Railway Recruitment 2024: Don’t Make These Mistakes in Your Application

Published On: September 26, 2024 6:14 am

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB NTPC 2024 Notification for both Graduate and Undergraduate level posts. This recruitment aims to fill 11,558 vacancies in Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) across various Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways .

RRB NTPC 2024 Vacancy Details

Graduate Level Posts: 8,113 vacancies for posts like Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist
Undergraduate Level Posts: 3,445 vacancies for posts like Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk

RRB NTPC 2024 Important Dates

Online Application Start Date: September 14, 2024 for Graduate posts and September 21, 2024 for Undergraduate posts
Online Application End Date: October 13, 2024 for Graduate posts and October 20, 2024 for Undergraduate posts
CBT 1: November 15-30, 2024 (tentative)
CBT 2: January 10-25, 2025 (tentative)

RRB NTPC 2024 Documents Requirement

For the RRB NTPC 2024 recruitment, candidates must prepare and submit several essential documents during the application process. Here’s a detailed list of the required documents:

The photo should not be taken from a mobile phone.

Documents Required for RRB NTPC 2024 Application

Passport-sized Photograph:
- A recent color photograph in digital format, adhering to official specifications (size: 35mm x 45mm or 320 x 240 pixels).
- The photo should not be taken from a mobile phone.
Signature:
- A scanned copy of your signature meeting the specified size and format requirements (size: 50mm x 20mm or 140 x 60 pixels).
Educational Qualification Certificates:
- Scanned copies of certificates for Class 10, Class 12, and any graduation degrees as applicable.

Valid Identity Proof:
- One of the following: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, etc.
Date of Birth Verification Document:
- A document verifying your date of birth, such as a birth certificate or Class 10 certificate.
Category Certificate (if applicable):
- For candidates belonging to reserved categories, a valid category certificate in the prescribed format.
Domicile Certificate:
- If required for region-specific vacancies.
Disability Certificate (if applicable):
- Issued by a recognized medical authority for candidates with disabilities.

Candidates should ensure that all documents are scanned clearly and meet the specified requirements to avoid any issues during the application process .

RRB NTPC 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the RRB NTPC 2024 recruitment are outlined based on nationality, age limit, educational qualifications, and medical standards. Here are the details:

Nationality

Candidates must be one of the following:

A citizen of India.
A subject of Nepal or Bhutan.
A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, intending to settle permanently.
Individuals of Indian origin who have migrated from countries such as Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of settling permanently in India .

Age Limit

The age limits vary depending on the level of posts:

Undergraduate Level: Candidates must be between 18 to 33 years old.
Graduate Level: Candidates must be between 18 to 36 years old.
The age is calculated as of January 1, 2025. Relaxations in the upper age limit are applicable for candidates belonging to reserved categories .

Educational Qualifications

For Undergraduate Posts: Candidates must have completed at least Class 12 or its equivalent from a recognized board.
For Graduate Posts: Candidates must possess a degree from a recognized university. Specific posts may require additional qualifications or typing proficiency .

Medical Standards

Candidates must meet the medical standards specified for each post. These standards may include visual acuity and other health-related criteria that ensure candidates are fit for the roles they are applying for .These criteria ensure that candidates are adequately qualified and fit for the various roles within the Indian Railways under the NTPC recruitment.

RRB NTPC 2024 Selection Process

The selection process consists of multiple stages :

Computer Based Test (CBT) 1: Initial screening test
CBT 2: Detailed exam for shortlisted candidates
Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Depending on the post
Document Verification: To confirm eligibility and credentials
Medical Examination: To ensure fitness for the job

Candidates must clear each stage to proceed to the next. The RRB NTPC 2024 Notification PDF with complete details is available on the official website .