Railway Exam Dates: The Railway Recruitment Board of India (RRB) has announced the important dates for the exams of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Railway Protection Force (RPF) Sub-Inspector (SI), Junior Engineer (JE), and Technician posts. This news is a relief for lakhs of candidates who were waiting for this exam for a long time. Now, through this schedule released by RRB, the candidates can finalize their preparations. Let us know the complete date of the exam and all the important information related to it.
If you have applied for posts like ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot), RPF SI (Railway Personnel Security Sub Inspector), JE (Junior Engineer) and Technician in Railways, then your wait is over now. Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the schedule of examinations for these posts. The RRB exam dates were recently changed, and now the detailed timetable is available. It is certain that preparing for railways is not everyone’s cup of tea, but if you are dreaming of being a part of this crowd, then you will get a lot of help from the information you get in this article.
Railway Exam Dates and schedule
The exam dates for various posts are given in the table below:
| Post Name | Exam Code (CEN) | Exam Dates |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 01/2024 | November 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 (CBT 1) |
| RPF Sub Inspector (SI) | RPF 01/2024 | December 2, 3, 9, 12 |
| Technician | 02/2024 | December 18, 20, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29 |
| Junior Engineer (JE) | 03/2024 | December 13, 16, 17 (CBT 1) |
Note: Exam dates for other posts will be released later. Exam city and travel pass for SC/ST candidates will be available on the website ten days before the exam. RRB Admit cards will also be uploaded on the website four days before.
RRB Examination Pattern
For ALP and Technician posts: Preliminary Computer Based Test (CBT 1), which will have questions from technical knowledge, mathematics, general knowledge and reasoning.
For JE posts: There will be questions based on general knowledge, technical ability and reasoning.
RPF SI: Here too there will be a CBT format, but there will be more focus on reasoning and general awareness.
To make the exam difficult, the railways have added more subjects this time, so that no one can pass “just by luck”.
RRB Exam Syllabus
- ALP/Technician: General knowledge, technical subjects, basic mathematics and reasoning.
- RPF SI: General awareness, legal knowledge and reasoning.
- JE: Technical knowledge of engineering, general knowledge and some mathematical questions.
The syllabus is the same, just the way of asking questions can be a little surprising!
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Nature of the Job
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP): Helps in train operations; you have to ensure the speed, direction and safety of trains.
- RPF Sub Inspector (SI): Safety of railway property and passengers.
- Technician: Technical work like maintenance and repair of equipment.
- Junior Engineer (JE): Engineering related work, inspection and improvement of projects.
Note: These jobs are not as simple as they look. You will have to face new challenges every day.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit:
| ALP and Technician | 18 to 30 years |
| RPF SI | 20 to 30 years |
| JE | 18 to 33 years |
There is relaxation in the upper age limit for some categories. Relaxation is also a special feature in government jobs, which is changed from time to time.
2. Educational Qualification:
| ALP and Technician | 10th pass and ITI certificate |
| RPF SI | Graduation from any recognized university |
| JE | Diploma or degree in engineering |
3. Category Relaxation:
Candidates from Scheduled Caste/Tribe (SC/ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) will get relaxation in upper age. There is also special relaxation for women and disabled candidates.
How to Download Admit Card
- Visit the official website of RRB.
- Find the admit card link and click on it.
- Enter the registration number and date of birth.
- Confirm the details and download and take a print for future.
Things to note before the exam
Aadhaar Linked Biometric Verification: Your biometric authentication will be done before entering the examination hall. Entry will not be allowed without original Aadhar card.
- Travel pass for SC/ST candidates: Download the travel pass ten days before the exam.
- Documents required: Identity card, exam admit card and a photo.
Yes, you might think that only after so much preparation will you get a chance to appear in the exam.
Some important points
- The exam dates have been revised, and the detailed schedule has been released.
- The admit cards will be available four days before the exam.
- SC/ST candidates can download the travel pass and admit card from the RRB website.
- Aadhar based biometric is required for entry into the exam hall.
It is easy to appear in the railway exam, but it is equally difficult to pass it. Prepare carefully and hope this information will help you succeed in the exam.
