RAILWAY CAREERS
Railway exams: RRB career pathways
Guide to major Railway Recruitment Board pathways such as NTPC, Group D, ALP, Technician, JE and RPF.
What are railway recruitment exams?
Indian Railways recruits for a wide range of operational, clerical, technical, engineering, safety and protection roles through Railway Recruitment Boards and related recruitment processes.
Major pathways
- RRB NTPC: non-technical popular categories and graduate/undergraduate posts.
- RRB Group D: entry-level railway operational and maintenance roles.
- RRB ALP: Assistant Loco Pilot pathway with technical requirements.
- RRB Technician: technical posts for eligible candidates.
- RRB JE: junior engineering roles for relevant technical qualifications.
- RPF: railway protection recruitment conducted through the prescribed recruitment process.
Before applying
Check the exact CEN/notification for qualification, age, medical standards, reservation, application dates and the post-specific syllabus. Railway recruitment rules can differ by notification.
Official source: Visit the official website