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RRB Group D recruitment 2024 exam will be conducted in a single stage as a computer-based test, as per the announcement made by the Board, and certain criteria are introduced. The changes introduced by the board are in the areas of EWS certificate, normalization of marks, document verification and empanelling of candidates, and tie-breaking criteria.
For RRB Group D 2024, The Ministry of Railways will release the vacancies soon. Candidates can check the RRB Group D Vacancy 2024 to know the total number of vacancies for a particular RRB region and how many vacancies are reserved for different categories. Applicants are advised to keep a detailed understanding of the RRB Group D Recruitment 2024 for a better preparation strategy of the exam.
RRB Group D Recruitment 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board has withdrawn the major changes related to the recruitment stage of the exam on Apr 11, 2024, and introduced new criteria for the single exam. The exam will be conducted in a single stage as a computer-based test. The other changes include the following.
- The certificates submitted by the candidates belonging to the EWS category after the date of notification will be considered valid.
- The marks scored by the candidates will be normalized by the percentile-based method.
- The candidates will be called for a document verification process based on their qualification for PET, in a ratio of 1:1.
- The RRB/ RRC have the right to consider the candidates in the merit list based on their merit and option if a shortfall in the empanelment occurs.
- If a tie occurs between two candidates who scored in the same percentile after normalization, the older candidate will be given a higher merit position. If the age of the candidates is the same, the candidate whose name appears first in alphabetical order will be placed at the higher merit.
The candidates will be evaluated in two stages:
- Stage 1 - Computer Based Test (CBT) 1
- Stage 2 - Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
The next stages involve Document Verification and Medical Examination.
The candidates who belong to OBC have to submit a Non-Creamy Layer certificate.
Documents Required for RRB Group D Recruitment Verification
The shortlisted candidates will have to produce the original documents along with two self-attested photographs (passport-sized). The candidates will not be given any extra time or extended dates to produce the original documents for the RRB Group D Recruitment 2024.
- Matriculation/ High School Examination Certificate or Equivalent Certificate as Proof for Date of Birth and Matriculation Qualification.
- NCVT (NTC/NAC) / SCVT Certificate as applicable
- SC/ ST Certificate
- OBC-NCL Certificate
- Income Certificate for waiving Exam Fee (Economically Backward Classes)
- Discharge Certificate (Ex-Servicemen)
- Aadhar Card
- Medical Certificate (PwD candidates)
- Minority Community Declaration
- Gazette Notification (in case of change of candidate's name)
- Payment receipt
- J & K Domicile Certificate
- Decree of Divorce
- Death Certificate of spouse (in case of Widow candidates).
Job Positions Under RRB Group D 2024
The job positions that are offered to the candidates under the RRB Group D 2024 exam are as follows.
- Cabin man
- Fitter
- Gangman
- Group D - Store
- Group D - Engg
- Helper-II (Electrical)
- Helper-II (Mechanical)
- Helper-II (S&T)
- Keyman
- Leverman
- Pointsman
- Porter
- Shunter
- Switchman
- Trackman
- Welder
Job Profile of Positions Under RRB Group D 2024
The job profile of the positions listed above is described below.
Pointsman: To handle switches or railroad points, and to control the lever to direct the train to the required tracks.
Porter: To help railway passengers at stations and to handle loading and unloading of passengers' luggage.
Gateman: To open and close the gates at Level Crossing.
Helper (Electrical, Mechanical, S & T): They will be in charge of the maintenance of the signal and various electrical and mechanical equipment.
RRB Group D Pay Scale
The pay scale for the positions offered through the RRB Group D exam is tabulated below.
|
Scale |
Pay Band (in INR) |
Grade Pay (in INR) |
Grade Pay- Entry Level (in INR) |
|
PB -1 |
15600-60600 |
5400 |
21000 |
|
5700 |
23190 |
||
|
6000 |
25380 |
||
|
7200 |
29730 |
||
|
8400 |
34080 |
||
|
PB -2 |
29900 - 104400 |
12600 |
40500 |
|
13800 |
51420 |
||
|
14400 |
54450 |
||
|
16200 |
63000 |
||
|
PB -3 |
46800-117300 |
19800 |
76590 |
|
22800 |
88500 |
||
|
PB - 5 |
112200-20100 |
26700 |
147300 |
|
30000 |
159000 |
