UPSC SCRA 2014 Preparation Plan
UPSC Special Class Railway
Apprentices Examination is a test that is held to recruit professionals in the
mechanical department of Indian Railways. UPSC conducts SCRA examination and
select candidates for Special Class Apprenticeship each year. Let us know about
this great job opportunity in Indian
Railways which lets you to engage in a nice job in a small age with just
intermediate qualification with science group.
Qualifications: Should be Indian
with 10+2 qualification (2nd Class) or higher with Math, Physics and
Chemistry.
Age
should be between 17 to 21 years.
UPSC SCRA Selection
Process:
Candidates’
selection is done in 2 phases. Part 1 is written test and Part 2 is personality
test.
Part -1 (written test)
question paper will be objective type and at intermediate level.
Subject
|
Code
No
|
Time
|
Marks
|
Paper-1
General Ability Test
|
01
|
2
hours
|
200
|
Paper-2
Physical Sciences (Physics & Chemistry)
|
02
|
2
hours
|
200
|
Paper-3
Mathematics
|
03
|
2
hours
|
200
|
Total – 600 marks
|
Note:
Negative marks for wrong answers.
Syllabus
and Preparation Plan for UPSC SCRA
Part
1 consists of 3 papers. 1. General Ability, 2.Physical Sciences, 3. Mathematics
Paper 1
General Ability Test: (SCRA 2013)
The
objective of this paper is to test the candidates understanding of present
circumstances.
English:
Questions on basis grammar points, synonyms, antonyms, sentences and
comprehension are given in it.
General Knowledge: Questions on
History, Politics, Indian Constitution, Technological Development, Population
Control, Poverty, Poverty Reduction, backward classes welfare, Human Body
Structure, food balance, deceases, pollution, solar system, natural disasters
etc are given in it. In addition Indian economy, development, 5 year plans,
agriculture, industrial growth, inflation, taxes, national income, resources
allocation etc issues are also in it.
Psychological
test: to test the basic understanding of the candidate in Mechanical field some
questions are given.
Preparation:
As
general
ability syllabus is vast, you have to make a strong preparation plan if
you really want to get hold on this. For this divide your syllabus according to
your convenience. Study science and social studies text books from 6th
class to 10+2 along standard material. Read news papers constantly to cover the
current affairs, National and International summits, awards, eminent persons,
appointments, Central and state government welfare programs, latest
developments in science and technology and experiments. Read major newspapers
from six months before the SCRA examination. Keep noting down important points
and revise regularly. Cover United Nations, Indian Constitution – important
features, Fundamental Rights and duties. Remember, it is quite important to
read text books thoroughly from class 6th to intermediate for a
better understanding of General Ability test for Special Class Apprentice
Examination.
For
English
revise grammar you have studied at 10th and 10+2 level. Especially
understand tenses, verbs, Synonyms, antonyms and Comprehension. Practice
Comprehension passages daily. Inter science students may feel general ability
part as newly. Questions may arise what type of questions will come? And how
much time to be allocated etc. To clear these doubts practice with model
papers. By doing this candidates can understand design SCRA examination
strategy.
Paper-2 (Physical Sciences) (SCRA 2013)
Questions
are based on the physics subject read by the applicant at 10+2 level. Some
important things are screw gauge, time and mass measurement, Newton’s laws of
motion, gravitation, Pascal law, Principle of Archimedes, temperature measurement, wave motion,
Microscopes and Telescopes, Magnetic Movement, Electric charge and Columbus law
etc.
a. Chemistry (Physical Chemistry): Atomic structure,
periodic classification, electro chemistry, oxidation, natural and artificial
radio-activity etc are in it.
b. Inorganic
chemistry: Treatment of elements, Hydrogen, Metallurgical process, metals
and Group elements are in it.
c. Organic Chemistry: Tetrahedral nature of carton, general
methods of off preparation, nitro compounds, aldehydes and ketones, easters,
fats, lipids and polymers etc. are in it.
UPSC SCRA Preparation:
This
paper is totally based on subject, so study and understand the basics first.
The grip on the basic issues would be quite beneficial in this section. Try to
understand inorganic chemistry lessons completely. Prepare notes bits wise
while studying, to remember them and revise them in future. To improve your
speed and reduce mistakes in the examination, practice with bit banks
thoroughly. Study theory properly so you can easily solve the problems.
Paper
-3 (mathematics) (SCRA 2014)
Algebra
(sets, binary operation, matrix etc.), trigonometry (addition and subtraction
formula, ranges and graphics etc.), analytical geometry (two dimension,
co-ordination system, standard equations of parabola etc.), differential
calculus (real value function concepts etc.), integral calculus, vector
applications, statistics and probability etc related questions are given in it.
Preparation:
Speed
is important for this subject. To get grip over it, it is quite necessary to
understand the basic principals besides practicing bit banks. Write down the
principles you have learned from class 6th to 10+2 and use them in
solving problems. Never forget to use principles while solving problems. It
saves your time tremendously. Do not
worry to score high in this chapter. If you prepare chapter wise, you will
definitely get grip over this.
Part -2.
Personality Test (interview) (200 marks): (SCRA 2014)
Depending
upon the talent shown in the written test the candidates are called for
interview. Leadership qualities, mental and physical ability are tested here.
To succeed this stage, learn railway history and development related issues.
Plan is
required:
To
succeed in Special Class Railway Apprentices Examination 2013, a definite plan
is required. By reading systematically with perfect time management you can
complete your syllabus within the prescribed time and will be able score high.
Prepare a study schedule keeping your exam date in mind. Get the help of your
college lecturers and parents. Allocate time properly (less time subjects
easier and much time hard subjects) and wisely.
Model
Papers Practice:
Special
Class Railway Apprentices Examination is highly competitive. As seats are few,
speed is quite important to succeed. To gain speed practicing with model papers
and old papers is quite useful. By doing this you can find out your weak and
strong points and change your strategies accordingly.
UPSC SCRA Final
Selection:
Qualified
candidates in both written test and interview are selected for Special Class
Railway Apprenticeship. After 2 years of training they will be appointed in
Indian railway.
UPSC SCRA Application
Process:
Application
for Special Class Railway Apprentice should be done in online mode only.
Application fee should be paid before filling up application. Scan your
passport size photograph and signature. Upload this photo and signature while
filling up online application. Mention your email id. This email is used for
communication during the entire recruitment process. There is no need to send
the application hard copy to the Union Public Service Commission. After final
selection only the required attested copies of certificates to be sent.
Things to Remember while preparing for UPSC SCRA 2014
Read
text books and understand the basics from Class 6th to 12th.
SCRA
is a national level examination, so accuracy with speed is required to succeed
in this exam.
Use
shortcut methods for mathematical solutions to save time.
Practice
as much model papers and old papers as possible for a clear understanding of
SCRA 2013 Examination.
