The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced a job opening for 8113 Graduate Level positions across different Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways. This is in response to Centralised Employment Notice no. CEN 05/2024 for Non Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) posts.
Graduate Level Posts
-Starting Date of Online Application: 14th September 2024
-Last Date of Online Application: 13th October 2024
Undergraduate Level Posts
-Starting Date of Online Application: 21st September 2024
-Last Date of Online Application: 20th October 2024
RRB NTPC presents numerous attractive opportunities for graduates and candidates with a 12th (+2) level of education. Let’s take a detailed look at the available positions:
Graduate Level Posts:
1. Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor
– No. of posts: 1736
– Pay: Level 6 in 7th CPC
– Age Limit: 18-36 years (as of 01.01.2025)
– Eligibility: A degree from a recognized university or its equivalent.
2. Station Master
– No. of posts: 994
– Pay: Level 6 in 7th CPC
– Age Limit: 18-36 years (as of 01.01.2025)
– Eligibility: Degree from a recognized university or its equivalent.
3. Goods Train Manager
– No. of posts: 3144
– Pay: Level 5 in 7th CPC
– Age Limit: 18-36 years (as of 01.01.2025)
– Eligibility: Degree from a recognized university or its equivalent.
4. Junior Account Assistant cum Typist
– No. of posts: 1507
– Pay: Level 5 in 7th CPC
– Age Limit: 18-36 years (as of 01.01.2025)
– Eligibility: Degree from a recognized
Total posts Graduate Level: 8113 posts
Total No of posts of Graduate Level RRB Guwahati: 516 posts
Under Graduate Level Posts
1. Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
No. of posts : 2022
Pay : Level 3 in 7th CPC
Age Limit : 18-33 years as of 01.01.2025
Eligibility : 12th or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks. The requirement of 50% marks is not mandatory for SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and candidates with qualifications higher than 12th.
2. Account Clerk Cum Typist
No. of posts: 361
Pay: Level 2 in 7th CPC
Age Limit: 18-33 years as of 01.01.2025
Eligibility : 12th or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks. The requirement of 50% marks is not mandatory for SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and candidates with qualifications higher than 12th. Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential.
3. Junior Clerk Cum Typist
No. of posts: 990
Pay: Level 2 in 7th CPC
Age Limit: 18-33 years as of 01.01.2025
Eligibility : 12th or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks. The requirement of 50% marks is not mandatory for SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and candidates with qualifications higher than 12th. Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential.
4. Trains Clerk
No. of posts: 72
Pay: Level 2 in 7th CPC
Age Limit: 18-33 years as of 01.01.2025
Eligibility : 12th or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks. The requirement of 50% marks is not mandatory for SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and candidates with qualifications higher than 12th.
Total positions Under Graduate Level: 3445
Total Number of positions of Under Graduate Level RRB Guwahati: 175
Age Relaxation: The relaxation of upper age limit for reserved categories are as follows:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD – UR & EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD – OBC/NCL | 13 years |
| PwBD – SC & ST | 15 years |
Application Fee: Candidates have to pay an examination fee as mentioned below as per their categories or community:
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ST/ PwBD | Rs 250/- |
| Ex-Serviceman | Rs 250/- |
| Female | Rs 250/- |
| Transgender | Rs 250/- |
| Minorities | Rs 250/- |
| Economically backward class. | Rs 250/- |
| Others | Rs 500/- |
Payment Mode: Candidates can pay their exam fee through online mode using options like Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for these posts by visiting the official portal of RRB. They may follow below mentioned steps .
– Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
– Click on Online Application Form link .
– A new webpage will be opened .
– Enter all your personal and educational details as required .
– Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
– Pay the examination fee as per your category and at the end click on submit button .
– Don’t forget to take a print of submitted application form .
Important Web-Links of RRB NTPC Vacancy
| Online Application Form |
Click Here |
| Advertisement Details (UG) |
Click Here |
| Advertisement Details (Graduate) |
Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Selection Process of RRB NTPC Vacancy
The recruitment process shall involve 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/ Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable) and Document Verification/ Medical Examination. Selection is made strictly as per merit, on the basis of above-mentioned recruitment stages.
RRB NTPC Vacancy Selection Process
The selection process for RRB NTPC vacancy includes the 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/ Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable), and Document Verification/ Medical Examination. Selection is strictly based on merit through the aforementioned recruitment stages.
1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) Details:
– Exam Name: 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
– Number of Questions: 100
– Question Type: Objective type with multiple choices
– Exam Duration: 90 Minutes
– Total Marks: 100
– Negative Marking: There will be negative marking, and 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Subjects Covered:
Subjects:
a. Mathematics: Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics etc.
b. General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Similarities and Differences, Relationships, Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Puzzle, Data Sufficiency, Statement- Conclusion, Statement- Courses of Action, Decision Making, Maps, Interpretation of Graphs etc.
c. General Awareness: Current Events of National and International Importance, Games and Sports, Art and Culture of India, Indian Literature, Monuments and Places of India, General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE), History of India and Freedom Struggle, Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World, Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system, General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India, UN and Other important World Organizations, Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large, Basics of Computers and Computer Applications, Common Abbreviations, Transport Systems in India, Indian Economy, Famous Personalities of India and World, Flagship Government Programs, Flora and Fauna of India, Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India etc.
#The 1st Stage CBT is of screening nature, and the standard of questions will be generally in line with the educational standards prescribed for the posts. The normalized score of 1st Stage CBT will be used for shortlisting candidates for the 2nd Stage CBT based on their merit.
#Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR-40%, EWS- 40%, OBC (Non-creamy layer) -30%, SC-30%, ST-25%. These percentages of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2 Marks for PwBD candidates in case of a shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
Shortlisting of Candidates for the 2nd Stage CBT shall be based on the normalized marks obtained by them in 1st Stage CBT.
Name of exam: 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
No of questions: 120
Type of questions: Objective type with multiple choices
Duration of exam: 90 Minutes
Total marks: 120
Negative marking: There will be negative marking and 1/3 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
Subjects:
a. Mathematics: Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics etc.
b. General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Similarities and Differences, Relationships, Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Puzzle, Data Sufficiency, Statement- Conclusion, Statement- Courses of Action, Decision Making, Maps, Interpretation of Graphs etc.
c. General Awareness: Current Events of National and International Importance, Games and Sports, Art and Culture of India, Indian Literature, Monuments and Places of India, General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE), History of India and Freedom Struggle, Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World, Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system, General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India, UN and Other important World Organizations, Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large, Basics of Computers and Computer Applications, Common Abbreviations, Transport Systems in India, Indian Economy, Famous Personalities of India and World, Flagship Government Programs, Flora and Fauna of India, Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India etc.
# Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR-40%, EWS- 40%, OBC (Non creamy layer)-30%, SC-30%, ST-25%. These percentages of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2 Marks for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
# The normalized marks scored by the candidate in the 2nd stage CBT shall be used for short listing the candidates for document verification for the posts which do not have Typing Skill Test/Computer based Aptitude Test. For the posts having Typing Skill Test/Computer based Aptitude Test, the normalized marks scored by the candidate in the 2nd stage CBT shall be used for shortlisting the candidates for Typing Skill Test/Computer based Aptitude Test.
Computer Based Aptitude Test
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) will be conduct after qualify the 2nd Stage CBT (Only for candidates who have opted for Station Master)
Qualifying marks: The candidates need to secure a minimum T-Score of 42 marks in each of the test batteries to qualify. This is applicable to all candidates irrespective of community or category i.e. irrespective of SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/Ex SM and no relaxation in the minimum T-Score is permissible.
# Candidates equal to 8 times the number of vacancies of Station Master (SM) for each of the communities i.e. UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST and EWS (including Exam) shall be short listed for CBAT based on their performance in 2nd Stage CBT from among the candidates who have opted for the post of SM. Such shortlisted candidates should produce the Vision Certificate in the prescribed format as per Annexure VI in original during CBAT, failing which they will not be permitted to appear in the CBAT.
# Candidates will have to qualify in each of the test batteries of CBAT for considering them for the post of SM. The CBAT shall have questions and answer options only in English and Hindi. There shall be no negative marking in CBAT.
Typing Skill Test (TST)
For the posts Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist. Typing Skill Test (TST) of qualifying nature (marks obtained in typing skill test shall not be added for making merit) shall be conducted for which the number of candidates equal to eight times the number of vacancies for each of the community shall be called for. The candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Personal Computer only without editing tools and spell check facility. For guidelines of those who appear for typing skill test in Hindi, Kruti Dev and Mangal font shall be made available for typing skill test on Personal Computer.
Document Verification (DV)
# Based on the performance of candidates in the examination candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification as per their merit and options.
# Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and community certificates and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates. Candidates may please note that RRBs only recommend names of the empaneled candidates and appointment is offered ONLY by the respective Railway Administrations.
