Upcoming RRB Exams 2024 - Check Railways Recruitment, Notifications, Exam Dates
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will soon release notification regarding the upcoming RRB exams 2024. Here, you will find information related to the RRB exam dates, eligibility criteria, vacancies, syllabus, and more!
Upcoming RRB Exams 2024: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will soon release the official notification for RRB exams 2024-25. RRB conducts exams for various posts in the Railways Department. The RRB recruits candidates by conducting a series of exams for various technical and non-technical posts in Indian Railways. Every year thousands of vacancies are released by Railway Recruitment Board for various posts such as Junior Engineer (JE), Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC), Paramedical, Ministerial, and Isolated Categories (MI), and Level 1 Group D Posts.
RRB exams play a vital role in the selection of candidates who will play a crucial role in the Indian Railways. In this article, we will discuss all information about the RRB Exam 2024 and its related information such as exam dates, eligibility, exam pattern, admit Card, and more.
Also Read:RRB Group D 2024 Exam
Type of Railway Recruitment Exams 2024
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Exams can be categorized into four main categories which are as follows:
RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Exam
RRB Junior Engineer (JE) Exam
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Exam
RRB Group D Exam/RRC Level 1 exam
Candidates who have a minimum Educational Qualification of 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent examination and are looking for a government job in the Indian Railway can apply for the RRB exams. The RRB Exams 2024 recruitment for different exams will be announced by Railway Recruitment Board.
RRB Exams Dates 2024
The detailed exam schedule for RRB Exam 2024 will be updated in the table mentioned below after the RRB Exam 2024-24 notification is released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) on its official website.
| RRB Events | RRB Exam Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Release of RRB official notification | May/June 2024 |
| Commencement of Application Process | May/June 2024 |
| Last Date for RRB Recruitment | June/July 2024 |
| Admit Card 2024 Release Date | July 2024 |
| RRB PO & Clerk 2024 Prelims Examination | August 3, 4, 10, 17 and 18, 2024 |
| RRB PO & Clerk 2024 Online Examination – PO Main / Single Officers (II & III) | September 29, 2024 |
| RRB PO & Clerk 2024 Office Assistant Mains Exam | October 6, 2024 |
| RRB 2024 Results Announcement | September 2024 |
RRB Recruitment 2024 Vacancies:
Railway Recruitment Board annually releases separate notifications for proposed vacancies that need to be filled across different Indian Railway zones. The notification regarding the RRB exams is expected to be released anytime soon for recruiting candidates for Group A, Group B, Group C, and Group D posts.
| RRB Posts | RRB Vacancies |
|---|---|
| RRB PO & Clerk Prelims Exam | To be announced |
| RRB NTPC | To be announced |
| RPF SI, Constable | To be announced |
| Group D posts | To be announced |
| RRB ALP | To be announced |
| RRB Paramedical Staff | To be announced |
| RRC Group D | To be announced |
| Junior Engineer, JE, CM, DMS | To be announced |
| TC Good Guard | To be announced |
RRB Exam Eligibility Criteria
The updated eligibility criteria for RRB Exam 2024-25 will be released by RRB on its official website. The RRB exam eligibility criteria vary from post to post. Once the official notification is released, the detailed RRB exam eligibility criteria 2024 will be updated here. Till then, candidates can refer to the table below to get a brief idea about the eligibility criteria for RRB exams.
Exam Name | RRB Exam Eligibility Criteria | |
RRB NTPC | Age | The age limit for undergraduate posts is 18 to 30 years. The age limit for a graduate post is 18 to 33 years. |
Educational Qualification | For undergraduate post, candidates must have passed Class 12th For graduate posts, candidates must have a valid graduation degree. | |
| Age | 18 to 28 years. |
Educational Qualification | ALP: Must have passed Class 10th/SSLC & ITI/Course Completed Act Apprentices or Diploma/Degree in Engineering. Technician: Completed Class 10th/SSLC plus ITI/ Course Completed Act Apprentices or 10+2 with Physics and Maths or Diploma in Engineering. | |
RRB Group D | Age | 18 to 33 years |
Educational Qualification | Passed Class 10th from Institution recognized by NCVT/SCVT or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT | |
| Age | 18 to 33 years |
Educational Qualification | ||
JE Post: | An applicant must have a three years 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. | |
DMS | Applicants need to complete a three-year Diploma in Engineering from any govt. recognized university or equivalent. | |
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. | |
CMA: | Degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry with minimum 55% marks. | |
How to Apply for Railway Recruitment (RRB) Exam 2024?
Aspirants have to follow the steps given below to apply for the upcoming RRB exams
Go to the official website of the RRB. Choose the desired RRB exam and Click on the “apply now” option.
Fill in the necessary details, verify the one-time password sent on your registered mobile number, and submit for registration.
Provide the details related to education, gender, category, etc., and click on the submit button.
Upload scanned photo and signature of the mentioned dimension.
Complete the payment process. Save and download the Online Application Form for the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) exams.
RRB Exam Pattern 2024
In this section, a brief idea about the RRB Exam pattern for various exams is discussed. The latest examination pattern for Railway Recruitment exams will be updated here as soon as the official notification regarding the RRB exam is released by the Railway Recruitment Board on the official website. Candidates can refer to the table given below to understand the basic RRB exam pattern for various exams:
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2024
The RRB Exam Pattern for NTPC is as follows:-
RRB Exam- NTPC CBT-1 Exam Pattern | ||
Sections | Maximum Marks | Total Duration |
General Awareness | 40 | 90 minutes |
Mathematics | 30 | |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | |
Total | 100 | |
RRB Exam Pattern – NTPC CBT 2 | ||
Sections | Maximum Marks | Total Duration |
General Awareness | 50 |
|
Mathematics | 35 | |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | |
Total | 120 | |
RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024
The RRB Exam Pattern for ALP 2024 is as follows:-
RRB Exam- ALP Exam Pattern | ||
RRB ALP Exam | Number of Questions | Duration |
1st stage CBT | 75 | 60 min |
2nd stage CBT- PART A | 100 | 90 min |
2nd stage CBT- PART B | 75 | 60 min |
RRB JE Exam Pattern 2024
The RRB JE Exam pattern is given below:-
RRB Exam Pattern JE (CBT- I) | ||
Subjects | No of Questions | Marks for Each Section |
Stage – I | Stage – I | |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
General Science | 30 | 30 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
Time in Minutes | 90 | |
RRB JE Exam Pattern (CBT- II) | ||
Subjects | No of Questions | Marks for Each Section |
Stage – II | Stage – II | |
General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 |
Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 |
Total | 150 | 100 |
Time in minutes | 120 | --- |
RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2024
The selection process of the RRB Group D exam comprises four stages named Computer-Based Examination, Physical Efficiency Test, Document Verification & Medical Examination.
The RRB Exam Pattern for Group D 2024 is as follows:-
Sections | Number of questions |
General Science | 25 |
Mathematics | 25 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 |
General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 |
Total | 100 |
RRB Exams Syllabus 2024
Candidates writing the various exams conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board are advised to carefully go through both the RRB syllabus to increase their chances of clearing the exams. The updated syllabus for the session 2024-24 will be provided here as soon as the official notification regarding RRB Exams 2024 is published on the official website.
RRB Exams Admit Card 2024
Based on the previous year's trends, the RRB admit card is usually released four days before the scheduled date of the RRB exam. The admit card is issued online separately for different stages of the exam. Candidates can download the admit card by logging in with the required credentials. The admit card contains information related to the exam as well as candidates’ personal details.
RRB Exams Result 2024
The Railway Board publishes region-wise RRB results online for different exams on the respective official website of RRB. Candidates who appear for any of the examinations conducted by RRB can check the RRB result of that particular exam on the official website i.e. www.rrbcdg.gov.in
The list of candidates shortlisted for the final RRB result is made available in PDF format. On the basis of the RRB exam result released, eligible candidates are shortlisted for the next round of the RRB selection process.
The RRB result PDF will contain the following details:-
Candidates' Name & Roll number
Candidates Registration number
The Raw score of the candidate
Pro-rata & Normalised scores obtained by the candidate and,
Candidates Qualifying status
Preparation Tips for RRB Exams 2024
The RRB Exam is one of the most sought-after exams conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board. Candidates trying for various posts under the Indian railways can appear in this exam. The RRB Exams need a lot of preparation to score well. Here are some tips and tricks to score high marks in RRB Exam 2024:-
- Understand the topics and concepts required for each exam.
Practice previous years' question papers for an overall idea about the exam pattern, marking scheme, etc.
Practice RRB Mock Tests on a regular basis.
Make a study plan and follow the same to qualify the RRB exam 2024.
RRB Exam Preparation Books
Candidates going for the entrance test will have to select the best study material while preparing for the entrance exam. The RRB best books 2024 are the best learning sources for entrance exam preparation. Candidates can go through the list of best books provided by our experts.
RRB Books for General Awareness | Lucent’s General Knowledge |
Manorama Yearbook | |
Arihant General Knowledge | |
NCERT Books – Class X, XII | |
Pratiyogita Darpan | |
RRB Books for Mathematics | Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal |
Fast Track by Rajesh Verma | |
NCERT Maths from Grade 6 to Grade 11 | |
Magical Books on Quicker Maths by M Tyra | |
Advance Maths by Rakesh Yadav | |
Basic Maths and Pre-Algebra for Beginners by Mark Zegarelli | |
RRB Books for Logical Reasoning | Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey |
Test of Reasoning by Edgar Thorpe | |
A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal | |
New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal and Analytical by BS Sijwali and Indu Sijwali. | |
Lucent’s General Intelligence and Reasoning | |
General Intelligence and Test of Reasoning by Vikas Publishing House | |
RRB Books for Basics of Computer and Application | JE CBT I & II – Computer Science and Information Technology by GKP |
Objective Computer Science & Information Technology by G.K Mithal |
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