EDUCATIONAL ǪUALIFICATIONS: (a) The list of essential qualifications is given in Annexure-A. (b) Candidates must already have the prescribed minimum Educational/Technical qualifications prescribed in the CEN from recognized Board/Institute/University for submission ONLINE application. (c) Those awaiting results of their final examination of the prescribed educational/technical qualification, SHOULD NOT apply.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS: 

The recruitment process shall comprise of the following stages: (i) First Stage CBT (CBT-1)

(c) Second Stage CBT (CBT-2) Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

 Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination (ME)  

FIRST STAGE CBT (CBT-1): (a) CBT-1 will only be a screening exam for shortlisting eligible candidates for CBT-2 based on their normalized marks and merit). Screening will be based on their merit in CBT-1 among the candidates who have chosen the same RRB only. (b) The marks of CBT-1 shall not be counted while preparing the final panel. (c) Pattern & Syllabus of CBT-1: (i) (ii) (iii) Duration: 60 minutes Number of questions: 75, Maximum marks: 75 (@1 mark per question) There shall be negative marking @1/3rd marks for each wrong answer. (iv) Normalization of marks will be done for CBTs held in multiple shifts. (v) Minimum pass percentage for eligibility: UR & EWS - 40%, OBC (NCL) - 30%, SC - 30%, ST - 25%. This is also applicable to Ex Service men category candidates, as per their community. (vi) The standard of questions for CBT-1 will generally be in conformity with the educational standards and/or minimum technical qualifications prescribed for the post. Ǫuestions will be of objective type with multiple choice answers and are likely to cover topics pertaining to the following

 syllabus: (A) Mathematics:   Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc. 

 (B) Mental Ability: Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.

 (C) General Science: The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level. 

SECOND STAGE CBT (CBT-2): (a) Shortlisting of candidates for CBT-2 shall be done RRB-wise and community-wise as per their normalized marks and merit in CBT-1 among the candidates who have chosen the same RRB only. (b) Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS will be shortlisted for CBT-2 against UR category provided that, they are NOT availed any relaxation / concession in age, qualification or marks, etc. (c) Candidates who are shortlisted availing reservation benefits of a community / Category (Ex-servicemen/EWS) shall continue to be consider only against that community /category for all subsequent stages (CBT-2/CBAT/DV) of recruitment process (d) Total number of candidates to be shortlisted for CBT-2 shall be limited to 15 (fifteen) times the number of vacancies notified against each RRB. (e) However, Railways reserve the right to increase / decrease the above limit as required, to ensure availability of adequate number of candidates for the notified post. (f) Pattern & Syllabus of CBT-2: (i) (ii) (iii) CBT-2 shall comprise of two parts viz., Part-A and Part-B as detailed below. Total Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes & Total Questions: 175  Part-A: 90 minutes & 100 questions  Part-B: 60 minutes & 75 questions There shall be negative marking @1/3rd marks for each wrong answer. (iv) Normalization of marks will be done for CBTs held in multiple shifts.