Railway Exam 2021- Upcoming RRB NTPC, Group D, ALP, & JE Exam

RRB Exam

RRB Exam 2021: RRB Exams are held by the Railway Recruitment Board. RRB recruitment is a very competitive process that takes place every year. The official notification for the RRB Exams 2021 recruiting for various exams will be released. This article will provide you with all of the necessary information regarding forthcoming railway exams, including RRB exam dates, RRB eligibility, RRB notification, RRB admit card, and so on.

Upcoming RRB Exams 2021

The table below shows the tentative dates for the next RRB Exams in the years 2021 and 2022.

Upcoming RRB Exams 2021
Exam Names RRB Exam Dates
RRB NTPC To be notified
RRB ALP To be notified
RRB JE To be notified
RRB Group D To be notified

Many government agencies and exam-conducting bodies have cancelled or postponed recruitment exams due to the widespread outbreak of Coronavirus (Covid-19).

The table below will give some light on the major RRB exams, which were originally set for 2020 but were postponed due to the outbreak of Coronavirus in India.

Upcoming RRB Exams
Exam Names RRB Exam Dates Postponed due to COVID-19
RRB NTPC December 28th 2020 onwards (6th phase postponed) Yes
RRB ALP Notification Not released No
RRB JE Notification Not Released No
RRB Group D April to June 2021 Yes

RRB Exam Eligibility Criteria 2021

The eligibility requirements differ depending on the position. The following are the RRB qualifying criteria for various exams:

Exam Eligibility criteria

RRB Group D

Age Limit: 18 to 33 years

Educational Qualification: Passed Class 10th from Institution recognized by NCVT/SCVT or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT

RRB NTPC

Age Limit: The age limit for undergraduate post is 18 to 30 years. The age limit for graduate post is 18 to 33 years.

Educational Qualification:

For undergraduate post, candidates must have passed Class 12th

For graduate post, candidates must have passed graduation.

RRB JE

Age Limit: 18 to 33 years

Educational Qualification 

JE Post: An applicant must have three years Diploma in Civil Engineering/Mechanical/ Production/ Automobile / Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation & Control Engineering/ Control/ Tools & Machining/ Tools & Die Making/ Computer Science/ Computer Engineering or B.Sc in Civil Engineering from a Recognized University/Institute.

DMS: Applicants need to complete a three-year Diploma in Engineering from any govt. recognized university or equivalent.

JE (IT): Candidates must have PGDCA / B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ BCA/ B.Tech. (Information Technology)/ B.Tech. (Computer Science)/ DOEACC ‘B’ level course of three years duration or equivalent.

CMA: Degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry with minimum 55% marks.

RRB ALP

Age Limit: 18 to 28 years.

Educational Qualification:

ALP: Must have passed Class 10th/SSLC & ITI/Course Completed Act Apprentices or Diploma/Degree in Engineering.

Technician: Completed Class 10th/SSLC plus ITI/ Course Completed Act Apprentices or 10+2 with Physics and Maths or Diploma in Engineering.

RRB Exam Dates 2021

The schedules for several RRB tests are listed below for candidates’ convenience.

RRB Exams Notification & Application Dates Exam Dates

RRB Group D

Start: 12- Mar-2019

End: 12-Apr-2019

To be notified

RRB NTPC

Start: 01-Mar-2019

End: 31-Mar-2019

First phase: 28-Dec-2020 to 13-Jan-2021

Second phase: 16-Jan-2021 to 30-Jan-2021

Third phase: 31-Jan-2021 to 12-Feb-2021

Fourth phase: 15-Feb-2021 to 03-Mar-2021

Fifth phase

04-Mar-2021

05-Mar-2021

07-Mar-2021

08-Mar-2021

09-Mar-2021

11-Mar-2021

12-Mar-2021

13-Mar-2021

14-Mar-2021

15-Mar-2021

19-Mar-2021

20-Mar-2021

21-Mar-2021

27-Mar-2021

Sixth Phase

01-Apr-2021

03-Apr-2021

05-Apr-2021

06-Apr-2021

07-Apr-2021

08-Apr-2021

Seventh Phase

23-Jul-2021

24-Jul-2021

26-Jul-2021

31-Jul-2021

RRB ALP

To be notified

To be notified

RRB JE

To be notified

To be notified

RRB Exam Selection Process 2021

The RRB selection procedure varies depending on the exam. The common selection method for all tests is discussed below.

Filling RRB Application Form

The RRB application form must be completed entirely online. There is a Rs 500 application fee (for all candidates except the fee concession categories). PwBD/Female/Transgender/Ex-Servicemen candidates, as well as candidates from SC/ST/Minority Communities/Economically Backward Class, must pay a fee of Rs 250. It is possible to pay the application cost both online and offline. On appearing in the CBT, the application cost is reimbursed after subtracting the bank expenses.

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Release of RRB Admit Card

RRB admit card are distributed four days prior to the exam date. For each stage of the exam, a separate admit card is provided online. By checking in with the proper credentials, candidates can download the admission card. The admit card contains exam-related information as well as the candidates’ personal information.

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Appearing in CBT

The CBT is divided into two parts: the first and the second. The exam is held in numerous shifts around the country in various places. Questions from General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness and Current Affairs are typically included in CBTs. Candidates who pass the first stage CBT are invited to take the second stage CBT. In most cases, the first stage CBT is used to screen candidates for the following round.

Read More:

  • RRB Group D Exam Pattern & Syllabus
  • RRB NTPC Exam Pattern & Syllabus
  • RRB JE Exam Pattern
  • RRB ALP Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Declaration of Result

The results for each level of the recruiting exam are announced separately on the internet. The results are available on the official website for candidates. The final result will be in PDF format. By inputting the needed credentials, the scorecard can be downloaded.

Read More:

  • RRB Group D Result 2021 & Cut off
  • RRB NTPC Result 2021 & Cut off
  • RRB ALP Result 2021 & Cut off
  • RRB JE Result 2021

Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test/Skill Test/ Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Typing Skill Tests/Computer Based Aptitude Tests/Skill Tests/PET are administered in accordance with the job descriptions. Candidates are chosen for this level depending on their performance in the second CBT stage.

Document Verification

All of the posts are subjected to document verification. Candidates are required to participate in this step. Candidates’ documents and information given on the application form are verified against their authentic certificates.

Medical Examination

Before being considered for a position, candidates must pass a medical examination. Only if candidates are judged to be medically fit are they awarded a letter of appointment.

We have provided complete details of RRB 2021 Exam. If you have any queries, feel free to ask us in the comment section below.

Railway (RRB) Exam – FAQs

What are the topics covered in RRB Syllabus?

English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness are some of the subjects covered in the RRB Syllabus. RRB tests, on the other hand, demand that candidates be knowledgeable in a variety of professional disciplines.

Which language is used in the RRB exam?

RRB Exam recruitment would be conducted in 13 languages in addition to English and Hindi. Assamese, Bangla, Gujarati, Konkani, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Manipuri, Oriya, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil, and Urdu are among the 13 languages.

Where can candidates find information on various RRB Exams?

Candidates who are interested in taking any of the RRB exams can visit the RRB official website to learn about all of the latest RRB news.

How can I fill the application form for various RRB 2021 exams?

The online application form for various RRB 2021 Exams must be completed. For the exams, no offline applications will be accepted.

Who issues the letter of appointment to candidates selected through various RRB exams?

The respective railway zones issue certificates of appointment to candidates who have been selected through various RRB tests.

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