eligibility requirements. The following are the IRMS eligibility criteria:

Nationality - To be eligible for the IRMS exam, the c&idate must fulfil one of the following criteria:

Be an Indian citizen

Be a subject of Nepal or Bhutan

Be a Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, to settle in India permanently.

 

Age Limit- The candidate must be between 21 to 32 years as of 1st January of the exam year. Candidate from specific categories, such as SC, ST, OBC, ex-servicemen, & others, may qualify for age relaxations.

Education Qualification - A candidate must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institution in any discipline.

Physical St&ards- The Indian Railways has set physical standards for the post of IRMS officer, & Candidate must meet them. To be precise, these standards include minimum height, chest measurement, & vision standards.

Number of Attempts - Candidate can make any number of attempts for the IRMS exam. However, they must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria at the time of each attempt.

Note: It is crucial to highlight that the eligibility criteria may have some variations from year to year, & Candidate need to refer to the latest notification issued by the UPSC to verify the exact requirements.

 

IRMS Exam Syllabus 

Prelims Exam Syllabus

The IRMS Preliminary Exam comprises two papers, Paper I & Paper II, with each paper carrying 200 marks. Furthermore, the duration of each paper is 2 hours. The exam contains multiple-choice questions of an objective nature.

Paper I

Topics	Description	Sub-Topics
General Awareness	This paper is designed to test a candidate’s knowledge of current affairs, Indian history & culture, Indian geography, Indian polity & governance, economic & social development, & general science.	·         Indian Polity & Governance ·         Economic & Social Development ·     Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, & Climate Change ·         General Science ·         Current Affairs ·         Arithmetic
Number System	The Number System is included in the IRMS syllabus as a part of the General Studies paper because it helps Candidate develop their logical & analytical skills, which are crucial for many jobs in the Indian Railways.	·     Fractions & Decimals ·     Percentages ·     Ratio & Proportion ·     Average ·     Simple & Compound Interest ·     Profit & Loss ·     Time & Work ·     Time, Speed & Distance ·     Mensuration ·     General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogies	Analogies are included in the IRMS syllabus to test the candidate’s logical thinking ability & to establish relationships between different concepts or objects.	·     Similarities & Differences ·     Spatial Visualization ·     Spatial Orientation ·     Problem-Solving ·     Analysis ·     Judgment ·     Decision Making ·     Visual Memory ·     Discrimination ·     Observation ·     Relationship Concepts ·     Arithmetical Reasoning & Figural Classification ·     Arithmetic Number Series ·     Non-Verbal Series ·     Coding & Decoding ·          Statement Conclusion ·     Syllogistic Reasoning
General Science	General Science is included in the IRMS syllabus, as Candidate need a basic understanding of scientific principles & concepts.	·              Physics ·              Chemistry ·              Biology ·              Indian Railways
History	History is included in the IRMS syllabus, as Candidate need to understand the history of India & the world.	·     Organisation & Structure ·     Policies & Reforms ·     Finance & Budget ·     Current Affairs

Paper 2

Topics	Sub-topics
English Language	·        Comprehension ·        Precis Writing ·        Usage & Vocabulary ·        Short Essay Writing
Essay	Topics related to Indian Railways

 

Mains Exam Syllabus

The IRMS Main Exam is includes two papers:

Paper I &

Paper II.

These papers are designed to test knowledge & undersetting of their chosen subject & are descriptive.

Paper I

This paper consists of questions related to the Indian Railways & tests the knowledge of the following topics:

·       Indian Railways: An overview

·       Railways as a mode of transportation

·       History & Evolution of the Indian Railways

·       Railway Zones, Divisions, & their headquarters

·       Rail Budget & its Components

·       Passenger & Freight Traffic

·       Indian Railways as an employer

·       Railway Board & its functions

·       Railway Research & Development

·       Railway Projects & their impact

 

Paper II

This paper consists of questions related to the subject chosen by the c&idate. The syllabus for Paper II varies depending on the subject chosen. However, the general outline of the Paper II syllabus is as follows:

Topics	Sub-Topics
General Management	·          Principles of Management ·          Organisational Behaviour ·           Human Resource Management ·          Operations Management ·           Financial Management, Marketing Management, & Strategic Management.
Personnel Management	·          Recruitment & Selection ·          Training & Development ·          Performance Appraisal Job Evaluation ·          Industrial Relations Trade Unions ·          Collective Bargaining Grievance Redressal & Discipline.
Electrical Engineering	·          Electric Circuits & Fields ·          Signals & Systems ·          Electrical Machines ·          Power Systems ·          Control Systems ·          Electrical & Electronic Measurements ·          Analog & Digital Electronics  ·          Power Electronics ·          Electric Drives.
Mechanical Engineering	·          Engineering Mechanics Strength of Materials Theory of Machines Design of Machine Elements ·           Manufacturing Technology ·          Thermal Engineering ·          Industrial Engineering.
Civil Engineering	·          Structural Analysis ·          Design of Concrete & Masonry Structures ·          Design of Steel Structures ·          Building Materials ·          Construction Practice Planning & Management  ·          Environmental Engineering.

 

 

IRMS Exam Pattern

There will be two written examinations. One is the Prelims Screening examination, & the other is the Main examination. For more clarity, check the below table for the pattern of the IRMS exam–

Prelims Screening Examination

Paper	Subjects	No. Of Questions	Duration	Marks	Negative Marking
Paper-I	General Studies	100	2 hours	200 Marks	1/3 Marks
Paper-II	CSAT(Qualifying)	80	2 hours	200 Marks	1/3 Marks

 

Main Examination

Papers		Subjects	Duration	Marks
Qualifying Papers	Paper A	Indian Language	3 hours	300 Marks
	Paper B	Engl ish	3 hours	300 Marks
Papers that will be counted for Merits	Paper I	Optional Subject	3 hours	250 Marks
	Paper II	Optional Subject	3 hours	250 Marks
Personality Test				100  Marks