DFCCIL Civil (Executive) 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Cut Off & Free Mock Tests
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DFCCIL — the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India — recruits civil engineers as Executives for building and operating India's freight rail corridors, one of the country's largest infrastructure programmes.
Selection is a two-stage CBT: CBT-1 screens on general subjects plus railway awareness, and CBT-2 combines general aptitude with your civil engineering domain.
DFCCIL Civil (Executive) 2026 — Overview
| Conducting body | DFCCIL (PSU under Ministry of Railways) |
| Post | Executive (Civil) |
| Mode | CBT-1 + CBT-2 |
| Eligibility | Engineering qualification in Civil (per advert — diploma/degree post-wise) |
| Age limit | Per notification (recent adverts: up to 27–30 by post) |
| Negative marking | 0.25 marks per wrong answer (CBT-1) |
DFCCIL Civil (Executive) Exam Pattern 2026
CBT-1 (screening)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Maths/Numerical Ability, General Awareness, General Science, Reasoning, Railways/DFCCIL knowledge | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 90 minutes
Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
CBT-2 (merit)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1: General Knowledge + Aptitude/Reasoning | Part of 120 | — |
| Part 2: Civil Engineering (domain) | Part of 120 | — |
Duration: 120 minutes
Negative marking: As per the current notification
ℹ️ 120 questions, 120 marks total in CBT-2. Verify the exact part-wise split and marking in the current DFCCIL advertisement.
DFCCIL Civil (Executive) Syllabus 2026 — Key Subjects
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DFCCIL Civil (Executive) Eligibility 2026: Qualification & Age Limit
- ✓Engineering qualification in Civil as specified post-wise in the advertisement (Executive posts have specified diploma/degree requirements).
- ✓Age limits per notification (recent cycles: up to 27–30 years by post) with standard relaxations.
- ✓Application fee ~₹1,000 for Executive posts (exempt categories as notified).
DFCCIL Civil (Executive) Salary 2026
DFCCIL Executive posts are on PSU IDA pay scales with railway-sector allowances — verify the current scale in the advertisement; in-hand is broadly comparable to other rail PSU executive grades (₹50,000+ per month).
DFCCIL Civil (Executive) Cut Off
DFCCIL publishes stage-wise cutoffs per recruitment on dfccil.com. The 'knowledge of railways/DFCCIL' section in CBT-1 is a differentiator most outsiders skip.
DFCCIL Civil (Executive) Vacancies
| 2025 | 642 posts advertised (MTS, Executive & Junior Manager across disciplines) |
How to Prepare for DFCCIL Civil (Executive) 2026
- 1Prepare a railway-knowledge capsule (Indian Railways structure, DFC corridors, DFCCIL basics) — it's directly asked in CBT-1 and almost nobody prepares it.
- 2Railway engineering within transportation is core here — permanent way, gauges, points & crossings.
- 3CBT-1 is pure screening: clear it with general-subject speed, save the deep technical push for CBT-2.
- 4RRB JE preparation overlaps ~80% with DFCCIL — prepare both together.
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DFCCIL Civil (Executive) 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DFCCIL selection process for Executive (Civil)?▾
CBT-1 (100 questions, general subjects + railway awareness) followed by CBT-2 (120 questions, aptitude + civil domain), then document verification and medical examination.
Is DFCCIL a government job?▾
DFCCIL is a schedule-A PSU under the Ministry of Railways — a public-sector job on IDA pay scales with railway-sector benefits.
Where can I practise DFCCIL civil mock tests?▾
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What is the DFCCIL Civil (Executive) exam pattern?▾
DFCCIL Civil (Executive) has 2 stages. CBT-1 (screening): Maths/Numerical Ability, General Awareness, General Science, Reasoning, Railways/DFCCIL knowledge (100 Q, 100 marks); duration 90 minutes. CBT-2 (merit): Part 1: General Knowledge + Aptitude/Reasoning (Part of 120 Q, — marks), Part 2: Civil Engineering (domain) (Part of 120 Q, — marks); duration 120 minutes.
Is there negative marking in DFCCIL Civil (Executive)?▾
CBT-1 (screening): 0.25 marks per wrong answer. CBT-2 (merit): As per the current notification.
What is the age limit for DFCCIL Civil (Executive)?▾
Per notification (recent adverts: up to 27–30 by post).
Who is eligible for DFCCIL Civil (Executive)?▾
Engineering qualification in Civil as specified post-wise in the advertisement (Executive posts have specified diploma/degree requirements). Age limits per notification (recent cycles: up to 27–30 years by post) with standard relaxations.
What is the salary after DFCCIL Civil (Executive)?▾
DFCCIL Executive posts are on PSU IDA pay scales with railway-sector allowances — verify the current scale in the advertisement; in-hand is broadly comparable to other rail PSU executive grades (₹50,000+ per month).
What is the DFCCIL Civil (Executive) syllabus?▾
The key subjects are Building Materials, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics, Environmental Engineering, Transportation & Railway Engineering, RCC & Steel, Estimating & Costing, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, General Science, Railways/DFCCIL Awareness.
How many vacancies are there in DFCCIL Civil (Executive)?▾
2025: 642 posts advertised (MTS, Executive & Junior Manager across disciplines).
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Disclaimer: Exam patterns, cutoffs, vacancies and eligibility rules change between recruitment cycles. The figures above are compiled for guidance from past cycles — always verify details from the official notification of the conducting body before applying.