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RRB Exam Calendar 2024 (Released) - Check Various Railway Exams Schedule
Edited By Soujanya K | Updated on Feb 06, 2024 02:47 PM IST | #RRB Group D
Railway Recruitment Board recruits candidates for a variety of posts annually. RRB releases the Railway exam calendar to inform candidates of important dates pertaining to the release of the notification and application forms. On this page, we discuss the Railway exam calendar 2024 as well as the details of a few popular RRB recruitment exams.
This Story also Contains
- Indian Railways
- Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
- About RRB Recruitment Exams
- RRB ALP & Technician Exam 2024
- RRB ALP & Technician Exam 2024: Type of Posts
- RRB ALP & Technician Exam 2024: Eligibility Criteria
- RRB ALP & Technician Exam 2024: Selection Process
- RRB JE Exam 2024
- RRB JE Exam 2024: Type of Posts
- RRB JE 2024 Exam: Selection Process
- RRB NTPC 2024 Exam - Overview
- RRB NTPC Exam 2024: Type of Posts
- RRB NTPC 2024 Exam - Eligibility Criteria
- RRB NTPC Exam 2024 - Pattern of question paper
- RRB Paramedical Exam 2024
- RRB Paramedical 2024 Exam: Pattern of Question Paper
- RRB Group D 2024 Exam: Overview
- RRB Group D Exam 2024: Group D Selection Process
In 2024, RRB is conducting recruitment exams for the posts of Assistant Loco Pilot, Technicians, Junior Engineers, Non-Technical Popular Categories, Paramedical staff, group D posts and posts from Ministerial & Isolated Categories. Candidates interested in taking part in the RRB recruitment process can find the Railway Exam 2024 calendar below.
Indian Railways
The Indian railways are broadly divided into zones, divisions and departments. Every division has technical and non-technical departments. Technical departments include civil, mechanical and technical engineering, signalling, telecom, etc. The non-technical departments include Accounts, Personnel Management, Security and Traffic Services, Railway Protection Force (RPF) and so on.
Each department has a hierarchy of staff. At the highest level are the Group A officers, while the lowest in rank are the Group D staff members. The RRB Exam Calendar 2024 will inform you about exams for Group D posts.
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
RRB conducts recruitment exams to select candidates for various positions in Indian Railways. Check the Railway vacancy calendar 2024 below to learn more about the various railway exams.
RRB 2024 calendar
Exam Name | Notification Dates | Application Dates | Exam Dates |
RRB ALP 2024 | January 20, 2024 | February 19, 2024 | CBT 1: June to August 2024 CBT 2: September 2024 CBAT: November 2024 DV: November to December 2024 |
RRB Technicians | February 2024 | March to April 2024 | CBT: October to December 2024 DV: November 2024 to December 2024 |
RRB JE 2024 | July to September 2024 | TBA | TBA |
RRB NTPC 2024 Exam (Graduate) | July to September 2024 | TBA | TBA |
RRB NTPC 2024 Exam (Undergraduate) | July to September 2024 | TBA | TBA |
RRB Paramedical Exam 2024 | July to September 2024 | TBA | TBA |
RRB/RRC Group D 2024 Level 1 Posts | October to December 2024 | TBA | TBA |
RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories | October to December 2024 | TBA | TBA |
About RRB Recruitment Exams
Here, candidates can find some details regarding some popular RRB recruitment exams. Candidates can find out about the selection procedure and eligibility criteria for various RRB recruitment exams.
RRB ALP & Technician Exam 2024
As per RRB Exam Calendar 2024, recruitment processes are conducted to select Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician for different railway zones across the country.
RRB ALP & Technician Exam 2024: Overview
Exam Name | RRB ALP & Technician |
Exam Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board |
Frequency of Conduct | Vacancy Based |
Languages | Assamese, Bengali +12 More |
Mode of Application | Online |
Mode of Exam | Online |
RRB ALP & Technician First Stage CBT - Duration | 1 Hour +1 More |
RRB ALP & Technician Exam 2024: Type of Posts
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Technician
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Subscribe NowRRB ALP & Technician Exam 2024: Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria of RRB ALP & Technician is as given below:
Age Limit | UR - 18 to 30 years SC/ST/OBC - 18 to 35 years |
Academic qualification | For ALP Posts - Matriculation/SSLC and ITI from recognised NCVT/SCVT or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) or 3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering For Technician Posts - Matriculation/SSLC and ITI from NCVT/SCVT |
RRB ALP & Technician Exam 2024: Selection Process
The exam is conducted in four stages -
First Stage
Second Stage
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Document Verification
RRB JE Exam 2024
The technical railway posts mentioned in our RRB Exam Calendar 2024 require a background in engineering.
RRB JE 2024 Exam: Overview
Exam Name | RRB JE Recruitment |
Exam Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board |
Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
Languages | Assamese, Bengali +13 More |
Mode of Application | Online |
Mode of Exam | Online and Offline |
RRB JE Exam 2024: Type of Posts
The RRB JE examination is conducted to recruit candidates for the post of junior engineers in the Indian Railways. The posts filled through this exam include:
Junior Engineer
Junior Engineer (IT)
Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
RRB JE 2024 Exam: Selection Process
RRB) will conduct the RRB JE exam in three stages:
CBT - 1
CBT - 2
Document Verification
RRB JE Exam 2024: Eligibility Criteria
Nationality | Indian |
Age limit | 18 to 33 years of age |
Educational Qualification | Aspirants must have completed 3 years diploma course or BE/ B.Tech in relevant streams |
RRB NTPC 2024 Exam - Overview
One of the sought railway posts in the RRB 2024 Exam Calendar belongs to Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC).
Exam Name | RRB NTPC Exam |
Exam Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
Level of examination | National |
Mode of exam | Online |
Duration of exam | 1 hour 30 minutes |
RRB NTPC Exam 2024: Type of Posts
RRB NTPC exam is held for recruitment to various posts in NTPC in various zonal railways and production units of Indian Railways. These include posts like:
Junior Clerk cum Typist
Accounts Clerk cum Typist
Junior Time Keeper
Trains Clerk
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
Traffic Assistant
Goods Guard
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
Senior Clerk cum Typist
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist
Senior Time Keeper
Commercial Apprentice
Station Master
RRB NTPC 2024 Exam - Eligibility Criteria
RRB describes the eligibility criteria of the RRB NTPC exam 2024 in the notification.
Nationality | Indian |
Educational Qualification | Candidates must have passed 12th or Bachelor’s degree as per the post |
RRB NTPC Exam 2024 - Pattern of question paper
The exam pattern of the RRB NTPC exam is as follows:
Name of section | No. of Questions | Total marks | Duration |
General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 minutes |
Arithmetic | 30 | 30 | |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
RRB Paramedical Exam 2024
RRB 2024 Exam Calendar also includes the recruitment process for Paramedical positions.
RRB Paramedical 2024 Exam: Overview
Exam Name | RRB Paramedical Staff |
Exam Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board |
Frequency of Conduct | Vacancy Based |
Languages | Assamese, Bengali +12 More |
Mode of Application | Online |
Mode of Exam | Online |
RRB ALP & Technician First Stage CBT - Duration | 1.5 hour |
RRB Paramedical Exam 2024: Types of Posts
Dietician
Staff Nurse
Dental Hygienist
Dialysis Technician
Extension Educator
Health And Malaria Inspector Grade III
Lab Superintendent Grade III
Optometrist
Perfusionist
Physiotherapist
Pharmacist Grade III
Radiographer
Speech Therapist
Ecg Technician
Lady Health Visitor
Lab Assistant Grade II
RRB Paramedical 2024 Exam: Eligibility Criteria
Nationality | Indian |
Age limit | 18 to 33 Years |
Educational Qualification | 12th Pass & Graduation or any relevant Qualification from a certified Board or Institution |
RRB Paramedical Exam 2024: Selection Criteria
Written Examination
Viva Test
Medical Fitness Test
Document verification & bonus marks based on Sports Certificates/NCC & height.
RRB Paramedical 2024 Exam: Pattern of Question Paper
The exam pattern is given below:
Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
Professional ability | 70 | 70 |
General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and reasoning | 10 | 10 |
General Science | 10 | 10 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB/RRC Group D Level 1 Posts 2024 Exam
RRB Group D 2024 Exam: Overview
Exam Name | RRB Group D Exam |
Exam Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board |
Frequency of Conduct | Vacancy based |
Languages | Assamese, Bengali +13 More |
Mode of Application | Online |
Mode of Exam | Online and Offline |
RRB Group D Exam 2024: Type of Group D posts
This exam is conducted for appointments to the following posts:
RRB Track Maintainer Grade-IV
Helper/Assistant (Electrical, Mechanical and S&T departments)
Assistant Pointsman
Level-I posts in other departments of Indian Railways
RRB Group D 2024 Exam: Eligibility Criteria of Group D posts
RRBs prescribes the eligibility criteria of the RRB Group D exam.
Nationality | Indian |
Age Limit | 18 to 28 years of age |
Education Qualification | Class 10 + National Apprenticeship Certificate by NCVT/ Class 10 + ITI from institutions affiliated to NCVT/ SCVT |
RRB Group D Exam 2024: Group D Selection Process
RRB Group D exam is conducted in three stages:
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Document Verification.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What are the upcoming railway exams 2024?
According to the RRB annual planner 2024, exams for the posts of ALP, Technicians, JE, NTPC, Paramedical staff, Group D posts and posts from Ministerial & Isolated Categories will be conducted this year.
2. Is there any railway recruitment in 2024?
Yes, the RRB will be conducting exams for various posts in 2024. Candidates can find out about the notification release dates for these exams through the railway exam calendar.
3. How to apply for RRB Recruitment 2024?
Candidates can apply for the post of their choice on one of the RRB’s official portals,
4. What are the posts in RRB Recruitment 2024?
RRB is recruiting candidates for the posts of Assistant Loco Pilot, Technicians, Junior Engineers, Non-Technical Popular Categories, Paramedical staff, group D posts and posts from Ministerial & Isolated Categories as a part of RRB recruitment 2024.
5. What are the level 1 jobs in RRB?
RRB Level 1 posts include RRB Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant (Electrical, Mechanical and S&T departments), Assistant Pointsman and many more.
6. How to get a job in the railways?
To get a job in the Indian Railways, you can check any of the official RRB websites. The railway exam calendar 2024 consists of a list of posts for which recruitment will take place this year. You can attempt any of the exams provided you fulfil the eligibility criteria of the same.
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Have a question related to RRB Group D ?
See RRB in general have a generalized pattern among all of it examinations. So if you prepare for RPF SI it would be more helpful for you to clear RRB Group D. I would recommend you to target the examination which is a level harder than what you target and believe me this increases the possibility.
Sunny vyas 29 May,2024
Dear student,
Railway recruitment board is conducting RRB Group D Level 1, RRB NTPC and other railway examinations giving candidates a golden opportunity to fulfill their dream of joining the prestigious Government Sector (Indian Railways) in India.
The important dates for RRB group d exam ia as follows : -
RRB Group D Notification Date - 12thMarch 2019
Start Date To Apply Online for RRB Group D 1 - 12thMarch 2019
Last Date To Apply Online - 12 th April 2019
Closing Date & Time for Payment of Application Fee (Offline) - 18.04.2019 at 1 pm
Closing Date & Time for Payment of Application Fee (Online) - 23.04.2019 at 1 pm.
Final submission of Applications - 26.04.2019 at 11:59pm.
RRB Group-D Application Status - 25th July 2019
RRB Group D Admit Card - From 11th December 2020
RRB Group D 2020 Exam Date - From 15th December 2020
The RRB/ RRC Group-D 2020 examinations will begin from 15th December 2020. The official exam schedule for RRB Group D Level 1 2020 will be released soon.
Check the official site regularly for any updates.
Also note that RRB Group D Level 1 2020 CBT 1 Exam istentatively scheduled in month of December.
Railway recruitment board is conducting RRB Group D Level 1, RRB NTPC and other railway examinations giving candidates a golden opportunity to fulfill their dream of joining the prestigious Government Sector (Indian Railways) in India.
The important dates for RRB group d exam ia as follows : -
RRB Group D Notification Date - 12thMarch 2019
Start Date To Apply Online for RRB Group D 1 - 12thMarch 2019
Last Date To Apply Online - 12 th April 2019
Closing Date & Time for Payment of Application Fee (Offline) - 18.04.2019 at 1 pm
Closing Date & Time for Payment of Application Fee (Online) - 23.04.2019 at 1 pm.
Final submission of Applications - 26.04.2019 at 11:59pm.
RRB Group-D Application Status - 25th July 2019
RRB Group D Admit Card - From 11th December 2020
RRB Group D 2020 Exam Date - From 15th December 2020
The RRB/ RRC Group-D 2020 examinations will begin from 15th December 2020. The official exam schedule for RRB Group D Level 1 2020 will be released soon.
Check the official site regularly for any updates.
Also note that RRB Group D Level 1 2020 CBT 1 Exam istentatively scheduled in month of December.
ARYAN SAGAR 21 September,2020
Hello Payal,
RRB/ RRC Group-D 2020 examinations will begin from 15th December 2020.
Nationality
A candidate must be either:
(A) A citizen of India, or
(B) A subject of Nepal, or
(C) A subject of Bhutan, or
(D) Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
(E) A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Provided that the Government of India had issued eligibility certificate to candidates belonging to (b), (c), (d), and (e)
Age Limit
Candidates should be between 18 to 33 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit is given to candidates belonging to reserved categories
RRB Educational Qualification:
The railway board has set a minimum level of education qualification that a candidate must possess in order to appear for the RRB Group D level 1 examination.
A candidate who wishes to appear for Group D Railway exam must have:
- Class 10th pass certificate OR
- ITI degree or diploma
Any of the above degrees from a government recognised institution/Board/NCVT/SCVT is acceptable.
RRB Medical Standards:
Like educational qualification, the railway board has prescribed the RRB Group D medical requisites in the notification. Candidates who are called for DV – document verification have to pass the required medical fitness test(s) conducted by the Railway Administration.
saurabhkhade4699 07 September,2020
Sir i got in PCB=58+45+53=158
I'm eligible for neet Or cet
AJAY SHIVDHARI YADAV 17 July,2020
Due to Corona Virus Pandemic it has been postponed to the Last week of June. It was due to happen in this Month only but as you know...
-Exams likely to be held by the end of 2020 & ECA appointment extended to June 2020 due to COVID-19 Lockdown, said by Railway Senior Official.
Till then just be updated with their official website and our website.
rajaman9300 23 April,2020
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