- RRB Group D (for various posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant Pointsman, etc.)
- RRB JE (Junior Engineer (JE), Junior Engineer (Information Technology) Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA))
- RRB NTPC (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.)
- RRB ALP (for Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician)
The recruitments of the railways are 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 with the responsibility of conducting exams for Group D recruitment. There are a total of 21 RRBs and 16 RRCs. Recruitment to Group A and B posts in Indian Railways are done through Civil Services and Engineering Services Exam (ESE).
Vacancies announced:
- RRB Group D: 1,03,769
- RRB NTPC: 35,208
- RRB ALP: 64,371 (Announced in 2018)
- RRB JE: Revised from 14,033 to 13,487 (Announced in 2018)
RRB Group D: The RRB Group D salary will be in the Level 01 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix with initial pay of Rs.18000/- plus other allowances admissible at that time. After adding perks &emoluments overall salary will be in the range of Rs.22,000-25,000/-. The total distribution of salary has been provided below. RRB NTPC:
- The salary and allowances for the post having basic pay Rs.19,900. The posts in this basic pay are Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper and Train Clerk. The total in-hand salary becomes Rs.28,696
- The basic salary and the in-hand salary for the post Traffic Assistant are Rs.25,500 and Rs.35,416, respectively. It is the only post under Pay level 4.
- Check the salary of the posts which are under the pay level 5 and basic pay Rs.29,200. The posts come under this pay level are Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist and Senior Time Keeper. The in-hand salary becomes Rs.39,856.
RRB JE:
| RRB JE Posts | RRB JE Salary |
| Pay Scale Band(Current Salary) | INR 29300 – 34800 |
| Grade Pay(Current Salary) | INR 4,200 |
| Pay Band(VI CPC) | INR 29300 – 34800 |
| Grade Pay(VI CPC) | INR 4,800 |
| Pay Band(VII CPC) | INR 37200 – 139200 |
| Grade Pay(VII CPC) | INR 19,200 |
| On Selection/Promotion, Entry Pay | INR 72,600 |
RRB ALP:
| RRB ALP Salary | |
| Grade Pay | 1900 |
| PayScale | Rs. 19,900 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot Salary (inclusive of allowances) | Rs.35,000 (Approx.) |
| Exam | Eligibility Criteria |
| RRB Group D | Age Limit: 18 to 33 years
Educational Qualification: Passed Class 10th from Institution recognized by NCVT/SCVT or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT |
| RRB NTPC | Age Limit: The age limit for undergraduate post is 18 to 30 years. The age limit for graduate post is 18 to 33 years.
Educational Qualification: For undergraduate post, candidates must have passed Class 12th For graduate post, candidates must have passed 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 minimum 55% marks. |
| RRB ALP | Age Limit: 18 to 28 years
Educational Qualification: ALP: Must have passed Class 10th/SSLC & ITI/Course Completed Act Apprentices or Diploma/Degree in Engineering. |
These tests are conducted whenever there is an optimal number of vacant posts in the organization. However, the tentative months in the last few years are given below for you:
| RRB Exams | Notification & Application Dates | Exam dates |
| RRB Group D | March to April | June/July |
| RRB NTPC | March | First Phase: December/January
Second Phase: January Third Phase: January/February Fourth Phase: February/March Fifth Phase: March Sixth Phase: April Seventh Phase: July |
| RRB ALP | April | June/July |
| RRB JE | April | July |
RRB Group D: RRB Group D exam is conducted in the following phases:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document verification and empaneling of candidates.
RRB NTPC: RRB NTPC exam is conducted in the following phases:
- First stage CBT – Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
- Second stage CBT
- CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude test)
- Typing skill test
- Document verification/medical examination.
RRB JE: RRB JE exam is conducted in the following phases:
- 1st Stage CBT – Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
- 2nd Stage CBT – (CBT 2)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
RRB ALP: RRB ALP exam is conducted in the following phases:
- RRB ALP First Stage CBT – Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
- RRB ALP Second Stage CBT
RRB ALP CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude test)
| Sections | No. of questions | Duration |
| General Science | 25 | Cumulative 90 minutes |
| Mathematics | 25 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | |
- Negative marking: 1/3rd of the maximum marks of an incorrectly answered question.
| Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
| Candidates should be able to lift and carry 35 kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in two minutes without putting down the weight | Female candidates should be able to lift and carry 20 kgs of weight for a distance of 100 metres in two minutes without putting down the weight |
| Candidates should be able to run for a distance of 1000 metres in four minutes and 15 seconds in one chance | Candidates should be able to run for a distance of 1000 metres in five minutes and 40 seconds in one chance |
RRB NTPC:
| Sections | No. of Questions | Duration |
| General Awareness | 40 | Cumulative 90 minutes |
| Mathematics | 30 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| Sections | No. of Questions | Duration |
| General Awareness | 50 | Cumulative 90 minutes |
| Mathematics | 35 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | |
| Total | 100 | |
- Negative marking: 1/3rd of the maximum marks of an incorrectly answered question.
- The CBAT is conducted for candidates who have opted for Traffic Assistant and Station Master. The questions and answer options will be in English and Hindi. There is no negative marking in CBAT. In this test, candidates are given different test batteries consisting of five to six tests as per the posts.
The typing skill test is conducted for the posts of Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Junior Time Keeper. The typing skill test is qualifying in nature. Candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Computer. Candidates are not allowed to use editing tools and spell check facilities. RRB JE:
| RRB JE CBT – 1 | |||
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | Cumulative 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | |
| General Science | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
| RRB JE CBT – 2 | |||
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | Cumulative 120 minutes |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 | |
| Basics of Computer & Applications | 10 | 10 | |
| Basics of Environment & Pollution control | 10 | 10 | |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | |
RRB ALP:
| RRB ALP CBT – 1 | ||
| Sections | No. of Questions | Duration |
| Mathematics | 20 | Total marks: 75 Cumulative: 60 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | |
| General Science | 20 | |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 10 | |
| Total | 75 | |
| Sections | No. of Questions | Duration |
| Mathematics | 25 | Total marks: 100 Cumulative: 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | |
| Basic Science & Engineering | 40 | |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 10 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| Sections | No. of questions | Duration |
| Relevant Trade | 75 | 60 minutes |
Negative marking: 1/3rd of the maximum marks of an incorrectly answered question.
