What is the difference between RRB Group D and RRB NTPC?

RRB Group D is a level-1 job while RRB NTPC (non-technical popular categories) is a level 2 to 7 job. The basic salary of candidates selected through RRB Group D is INR 18,000. RRB NTPC salary is different for different posts. The starting basic salary range offered to undergraduate posts is INR 19,900 to 21,700. While, the graduate post employees are offered RRB NTPC salary in the range of INR 25,500 to IBR 35,400. For eg: the monthly basic RRB NTPC salary for Junior Clerk cum Typist is INR 19,900 while it is INR 35,400 for Station Master and Commercial Apprentice. The posts announced under RRB Group D are Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical and S&T departments), Pointsman. The posts announced under RRB NTPC are Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice, and Station Master.

When RRB NTPC application form 2025 was released?

RRB NTPC application form 2025 was released on September 14, 2024 for Graduate posts. Interested candidates could apply till October 20, 2024. RRB NTPC application form 2025 for undergraduate posts was available from September 21 to October 27, 2024. Candidates who will fulfil the eligibility criteria can apply online for the exam. The link to fill the application form is made available on the official website. However, we will provide the direct link to fill the application form. The application fees can be paid online and offline. The steps to fill the application form are given below. Visit the official website of RRBs Click on the link 'RRB NTPC Apply Online' link Enter the details to register for the exam Registration ID and password are generated Fill up the RRB NTPC application form Click on the submit button. Pay the application fee Take the printout of RRB NTPC application form 2025

What is RRB Group D Selection Process?

RRB Group D selection process comprises CBT, PET/PST, Document Verification and Medical Exam. The PET/PST is qualifying in nature. Though PET/PST is qualifying in nature, candidates are required to clear it. There is weightage of marks for this stage. The final selection of candidates is done based on CBT provided they qualify PET/PST, medical exam and document verification. Medical exam is conducted by the railway hospitals.

What is RRB NTPC selection process?

RRB NTPC selection process comprises various stages such as CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT/CBTST, document verification and medical exam. The post-wise selection process is given below: First stage CBT, second stage CBT & Computer-based Aptitude Test is conducted for the posts of Station Master and Traffic Assistant. Subsequently, there will be document verification and medical examination. First stage CBT, Second stage CBT and Typing Skill Test are conducted for Junior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist and Senior Time Keeper. Candidates need to appear for document verification and medical examination. For Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Commercial Apprentice, two-stage CBT is conducted, followed by document verification and medical examination.

Which post in RRB NTPC is better?

The Indian Railways hold the RRB NTPC examination for non-technical positions. The exam is currently being conducted in four stages for more than 35,000 vacancies in railways. 1. The highest cutoff typically goes to the senior clerk/typist post because of the position's popularity at Level 2. 2. With this job, you can work in the division's DRM office and balance your work and personal lives better. Your work will be office-based with no field visits and a fixed holiday. 3. After this post, station masters and commercial apprentices are preferred in Level 6. These posts offer a comparatively better salary and supervisory authority. 4. The salary of both posts is Rs. 35400 per month, whereas the salary of the senior clerk/typist is just Rs. 29,200 per month. 5. The senior clerk/typist is the best option in levels 2 and 3, which are for the 12th grade. The Station Master or Commercial Apprentice is the best option for a graduate-level post among levels 4, 5, and 6.

What is the difficulty level of RRB Group D exam?

The difficulty level of RRB Group D exam is of moderate level as the syllabus is of Class 10 standard. In RRB Group D 2022 exam, the General Awareness section was moderate, General Science section was moderate, Maths section was moderate, General Intelligence and Reasoning section was moderate. To prepare for RRB Group D exam, candidates can practice previous years' question papers, solve mock tests, go through the exam pattern and syllabus, etc.

How to crack the RRB Group D exam?

To crack the RRB (Railway Recruitment Board) Group D exam, candidates can follow the below-mentioned tips: 1. Understand the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly. 2. Create a proper study plan to complete the syllabus and revise the topics entirely much before the exam day. 3. Practice more and more questions and take free mock tests to improve speed and accuracy. 4. Focus on time management and allocate sufficient time for each section. 5. Maintain a positive attitude throughout the exam preparation and do not stress yourself. 6. Take care of your health and maintain a healthy lifestyle. 7. Read daily and make a habit of studying daily. 8. Seek guidance from experts and mentors, if required. 9. Prepare proper study notes and revise regularly. 10. Stay updated with the latest news and notifications related to the exam. It is important to note that the specific tips may vary depending on the conducting authority's guidelines and the exam pattern. Therefore, candidates are advised to check the official website of RRB or contact the conducting authority for the latest updates and notifications related to the exam process, eligibility criteria, application process, and other relevant details. Additionally, candidates can refer to the correct study material and practice regularly to clear the exam easily.

What is RRB NTPC educational qualification?

The age limit for undergraduate posts is between 18 and 30 years whereas the age limit for graduate posts is between 18 to 33 years. The relaxation in the age limit is provided to the candidates belonging to unreserved categories. RRB NTPC educational qualification for graduate-level posts is graduation. Whereas, candidates applying for undergraduate posts should have passed Class 12.

WHen RRB ALP exam will be conducted?

The CBT 1 exam was conducted from November 25 to 29, 2024 for ALP posts. The exam for Technician posts was conducted on December 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29 and 30, 2024. The CBT 1 exam of RRB ALP comprises questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning, General Science and General awareness on current affairs. The test carries a total of 75 marks. The CBT 2 is divided into two parts-Part A and Part B. Part A of the second stage CBT comprises 100 objective-type questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering and General Awareness on Current Affairs. In Part B, Total 75 questions are asked in the exam. This part is qualifying in nature and comprises questions from the trade syllabus prescribed by the Director General of Employment & Training (DGET).

What details do I need to enter in the RRB NTPC application form?

In RRB NTPC registration form, candidates need to enter their name, date of birth, father's name, mother's name, Aadhaar number, SSLC/Matric roll number, year of passing, mobile number and email-ID. Before submitting the registration, ensure and confirm that all the information given are correct. The registration details cannot be changed later. Candidates should note that their email and mobile numbers will be verified during the Online Application process with a One Time Password (OTP).. .

Does RRB NTPC also conduct interviews for level 2,3,4,5 and 6?

According to government notification, there will be no interviews at the Group C and Group D level post recruitment. The RRB NTPC recruits for Group C level posts in railways; there will be no interviews for the RRB NTPC at levels 2, 3,4,5, and 6. The selection process for NTPC is as follows: 1. First Stage Computer Based Test, 2. Second-stage computer-based test 3. The third stage is a typing skill test or a computer-based aptitude test, depending on the post. 4. Finally, document verification and a medical examination will be done after shortlisting aspirants.

Is RRB NTPC exam conducted every year?

RRB NTPC vacancies are announced depending upon the requirements of the concerned departments in Indian Railways. The exam is conducted for recruitment to the post of Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice, and Station Master. The selection of Station Master and Traffic Assistant comprises CBT 1, 2, CBAT, document verification, and medical exam. The selection of Junior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Senior Time Keeper comprises CBT 1, 2, Typing Skill Test, document verification, and medical exam. The selection process for the post of Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Commercial Apprentice comprises CBT 1, 2 followed by document verification and medical examination.

What is RRB Group D eligibility?

The minimum education qualification for candidates applying to the technical departments that is Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical and Signal & Telecom departments) and catering wing of Railways will be Class 10 pass plus National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by National Council for Vocational Training or Class 10 pass plus ITI. The revised eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification is applicable for all future recruitments notified after June 15, 2019 in Level-1 posts. Earlier, NAC or ITI was not mandatory to apply for RRB Group D 2022 exam. RRB Group D age limit is 18 to 33 years.

Which are the posts announced under RRB Group D exam?

RRB Group D employees are recruited for the maintenance and cleanliness of railway assets and tracks. RRB Group D recruitment is conducted for the following posts: Assistant Workshop Assistant C&W Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) Assistant Depots (Store) Assistant Operations (Electrical) Assistant Pointsman (Traffic) Assistant Signal & Telecom Assistant Track Machine Assistant Bridge Assistant TL&AC Assistant TL & AC (Train Lights and AC) workshop Assistant TRD (Electrical) Assistant Work Engineer Assistant Work (Workshop) Assistant Track maintainer

Is RRB NTPC exam conducted every year?

RRB NTPC vacancies are announced depending upon the requirements of the concerned departments in Indian Railways. The exam is conducted for recruitment to the post of Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice, and Station Master. The selection of Station Master and Traffic Assistant comprises CBT 1, 2, CBAT, document verification, and medical exam. The selection of Junior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Senior Time Keeper comprises CBT 1, 2, Typing Skill Test, document verification, and medical exam. The selection process for the post of Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Commercial Apprentice comprises CBT 1, 2 followed by document verification and medical examination.

What is the job profile for RRB Group D?

The recruitment of RRB Group D includes various technical and non-technical posts. The job profiles differ as per the hierarchy level of different railway departments. Candidates who join RRB Group D based on their performances are promoted to higher posts. Also, candidates become eligible for departmental examinations after three years of service. The job profile of RRB Group D is given below: Candidates appointed to the post of RRB Group D are responsible for partial or complete disassembly of the item Candidates are assigned to inspect the damaged, defective or worn parts Candidates are responsible for repair or replacement of damaged parts Candidates are responsible for testing, and trial run prior to returning the item to its full operating level

What is RRB NTPC Typing Test?

The instructions related to RRB NTPC Typing Test are given below: The candidates are required to type at least 300 words in English or 250 words in Hindi The candidates will have to type in English or Hindi, as per option exercised by them on RRB websites. English will be the Typing Language for those who have not exercised their option Candidates who have opted Hindi for Typing Test must be familiar with the usage of Krutidev or Mangal font The exam session consists of three parts as Typing practice for one minute to warm up & familiarize with key board, Break of 30 seconds and Typing Test for 10 minutes which will be taken for evaluation As the skill test is to determine the speed, candidates who have completed the passage can retype passage from the beginning within the duration of test i.e. 10 minutes. Candidates who do not type the whole passage at least once in 10 minutes will be treated as disqualified. The transcripts of those candidates who do not type 300 words in English or 250 words in Hindi within the prescribed time will not be evaluated The evaluation of the passage typed by the candidate will be done as follows: The mistakes will be classified as full mistakes and half mistakes. 5 per cent mistakes of the total words typed may be ignored. Accordingly, the total number of mistakes will be calculated as under: No. of full mistakes + No. of half mistakes/2 = Total Mistakes Number of mistakes – 5 per cent of total number of words typed = Final count of mistakes The typing speed of the candidate will be worked out by the following formula: Typing Speed= No. of total words typed – (Final count of mistake x 10)/Time For example: If a candidate types a total number of 400 words in 10 minutes and commits 10 final count of mistakes, his speed would be worked out as follows: 400- (10x10)/10= 300/10 = 30 w.p.m The minimum speed should be 30 words per minute in English and 25 words per minute in Hindi

In how many languages RRB Group D question paper will be framed?

The question paper of RRB Group D CBT is formulated in 15 languages Hindi English Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipur, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. The RRB paper, or Railway Recruitment Board paper, can be in various languages depending on the region or the specific examination. However, the majority of RRB papers are in the official language of the state in which the examination is taking place. For example, if the examination is taking place in Tamil Nadu, the paper is likely to be in Tamil. Likewise, if the exam is taking place in Kolkata, the language of the question paper will be in Bengali. Candidates can opt to choose the exam language while filling the application form.

What is the formula to calculate the percentile based marks?

The percentile score is the normalized score for the examination (instead of the raw marks of the candidate) and is used for the preparation of the merit lists. The percentile score of a candidate for a particular shift is calculated below: Percentile Score=Number of candidates appeared in the ‘Shift’ with raw score EQUAL TO or LESS than the candidate/The total number of the candidates who appeared in the ’Shift’ X 1000 The percentile scores for the raw score of all the candidates for all the shifts are merged and called the RRC scores which then is used for the compilation of results and further processing for deciding the merit allocation. The Percentile Scores will be calculated up to 5 decimal places to avoid the bunching effect and reduce ties. In case of two or more candidates secure same Normalized Percentile Score, their merit position will be determined by age criteria i.e., the older person will be placed at higher merit, and in case age being same, then alphabetical order (A to Z) of the name shall be taken into account to break the tie.

RRB Exams 2024: NTPC, JE, ALP Notification, Exam Date, Vacancy & Eligibility

Q: When will be the next notification for RRB NTPC exam?

RRB NTPC 2024 notification is expected to be released soon by RRBs. The notification will be released in PDF form on the official website. The notification comprises all the details related to the exam such as application process, eligibility, syllabus, pattern, vacancies, etc. Before applying, candidates should check the RRB NTPC notification to gain clarity about the exam. The selection process of RRB NTPC comprises CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test and Document Verification/Medical exam. Candidates selected through RRB NTPC exam are offered the posts of Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice, and Station Master.

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Updated on Jan 21, 2025 15:16 IST

RRB 2024 Exam: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) will soon announce the results of the RRB ALP 2024 and RPF SI 2024 exams. The RPF SI 2024 exam was held from December 2 to 13, 2024. The RRB Technician result 2024 is expected soon as well. The RRB NTPC exam date 2024-2025 will be announced soon for 11558 vacancies in graduate and undergraduate posts. The RRB JE recruitment 2024 is underway for 7,951 vacancies and RRB ALP recruitment 2024 for 18,799 vacancies. The RRB Group D notification 2024 is yet to be released.

The RRB exam notification is available on the RRB's regional websites. Along with the notification, RRBs also release the RRB Application Form 2024 for the various posts. Candidates can apply for multiple posts for the RRB 2024 Exam through the official website. The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) conduct various RRB exams such as RRB NTPC, RRB Group D, RRB JE, RRB ALP, etc. to select candidates for different posts in the railway units. A large number of applicants apply for these Railway exams. RRB notification for various exams is released depending upon the number of vacancies and requirements of various railway departments. RRB recruitment is highly competitive and candidates must have good preparation to crack the exam.

Q: When will RRB NTPC 2025 exam be conducted?

RRB NTPC exam dates are yet to be announced by the RRBs. RRB NTPC exam dates highlights the important events pertaining to the exam such as the release of application form, admit card, result, answer key, exam, etc. Candidates should keep the exam dates handy so that they do not miss any event. RRB NTPC is one of the most sought-after railway exams in the country. Large number of candidates appear for the exam. The selection process comprises CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable), and Document Verification/Medical Examination.

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Q: Will RRB Group D exam be conducted this year?

RRB Group D 2025 exam is conducted this year. RRB Group D notification 2025 has been released. The selection process comprises CBT, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. The recruitment is conducted to select candidates for the various posts in Level-1 of the seventh CPC pay matrix such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical, and S&T departments), Assistant Pointsman, and many more.

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Q: Will RRB NTPC exam be conducted this year?

RRB NTPC is expected to be released in July-September by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). According to the Union Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, RRB NTPC exam will be conducted every year. To apply for RRB NTPC exam, the age of candidates should be between 18 and 30 years. The age limit prescribed for graduate posts is 18 to 33 years. RRB NTPC educational qualification prescribed for undergraduate posts is Class 12 pass. RRB NTPC educational qualification prescribed for the graduate posts is graduation. RRB NTPC 2024 exam comprises various stages such as CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable), and Document Verification/Medical Examination.

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Q: For which posts RRB Group D application form is released?

RRB Group D application form is released for the post of Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical and S&T departments), Pointsman and other Level-I posts. The selection process comprises CBT, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Interested candidates need to apply online for the exam. The application fee can be paid both online and offline. Candidates are not required to send the hard copy of the application form. Candidates should not submit multiple applications for RRB Group D exams. The application fee is INR 500 (for all candidates except the fee concession categories). The fee for PwBD/Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class is INR 250.

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Q: What is RRB NTPC General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus?

In General Intelligence and Reasoning of RRB exam, candidates are assessed based on their ability to think logically. A total of 30 questions are asked from this section in CBT 1 exam. The topics included under General Intelligence and Reasoning are given below.

Analogies	Completion of number and alphabetical series
Coding and Decoding	Mathematical Operations
Similarities and Differences	Relationships
Analytical Reasoning	Syllogism
Jumbling	Venn Diagrams
Puzzle	Data Sufficiency
Statement-Conclusion	Statement- Courses of Action
Decision Making	Maps, Interpretation of Graphs
Alphanumeric Series	-

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Table of Contents

RRB NTPC, RRB JE, RRB ALP & RPF SI Updates
RRB Exam Dates 2024
What is RRB Railway Recruitment?
RRB Exam 2024: Highlights
What are the Exams conducted by RRB?
RRB Recruitment 2024
RRB 2024 Exam: Eligibility Criteria
RRB Exam Centre 2024
RRB Selection Process 2024
RRB Syllabus 2024
RRB Exam Pattern 2024
RRB Admit Card 2024
RRB Result 2024
RRB Exam Salary 2024
RRB Exam 2024: Important Points

RRB NTPC, RRB JE, RRB ALP & RPF SI Updates

Get here the updates on the current exam events of the RRB NTPC 2024, RRB JE 2024 and RRB NTPC 2024 exams:

RRB NTPC 2024: The RRB NTPC exam date 2024 will be released soon. The RRB NTPC notification 2024 was released on September 7, 2024, announcing the vacancies to be filled for the posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Graduate posts in various Zonal Railways and production units of Indian Railways. The total number of RRB NTPC vacancies in 2024 is 11,558. The detailed RRB NTPC 2024 notification was released on September 13. RRB NTPC application form 2024 for Graduate posts was released on September 14, 2024. Interested candidates could apply till October 20, 2024. RRB NTPC application form 2024 for undergraduate posts was available from September 21 to October 27, 2024.

Download Here: RRB_NTPC_2024_Notification

RRB JE 2024: The RRB JE recruitment 2024 has been announced for 7,951 vacancies. The RRBs made the RRB JE application form 2024 available from July 30 to August 29, 2024. The RRB JE 2024 exam date is December 16, 17 and 18, 2024. The RRB JE 2024 CBT 1 exam was conducted from December 16 to 18, 2024, as a Computer-Based Test (CBT).

Download Here: RRB_JE_Notification_2024

RRB ALP 2024: The RRB ALP result 2024 and RRB Technician result 2024 will be released soon. The RRB ALP exam was conducted on November 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29, 2024. The RRB ALP application 2024 was held from January 20 to February 19, 2024 to recruit 18,799 vacancies. The Railway Recruitment Boards re-opened the RRB ALP 2024 application form window for Technician posts on October 2, 2024 and it was available till October 28, 2024.

Download Here: RRB_ALP_Notification_2024

RPF SI 2024: The RRB RPF SI result 2024 will be announced soon. The RPF SI recruitment 2024 exam was held on December 2, 3, 9, 12 and 13, 2024. The RRBs invited RPF SI applications 2024 from April 15 to May 14, 2024, to fill 452 vacancies for the post of Sub-Inspector (SI) in the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF). The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the RPF SI mock test 2024 link on their websites.

Download Here: RPF_SI_Notification-2024

RRB Exam Dates 2024

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RRB 2024 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
14 Sep '24 - 20 Oct '24	RRB NTPC application form
07 Sep '24	RRB NTPC Notification
31 Jul '24 - 29 Aug '24	RRB JE Application
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What is RRB Railway Recruitment?

The national transporter, Indian Railways, is the biggest recruiter in the country. Every year Indian Railways announces lakhs of jobs for graduates, Class 12 and matric pass candidates. Against the vacancies, the Railways receive crores of application forms. The recruitment of the railways is handled by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) and Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs). RRBs are mandated with the responsibility of conducting recruitment to all Group C (Technical and Non-Technical) posts. RRCs are given the responsibility of conducting exams for Group D recruitment. There are a total of 21 RRBs and 16 RRCs.

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RRB Exam Date 2024

RRB Exam 2024: Highlights

Candidates can check below some of the important highlights of RRB exams.

Overall RRB Exam Highlights
Conducting Body	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) and Railway Recruitment Cells (RRC)
Exams Level	National
Exams Purpose	Selection of candidates for the various posts in Group C and D categories.
Exams Frequency	Once a year (but based on vacancy)
Exams Language	RRB NTPC & Group D: 15 different languages which are English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu RRB ALP: 12 languages- Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Manipuri, Konkani
Official Website	indianrailways.gov.in
RRB Group D
Post names	Various Posts in Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant Pointsman, etc.
Number of vacancies	1,03,769
Recruitment stages	CBTs, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification and Medical Examination
Exam Duration	CBT is conducted for 90 minutes
RRB NTPC
Post names	Undergraduate posts: Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk and Commercial cum Ticket Clerk. Graduate posts: Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice, and Station Master.
Number of vacancies	35,281
Recruitment stages	1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable to the posts) and Document Verification/Medical Examination
Exam Duration	1^st Stage & 2^nd Stage: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates accompanied by scribe)
RRB ALP
Post names	Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician
Number of vacancies	64,371 vacancies (Announced in 2018)
Recruitment stages	First Stage CBT, Second Stage CBT, Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (conducted for Assistant Loco Pilot) and Document Verification
Exam Duration	First stage CBT: 1 Hour Second stage CBT: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
RRB JE
Post names	Junior Engineer (JE), Junior Engineer (Information Technology) Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
Number of vacancies	RRB JE vacancy was revised from 14,033 to 13,487 (announced in 2018)
Recruitment stages	First Stage CBT, Second Stage CBT, Document Verification and Medical Examination
Exam Duration	First Stage CBT: 90 minutes Second Stage CBT: 120 minutes

What are the Exams conducted by RRB?

Railway recruitments are done for Non-Technical Popular Categories, Para-Medical Categories, Ministerial and Isolated Categories, Various Posts in level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, various posts of Jr. Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and CMA, ALP and Technicians, etc. Besides, the different railway zones also conduct individual recruitments for various posts as per their requirements. In this article, we have discussed the various RRB exams.

RRB exams in India
RRB Group D	RRB NTPC
RRB JE	RRB ALP

RRB Recruitment 2024

RRB Recruitment 2024 is a national-level exam conducted by the RRBs on behalf of the Railway Recruitment Cells (RRC). The recruitment of the railways is handled by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) and Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs). RRBs are mandated with the responsibility of conducting recruitment to all Group C (Technical and Non-Technical) posts. RRCs are given the responsibility of conducting exams for Group D recruitment. There are a total of 21 RRBs and 16 RRCs. Against the vacancies, the Railways receive crores of application forms.

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RRB 2024 Exam: Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria vary as per the posts. RRB eligibility criteria for various exams are given below:

Exam	Eligibility criteria
RRB Group D	Age Limit: 18 to 33 years Educational Qualification: The minimum education qualification for candidates applying to the technical departments is Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical and Signal & Telecom departments) and catering wing of Railways will be a Class 10 pass plus National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by the National Council for Vocational Training or a Class 10 pass plus ITI.
RRB NTPC	Age Limit: The age limit for the undergraduate post is 18 to 30 years. The age limit for the graduate post is 18 to 33 years. Educational Qualification: For undergraduate posts, candidates must have passed Class 12 For graduate posts, candidates must have passed the graduation
RRB JE	Age Limit: 18 to 33 years Educational Qualification JE Post: An applicant must have three years Diploma in Civil Engineering/Mechanical/ Production/ Automobile / Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation & Control Engineering/ Control/ Tools & Machining/ Tools & Die Making/ Computer Science/ Computer Engineering or B.Sc in Civil Engineering from a Recognized University/Institute. DMS: Applicants need to complete a three-year Diploma in Engineering from any govt. recognized university or equivalent. JE (IT): Candidates must have PGDCA / B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ BCA/ B.Tech. (Information Technology)/ B.Tech. (Computer Science)/ DOEACC ‘B’ level course of three years duration or equivalent. CMA: Degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry with a minimum of 55 per cent marks
RRB ALP	Age Limit: 18 to 28 years. Educational Qualification: ALP: Must have passed Class 10/SSLC & ITI/Course Completed Act Apprentices or Diploma/Degree in Engineering. Technician: Completed Class 10/SSLC plus ITI/ Course Completed Act Apprentices or 10+2 with Physics and Maths or Diploma in Engineering

RRB Exam Centre 2024

The RRB Recruitment Exam 2024 will be conducted zone-wise and hence the exam centres will be available throughout the country. The details of the venue will be specified on the hall ticket as well. State-wise RRB exam centres are tabulated below:

State/ UN	RRB Exam Centres
Andaman & Nicobar Islands	Port Blair
Andhra Pradesh	Gudur, Rajam, Rajampet, Srikakulam, Gooty, Guntur, Kadapa, Surampalem, Anantapur, Narasapuram, Bhimavaram, Challapalli, Chirala, Chittoot, Eluru, Amalapuram, Gudivada, Nellore, Kakinada, Kavali, Kanchikachera, Kurnool, Nandyal, Narasaraopet, Ongole, Proddatur, Puttur, Rajahmundry, Tadepalligudem, Tekkali, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam
Arunachal Pradesh	Itanagar, Naharlagun
Assam	Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Kokrajhar, Silchar, Tezpur
Bihar	Samastipur, Arrah, Bhagalpur, Bihar Sharif, Purnea, Darbhanga, Gaya, Hajipur, Aurangabad, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Siwan
Chandigarh	Chandigarh
Chhattisgarh	Bilaspur, Durg, Bhilai Nagar, Raipur,
Delhi/NCR	Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, New Delhi, Noida
Goa	Verma
Gujarat	Nadiad, Valsad, Vapi, Navsari, Bharuch, Anand, Bhavnagar, Dadra, Himatnagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Mehsana, Bhuj, Rajkot, Silvassa, Surendranagar, Surat, Vadodara, Gandhinagar, Godhra, Ahmedabad
Haryana	Bahadurgarh, Ambala, Hisar, Gurgaon, Karnal, Kaithal, Kurukshetra, Panipat, Mohindergarh, Panchkula, Rewari, Jhajjar, Jind, Rohtak, Sonipat, Sirsa, Yamuna Nagar
Himachal Pradesh	Dharamsala, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Palampur, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Sunder Nagarm Una, Baddi, Bilaspur
Jammu & Kashmir	Anantnag, Jammu, Kathua, Pulwama, Samba, Srinagar, Awantipora, Baramulla Udhampur
Jharkhand	Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
Karnataka	Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bellary, Bengaluru, Bidar, Chikmagalur, Davanagere, Dharwad, Gadag, Gulbarga, Hassan, Hubli, Kolar, Mangalore, Mysore, Puttur, Shimoga, Surathkal, Tumkur, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Bijapur, Chikballapur
Kerala	Alappuzha, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Thrissur, Trivandrum, Ernakulam, Idukki
Madhya Pradesh	Gwalior, Indore, Bhopal, Rewa, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain, Jabalpur
Maharashtra	Amravati, Sindhudurg, Aurangabad, Beed, Bhandara, Buldhana, Ahmednagar, Akola, Chandrapur, Dhule, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Madgaon, Mumbai, Nagpur, Navi Mumbai, Pandharpur, Parbhani, Pimpri, Chinchwad, Pune, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sangamner, Nanded, Nandurbar, Nashik, Sangli, Thane, Wardha, Washim, Yavatmal, Satara, Solapur
Manipur	Imphal
Meghalaya	Shillong, Ri-Bhoi
Mizoram	Aizwal
Nagaland	Dimapur, Kohima
Puducherry	Puducherry
Punjab	Abohar, Sangrur, Moga, Mohali, Muktsar, Nawanshahr, Pathankot, Patiala, Phagwara, Amritsar, Banur, Barnala, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh, Sahib, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Khanna, Ludhiana, Malout, Ropar
Rajasthan	Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Abu Road, Ajmer, Alwar, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Hanumangarh, Jodhpur, Kota, Pali Marwar, Sikar, Sri Ganganagar, Tonk, Udaipur
Sikkim	Barding, Gangtok
Tamil Nadu	Chennai, Vellore, Villupuram, Virudhunagar, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Kanyakumari, Krishnagiri, Madurai, Namakkal, Salem, Thanjavur, Thoothukudi, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tirupur, Tiruvannamalai
Telangana	Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Kodad, Mahbubnagar, Nalgonda, Nizamabad, Ranga, Reddy, Siddipet, Warangal
Tripura	Agartala, Bisramganj, Khowai, Teliamura, Udaypur
Uttar Pradesh	Bulandshahr, Agra, Bareilly, Bijnor, Aligarh, Allahabad, Amroha, Banda, Barabanki, Faizabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Kaushambi, Lucknow, Mathura, Sitapur, Sultanpur, Varanasi
Uttarakhand	Nainital, Roorkee, Dehradun, Haldwani, Udham Singh Nagar, Rudrapur
West Bengal	Berhampore, Kalyani, Kolkata, Bishnupur, Asansol, Bankura, Burdwan, Durgapur, Haldia, Hooghly, Howrah, Kolkata/Greater Kolkata, Krishnanagar, Siliguri

RRB Selection Process 2024

RRB selection process is different for the different exams. Discussed below is the common selection process for all the exams:

RRB Notification

RRB notification 2024 for various Railway exams will be released online. The notification will comprise every detail related to the exam. RRB notification will contain details such as eligibility, vacancies, reservations, important dates and many more.

Also Check:

RRB NTPC Notification

RRB Group D Notification

RRB ALP Notification

Filling Railway Exam Application Form

The application form for RRB should be filled out online only. The application fee is INR 500 (for all candidates except the fee concession categories). The fee for PwBD / Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class is INR 250. The application fee can be paid online and offline. The application fee is refunded after deducting the bank charges appearing in the CBT.

How Can I Apply for RRB 2024?

The steps to fill RRB application form for various exams are given below:

Visit the official website-https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/
Read all the information and instructions thoroughly before filling out the application form
Click on the ‘New Registration’ link
Register for the exam by submitting details such as name, date of birth and father’s name, mother’s name, Aadhaar Number, SSLC/Matric registration number, year of passing, mobile number, and email ID, and then submit the registration form
Upon registration, candidates need to verify their email ID and mobile number through OTP
In Part I of the application page, candidates are required to provide the details of educational qualification, community, gender, religion, Ex-Servicemen, CCAA, Minority, Economically Backward Class, Age Relaxation and other details
In Part II of the application page, candidates are required to indicate the priority/preference of the posts
On completion of application details, candidates are redirected to the payment page using Online Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI and Offline Challan
Candidates are required to choose the exam language
Candidates are required to fill in the details of a valid photo ID card
Enter bank details to get the refund of fees
Candidates are required to upload their scanned images of photograph and signature as per the format
SC/ST candidates are required to upload the category certificates
Candidates are required to agree to the terms and conditions and submit the application form

Also Read:

RRB NTPC Application Form

RRB Group D Application Form

RRB ALP application form

Release of RRB Admit Card

RRB admit card 2024 will be released four days before the scheduled date of the exam. The admit card is issued online separately for different stages of the exam. Candidates can download the admit card by logging in with the required credentials. The admit card contains information related to the exam as well as candidates’ personal details.

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RRB Group D Admit Card

RRB NTPC Admit Card

Appearing in CBT

The CBT is conducted in two stages: First and Second. The exam is conducted across various cities in the country and in multiple shifts. The CBTs usually comprise questions from General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness and Current Affairs. Candidates qualifying for the first stage CBT are called for the second stage CBT. The first stage CBT is usually for screening candidates for the next round.

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RRB Group D Exam Pattern

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern

RRB JE Exam Pattern

RRB ALP Exam Pattern

Declaration of Result

The result is declared online separately for different stages of the recruitment exam. Candidates can access the result from the official website. The result will be available in PDF format. The scorecard can be downloaded by entering the required credentials.

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RRB Group D Result 2024

RRB ALP Result 2024

RRB JE Result 2024

Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test/Skill Test/ Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test/Skill Test/PET are conducted as per the posts. Candidates for this stage are selected based on their performance in the second stage CBT.

Document Verification

Document Verification is done for all the posts. It is mandatory for candidates to appear at this stage. The documents and details provided by candidates during filling out the application form are verified as per their original certificates.

Medical Examination

Candidates need to undergo a medical examination before the appointment. Candidates are offered a letter of appointment only if they are found medically fit.

RRB Syllabus 2024

RRB Railway Syllabus 2024 varies for different posts. The syllabus comprises topics and sub-topics from different subjects such as General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness and Current Affairs. Candidates should be well aware of the chapters given in the RRB exam syllabus as it will help them to score good marks in the exam.

RRB Exam Pattern 2024

RRB Exam Pattern 2024 highlights the overall structure of the exam. RRB Exam Pattern is given below for different posts:

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern

There will be 2 CBT mode examinations under NTPC and the details are given below:

Sections	Maximum allotted marks	Total time
General Awareness	40	90 minutes
Mathematics	30
General Intelligence and Reasoning	30
Total	100	90 minutes

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern

NTPC CBT 2 exam comprises General Awareness, Mathematics and General Intelligence and Reasoning. Check the given below table for more details.

Sections	Maximum allotted marks	Total time
General Awareness	50	90 minutes
Mathematics	35
General Intelligence and Reasoning	35
Total	120	90 minutes

RRB ALP Exam Pattern

According to the RRB ALP exam pattern, the first stage of CBT is divided into four sections: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness and Current Affairs. The test paper will have 75 objective-type questions and the duration of the test is 60 minutes. There is a negative marking of 1/3 for wrong answers.

The second stage of CBT is divided into two parts: A and B. Part A comprises questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering and General Awareness and Current Affairs. Part B comprises relevant trade-related questions. Total number of questions in the test will be 175.

The CBAT of RRB comprises five test batteries. Candidates have to score 42 marks in the test battery.

RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Pattern

The exam will be conducted in two stages and details for the same are given below:

Topics	No. of Questions	Total Marks
Mathematics	30	30
General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	25
General Awareness	15	15
General Science	30	30
Total	100	100

RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Pattern

The details of the RRB JE CBT 2 exam are given below:

Topics	No. of Questions	Total Marks
General Awareness	15	15
Physics and Chemistry	15	15
Basics of Computers and Applications	10	10
Concepts Related to Environment and Pollution Prevention	10	10
Total	150	100

RRB Group D Exam Pattern

The structure of the RRB Group D pattern for CBT is given below.

Sections	Number of questions
General Science	25
Mathematics	25
General Intelligence and Reasoning	30
General Awareness and Current Affairs	20
Total	100

Also read: RRB Exam Pattern 2024

RRB Admit Card 2024

RRB Admit Card 2024 will be released four days before the scheduled date of the exam. The admit card is issued online separately for different stages of the exam. Candidates can download the admit card by logging in with the required credentials. The admit card contains information related to the exam as well as candidates’ personal details.

RRB Result 2024

RRB Result 2024 will be released by respective RRBs after successfully conducting the examination. The result will be made available region-wise in PDF format. Marks obtained by candidates in CBT will be normalised to announce the result. The result PDF will display the list of qualifying candidates. To qualify for the CBT, candidates will be required to secure the category-wise qualifying marks prescribed for the exam.

RRB Exam Salary 2024

The post-wise RRB exam salary is given below:

RRB NTPC Salary for Undergraduate Post

Posts	Level in 7^th CPC	Initial Pay (In INR)
Junior Clerk cum Typist	2	19,900
Accounts Clerk cum Typist	2	19,900
Junior Time Keeper	2	19,900
Trains Clerk	2	19,900
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	3	21,700

RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Post

Posts	Level in 7^th CPC	Initial Pay (In INR)
Traffic Assistant	4	25,500
Goods Guard	5	29,200
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	5	29,200
Senior Clerk cum Typist	5	29,200
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist	5	29,200
Senior Time Keeper	5	29,200
Commercial Apprentice	6	35,400
Station Master	6	35,400

Also Read: RRB NTPC Salary

RRB Group D Salary

The basic RRB Group D salary is INR 18,000. The in-hand salary of RRB Group D posts is INR 22,000-25,000. Besides, candidates get various benefits and allowances.

RRB ALP Salary

RRB Assistant Loco Pilot salary varies from INR 19,900 (excluding HRA, DA, etc.) to INR 35,000.

RRB Exam 2024: Important Points

Candidates can check below some of the important points related to the RRB exam:

RRB Group D eligibility criteria have been revised for candidates who wish to apply for the exam in the future. As per the revised eligibility, candidates applying for the technical departments must be a Class 10 pass plus National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) or a Class 10 pass plus ITI
The Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, recently informed the parliament that 1.49 lakh entry-level job posts are lying vacant in Indian Railways. The maximum number of vacant posts is reported in Northern Railways
Percentile-based normalisation of marks will be done wherever the number of shifts involved is more than one
Any available Income and Asset Certificate for candidates, who have applied under Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), is considered valid
The Ministry of Railways has decided to give due weightage to CCAAs trained in the railway establishments in the preparation of the final merit list
CCAAs will be exempted from the Physical Efficiency Test

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RRB Group D Result 2024