The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) has issued a recruitment notification, CEN: 07/2024, for various Ministerial and Isolated Categories positions across multiple zones and production units of Indian Railways. The recruitment is for positions like Chief Law Assistant, Staff and Welfare Inspector, Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Primary Railway Teacher, Junior Translator/Hindi and more. There are a total of 1036 vacancies for these posts. The recruitment drive was announced on 06/01/2025 and interested candidates can apply online. The job location is across India. The application process begins on 07/01/2025 and concludes on 06/02/2025. Candidates from all over India are eligible to apply for this recruitment.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Post Name | Various Ministerial and Isolated Categories |
| Advt No. | CEN: 07/2024 |
| Mode of Exam | CBT |
| Vacancies | 1036 |
| Salary | Rs. 19900 to Rs. 47600, Levels 2 to 8 |
| Applicant Eligible From | India |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Category | Government Jobs |
Post Details
Age Eligibility
The minimum age limit is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 48 years as on 01/01/2025 for various posts under this recruitment.
| Job Title(s) | Age Range |
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PGT (Various Subjects) Male: (Commerce, Hindi, Biology, Maths, English, Physics) Female: (Maths, English, Physics) TGT (Various Subjects) Female: (Social Science, Home Science, Hindi, Music) Primary/Assistant Teacher (Various Subjects) Assistant Teacher (Female): (Junior School) Music Teacher (Female) Physical Training Instructor (PTI) / (English Medium) / (English Medium) (Male) |
18 to 48 years |
| Chief Law Assistant | 18 to 43 years |
| Public Prosecutor | 18 to 35 years |
| Scientific Supervisor/Assistant (Ergonomics and/or Training) | 18 to 38 years |
| Junior Translator (Hindi), Senior Publicity Inspector, Staff and Welfare Inspector | 18 to 36 years |
| Librarian, Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist and Metalurgist) | 18 to 33 years |
| SC/ST | Age relaxation up to 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | Age relaxation up to 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen with more than 6 months service |
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| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) |
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| Candidates serving Group 'C', erstwhile Group 'D' Railway staff & Casual Labour and Substitutes with minimum 3 years of service in railways (continuous or in broken spells) |
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| Candidates working in Railway Quasi-Administrative offices |
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| Female candidates, who are widowed, divorced, or judicially separated from husband but not remarried |
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Exam Fee
| For all candidates (except fee concession categories) | Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400/- will be refunded after appearing in 1st Stage CBT) |
| For PwBDs/Female/Transgender/Ex-Service men/SC/ST/Minority Communities/Economically Backward Class (EBC) | Rs. 250/- (This fee shall be refunded after appearing in 1st Stage CBT) |
Essential Qualification
| Post Graduate Teacher (Various Subjects) |
Master's Degree in respective subject with at least 50% marks. OR 2 years Integrated Post Graduate M.Sc. in respective subject (for English Medium Biology, Maths, Chemistry, Geography, History) B.Ed. or equivalent degree. Proficiency in teaching in respective medium. Desirable: Knowledge of computer applications. |
| Post Graduate Teacher (Physical Education) |
B.P.Ed/BPE/B.Sc (Health and Physical Education) with at least 50-55% marks as per NCTE Regulations (relaxation for well-qualified candidates). M.P.Ed of at least two years duration. |
| Post Graduate Teacher (Computer Science) |
At least 50% marks in BE/B.Tech (CS/IT) + PG Diploma in Computers or equivalent; OR M.Sc. (CS)/MCA; OR M.Tech (CS/IT). |
| Scientific Supervisor/ Ergonomics and Training |
Master's Degree in Psychology or Physiology with two years relevant experience. |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (Drawing) (English Medium) |
MA in Drawing/Fine Arts; OR BA (Hons) in Art; OR Bachelor's with Drawing/Fine Arts + 2 years Diploma; OR 12th + 4 years Diploma. Competency in teaching in English. |
| Chief Law Assistant |
Law Degree with 3 years practice; OR Serving Railway Law Graduates with 5 years experience. |
| Public Prosecutor |
Law Degree with 5 years practice. |
| Physical Training Instructor (English Medium) |
Graduate with B.P.Ed or equivalent. Competency in English medium. |
| TGT (Various Subjects) (Specify Medium) |
Graduation/Post-Graduation in respective subject with at least 45-50% marks and B.Ed/Diploma in Elementary Education/B.El.Ed/B.Ed (Special Education). OR 12th with 50% and 4-year B.El.Ed/B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed OR Post-Graduation with 55% marks and 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed Pass in TET. Competency in teaching in respective medium. |
| TGT (Music) (English Medium) |
BA with Music; OR 12th with recognized Music Examination/Diploma. Competency in English medium. |
| TGT (Home Science) (Female) |
Graduate with Diploma in Home Science; OR B.Sc. (Home Science) with Diploma in Training/Education. |
| Junior Translator/ Hindi |
Master's Degree in Hindi/English with specific subject combinations; OR recognized Translation Diploma/ 2 years translation experience. |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector |
Graduation + Diploma in Labour/Social Welfare/Labour Laws; OR LLB with Labour Law papers; OR PG Diploma/MBA in Personnel Management/HR. |
| Librarian |
Bachelor of Library Science (4 years); OR Graduation with Diploma in Librarianship. |
| Music Teacher (Female) |
BA with Music; OR 12th with recognized Music Examination/Diploma. |
| Primary Teacher / Assistant Teacher (Specify Medium/Subject) |
12th with 45-50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education/ 4-year B.El.Ed/ 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education); OR Graduation and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education; OR Graduation with 50% marks and B.Ed; OR Post-Graduation with 55% marks and 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed. Pass in TET. Competency in teaching in respective medium. |
| Laboratory Assistant |
12th with Science and 1-year experience in Pathological & Bio-Chemical Laboratory. |
| Lab Assistant Grade III Chemist and Metalurgist |
12th with Science (Physics and Chemistry). |
Selection Process
| Stages of Exam |
Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) Translation Test (TT)/Performance Test (PT)/Teaching Skill Test (TST) (as applicable) Document Verification Medical Examination |
| Exam Duration |
90 minutes for Single Stage CBT (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates with Scribe) |
| Normalization |
Marks will be normalized for exams involving multiple sessions. |
| Negative Marking |
1/3rd of the marks allotted for each question shall be deducted for each wrong answer. |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks |
UR & EWS: 40% OBC (NCL): 30% SC: 30% ST: 25% (2% relaxation for PwBD candidates in case of shortage) |
| Shortlisting for Translation Test |
10 times the number of vacancies based on CBT merit. |
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| Shortlisting for Performance Test/Teaching Skill Test (School Teachers) |
2.5 times the number of vacancies based on CBT merit. |
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| Syllabus (Posts other than Junior Translator/Hindi) |
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| Junior Translator/Hindi Specifics |
Single Stage CBT followed by a qualifying translation test. Question Paper designed to test English and Hindi language proficiency (50% of questions - 20% English, 30% Hindi). Remaining 50% of questions to test General Knowledge, General Intelligence, Simple Arithmetic, and basics of computer. |
How to Apply
- Read Instructions: Carefully review all information before applying to avoid errors.
- Account Creation:
- Create an account on the official RRB website.
- Use existing credentials if you applied for other CENs in 2024.
- Application Process:
- Apply online through the official RRB website for only one RRB as per eligibility.
- Thoroughly read CEN 07/2024 details before applying.
- PwBD Candidates (Scribe):
- Indicate if you need a scribe.
- Submit undertaking (Annexure-V(D)) at the exam center.
- Required Documents (Scanned):
- Passport photo (JPEG, 40-70 KB, white background, no glasses/cap).
- Signature (JPEG, 30-70 KB).
- SC/ST Certificate (PDF, up to 500 KB) - For free train travel.
- PwBD candidates use same photo specifications as above
- Scribe details and photo (JPEG, 40-70 KB, white background, no glasses/cap) - If applicable.
- Common Services Centre (CSC): Utilize CSCs for application assistance (find nearest CSC: Click Here).
- Active Contact: Maintain an active mobile number and email throughout the process.
- Registration Number: Note and remember your registration number for future use.
- OTP Activation: Successful activation generates a registration number sent via email and SMS.
- Application Part-I: Provide educational qualifications, community, gender, religion, and other relevant details.
- Payment & Bank Details: Choose payment method (Net Banking/Credit/Debit Card/UPI) and complete the process.
- Application Part-II: Indicate post priority/preference.
- Communication: Keep mobile and email active for updates via SMS/email.
Important Dates
| Online Registration Start Date | 07/01/2025 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 06/02/2025 |
| Payment of Application Fees (Online) | 07/02/2025 to 08/02/2025 |
| Application Form Correction Window | 09/02/2025 to 18/02/2025 |
Important Links
| Short Notice CEN No: 07/2024 | Click Here |
| Notification CEN No: 07/2024 | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the last date to apply for the RRB CEN 07/2024 recruitment?
The last date to apply online is 06/02/2025 (23:59 Hrs).
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What is the application fee for the RRB CEN 07/2024 recruitment?
The application fee is Rs. 500 for general candidates and Rs. 250 for PwBDs / Female /Transgender/ Ex-Service men candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class (EBC). A portion of this fee is refundable upon appearing in the first stage CBT.
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What is the mode of the examination?
The examination will be conducted through a Computer Based Test (CBT).
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Can I apply for multiple posts?
Yes, you can apply for multiple posts within the same RRB, but you need to submit only one common online application indicating your preferences.