railway clerk recruitment a guide

To become a railway clerk in India, candidates typically apply for posts under the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). The position falls under the Commercial Clerk or Junior Clerk cum Typist categories. Below are the eligibility criteria and stages of the selection process:

Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification:

• Must have passed

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  To become a railway clerk in India, candidates typically apply for posts under the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). The position falls under the Commercial Clerk or Junior Clerk cum Typist categories. Below are the eligibility criteria and stages of the selection process:

   

  Eligibility Criteria:

  Educational Qualification:

  • Must have passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or its equivalent from a recognized board.
  • For Junior Clerk cum Typist, a typing skill test is required:
    • Typing speed of 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on a computer.

  Age Limit:

  • Generally between 18 and 30 years.
  • Age relaxation applies for reserved categories:
    • SC/ST: 5 years
    • OBC: 3 years
    • Persons with Disabilities (PWD): 10-15 years depending on the category.

  Nationality:

  • Must be an Indian citizen.

  Medical Fitness:

  • Candidates must meet the medical standards set by Indian Railways for the post.

  Stages of Examination:

  The recruitment process typically involves the following stages:

  1. Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Stage 1

  • Subjects include:
    • General Awareness: Current affairs, Indian Railways, culture, etc.
    • Mathematics: Arithmetic, percentages, profit & loss, averages, etc.
    • General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, coding-decoding, puzzles, etc.
  • The exam is objective with multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
  • Negative marking for incorrect answers (usually 1/3 mark deduction).

  2. Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Stage 2 (if applicable)

  • For specific categories, an additional CBT might focus more on the technical or advanced aspects of the job profile.

  3. Typing Skill Test (TST)

  • Required for posts like Junior Clerk cum Typist.
  • Candidates must achieve the prescribed typing speed (30 WPM in English or 25 WPM in Hindi).

  4. Document Verification

  • Shortlisted candidates are called to verify educational qualifications, category certificates (if applicable), and identity proof.

  5. Medical Examination

  • A medical fitness test is conducted to ensure the candidate can perform the job duties.

  Preparation Tips:

  1. Familiarize yourself with the RRB syllabus and pattern.
  2. Practice mock tests and previous year question papers.
  3. Work on improving typing speed if applying for clerical posts requiring it.
  4. Stay updated with current affairs and Indian Railways-related news.

  For detailed notifications, always refer to the official RRB website or the employment notice for your region.