The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts recruitment exams for various posts in the Indian Railways.
- RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories): Includes posts like Clerk, Typist, Station Master, Traffic Assistant, and Goods Guard.
- RRB Group D: Includes Track Maintainer, Helper, Assistant Pointsman, and other Level-1 posts.
These are among the largest government recruitments, offering stable jobs with attractive benefits.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500/- (₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT)
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Transgender / Minorities / Ex-Servicemen: ₹250/- (fully refunded after appearing in CBT)
- Mode of Payment: Online (Debit/Credit/Net Banking/UPI) & Offline (Challan).
Age Limit
- RRB NTPC: 18 to 30 years
- RRB Group D: 18 to 33 years
Age Relaxation (for both exams):
- OBC: +3 years
- SC/ST: +5 years
- PwBD: +10 years
- Ex-Servicemen & others: as per Govt. rules
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian citizen or categories as specified by Government of India.
- Educational Qualification:
- RRB NTPC: 12th pass for some posts (like Clerk, Typist), Graduation for others (like Station Master, Goods Guard).
- RRB Group D: Minimum 10th pass (Matriculation) or ITI from recognized board/institution.
- Other Requirements: Medical fitness is mandatory for all posts.
Steps to Check RRB Result
- Visit the official RRB regional website (as per your zone).
- Look for the notification: RRB NTPC Result or RRB Group D Result.
- Click on the result link.
- Enter Registration Number and Date of Birth.
- Download the scorecard and merit list for future reference.
FAQs
Q1. What is the selection process for RRB NTPC?
👉 CBT 1 (Prelims) → CBT 2 (Mains) → Typing Test/Skill Test (where applicable) → Document Verification → Medical Test.
Q2. What is the selection process for RRB Group D?
👉 CBT → Physical Efficiency Test (PET) → Document Verification → Medical Test.
Q3. Is there negative marking?
👉 Yes, 1/3rd mark is deducted for each wrong answer in CBT.
Q4. Can final year students apply?
👉 No, candidates must have the required qualification at the time of application.
Q5. Are the exams conducted region-wise?
👉 Yes, candidates apply through their respective RRB zones, but the exam pattern is uniform.
Q6. Is PET compulsory in Group D?
👉 Yes, qualifying in Physical Efficiency Test is mandatory after CBT.