Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Exams
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts various exams to recruit candidates for different positions in Indian Railways.
Types of Railway Exams
- RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories): Junior Clerk, Typist, Traffic Assistant, etc.
- RRB Group D: Track Maintainer, Assistant Pointsman, Helper.
- RRB ALP & Technician: Assistant Loco Pilot, Technicians.
- RRB JE (Junior Engineer): JE, DMS, CMA.
- RRB Paramedical Staff: Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, Lab Assistant.
- RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories: Stenographer, Junior Translator, Chief Law Assistant.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
- General Awareness: Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Economy.
- Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Decision Making.
- Technical Subjects: For ALP, JE, and Technician posts.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for Group D
- Male: Run 100 meters in 4 minutes, carry 35 kg weight for 100 meters.
- Female: Run 100 meters in 5 minutes, carry 20 kg weight for 100 meters.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (for Group D)
- Typing/Skill Test (if applicable)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Application Process
Apply online through the official RRB websites.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/PWD/Female | ₹250 |
Salary & Benefits
- Group D & NTPC: ₹18,000 - ₹35,000
- ALP, JE, Technical Posts: ₹25,000 - ₹50,000
- Additional benefits: DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Job Security.