Railway Exams

The RRB is a national-level exam is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) on behalf of the Railway Recruitment Cells (RRC) in India to recruit candidates for various posts in Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. It is an excellent career opportunity for candidate who possesses Class 10 and wish to serve in the Indian Railways. Some common posts offered by this exam are-

1. Track Maintainer Grade-IV
2. Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and S&T departments)
3. Assistant Pointsman
4. Level-I posts in other departments of Indian Railways.

• • Candidate must have cleared10th class (or equivalent) examination from a recognized board or institution. However, candidates who have completed higher educational qualifications may also apply.
  • Applicants who are between the ages of 18 and 33 may apply. The relaxation for reserved categories like SC/ST/OBC is provided as per government norms.
  • For other specific detail refer official website of RRB.

The Exam has 3 phases:

• Phase I Computer-Based Examination (CBT): Comprises multiple-choice questions including Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness and Current Affairs.
• Phase II Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Physical fitness of candidate is tested through tasks such as lifting and carrying weights, running, and other physical activities.
• Verification of Documents and Medical Examination.

The RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) exam is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) in India. It is a competitive examination aimed at recruiting candidates for various non-technical positions in the Indian Railways. The NTPC exam is one of the largest recruitment drives in the country and attracts a large number of applicants. The positions for which the NTPC exam is conducted include:

1. Commercial Apprentice (CA)
2. Traffic Apprentice (TA)
3. Goods Guard
4. Senior Clerk cum Typist
5. Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist
6. Senior Time Keeper
7. Assistant Station Master (ASM)
8. Traffic Assistant
9. Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
10. Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
11. Junior Clerk cum Typist
12. Accounts Clerk cum Typist

• • The educational qualification for RRB NTPC for various positions is different. Some common parameters are mentioned here. For detailed and specific information, candidates need to get updates from official website of RRB.

    • Valid Degree from recognized university or its equivalent.
    • Proficiency in typing Hindi/English on computer is must.
    • The minimum age 18 years of while the maximum age limit is 33 years.

The exam typically consists of three stages-

• CBT(Computer Based Test ) 1
• CBT(Computer Based Test )  2
• Skill Test / Typing Test (if applicable)
• Document Verification and Medical Examination

The RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) is a national-level exam conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) to employ candidates on the post of Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician for various zones of Railway across the country. The main job of Assistant Loco Pilots is to assist the Loco Pilot (Driver) in driving and maintaining locomotives. Lakhs of candidates prepare for this exam as the educational eligibility is class 10^th only

• Candidate must have cleared10th class (or equivalent) examination from a recognized board or institution. However, candidates who have completed higher educational qualifications may also apply.
• Moreover, candidates should have completed an ITI (Industrial Training Institute) course approved by NCVT/SCVT or have a Diploma/Degree in Engineering depending on the specific notification.

• Applicants who are between the ages of 18 and 33 may apply. The relaxation for reserved categories like SC/ST/OBC is provided as per government norms.
• For other specific detail refer official website of RRB.

The Exam has 3 phases:

• Phase I Computer-Based Examination (CBT): Comprises multiple-choice questions including Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness and Current Affairs.
• Phase II Computer-Based Examination (CBT): Similar to CBT 1 but also involves questions from other specified subjects like Electrical, Mechanical, EC etc.
• Phase III Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): This online test is only for ALP to assess their aptitude and involve tasks related to spatial and visualization abilities, perceptual speed, and other relevant abilities. It is not for technicians.
• Negative marking for every incorrect answer.
• Verification of Documents and Medical Examination.

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) in India hold the authority to organize RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Exam to select applicants for a variety of ministerial and isolated category positions within the Indian Railways. This positions usually include-

1. Junior Stenographer
2. Junior Translator
3. Staff and Welfare Inspector
4. Chief Law Assistant
5. Finger Print Examiner
6. Head Cook
7. Laboratory Assistant

• Candidate must have cleared10th class (or equivalent) examination from a recognized board or institution.
• The candidate should also complete other educational qualification depending on the specific MI posts.
• Applicants who are between the ages of 18 and 33 may apply. For some posts it ranges from 18-45. The relaxation for reserved categories like SC/ST/OBC is provided as per government norms.
• For other specific detail refer official website of RRB.

The Exam has following stages:

• Computer-Based Examination (CBT): Comprises multiple-choice questions including include Professional Ability, General Awareness, General Arithmetic, General Intelligence, and Reasoning.
• Negative marking for incorrect answer.
• Skills Test/Typing Test
• Verification of Documents.