The Ministry of Railways, a part of the Indian government that manages the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), is referred to as the “Lifeline to the Nation” because it connects people all across India. It is the largest railway system in Asia and one of the most important government departments in the country. Additionally, it is the largest employer providing jobs to a significant number of people.
The organisation of RRB:
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is run by a group of members, which includes a Chairman chosen by the Central Government, three members chosen by the Central Government, and sometimes two members picked by the State Government. Additionally, a bank can nominate up to three members.
The Chairman is appointed by the Central Government and works in this role for a maximum of five years.
Zones of RRB:
- Central Railway – Mumbai
- Eastern Railway – Kolkata
- East Central Railway – Hajipur
- East Coast Railway – Bhubaneshwar
- Northern Railway – Baroda House, New Delhi
- North Central Railway – Allahabad
- North Eastern Railway – Gorakhpur
- North Frontier Railway – Maligaon, Guwahati
- North Western Railway – Jaipur
- Southern Railway – Chennai
- South Central Railway – Secunderabad
- South Eastern Railway – Garden Reach, Kolkata
- South East Central Railway – Bilaspur
- South Western Railway – Hubli
- Western Railway – Churchgate
- West Central Railway – Jabalpur
The above are the 16 zones of the Railways Department of India
Post under RRB:
The RRB is categorised into three different Groups/Class
- Group A / Class I
- Group B / Class II
- Group C / Class III
POST under Group A / Class I
| Group A Indian Railways(IR) | Department | Age limit | Educational Qualification | Exam pattern |
| Technical Post | 1. IRSS: Stores Service 2. IRSME: Mechanical Engineers 3. IRSEE: Electrical Engineer. 4. IRSE: Civil Engineers 5. IRSSE: Signal Engineers | 21-30 years | Undergraduate degree from a recognized Central, State, or Deemed University. (or) Distance education degree or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government. | In the beginning, there are two steps to assess candidates. First, they will take a test covering general knowledge and skills, along with a test about a particular engineering field. In the second step, candidates show what they know by writing two papers on engineering subjects. These two steps together make up the whole selection process. |
| Non-technical Post | 1. RPF: Railway Protection Force 2. IRAS: Accounts Service 3. IRPS: Personnel Service 4. IRTS: Traffic Service | 21-32 years | Bachelor’s in Engineering/ MSc in Wireless Comm, Electronics, or Radio Engineering | Paper A: Indian language. Paper B: English. Paper 1: Essays. Papers 2-5: General Studies (covering Indian culture, history, geography, international governance, technology, constitution, and economics). Papers 6-7: Choose a topic for a written test. Personality Assessment. Paper 1: Pediatrics and General Medicine. Paper 2: Surgery. Preventive and Social Medicine |
| Medical Service | IRMS: Medical Service | 21-32 years | Successfully completed MBBS Examination, including both written and practical components | Participated in the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) administered by UPS. |
POST under Group B / Class II
Recruitment into Group B positions is unconventional, primarily based on the promotion of individuals from Group C roles. For instance, in the Civil Engineering Department, 70% of positions are filled through a selection process involving a written examination and interviews with non-ministerial Group C employees from the same department. The remaining 30% are filled by Group C employees who have served for a minimum of five years in the same grade and have qualified for a departmental competitive exam. Group C employees, depending on their administrative responsibilities, can hold either non-gazetted or gazetted positions. The average salary for Group B Indian Railway jobs typically falls within the range of Rs.50,000, with associated benefits.
POST under Group C / Class III
| Railway Job | Eligibility Requirements | Education Requirement | Age Limit | Average Salary (INR) |
| Ticket Collector | – Arithmetic, Technical Ability – Written Exam on General Awareness, General Intelligence, Reasoning, Aptitude – Physical Efficiency Test – Psychological Test – Medical Inspection – Document Verification | 12th Pass or equivalent | 18-29 years, with age relaxation for OBC/SC/ST candidates | 5200-20,200 Grade Pay INR 1900 + Allowance 27000 |
| Assistant Station Master (ASM) | – General Awareness – Preliminary Examination – General Intelligence – Arithmetic – General Science – Document Verification – Personal Interview | Graduate or equivalent from a recognized university | 18-32 years, with age relaxation for OBC/SC/ST candidates | 5200-20,200 + 2000/month |
| Assistant Locomotive Pilot (ALP) & Technician Grade 3 | – General Awareness – Arithmetic – Technical Ability – Reasoning – Aptitude – General Intelligence – Written test – Psychological evaluation – Physical Efficiency evaluation – Medical Examination – Document Verification | ALP: 10th pass/SSLC OR ITI from a recognized Board Technician: Above Act Apprentices OR 12th with Physics, Maths OR Diploma in Engineering | 18-30 years, with age relaxation for OBC/SC/ST candidates | 19,900/month |
| Goods Guard | – General Awareness – Arithmetic – Technical Ability – Reasoning – Aptitude – General Intelligence – Written test – Psychological evaluation – Physical Efficiency evaluation – Medical Examination – Document Verification | Graduation Degree or Diploma in Rail Transport and Management | 18-29 years, with age relaxation for OBC/SC/ST candidates | 5200-20,200 Grade Pay INR 1900 |
Documents need for verification
- Valid and working mobile phone number.
- Active email address.
- Current mailing address for correspondence.
- Digital copy of the applicant’s signature.
- A copy of the applicant’s left thumb impression.
- Scanned handwritten declaration by the candidate.
- Payment method for application fee (e.g., credit card, debit card, or online payment).