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.

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