Upcoming Railway Exams 2024-25, Check Exam Schedule

Indian Railways, is one of the biggest employers in the country, which includes various recruitment exams from the entry-level with minimum qualification to officer level with highest qualification. Railways aims to fill up thousands of vacancies in different departments across the country with the help of the Railway Recruitment Board and Railway Recruitment Cell. RRB and RRC are responsible for the organization of the examination for various vacancies which includes RRB NTPC, RRB JE, RRB ALP, RPF Constable, RPF Sub Inspector, RRB Paramedical, RRB Technician, and RRB Group D including some regional recruitment.

Upcoming Railway Exams 2024-25

As we are approaching the 2024-25, RRB has already announced recruitments for which the exam dates are about to be released by the officials. For the examinees, it is the perfect time to understand the exam date gear up for the upcoming railway exams, and put your best foot forward in securing a coveted government job. In this article, we will discuss the schedule of important notifications in the upcoming year and plan your study accordingly.

For ease of candidates, we have mentioned the selection process of every exam conducted by railways which will help you to understand the exam schemes and plan your studies accordingly.

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2024

Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2024 announcing 1376 vacancies for 20 various posts on the official website. The selection of candidates for the RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2024 will be based on the following stages:

• Computer Based Test
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

RRB JE Recruitment 2024

The Railway Recruitment Board has announced a huge number of vacancies for candidates, who want to do jobs in the Railway Sector. The board has released a total of 7951 vacancies for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant, Chemical Supervisor, and Research and Metallurgical Supervisor posts through this recruitment. The selection of candidates is based on CBT 1 and CBT 2 followed by document verification and medical examination.

•  First Stage of CBT
• Second Stage of CBT
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

RRB NTPC Recruitment 2024

We can anticipate the release of RRB NTPC Notification 2024 in August 2024 for 10,884 Vacancies for graduate-level posts and undergraduate-level posts in the Non-Technical Popular Category.

The RRB NTPC 2024 selection process for levels 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 consists of 2 stages of computer-based tests followed by the skill test. Here is the summary of the selection process that candidates will go through for the final selection:

RRB ALP Recruitment 2024

The official notification for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 was released via Advt. No. CEN 01/2024 for 18799 [Revised] vacancies from the authorities. The selection process for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) is based on four steps that are CBT Stage 1, CBT Stage 2, Computer-Based Aptitude Test, and Document Verification (DV). The selection process for the post of Assistant loco-pilot under RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 is given below.

RRB Technician Recruitment 2024

The Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 with 14570 (Revised) vacancies for Grade 1 Signal and Grade 3 Posts. The selection for the post of RRB Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III will be based on a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. The selection process for RRB Technician is mentioned below in detail.

1. Computer-Based Test or CBT: Candidates will have to appear for an online computer-based test to qualify for RRB Technician recruitment. The exam pattern for the CBT is discussed in detail in the next section. The final merit will be based on the CBT only.
2. Document Verification: Those shortlisted in the CBT will have to get their documents verified by their respective regional RRBs to proceed to the next step of the selection process. Candidates must possess the required qualification like age limit and educational qualification which will be verified during DV.
3. Medical Examination: Upon successful document verification, candidates will be called for a medical examination where they will be tested against the medical standard required according to the RRB Technician Notification 2024.

RPF Constable Recruitment 2024

RPF Constable Recruitment 2024 was notified by the Railway Protection Force vide Advt. No. RPF 02/2024. There are 4208 vacancies of Constables in RPF/RPSF that will be filled up through this recruitment. The selection procedure for Constable posts in the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) comprises three distinct stages.

Stage 1: Computer-Based Exam (CBE): The initial stage involves a Computer-based Exam (CBE) where candidates are assessed on various subjects relevant to the position.

Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT): Upon successful completion of the CBE, candidates move on to the second stage, which includes the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT).

Stage 3: Document Verification (DV): During this stage, candidates have to present their certificates and other relevant credentials to the higher authorities.

RPF Sub Inspector Recruitment 2024

The RPF SI Recruitment announced 452 vacancies for the Sub Inspector post. The exam date will be announced on the official website rpf.indianrailways.gov.in.

The candidates need to qualify in all of these stages to get selected as RPF Sub Inspectors. The RPF SI Selection Process is as follows:

• Computer-Based Test (CBT) – This is the initial stage of selection which tests the candidate’s knowledge in General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence, and Reasoning.
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Candidates qualifying for the computer-based Test will be eligible for the next stage of selection i.e. Physical Efficiency Test. This includes physical activities i.e. running, long jump, and high jump, which vary according to the gender of the candidate.
• Physical Measurement Test (PMT) – This test includes the Height and Chest measurements of the male and female candidates as mentioned in the official notification PDF.
• Document Verification (DV) – Candidates clearing all three stages will be called for the final stage i.e. document verification. Candidates who fail to appear for DV with original documents will face rejection for the final merit list.

Railway Exam Preparation Tips

The government exams nowadays are highly competitive and require a strategic approach. If you are a beginner and don’t know where to start your preparation for the upcoming government exams, here are some important tips to keep in mind.

Focus on the Syllabus

Before heading towards the preparation candidates must understand and focus on the syllabus as it can help you to strategize your preparation strategy. a lot more time on the topics that need more practice and try to attempt each section of the examination daily.

Understand the Exam Pattern

Get Familiar With the Exam Pattern for the government railway exam you have applied for. Understand the scheme of examination which includes the negative marking, exam duration, total number of questions as well as total number of marks.

Create Study Plan

Improve your understanding of basic concepts, formulas, and definitions. Follow a realistic study plan that covers all the subjects, giving extra time to weaker areas. Ensure your plan includes daily, weekly, and monthly goals to track progress.

Practice Previous Year’s Papers

Solve Previous Years’ Paper. Perform Mock Tests to test your level of preparedness for the examination. Previous Year Papers are the best source of knowledge about the detailed exam pattern and to test your knowledge also.