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About Railways exams
Indian Railways is one of the largest employers in the world. Its Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) and Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs) hire for technical and non-technical posts — from station masters, clerks and goods guards to loco pilots, junior engineers and track maintainers.
Eligibility
Which Railways exams can you apply for?
Find your qualification — you can apply to every exam in your column and the ones before it.
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How much time you get per question
Average seconds per question in the first written stage. Less time means speed matters more.
How it works
The Railways selection process
Centralised notification
One common notice (CEN) is released for all RRBs, listing region-wise vacancies.
Apply to one RRB
You choose a single RRB region and give your post preferences. Applying to more than one RRB leads to rejection.
CBT 1
A screening test common to all posts in that notification. Normalised marks decide who moves to CBT 2.
CBT 2 / skill tests
A tougher, post-specific CBT, followed by a typing test (clerical posts), aptitude test (ALP, station master) or physical efficiency test (Group D).
Documents & medical
Document verification and a medical examination to the standard required for your post.
FAQs
Railways exams: frequently asked questions
What is the negative marking in railway exams?
One-third of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer in RRB NTPC, Group D, ALP and JE computer-based tests.
Can I apply to more than one RRB?
No. For each notification you may apply to only one RRB region. Multiple applications are rejected.
Are railway exam marks normalised?
Yes. Because exams run across many shifts, RRBs normalise raw scores so candidates in harder shifts are not at a disadvantage.
What is the qualification for RRB NTPC?
Graduate-level posts need a degree; undergraduate-level posts need 12th pass. Typing proficiency is needed for clerical posts.
Is there a physical test in RRB Group D?
Yes. After the CBT, candidates take a Physical Efficiency Test that includes carrying a weight over a set distance and a timed run.
The complete Railways exam guide
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