Railway Recruitment Boards
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) conduct nationwide examinations for Non-Technical, Technical, Engineering, and Safety cadres in Indian Railways.
Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories
RRB Group D (Level 1 Posts)
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot & Technician
RRB Junior Engineer
RRB Technician Grade I Signal & Technician Grade III Recruitment
Side-by-side comparison of Indian Railways technical, non-technical, and safety cadres.
| Exam Cadre | Min Qualification | Age Limit | Tier-1 CBT Pattern | Negative Marking | 7th CPC Pay Scale | Selection Stages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB NTPC (Graduate)→ | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline | 18–33 / 36 Years (Cycle-wise) | 100 Qs / 100 Marks / 90 Mins | 0.33 (1/3rd marks deduction) | Level 4, 5 & 6 (₹25,500 – ₹35,400 Basic) | CBT-1 ➔ CBT-2 ➔ CBAT / Typing ➔ DV/Medical |
| RRB NTPC (Undergraduate)→ | 10+2 (12th Pass) with min 50% aggregate | 18–30 / 33 Years | 100 Qs / 100 Marks / 90 Mins | 0.33 (1/3rd marks deduction) | Level 2 & Level 3 (₹19,900 – ₹21,700) | CBT-1 ➔ CBT-2 ➔ Typing Skill Test ➔ DV |
| RRB Group D (Level-1)→ | 10th Pass + ITI or NCVT Apprenticeship | 18–33 / 36 Years | 100 Qs / 100 Marks / 90 Mins | 0.33 (1/3rd marks deduction) | Level 1 (₹18,000 Basic + Allowances) | CBT ➔ PET (Weight Lifting & Run) ➔ DV |
| RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)→ | Matriculation + ITI / Diploma / Engineering | 18–30 / 33 Years | 75 Qs / 75 Marks / 60 Mins | 0.33 (1/3rd marks deduction) | Level 2 (₹19,900 + Running Allowance) | CBT-1 ➔ CBT-2 (Part A & B) ➔ CBAT (Aptitude) |
| RRB Technician→ | Grade I: B.Sc/Dip/Deg | Grade III: ITI/10+2 PCM | 18–33 / 36 Years | 100 Qs / 100 Marks / 90 Mins | 0.33 (1/3rd marks deduction) | Grade I: Level 5 | Grade III: Level 2 | Single Stage CBT ➔ DV ➔ Medical |
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Mohit Verma provides an exhaustive guide to Railway RRB Paramedical 2026 (CEN 05/2026), detailing the 100-question single-stage CBT, 70% technical domain weightage, medical standards, and zone-wise strategy.
The Railway Recruitment Boards have scheduled the CBT for Technician Grade I and Grade III between October 6 and 9, 2026. Mohit Verma decodes the syllabus differences, Basic Science weightage, 1/3rd negative marking traps, and zonal score benchmarks.
The Railway Board has sanctioned 5,165 vacancies for the NTPC 2026-27 cycle. Learn how the 3,477 Graduate posts and 1,688 Undergraduate posts are distributed across zones and what score you need for CBT-1 qualification.
RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 Result 2026 (CEN 07/2025) Out - Zone Wise PDF, Scorecard & Cut Off
Declared: 26 Aug
RRB NTPC CBTST Result 2025-26 - Category 4 & 5 DV Shortlisting List Out
Declared: 26 Aug
Kolkata Metro Apprentice Result 2025-26 - Download Provisional Shortlist PDF @mtp.indianrailways.gov.in
Declared: 26 Aug
RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 Result 2026
Declared: 25 Aug
RRB NTPC, RRB Group D, RRB JE, ALP, RPF. Each examination targets specific eligibility criteria ranging from Matriculation to Post-Graduation.
Applications are accepted online through the designated commission portals. Always check the official notification for educational qualifications, age relaxation, and registration fees before applying.
Official topic-wise syllabus PDFs, chapter weightages, and marking schemes for all Railways exams are available for free download under the syllabus section on this portal.
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