Railway Group D Vacancy 2024:- The Indianrailways Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced a massive recruitment drive for Group D positions, offering over 1 lakh vacancies. This article will provide detailed information about the qualifications required, the selection process, and other essential details you need to know.
Railway Group D Qualification Criteria
One of the main points of confusion this year has been regarding the qualification criteria, particularly concerning the requirement of 10th pass and ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certifications. To get more about RRB Group D vacancy read given below details.
- General Qualification: Candidates must have completed their 10th grade and possess an ITI certification.
- Specific Vacancies: Some vacancies will be available for candidates who have only completed their 10th grade without an ITI certification.
- Department-Specific: Certain departments will accept candidates with only a 10th pass qualification, while others will require both 10th pass and ITI or equivalent qualifications.
Railway Group D Recruitment Posts and Vacancy Distribution
The recruitment drive includes 17 departmental posts. The exact distribution of vacancies among these departments will be detailed in the official notification.
Railway Group D Age Limit
- General Candidates: The age limit for applicants is 18 to 33 years.
- Relaxations: If we talk about age relaxation of 3 years, extending the upper age limit to 36 years.
- SC/ST Candidates: An additional relaxation of 5 years is provided, extending the upper age limit to 38 years.
- OBC Candidates: Obc Candidates will get additional relaxation of 3 years, extending the upper age limit to 36 years.
- Age Calculation: The age of candidates will be calculated as of July 1, 2024.
Railway Group D Selection Process
The selection process for the Railway Group D positions is based on given steps:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): This will be the initial stage, involving a written examination.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates who qualify the CBT will proceed to the PET.
- Document Verification: Successful candidates will undergo document verification.
- Medical Examination: The final stage involves a medical examination to ensure candidates meet the health standards required for the positions.
Exam Syllabus of Railway Group D
The CBT will cover four sections:
- General Science: 25 questions
- Mathematics: 25 questions
- Reasoning and General Intelligence: 30 questions
- General Awareness and Current Affairs: 20 questions
Each question will carry one mark, making a total of 100 marks, and candidates will have 90 minutes to complete the test. Note that there is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each incorrect answer.
Railway Group D Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Male Candidates: Required to carry a 35 kg weight for 100 meters within 2 minutes without dropping it. Additionally, they must complete a 1 km run in 4 minutes.
- Female Candidates: Required to carry a 20 kg weight for 100 meters within 2 minutes without dropping it. Additionally, they must complete a 1 km run in 5 minutes and 40 seconds. mpgovjobs
Railway Group D Application Fee
- SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen: An application fee of INR 250, which is fully refundable after the examination.
- General Candidates: An application fee of INR 500, with INR 400 refundable after the examination.
Railway Group D Application Dates
- Start Date: October 2024
- Last Date: November 2024
The examination dates will be announce soon
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