Competitive Exams

Railway Exams

Clear RRB NTPC, Group D, and Junior Engineer recruitment exams in the first attempt.

About Railway Exams

Railway recruitment exams are conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) to hire candidates for Group C and Group D positions in Indian Railways, including NTPC, Junior Engineer, and ALP.

Notification Details

Notifications are released periodically based on vacancies. Exams are conducted online in multiple phases.

Important Dates

Notification & Exams: Declared by RRB periodically

Eligibility Criteria

General Eligibility

Citizen of India.

Age Limit

18 to 33 Years (relaxation applicable for reserved categories).

Educational Qualification

10th/12th pass, ITI, Diploma, or Graduation depending on the post.

Selection Process

1
CBT Stage 1 (Screening Test)
2
CBT Stage 2 (Main Test)
3
Typing Skill Test / Computer Based Aptitude Test (where applicable)
4
Document Verification & Medical Exam

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Exam Pattern

CBT Stage 1: 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes. Subjects: General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning. Negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer.

Detailed Syllabus

Arithmetic, basic Algebra, Geometry, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology up to 10th standard), and General Awareness.

Analysis & Strategy

Previous Year Trends

Heavy weightage is given to General Science and Arithmetic shortcuts. Reasoning questions are generally of moderate difficulty.

Cut-Off Analysis

Cut-offs vary widely by zone and post. Generally, scoring above 70% in CBT-1 ensures qualification for CBT-2.

Preparation Strategy

Focus on General Science basics from NCERT textbooks. Practice speed calculation shortcuts for the Mathematics section. Attempt mock tests regularly to manage time.

Career Prospects

Job Profile

Station Master, Goods Guard, Junior Clerk, Assistant Station Master, Track Maintainer, and Section Engineers.

Salary Information

Varies from Level 1 (Rs. 18,000 basic) to Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 basic) + railway allowances (housing, travel, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there sectional timing in Railway exams?

No, there is no sectional timing. You can allocate time to sections as per your preference within the total duration.

Is the exam bilingual?

Yes, the online computer-based test is available in English, Hindi, and regional languages including Telugu.

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