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1. Detailed CEN-08/2024 will be uploaded and the Link for submission of online application will be live on the official websites of the RRBs listed at para 21.0 (A) of this CEN. 2. Date for CBT and result of CBT will be uploaded on the official websites of the RRBs listed at para 21.0 (A) of this CEN. 3. Dates for PET, Document Verification, Medical Examination and Empanelment shall be intimated from time to time through the websites of Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs) listed at para 21.0 (B) of this CEN. ONLINE applications are invited by RRBs on behalf of RRCs from eligible Indian Nationals and other nationals as brought out at Para 4 of this CEN for various posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix in various units of Indian Railways. Applications complete in all respect should be submitted ONLINE to the chosen Railway Recruitment Board till 23.59 hrs of 22.02.2025.

DETAILS OF VACANCIES AT A GLANCE

The summary of vacancies for various posts is furnished below for reference. Further, the parameters (Qualification, Medical standard and Suitability of the post for PwBD etc.) of various posts included in the CEN are at Annexure A and the Railway and post wise vacancy for all the notified posts is at Annexure B. However, Railway reserves the right to revise these vacancies in part or full.

Post - Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Initial pay  - 18000

Medical Standard  - As per Annexure A

Age  - 18-36 Years

Total Vacancies - 32438 (Railway Zone-wise detailed distribution of vacancies is given in Annexure B. Vacancies under CCAA are applicable to Apprentices trained in Railway Establishments only. ) Candidates should ensure that they possess/fulfill all eligibility conditions prescribed for the post(s) as on the closing date of submission of online application i.e. as on 22.02.2025. CANDIDATES WAITING FOR FINAL RESULTS OF PRESCRIBED EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION WHOSE FINAL RESULTS WILL BE DECLARED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OF ONLINE SUBMISSION OF APPLICCATION SHOULD NOT APPLY. [Attention is drawn to Act “THE PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS” (PREVENTION OF UNFAIR MEANS) BILL, 2024 effective from 21.06.2024, available on sansad.in>legislation>bills and Gazette of India also available on dopt.gov.in /whats-new] 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Before filling up of the online application, candidates are advised to thoroughly read the entire instructions and information in the CEN contained in this notification and available on the websites of RRBs. Candidates are advised to visit only official websites of the RRBs/RRCs indicated at Para 21.0 (A & B) of this CEN and be very cautious about fake websites and job racketeers. Date for CBT and result of CBT will be uploaded on the official websites of the RRBs mentioned at para 21.0 (A) of this CEN. Dates for PET, Document Verification, Medical Examination and Empanelment shall be intimated from time to time through the websites of RRCs as listed at para 21.0 (B) of this CEN. Candidates should have their own mobile number and valid & active personal email ID and keep them active for the entire duration of recruitment as RRBs/RRCs shall send recruitment related communications only through SMS and email till the recruitment is completely over. RRBs/RRCs will not entertain any request for change of mobile number and e-mail address at any stage. Only one ONLINE Registration is permitted through one mobile number and one email ID under this CEN. Applications are to be submitted ONLINE only through the link provided on RRB websites ONLY listed at Para 21.0 (A) of this CEN. ONLY one application is required to be submitted to the selected Railway for all its notified posts in this CEN. Candidates can apply to only one Railway. Application to more than one Railway will lead to rejection of all the applications. Any attempt to submit more than one application by a candidate against this CEN shall result in disqualification and debarment. Candidates are required to go through the Post Parameter table and Vacancy table of this detailed CEN No. 08/2024 to ascertain their eligibility before applying through online mode. Only thereafter the candidates should exercise options for the Railways and post(s) within the Railway chosen as per their eligibility. The selection of Railway once exercised shall be final. Eligibility of the candidates will be considered only on the strength of the information furnished in the ONLINE Application. Candidates need NOT send printouts of application or Certificates or copies to RRBs concerned by post. If at any stage of recruitment or thereafter, it is found that any information furnished by the candidate in his/her application is false/incorrect or the candidate has suppressed any relevant information or the candidate does not satisfy the eligibility criteria for the post(s), his/her candidature will be rejected forthwith. Candidates can modify the application particulars except Railway chosen, Email ID and Mobile Number, even after submission of application, but within the last date of modification window for correction in applications, by paying modification fee. However, after last date of modification window for correction in applications (06.03.2025), RRBs shall not entertain any representation for modification of the information furnished in the application. Medical Fitness: Candidates must ensure that they fulfill the prescribed Medical Standards for the post(s) they are opting for. It is to be noted by the candidates that in case the candidate is found to be medically unsuitable for the opted post(s) at the time of appointment, alternative appointment shall not be given. Age Limit as on 01.01.2025. 2 CENTRALISED EMPLOYMENT NOTIFICATION (CEN) NO. 08/2024 CENTRALISED EMPLOYMENT NOTIFICATION (CEN) NO. 08/2024 3 The lower and upper age limits prescribed are indicated at Para 5.1 with relevant upper age relaxation. 10) Crucial date for claim of SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/EBC status or any other benefit viz. fee concession, reservation, age relaxation, etc., where not specified otherwise, will be the closing date for submission of ONLINE applications against this CEN. 11) Center/City allocation for CBT/PET will depend upon technical and logistical feasibility. Candidates may have to travel to other Cities/States for attending CBT/PET. Request for Change of Exam Centre shall NOT be allowed under any circumstance. 12) During the ONLINE APPLICATION, candidates will be asked to Create an Account. If a candidate has already Created an Account for any Indian Railways CEN of 2024, they should use same account credentials to log in and apply for this CEN (i.e. CEN No. 08/2024) as well. If the candidate has not Created an Account, he must first ‘Create an Account’ before proceeding to fill up the application for this CEN. Candidates are advised to fill in the details required for account creation with utmost care, as corrections of any kind will NOT be permitted once the account is created. Details filled in the ’Create an Account’ form (including mobile number and Email ID) cannot be modified at any stage once the account is created. Candidates are advised, in their own interest to authenticate their identity using Aadhar during the “Create an Account” stage. If they missed this stage, they can still authenticate during the online application process by using the “Verify Aadhar" facility and providing their Aadhar details. This action needs to be done any time before final submission of application. This will facilitate a smoother process at different stages of recruitment for the candidates themselves. 13) After the submission of the ONLINE application (complete in all respects), if a candidate wishes to further modify, change or correct any detail except details filled in ‘Create an Account’ form (including Email ID and mobile number) and Chosen Railway, he/she may do so by paying a modification fee of Rs. 250/-(non-refundable) for each occasion from 25.02.2025 to 06.03.2025 (23:59 hours). Details filled in ‘Create an Account’ form (including Email ID and mobile number) and Chosen Railway cannot be changed. 14) After 06.03.2025, RRBs shall not entertain any representation for modification of the information furnished in the application. 15) To avoid last minute rush, candidates are advised in their own interest to register and submit ONLINE application much before the closing date since there may be a possibility of inability/failure to log on to the website of RRB concerned on account of heavy load on the internet or website during last days of online registration. Helpline for candidates: For any queries related to submission of online application. (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on all working days) Email: [email protected] Phone: 0172-565-3333 and 9592001188 RRBs shall not be responsible if candidates are not able to submit their ONLINE application within the last date for any reason whatsoever. 

EX-SERVICEMEN 10.1 The term Ex-Servicemen means a person who has served in any rank (whether as a Combatant or non-Combatant) in the regular Army, Navy or Air Force of the Indian Union but does not include a person who has served in the Defense Security Corps., the General Reserve Engineering Force, the Lok Sahayak Sena and the Para Military Forces 

 RAILWAY ACT APPRENTICES

  The vacancies to be filled from among the Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAAs) trained in Railway Establishments and possessing National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT) is separately indicated in the vacancy table. This will be in the nature of horizontal reservation as in the case of Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) and Ex-Servicemen. However, unlike in the case of PwBDs, there will be no carry forward of the unfilled vacancies, to be filled by this mechanism. In case of shortfall, the vacant slots shall be filled from others in the combined merit list. 12.2 Closing date of online application i.e. 22.02.2025 of this CEN shall be the cutoff date for completion of Apprenticeship. A candidate shall be considered to have completed the Act Apprenticeship training, only if he has already appeared in the NCVT examination before the last date of online application i.e. 22.02.2025, the result for which might not have been declared. However, the candidate should submit the NAC certificate issued by NCVT during document verification failing which he/she shall not be eligible for reservation as CCAA (trained in Railway Establishment) under this provision.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

(a) Candidates should apply only through ONLINE mode through any of the official websites of the RRBs. Multiple applications by a candidate will lead to rejection of all the applications and debarment. (b) The recruitment process shall comprise of the following stages: (i) Computer Based Tests (CBT) (ii) Physical Efficiency Test (PET) (iii) Document Verification (DV) and (iv) Medical Examination (ME) (c) Information of date of CBT, PET, DV, ME or any other additional activities will be given to eligible candidates in due course through RRB/ RRC websites, SMS and email. (d) Request for postponement of any of the stages or for change of venue, date and shift will not be entertained under any circumstance. 

WARNING:

 Beware of Touts and job racketeers trying to deceive by false promises of securing job in Railways either through influence or by use of unfair and unethical means. RRBs/RRCs never appoint any agent(s) or coaching center(s) for action on their behalf. Candidates are warned against any such claims being made by persons/agencies. Candidates are selected purely as per merit. Beware of unscrupulous elements and do not fall in their trap. Candidates attempting to influence RRB/RRC directly or indirectly shall be disqualified and legal action can be initiated against them.

 Candidates are advised to visit only the official website of RRBs/RRCs and beware of FAKE websites and social media content put up by unscrupulous elements/touts.