RRB Exam : Easy and Essential Information
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is a government organization in India. In 1985 it was renamed as Railway Recruitment Board, initially, it was known as Railway Service Commission (RSC). Indian Railway is the biggest recruiter in the country.
The candidate recruitment is done in railways by the Railway Recruitment Board and Railway Recruitment Cell (RRCs). Railway Recruitment Boards are responsible for recruitment of all the Group C (Technical & Non-Technical) posts and Group D posts.
RRB: Objectives
- To formulate the policy of the recruitment procedures.
- To monitor the activities of all Railways Recruitment Boards
- To organize and evaluate the performance of the management information system for monitoring the work done by Railways Recruitment Boards.
There are 21 railway recruitment boards situated in different parts of the country. They are as follows:
- Ahmedabad
- Ajmer
- Allahabad
- Bangalore
- Bhopal
- Bhubaneswar
- Bilaspur
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Gorakhpur
- Guwahati
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Kolkata
- Malda
- Mumbai
- Muzaffarpur
- Patna
- Ranchi
- Secunderabad
- Siliguri
- Thiruvanthapuram
The following are the Exam conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board.
- RRB Group D
- RRB NTPC
- RRB ALP
- RRB JE
The Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs) conducts the RRBs Group D exam for different posts like Track maintainer, Helper/ Assistant Pointsman, etc.
Highlights of the Exam: RRB Group D
| Exam Name | RRB Group D |
| Organizing Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) on behalf of Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs) |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Selection process | 3 Stages |
| Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in |
The official notification of the Group D exam is generally released in the month of February :
| Exam Event | Tentative Month |
| Group D Notification | February |
| Group D Exam | Yet to announced |
| Group D Exam | Yet to announced |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Nationality
The candidate must be a citizen of India to be eligible for RRB Group D, the candidate must be either of the following :
- Candidates must be a citizen of India
- Candidates must be a citizen of Nepal or a subject of Bhutan.
- Candidates must be Tibetan refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962, for settling permanently in India.
- Candidates must a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Myanmar, Uganda, Malawi, Tanzania, Vietnam, Zaire with the motive to settle permanently in India.
2. Age Limit
The Group D Age limit is minimum is 18 years and the maximum is 33 years.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwD ( General) | 10 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PwD (OBC) | 13 years |
3. Educational Qualification
- Candidate must have passed Matriculation or its equivalent from a recognized State Board/ University/Institute or NCVT/SCVT or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
- ITI is not mandatory for Group D recruitment.
Exam Pattern for Group D: The Group D Exam consists of 4 Stages :
| Exam | Type |
| Stage 1 | Computer-Based Examination (CBE) |
| Stage 2 | Physical Endurance Test (PET) |
| Stage 3 | Document Verification |
| Stage 4 | Medical Examination |
| Group D EXAM: Stage 1-This is an objective computer-based examination. | |||
| Subject | Duration | Type | Negative Mark |
| General Science | 90 minutes | Objective (MCQ) | Yes |
| Mathematics | Objective (MCQ) | Yes | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Objective (MCQ) | Yes | |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | Objective (MCQ) | Yes | |
Group D EXAM: Stage 2 -Physical Endurance Test (PET).
Physical Endurance Test (PET) is conducted to assess the candidates physical fitness on the basis of heights parameters and the candidate has to go through PET(race) which is followed by a biometric and technology-aided identification test.
Group D EXAM: Stage 3 – Document Verification
After the candidate has cleared the CBE and PET, they are called for document verifications.
Group D EXAM: Stage 4 – Medical Examination
The shortlisted candidate who qualifies for the CBE, PET, and has gone through the document verifications process is called for a detailed medical examination and is examined medically by the Medical Boards constituted by the CAPFs to check their physical and medical fitness.
RRB ALP
RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) exam: ALP and Technician exam is conducted by the board to recruit Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician for different railway zones of the country.
Highlights of the Exam
| Exam Name | RRB ALP and Technician Exam |
| Organizing Body | Railway Recruitment Boards |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Selection process | 4 Stages |
| Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in |
The official notification of the ALP and Technician exam is generally released in the month of December :
| Exam Event | Tentative Month |
| ALP Notification | December |
| ALP Exam 1 | Yet to announce |
| ALP Exam 2 | Yet to announce |
| ALP Result | Yet to announce |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Nationality
The candidate must be a citizen of India to be eligible for the exam, the candidate must be either of the following :
- Candidates must be a citizen of India
- Candidates must be a citizen of Nepal or a subject of Bhutan.
- Candidates must be Tibetan refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962, for settling permanently in India.
- Candidates must a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Myanmar, Uganda, Malawi, Tanzania, Vietnam, Zaire with the motive to settle permanently in India.
2. Age Limit
The age limit s given below is in the bracket of 18-28 years
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwD ( General) | 10 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PwD (OBC) | 13 years |
3. Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
| Assistant Loco Pilot | Must have passed Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI/Course Completed Act Apprentices or Diploma/Degree in Engineering |
| Technician | Must have passed Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI/Course Completed Act Apprentices or 10+2 with Physics & Maths or Diploma/Degree in Engineering |
Exam Pattern for ALP & Technician Exam: It consists of 4 Stages :
| Exam | Type |
| Stage 1 | Computer Based Test (CBT)-1 |
| Stage 2 | Computer Based Test (CBT)-2 |
| Stage 3 | Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) |
| Stage 4 | Document Verification & Medical Examination |
| ALP & Technician EXAM PATTERN: Stage 1-This is an objective computer-based examination. | |||||
| Subject | Mark | Number of Questions | Duration | Type | Negative Marking |
| Mathematics | 30 marks | 30 | 1 hour 30 minutes ( 2 hours for PwBD candidates) | Objective (MCQ) | Yes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 marks | 25 | Objective (MCQ) | Yes | |
| General Awareness | 15 marks | 15 | Objective (MCQ) | Yes | |
| General Science | 30 marks | 30 | Objective (MCQ) | Yes | |
| Total | 100 marks | 100 | |||
| ALP & TECHNICIAN EXAM PATTERN: Stage 2- This is an objective computer-based examination. | |||||
| Paper 1 | |||||
| Subject | Mark | Number of Questions | Duration | Type | Negative Marking |
| Mathematics | 25 marks | 25 | 90 minutes | Objectives(MCQ) | Yes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 marks | 25 | Objectives(MCQ) | Yes | |
| Basic Science & Engineering | 40 marks | 40 | Objectives(MCQ) | Yes | |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 10 marks | 10 | Objectives(MCQ) | Yes | |
| Paper 2 | |||||
| Relevant Trade | 75 marks | 75 | 60 minutes | Objectives(MCQ) | Yes |
| Total | 175 marks | 175 | 2 hours 30 min | ||
ALP & TECHNICIAN EXAM: Stage 3
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CABT): This test is only for the candidate who has applied for the post of RRB ALP.
- Candidates need to score a minimum of 42 marks in each of the test batteries to qualify.
ALP & TECHNICIAN EXAM: Stage 4
Document Verification and Medical Examination (DV & ME): Based on the performance of the candidate in CBT-1 and also on the performance of both the CBT-2 & CABT (as applicable) the candidates are called for this process of document verification.
The shortlisted candidate who qualifies for all the above tests are called for a detailed medical examination and are examined medically by the Medical Boards constituted to check their physical and medical fitness.
RRB JE
RRB JE (Junior Engineer) exam: This exam is conducted to recruit the Junior Engineer for the various technical posts in Indian Railways. Following are the post under the RRB JE for various railway departments:
- Junior Engineer (JE)
- Junior Engineer (Information Technology)
- Depot Material Superintendent(DMS)
- Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CME)
Highlights of the Exam
| Exam Name | RRB Junior Engineer (JE) |
| Organizing Body | Railway Recruitment Boards |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Selection process | 3 Stages |
| Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in |
The official notification of the RRB JE exam is generally released in the month of December :
| Exam Event | Tentative Month |
| JE Notification | December |
| JE Exam 1 | Yet to announce |
| JE Exam 2 | Yet to announce |
| JE Result | Yet to announce |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Nationality
The candidate must be a citizen of India to be eligible for the exam, the candidate must be either of the following :
Candidates must be a citizen of India
Candidates must be a citizen of Nepal or a subject of Bhutan.
Candidates must be Tibetan refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962, for settling permanently in India.
Candidates must a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Myanmar, Uganda, Malawi, Tanzania, Vietnam, Zaire with the motive to settle permanently in India.
2. Age Limit
The age limit is given below is in the bracket of 18-30 years
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwD ( General) | 10 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PwD (OBC) | 13 years |
3. Educational Qualification
The candidate should be Bachelor’s in Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized University or its equivalent.
Exam Pattern: The RRB JE consist of 3 Stages
| Exam | Type |
| Stage 1 | Computer Based Test (CBT)-1 |
| Stage 2 | Computer Based Test (CBT)-2 |
| Stage 3 | Document Verification & Medical Examination |
| RRB JE EXAM PATTERN: Stage 1-This is an objective computer-based examination. | |||||
| Subject | Mark | Number of Questions | Duration | Type | Negative Marking |
| Mathematics | 60 marks | 20 | 60 minutes | Objective (MCQ) | Yes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 marks | 25 | Objective (MCQ) | Yes | |
| General Awareness | 10 marks | 10 | Objective (MCQ) | Yes | |
| General Science | 20 marks | 20 | Objective (MCQ) | Yes | |
| Total | 75 marks | 75 | |||
| RRB JE EXAM PATTERN: Stage 2-This is an objective computer-based examination. | |||||
| Subject | Mark | Number of Questions | Duration | Type | Negative Marking |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 10 marks | 15 | 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for PwBD Candidates) | Objectives(MCQ) | Yes |
| Mathematics | 5 marks | 15 | Objectives(MCQ) | Yes | |
| Basics Science & Engineering | 40 marks | 10 | Objectives(MCQ) | Yes | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 marks | 10 | Objectives(MCQ) | Yes | |
RRB JE EXAM: Stage 3
Document Verification and Medical Examination (DV & ME): Based on the performance of the candidate in CBT-1 and also on the performance of both the CBT-2, the candidates are called for this process of document verification.
The shortlisted candidate who qualifies for all the above tests are called for a detailed medical examination and are examined medically by the Medical Boards constituted to check their physical and medical fitness.
RRB NTPC
RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) exam: This exam is conducted to recruit the candidates for various Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) graduate and undergraduate in different Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways. Following are the post under the NTPC:
| Undergraduate Post | Graduate Post |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Goods Guard |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | Traffic Assistant |
| Junior Time Keeper | Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | Senior Clerk cum Typist |
| Train Clerk | Senior Time Keeper |
| Senior Accounts Clerk cum Typist | |
| Commercial Apprentice and Station Master |
Highlights of the Exam: NTPC
| Exam Name | RRB NTPC |
| Organizing Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Selection process | 3 Stages |
| Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in |
The official notification of the NTPC exam is generally released in the month of February :
| Exam Event | Tentative Month |
| NTPC Notification | February |
| NTPC Exam 1 | End of this year |
| NTPC Exam 2 | Yet to announce |
| NTPC Result | Yet to announce |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Nationality
The candidate must be a citizen of India to be eligible for NTPC, the candidate must be either of the following :
- Candidates must be a citizen of India
- Candidates must be a citizen of Nepal or a subject of Bhutan.
- Candidates must be Tibetan refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962, for settling permanently in India.
- Candidates must a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Myanmar, Uganda, Malawi, Tanzania, Vietnam, Zaire with the motive to settle permanently in India.
2. Age Limit
The age limit for NTPC is given below :
For undergraduate: 18-30 years
For Graduate: 18-33 years
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwD ( General) | 10 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PwD (OBC) | 13 years |
3. Educational Qualification
| Category | Qualification |
| Undergraduate | Candidates must have passed class 12th from recognized Board/Institute |
| Graduate | Candidates must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent. |
Exam Pattern for NTPC: It consists of 4 Stages
| Exam | Type |
| Stage 1 | Computer Based Test (CBT)-1 |
| Stage 2 | Computer Based Test (CBT)-2 |
| Stage 3 | Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) |
| Stage 4 | Document Verification & Medical Examination |
| RRB NTPC EXAM: Stage 1 – This is an objective computer-based examination. | |||||
| Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration | Type | Negative Mark |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 mark | 90 minutes | Objective (MCQ) | Yes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 mark | Objective (MCQ) | Yes | |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 mark | Objective (MCQ) | Yes | |
| Total | 100 | 100 marks | Objective (MCQ) | Yes | |
Note: Time limit for PWD is 120 minutes.
| RRB NTPC EXAM: Stage 2 – This is an objective computer-based examination. | |||||
| Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration | Type | Negative Mark |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 mark | 90 minutes | Objective (MCQ) | Yes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 mark | Objective (MCQ) | Yes | |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 mark | Objective (MCQ) | Yes | |
| Total | 120 | 120 marks | Objective (MCQ) | Yes | |
Note: Time limit for PWD is 120 minutes.
NTPC EXAM: Stage 3:
This is a Computer Based Aptitude Test ( CBAT). This is applicable only for candidates who have applied for Traffic Assistant and Station Master. They have to qualify the following points :
- Qualifying Marks: Minimum T-Score of 42 marks in each of the test batteries to qualify.
- No relaxation in the minimum T-Score is allowed.
- The question paper for the CBAT is in Hindi and English.
- There is no negative marking in CBAT.
- Merit lists are declared amongst the candidate who qualifies in CBAT, with 70% weightage of marks in CBT Exam-2 and 30% weightage of marks in CBAT.
Typing Skill Test (TST) :
- This test is qualifying in nature
- The candidate should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English and 25 words per minute (WPM) in Hindi.
NTPC EXAM: Stage 4
Document Verification and Medical Examination (DV & ME): Based on the performance of the candidate in CBT-1 and also on the performance of both the CBT-2 and the CBAT/TST (as applicable ), the candidates are called for this process of document verification.
The shortlisted candidate who qualifies for all the above tests are called for a detailed medical examination and are examined medically by the Medical Boards constituted to check their physical and medical fitness.
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