The Railway Recruitment Control Board (RRCB) is a government organization in India that manages the recruitment process for Indian Railways. I
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t oversees various Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) spread across the country. Here’s a simple breakdown of its roles and functions:
Railway Recruitment Control Board Vacancy 2024
The RRCB has announced multiple vacancies for various positions in 2024. These include:
- Junior Engineer (JE)
- Senior Section Engineer (SSE)
- Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
- Technician
- Group D Posts
- Station Master
- Goods Guard
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Vacancy Details
| Post | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) | 1500 |
| Senior Section Engineer (SSE) | 1200 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 2000 |
| Technician | 1800 |
| Group D Posts | 5000 |
| Station Master | 1000 |
| Goods Guard | 800 |
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Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 33 years (age relaxation as per government norms)
Salary
| Post | Salary Range (INR) |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) | 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Senior Section Engineer (SSE) | 44,900 – 1,42,400 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 19,900 – 63,200 |
| Technician | 19,900 – 63,200 |
| Group D Posts | 18,000 – 56,900 |
| Station Master | 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Goods Guard | 29,200 – 92,300 |
Educational Requirements
- Junior Engineer (JE): Diploma/Degree in Engineering
- Senior Section Engineer (SSE): Degree in Engineering
- Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP): ITI/Apprenticeship/10+2 with Physics and Maths
- Technician: ITI/Apprenticeship
- Group D Posts: 10th pass/ITI
- Station Master: Graduate
- Goods Guard: Graduate
Eligibility
- Must be a citizen of India.
- Must meet the educational qualifications.
- Must fall within the specified age limit.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply
- Applications are to be submitted online through the official RRCB website.
- Detailed instructions for filling out the application form will be provided on the website.
Recruitment Exam Syllabus
- General Awareness
- Arithmetic
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Technical Subjects (for specific posts)
Exam Pattern
| Section | Number of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 90 mins |
| Arithmetic | 30 | 90 mins |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 90 mins |
| Technical Subjects (for specific posts) | 60 | 90 mins |
RRCB Vacancy 2023
The RRCB also announced several vacancies for 2023. These include:
- Junior Engineer (JE)
- Senior Section Engineer (SSE)
- Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
- Technician
- Group D Posts
- Station Master
- Goods Guard
Vacancy Details
| Post | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) | 1400 |
| Senior Section Engineer (SSE) | 1100 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 1900 |
| Technician | 1700 |
| Group D Posts | 4800 |
| Station Master | 950 |
| Goods Guard | 750 |
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 33 years (age relaxation as per government norms)
Salary
| Post | Salary Range (INR) |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) | 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Senior Section Engineer (SSE) | 44,900 – 1,42,400 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 19,900 – 63,200 |
| Technician | 19,900 – 63,200 |
| Group D Posts | 18,000 – 56,900 |
| Station Master | 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Goods Guard | 29,200 – 92,300 |
Educational Requirements
- Junior Engineer (JE): Diploma/Degree in Engineering
- Senior Section Engineer (SSE): Degree in Engineering
- Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP): ITI/Apprenticeship/10+2 with Physics and Maths
- Technician: ITI/Apprenticeship
- Group D Posts: 10th pass/ITI
- Station Master: Graduate
- Goods Guard: Graduate
Eligibility
- Must be a citizen of India.
- Must meet the educational qualifications.
- Must fall within the specified age limit.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply
- Applications are to be submitted online through the official RRCB website.
- Detailed instructions for filling out the application form will be provided on the website.
Recruitment Exam Syllabus
- General Awareness
- Arithmetic
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Technical Subjects (for specific posts)
Exam Pattern
| Section | Number of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 90 mins |
| Arithmetic | 30 | 90 mins |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 90 mins |
| Technical Subjects (for specific posts) | 60 | 90 mins |
Railway recruitment control board exam date for last 5 years
Here is a list of the exam dates for the Railway Recruitment Control Board (RRCB) over the past five years:
2023
- RRCB NTPC Stage 1 CBT: March 1, 2023, to April 30, 2023
- RRCB Group D Phase 1 CBT: August 17, 2023, to October 6, 2023
2022
- RRCB NTPC Stage 2 CBT: January 9, 2022, to January 15, 2022
- RRCB Group D Phase 1 CBT: February 23, 2022, to March 31, 2022
2021
- RRCB NTPC Stage 1 CBT: December 28, 2020, to July 31, 2021
- RRCB Group D Phase 1 CBT: April 1, 2021, to June 30, 2021
2020
- RRCB NTPC Stage 1 CBT: December 15, 2020, to December 31, 2020
- RRCB Group D Phase 1 CBT: Exam was postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic
2019
- RRCB NTPC Stage 1 CBT: June 1, 2019, to July 31, 2019
- RRCB Group D Phase 1 CBT: September 17, 2019, to December 17, 2019
Summary of Exam Dates
| Year | Exam Type | Exam Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | RRCB NTPC Stage 1 CBT | March 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023 |
| RRCB Group D Phase 1 CBT | August 17, 2023 – October 6, 2023 | |
| 2022 | RRCB NTPC Stage 2 CBT | January 9, 2022 – January 15, 2022 |
| RRCB Group D Phase 1 CBT | February 23, 2022 – March 31, 2022 | |
| 2021 | RRCB NTPC Stage 1 CBT | December 28, 2020 – July 31, 2021 |
| RRCB Group D Phase 1 CBT | April 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021 | |
| 2020 | RRCB NTPC Stage 1 CBT | December 15, 2020 – December 31, 2020 |
| RRCB Group D Phase 1 CBT | Exam postponed due to COVID-19 | |
| 2019 | RRCB NTPC Stage 1 CBT | June 1, 2019 – July 31, 2019 |
| RRCB Group D Phase 1 CBT | September 17, 2019 – December 17, 2019 |
Indian railway recruitment control board results for last 5 years
2023
- RRCB NTPC Stage 1 CBT:
- Result Announcement Date: June 2023
- Details: Results were announced in phases, with a merit list and cut-off marks for various categories released on the official RRCB website.
- RRCB Group D Phase 1 CBT:
- Result Announcement Date: November 2023
- Details: The results included a list of candidates shortlisted for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
2022
- RRCB NTPC Stage 2 CBT:
- Result Announcement Date: March 2022
- Details: Results were declared for all regions with cut-off marks and a list of qualified candidates for the Document Verification (DV) stage.
- RRCB Group D Phase 1 CBT:
- Result Announcement Date: May 2022
- Details: Results were published region-wise with details of candidates qualifying for the PET.
2021
- RRCB NTPC Stage 1 CBT:
- Result Announcement Date: August 2021
- Details: The results were announced in multiple phases due to the large number of candidates. Region-wise merit lists and cut-off marks were provided.
- RRCB Group D Phase 1 CBT:
- Result Announcement Date: October 2021
- Details: Results included lists of candidates shortlisted for PET, along with category-wise cut-off marks.
2020
- RRCB NTPC Stage 1 CBT:
- Result Announcement Date: February 2021
- Details: Results were declared in phases, with region-wise lists of candidates who qualified for the next stage.
- RRCB Group D Phase 1 CBT:
- Result Announcement Date: Exam was postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic; no results were declared in 2020.
2019
- RRCB NTPC Stage 1 CBT:
- Result Announcement Date: September 2019
- Details: Results were announced for all regions with cut-off marks and lists of candidates qualified for Stage 2.
- RRCB Group D Phase 1 CBT:
- Result Announcement Date: January 2020
- Details: Results included lists of candidates shortlisted for PET, with detailed region-wise cut-off marks.
Summary of Results
| Year | Exam Type | Result Announcement Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | RRCB NTPC Stage 1 CBT | June 2023 | Merit list and cut-off marks released |
| RRCB Group D Phase 1 CBT | November 2023 | List of candidates for PET announced | |
| 2022 | RRCB NTPC Stage 2 CBT | March 2022 | Region-wise results with DV shortlist |
| RRCB Group D Phase 1 CBT | May 2022 | Results published with PET shortlist | |
| 2021 | RRCB NTPC Stage 1 CBT | August 2021 | Multi-phase results with merit lists and cut-off marks |
| RRCB Group D Phase 1 CBT | October 2021 | PET shortlist and cut-off marks | |
| 2020 | RRCB NTPC Stage 1 CBT | February 2021 | Phase-wise results with qualified candidates list |
| RRCB Group D Phase 1 CBT | Postponed | No results declared due to COVID-19 | |
| 2019 | RRCB NTPC Stage 1 CBT | September 2019 | Region-wise results and Stage 2 shortlist |
| RRCB Group D Phase 1 CBT | January 2020 | PET shortlist and region-wise cut-off marks |
Exam Pattern
The RRB exams typically follow a structured format. Here’s a breakdown of the common exam patterns for different stages:
1. Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Stage 1
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Total Questions: 100
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Subjects:
- Mathematics: 30 questions
- General Intelligence and Reasoning: 30 questions
- General Awareness: 40 questions
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each incorrect answer
2. Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Stage 2
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Total Questions: 120
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Subjects:
- Mathematics: 35 questions
- General Intelligence and Reasoning: 35 questions
- General Awareness: 50 questions
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each incorrect answer
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Male Candidates: Should be able to lift and carry 35 kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down and should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance.
- Female Candidates: Should be able to lift and carry 20 kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down and should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance.
4. Document Verification and Medical Examination
- Candidates who qualify the CBTs and PET will be called for document verification.
- Post document verification, candidates will have to undergo a medical examination to ensure they meet the medical standards set by the Railways.
Syllabus
The RRB syllabus is comprehensive and covers various subjects. Below is the detailed syllabus for the different sections:
1. Mathematics
- Number System
- Decimals and Fractions
- LCM and HCF
- Ratio and Proportion
- Percentage
- Mensuration
- Time and Work
- Time and Distance
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Algebra
- Geometry and Trigonometry
- Elementary Statistics
- Square Root
- Age Calculations
- Calendar and Clock
- Pipes and Cistern
2. General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Analogies
- Alphabetical and Number Series
- Coding and Decoding
- Mathematical Operations
- Relationships
- Syllogism
- Jumbling
- Venn Diagram
- Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
- Conclusions and Decision Making
- Similarities and Differences
- Analytical Reasoning
- Classification
- Directions
- Statement – Arguments and Assumptions
3. General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Indian Geography
- Indian History and Culture
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Indian Economy
- Environmental Issues Concerning India and the World
- Sports
- General Scientific and Technological Developments
- Indian Railways
- Famous Personalities and Events
Preparation Tips
- Understand the Syllabus: Familiarize yourself with the detailed syllabus and exam pattern. Make a study plan covering all the topics.
- Time Management: Practice managing your time efficiently, especially during the exam.
- Regular Practice: Solve previous years’ question papers and take mock tests regularly.
- Stay Updated: Keep yourself updated with current affairs and general knowledge.
- Revision: Regularly revise the topics you have studied to retain the information.
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