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BRO Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Border Roads Organisation Various Posts

Sections
5
Topics
28
Sub-topics
280
Stages
2

The BRO (Border Roads Organisation Various Posts) syllabus is organised into 5 sections: Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness and Professional Knowledge / Domain Awareness. Together they cover 28 topics and 280 sub-topics, tested in BRO Exam and BRO Domain Test. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

BRO conducts recruitment for various posts (General Reserve Engineer Force — GREF, Multi Skilled Worker, etc.). Per BRO notification: CBE (Reasoning, English, Math, Science, GK) + Physical Efficiency Test + Medical. BRO constructs and maintains roads in border areas of India.

Exam pattern: Online CBT + Physical + Medical — BRO

Where the marks are

Share of total marks by section

BRO Exam

  • Reasoning25%25 marks · 25 Qs
  • English Language25%25 marks · 25 Qs
  • Quantitative Aptitude25%25 marks · 25 Qs
  • General Awareness25%25 marks · 25 Qs

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  • Puzzles & Arrangements (Seating, Floor, Scheduling)

    ~2 marks
  • Syllogism, Inequality & Statement-Conclusion

    ~2 marks
  • Coding-Decoding, Series, Analogy & Classification

    ~2 marks
  • Blood Relations, Direction Sense & Order Ranking

    ~2 marks
  • Input-Output, Scheduling & Calendar/Clock

    ~2 marks
  • Data Sufficiency, Critical Reasoning & Misc Reasoning

    ~2 marks
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Exam pattern at a glance

Online CBT + Physical + Medical — BRO

High-weightage BRO topics

  1. 1Indian Defence Organization, Ranks, CommandsProfessional Knowledge / Domain Awareness~3 marks
  2. 2Indian Defence Equipment, Missiles, Aircraft, Ships, WeaponsProfessional Knowledge / Domain Awareness~3 marks
  3. 3Puzzles & Arrangements (Seating, Floor, Scheduling)Reasoning~2 marks
  4. 4Syllogism, Inequality & Statement-ConclusionReasoning~2 marks
  5. 5Coding-Decoding, Series, Analogy & ClassificationReasoning~2 marks
  6. 6Blood Relations, Direction Sense & Order RankingReasoning~2 marks
  7. 7Input-Output, Scheduling & Calendar/ClockReasoning~2 marks
  8. 8Data Sufficiency, Critical Reasoning & Misc ReasoningReasoning~2 marks

BRO section-wise syllabus

Reasoning

BRO Exam · 6 topics · 60 sub-topics

  • Puzzles & Arrangements (Seating, Floor, Scheduling)
  • Syllogism, Inequality & Statement-Conclusion
  • Coding-Decoding, Series, Analogy & Classification
  • Blood Relations, Direction Sense & Order Ranking
  • Input-Output, Scheduling & Calendar/Clock
  • Data Sufficiency, Critical Reasoning & Misc Reasoning
Full Reasoning syllabus

General Awareness

BRO Exam · 6 topics · 60 sub-topics

  • Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
  • Indian Geography (Physical, Climate, Resources)
  • Indian Polity & Constitution
  • Indian Economy (Planning, Agriculture, Industry, Banking)
  • General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
  • Current Affairs & Static GK
Full General Awareness syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the BRO syllabus?

The BRO syllabus has 5 sections: Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness and Professional Knowledge / Domain Awareness. Together they cover 28 topics and 280 sub-topics.

What is the BRO exam pattern?

Online CBT + Physical + Medical — BRO. Stages: BRO Exam, BRO Domain Test.

How many questions come from each BRO section?

Reasoning: 25 questions (25 marks); English Language: 25 questions (25 marks); Quantitative Aptitude: 25 questions (25 marks); General Awareness: 25 questions (25 marks); Professional Knowledge / Domain Awareness: 50 questions (50 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.

Which BRO topics carry the most marks?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Indian Defence Organization, Ranks, Commands (Professional Knowledge / Domain Awareness, ~3 marks), Indian Defence Equipment, Missiles, Aircraft, Ships, Weapons (Professional Knowledge / Domain Awareness, ~3 marks), Puzzles & Arrangements (Seating, Floor, Scheduling) (Reasoning, ~2 marks), Syllogism, Inequality & Statement-Conclusion (Reasoning, ~2 marks), Coding-Decoding, Series, Analogy & Classification (Reasoning, ~2 marks).

How can I prepare for BRO on Topicly?

Open any BRO topic on this page and choose how to study it: step-by-step chat, quizzes, mock tests, formula sheets or a voice call with Sia, your personal teacher. Your progress is saved topic by topic, and it's free to start.

Is this the official BRO syllabus?

It is compiled from the official BRO notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.