Overview
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts exams for recruitment into various posts under Indian Railways, which is one of the largest employers in India.
Candidates must meet the following general eligibility criteria to apply for RRB examinations.
Must be an Indian citizen
Usually 18 to 33 years (varies by post)
OBC – 3 yrs, SC/ST – 5 yrs
Depends on the exam (10th / 12th / Diploma / Degree)
Here’s an overview of key exams conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board for various positions across Indian Railways.
| Exam Name | Full Form | Post Type | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| RRB NTPC | Non-Technical Popular Categories | Clerk, Typist, Station Master, Goods Guard, etc. | 12th Pass / Graduate |
| RRB Group D | Level-1 Posts | Track Maintainer, Helper, Assistant, etc. | 10th Pass / ITI |
| RRB ALP | Assistant Loco Pilot | Loco Pilot Assistant (Train Driver Assistant) | 10th + ITI / Diploma / Engineering |
| RRB JE | Junior Engineer | Technical (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.) | Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech |
| RRB Paramedical / Ministerial | Health & Clerical Staff | Staff Nurse, Typist, etc. | As per post (12th / Graduate / Degree) |
The RRB selection process includes multiple computer-based and skill-based stages to assess candidates.
Objective type (MCQs)
Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
More in-depth & technical (for technical posts)
Around 120 questions, 90 minutes duration
Only for certain posts like:
• Station Master – Aptitude Test
• Clerk / Typist – Typing Test
Final stage before joining
Medical fitness based on post requirement
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