SELECTION PROCEDURE |
RRB calls for eligible applicants through
"Employment News" (A publication of the Government of India). The employment
notification is also published on the Internet web site. The applications are scrutinized
for eligibility. Eligible candidates are called for a written examination with call
letters being sent a month in advance of the date of the examination. Examinations are
generally held in Allahabad; if no of candidates is very large exam may be held at Lucknow
or other locations as necessary. |
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If number of candidates is large, the candidates who
qualify in the preliminary exam are called for the main written exam, and the merit list
is prepared based entirely upon the result of the main exam. In most categories of jobs,
there is no interview after the written examination. For a very few specific categories
there is a viva after the written exam, while for certain other categories there is a
skill test. For categories related to operational safety, there will be a psychological
test. |
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The application details furnished by successful
candidates are verified and they are called for counselling and scrutiny of original
documents. A panel of names is then recommended to zonal Railway / Production unit to the
extent of vacancies. The candidates will be required to pass a medical examination before
appointment. |
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The results of selection at every stage will be made
available |
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The selection process is based on merit and is subject
to the rules and regulations issued by the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board),
Government of India which includes reservation of jobs for certain castes/communities such
as Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Communities (OBC), etc.
Ex-servicemen are also entitled for reservation as per the rules. |
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The entire computerized recruitment system functions
impersonally without fear or favour. There is no scope for corruption, influence or
discretion in this process. Candidates indulging in malpractices and unfair means are
dealt with strictly. |
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Appointments:
Appointments are made by respective zonal Railways /Production units. |
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Average No of
selections per year: 200 group C staff. |
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The overall policy guidelines for all
Railway Recruitment Boards in India are laid down by Railway Recruitment Control Board,
New Delhi. |
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