Railway
The railway exams in India, conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) and Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), are for various posts in Indian Railways. These exams recruit candidates for Group A, B, C, and D posts, covering roles like engineers, clerks, technicians, and helpers.
About Railway
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts various exams to recruit candidates for jobs in Indian Railways, one of the world’s largest employers. Railway exams are held for various posts, each with specific eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and exam pattern. Here is an overview of the main RRB exams and a recommended approach for preparation. Indian Railways conducts various recruitment exams through agencies like the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) and Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC).
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification:
- RRB NTPC: 10+2 or Graduation depending on the post.
- RRB Group D: 10th pass or ITI.
- RRB JE: Diploma/Degree in Engineering.
- RPF: 10+2 for constables, graduation for SI.
2. Age Limit:
- General: 18-30 years (varies by post).
- Relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, and other categories as per government norms.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Stage 1: Common for all candidates (basic knowledge).
- Stage 2: Post-specific and technical.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- For Group D, RPF, and some NTPC posts.
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Syllabus
1. General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Indian History, Geography, Economy
- Indian Railways and Policies
- Science and Technology
2. Mathematics
- Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry
- Mensuration, Trigonometry
- Data Interpretation
3. Reasoning and General Intelligence
- Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Puzzle Solving, Coding-Decoding
- Analogy, Blood Relations
4. Technical Subjects (For JE, ALP)
- Discipline-specific topics like Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics.