RRB Recruitment for the post of Ministerial and Isolated Categories; CEN 07/2024 – 1036 Vacancies

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB): CEN 07/2024 Comprehensive Overview

The Ministry of Railways has announced a recruitment drive under CEN 07/2024 for various Ministerial and Isolated Categories in Zonal Railways and Production Units. Below is a detailed guide for applicants:

Important Dates

1. Notification Release Date: January 6, 2025
2. Start of Online Applications: January 7, 2025 (00:00 hrs)
3. Application Deadline: February 6, 2025 (23:59 hrs)
4. Fee Payment Window: February 7-8, 2025
5. Modification Window for Corrections: February 9-18, 2025

Available Posts

The recruitment includes diverse roles, such as:

1. Junior Translators (Hindi)
2. Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) in subjects like Music, Drawing, and Craft
3. Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) in various disciplines
4. Physical Training Instructors (PTI)
5. Primary Teachers (PRT)
6. Stenographers
7. Chief Law Assistants

Post Parameter Table

Detailed information on pay scale, age limit, educational qualifications, and medical standards for each post is listed in Annexure A of the official notice.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Age Limit:
   • General: 18–33 years (as of January 1, 2025).
   • Relaxation:
     • OBC: +3 years
     • SC/ST: +5 years
     • PwBD: Additional +10 years
2. Educational Qualifications:
   Candidates must possess the required minimum educational qualifications as of February 6, 2025. Awaiting results will lead to ineligibility.

Exam Pattern

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT):

• Duration:
  • 90 minutes for general candidates.
  • 120 minutes for PwBD candidates with a scribe.
• Sections & Weightage: Section Questions Marks Professional Ability 50 50 General Awareness 15 15 General Intelligence & Reasoning 15 15 Mathematics 10 10 General Science 10 10 Total: 100 questions for 100 marks.
  • Negative marking: 1/3rd for each wrong answer.

2. Translation Test (for Junior Translator posts):

• A qualifying test requiring 60% marks.

3. Performance and Teaching Skill Tests (for teacher posts):

• Evaluated on methodology, subject matter expertise, and classroom management skills.

4. Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination:

• Only candidates meeting medical standards and other criteria will be considered for appointment.

Fee Details

1. General Candidates: ₹500 (₹400 refundable after CBT).
2. SC/ST/PwBD/Female/EBC Candidates: ₹250 (fully refundable after CBT).
3. Mode of Payment: Online only (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI).

Reservation Details

Vertical Reservation:

• SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS as per government norms.

Horizontal Reservation:

• Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
• PwBD candidates must meet specific criteria as outlined in the RPwD Act, 2016.

Application Process

1. Registration:
   • Visit the official website https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ and create an account.
   • Use the same credentials for future applications if registered previously in 2024.
2. Submission:
   • Submit one application to the RRB of choice.
   • Provide accurate details, as corrections in some fields are restricted post-submission.
3. Required Documents:
   • Scanned copies of photograph and signature.
   • Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) if applicable.

Key Instructions

1. Avoid Multiple Applications:
   • Multiple submissions will lead to disqualification.
2. Medical Standards:
   • Candidates must meet medical fitness requirements for their chosen posts.
3. Exam Center Allocation:
   • Centers will be assigned based on logistical feasibility. No requests for changes will be entertained.

Support and Queries

• Helpline Email: rrb.help@csc.gov.in
• Phone Numbers: 9592001188 / 01725653333 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, weekdays).