The Railway Recruitment Board exams are among the most sought-after competitive exams in India, offering lucrative career growth, job security, and a prestigious opportunity to serve the nation through the Indian Railways. Despite the numerous benefits, many aspirants find themselves overwhelmed and confused during the application process. This confusion often stems from the multitude of exams under RRB-each with its unique eligibility criteria, application procedures, and selection stages. Moreover, a lack of structured guidance and awareness adds to their uncertainty, causing many candidates to miss out on this golden opportunity.
At Majestic Academy, we are committed to bridging this gap by spreading awareness about RRB exams and providing aspirants with the clarity and resources they need to succeed. Through our well-designed courses, expert faculty, and detailed study materials, we aim to simplify the process and ensure that every candidate, regardless of background, has the confidence to pursue a rewarding career in the Indian Railways. Our mission is to make aspirants aware of the flexibility and growth potential offered by railway careers while guiding them every step of the way.
What is the Railway Recruitment Board ?
The Railway Recruitment Board is an organization under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, responsible for recruitment and monitored by the Railway Recruitment Control Board. It plays a pivotal role in recruiting personnel for various technical and non-technical positions in Indian Railways.
History of RRB
Initially established as Railway Service Commission, later (1985) renamed as Railway Recruitment Board.
Functions of RRB
Releases exam notifications and related updates on the official website: www.rrcb.gov.in.
Exams Conducted by RRB
RRB conducts several recruitment drives to recruit for diverse roles. Key exams include:
| Exam | Full Form | Roles Recruited |
|---|---|---|
RRB NTPC | Non-Technical Popular Categories | Undergraduate Level: Accounts Clerk with Typing Skills, Junior Clerk with Typing Skills, Junior Timekeeper, Train Clerk, Commercial and Ticket Clerk. |
| Graduate Level: Goods Train Manager, Station Master, Chief Commercial and Ticket Supervisor, Junior Accounts Assistant with Typing Skills, Senior Clerk with Typing Skills, Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, Commercial Apprentice, Senior Timekeeper, Junior Assistant with Typing Skills. | ||
| RRB ALP | Assistant Loco Pilot | Loco Pilot and related technical positions. |
| RRB JE | Junior Engineer | Junior Engineer, Supervisor of Depot Materials, Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant. |
| RRB Group D | Group D Positions | Track Maintainer, Helper/Assistant, Pointsman, and Level 1 positions under 7th CPC. |
Regional RRBs
India has 21 Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), with its headquarters located in New Delhi. Candidates can apply through any regional RRB of their choice.
| Regional RRBs | Regional RRBs | Regional RRBs |
| Ahmedabad | Bhubaneswar | Malda |
| Ajmer | Bilaspur | Mumbai |
| Allahabad | Chandigarh | Muzaffarpur |
| Bangalore | Chennai | Patna |
| Bhopal | Gorakhpur | Ranchi |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Guwahati | Secunderabad |
| Kolkata | Siliguri | Thiruvananthapuram |
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern
The Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) examination is conducted in two Computer-Based Tests (CBTs):
RRB NTPC CBT I
- Total Duration: 90 minutes
- Sections and Marks:
| Sections | Maximum Marks |
| General Awareness | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
RRB NTPC CBT II
- Total Duration: 90 minutes
- Sections and Marks:
| Sections | Maximum Marks |
| General Awareness | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 |
| Total | 120 |
RRB ALP Exam Pattern
The RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) 2024 exam will follow a structured format across two stages: CBT 1 and CBT 2. The exam includes multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with negative marking for incorrect answers, and the total duration for each stage is fixed.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2024
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Negative Marking: For each incorrect answer, ⅓ mark will be penalized.
- Total Questions: 75 MCQs
- Marks: 75
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 20 | 20 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 75 | 75 |
RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2024
- Negative Marking: For each incorrect answer, ⅓ marks will be penalized.
- Total Questions: 175 (100 in Paper 1 and 75 in Paper 2)
- Duration: Paper 1 – 90 minutes, Paper 2 – 60 minutes.
| Papers | Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 | Mathematics | 25 | 25 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | ||
| Basic Science & Engineering | 40 | 40 | ||
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 10 | 10 | ||
| Total (Paper 1) | 100 | 100 | ||
| Paper 2 | Relevant Trade | 75 | 75 | 60 minutes |
| Overall Total | 175 | 175 | 150 minutes |
RRB JE Exam Pattern
The Junior Engineer (JE) examination consists of two CBT stages, as described below:
RRB JE CBT I
- Total Duration: 90 minutes
- Sections and Marks:
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB JE CBT II
- Total Duration: 120 minutes
- Sections and Marks:
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics and Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
RRB ALP Relevant Trade Categories
| S. No. | Engineering Discipline | Exam Group |
| 1 | Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Machining Engineering, Tools and Machining Engineering, Tools and Die Making Engineering, or a combination of any sub-streams from the above disciplines | Mechanical and Allied Engineering |
| 2 | Electrical Engineering or a combination of any sub-streams of Electrical Engineering | Electrical and Allied Engineering |
| 3 | Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a combination of sub-streams from the above disciplines | Electronics and Allied Engineering |
| 4 | Civil Engineering or a combination of any sub-streams from Civil Engineering, or B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (3-year duration) | Civil and Allied Engineering |
| 5 | Printing Technology/Engineering | Printing Technology |
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