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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is responsible for conducting various examinations to recuit eligible candidates for NTPC, Junior Engineers (JE), ALP, Technician, Paramedical, Constable, SI, and Group D posts. For the year 2024-25, RRB has released more than 58642 vacancies that have already been announced and is expected to announce more than 75000 vacancies for NTPC, Junior Engineers (JE), ALP, Technician, Paramedical, Constable, SI, Ministerial & Isolated categories, and Group D posts. There are a total of 21 RRBs followed by 16 RRCs. Selection of candidates for these posts is mainly based on a computer-based test followed by physical tests, document verification, skill tests, and medical tests as per the posts.
RRB Railway Vacancy 2024
As the Indian Railway sector is quite big, so a large number of vacancies for different posts are announced. Every year, around 9 notifications are released by the Railway Recruitment Board providing detailed specifications about the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection procedure, salary, etc. To make it easier and more convenient for candidates, we have shared here the RRB Railway Notification 2024 for all the posts released by the authorities. Some of the notifications are yet to be released, so the table below will be updated as soon as the PDFs are published.
Recruitments | Vacancies |
RRB ALP 2024 | 18799 |
RPF Constable & SI 2024 | 4660 |
RRB Technician 2024 | 14298 |
RRB NTPC 2024 | 11558 |
RRB JE 2024 | 7951 |
RRB Paramedical 2024 | 1376 |
RRB Group D 2024 | To be notified |
RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories | To be notified |
Important Dates for Railway Recruitment 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board has announced the exam dates for some posts, the CBT Phase 1 exam will be held from 25th to 29th November 2024 for ALP posts followed by the SI examination from 2nd to 12th December 2024. The official authorities have also specified through RRB Calendar 2024 that computer-based tests for RRB Technician posts will be held from 18th to 29th December 2024. Further updates regarding the exam dates for other posts will be released soon and the same will be updated here.
Exam Name | Exam Dates | Notification Release Date |
RRB ALP Exam 2024 | 25th to 29th November 2024 | 20th January 2024 |
RPF Constable Exam 2024 | To be notified | 14th April 2024 |
RPF SI Exam 2024 | 2nd to 12th December 2024 | 14th April 2024 |
RRB Technician Exam 2024 | 18th to 29th December 2024 | 9th March 2024 |
RRB NTPC Exam 2024 | To be notified | 2nd September 2024 |
RRB JE Recruitment 2024 | 13th to 17th December 2024 | 27th July 2024 |
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2024 | To be notified | 8th August 2024 |
RRB Group D Exam 2024 | To be notified | November – December 2024 |
RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Exam 2024 | To be notified | November – December 2024 |
Railway Eligibility Criteria 2024
Only the candidates who fulfill all the eligibility parameters for the Railway Recruitment Board are eligible for different posts and examinations under RRB Railway Recruitment 2024. The authorities mainly consider the candidate’s age and educational qualifications for evaluating their eligibility for the desired posts.
Exam Names | Age Limit | Educational Qualifications |
RRB ALP Exam 2024 | 18 to 33 years | Candidates must have Matriculation/ITI in specific trade/Act Apprenticeship |
RPF Constable & SI Exam 2024 | Constable:- 18 to 28 years SI:- 20 to 28 years |
Constable:- Candidates must have passed at least class 10th/SSLC from a recognized board. SI:- It is important to have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. |
RRB Technician Exam 2024 | 18 to 33 years | Matriculation/SSLC +ITI from institutions recognized by SCVT/NCVT in the respective trades of Carpenter/Furniture & Cabinet Maker |
RRB NTPC 2024 | 18 to 33 years | For Undergraduate Level:- Candidates must have completed and passed their class 12th. For Graduate Level:- Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/institution. |
RRB JE 2024 | 18 to 36 years | Candidates must have a three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering/Mechanical/ Production/ Automobile / Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation & Control Engineering/ Control/ Tools & Machining/ Tools & Die Making/ Computer Science/ Computer Engineering or B.Sc in Civil Engineering from a Recognized University/Institute. JE (IT):- Candidates must have PGDCA / B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ BCA/ B.Tech. (Information Technology)/ B.Tech. (Computer Science)/ DOEACC ‘B’ level course of three years duration or equivalent. |
RRB Paramedical Categories 2024 | 18 to 35 years | B.Sc. Degree and other qualifications varies as per the posts |
RRB Group D 2024 | 18 to 33 years | Class 10th pass + National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by the National Council for Vocational Training or a Class 10 pass plus ITI. |
RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories | Minimum:- 18 years Maximum:- Varies as per the posts |
10+2 from a recognized board Degree/Diploma in Public Relations/Advertising/Journalism/Mass Communication Stenography Speed of 80 words per minute for 10 minutes Masters Degree in English/Hindi Note:- Varies as per the posts |
How can I Apply for Railway Recruitment 2024?
To facilitate an easy and smooth application form-filling process for RRB Recruitment 2024, we have shared here the complete step-by-step procedure.
- First, open your web browser with the help of a stable internet connection and go to the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board i.e. http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in.
- Now, the homepage of the website appears on the screen. Find the respective posts for which you want to apply: NTPC, Group D, Paramedical, Technician, Constable, and SI, etc.
- Tap on the “Apply Now” link provided in front of the recruitment name.
- You are redirected to another page. Now first register yourself by clicking on the “New Registration” button.
- For new registration, candidates are required to provide their e-mail ID along with their mobile number.
- After registration, a registration number/ID along with the password is issued to the candidates.
- Use these credentials for logging in, now fill out the application form by providing the necessary details including your qualifications.
- Once done, pay the application fees through the online payment gateway.
- Now, submit your application form.
RRB Railway Exam Pattern 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board conducts a CBT examination for the selection of eligible candidates for different posts released by the RRB. The detailed exam pattern for RRB Exam 2024 is shared below.
- The computer-based test is conducted for a total of 100 marks for NTPC, JE, Paramedical, Technician, and Group D posts while for ALP the total marks are 75, and for Constable & SI posts, CBT will be conducted for 120 marks.
- There will only be objective-type/multiple-choice choice questions in the RRB Exam 2024.
- All the Railways computer-based tests will be held for 90 minutes, except for ALP posts which will conducted for 60 minutes.
Exam Name | Subjects & No. of Questions | Marking Scheme |
RRB ALP Exam 2024 | Mathematics: 20 General Intelligence & Reasoning: 25 General Science: 20 General Awareness & Current Affairs: 10 |
Total Marks: 75 Negative Marking: 1/3 |
RPF Constable & SI Exam 2024 | General Intelligence & Reasoning: 35 Basic Arithmetic: 35 General Awareness: 50 |
Total Marks: 120 Negative Marking: 1/3 |
RRB Technician Exam 2024 | Grade I- General Awareness: 10 General Intelligence & Reasoning: 15 Basics of Computer & Applications: 20 Mathematics: 20 Basic Science & Engineering: 35 Grade II- Mathematics: 25 General Intelligence & Reasoning: 25 General Science: 40 General Awareness: 40 |
Total Marks: 100 Negative Marking: 1/3 (each) |
RRB NTPC Exam 2024 | Mathematics: 30 General Intelligence & Reasoning: 30 General Awareness: 40 |
Total Marks: 100 Negative Marking: 1/3 |
RRB JE Exam 2024 | Mathematics: 30 General Intelligence & Reasoning: 25 General Awareness: 15 General Science: 30 |
Total Marks: 100 Negative Marking: 1/3 |
RRB Paramedical Categories Exam 2024 | General Awareness: 10 General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning: 10 General Science: 10 Professional Ability: 70 |
Total Marks: 100 Negative Marking: 1/4 |
RRB Group D Exam 2024 | General Science: 25 Mathematics: 25 General Intelligence & Reasoning: 30 General Awareness & Current Affairs: 20 |
Total Marks: 100 Negative Marking: 1/3 |
RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Exam 2024 | Professional Ability: 50 General Awareness: 15 General Intelligence & Reasoning: 15 Mathematics: 10 General Science: 10 |
Total Marks: 100 Negative Marking: 1/3 |