Revision in timings of RRB Exam Special train

Revision timings of Train No. 06051 Kolhapur – Thiruvananthapuram Central RRB Exam Special at Kolhapur and Miraj station for journey commencing o­n 17^th June, 2022.

 Source:Southern Railway

 RRB Exam Special Fare Special Trains between Tirunelveli Jn and Mysuru

40/2022-23

06-05-2022

Chennai

RRB Exam Special Fare Special Trains between Tirunelveli Jn and Mysuru

RRB (Railway Recruitment Board) Exam Special fare Special trains will be run in Tirunelveli – Mysuru sector for the convenience of the candidates appearing for RRB Examination as detailed below 

Train No.  06039 / 06040 Tirunelveli Jn – Mysuru – Tirunelveli Jn Exam Special Fare Specials:

Train No. 06039 Tirunelveli Jn - Mysuru Exam Special Fare Special will leave Tirunelveli Jn at 22.10 hrs o­n 07th May, 2022 (Saturday) and reach Mysuru at 23.55 hrs (Sunday), o­n the next day (1 Trip)

In return direction, Train No. 06040 Mysuru – Tirunelveli Jn  Exam Special Fare Special will leave Mysuru at 20.15 hrs o­n 10th May, 2022 (Tuesday) and reach Tirunelveli Jn at 21.30 hrs (Wednesday), the next day (1 Trip)

Coach Composition:  2 - AC Two Tier Coaches, 2 - AC Three Tier Coaches, 9 - Sleeper Class Coaches, 1 - General Second Class Coach, 1- Second Class Chair Car  and 2 - Second Class cum Luggage/Brake Vans (with accommodation for differently abled persons)  = Total : 17 Coaches

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Source:Southern Railway

Advance Reservation is now open for RRB Exam Specials

41/2022-23

06-05-2022

Chennai

Advance Reservation is now open for RRB Exam Specials

Advance reservation for the following RRB Exam Special Fare Special Trains is now open:

1. Train No. 06043 Tambaram – Kochuveli RRB Examination Special Journey commencing o­n 10.05.2022 (Tuesday)

2. Train No. 06044 Kochuveli – Tambaram RRB Examination Special Journey commencing o­n 07.05.2022 (Saturday)

3. Train No. 06039 Tirunelveli - Mysore RRB Examination Special Journey commencing o­n 07.05.22 (Saturday)

4. Train No. 06042 Mangalore – Belgavi RRB Examination Special Journey commencing o­n 07.05.22 (Saturday)

Source:Southern Railway

 Recruitment under Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) 01/2019

594/2021-22

06-12-2021

Chennai

Recruitment under Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) 01/2019

Results to the 1st Stage computer Based Test (CBT-1) to be tentatively declared o­n January 15, 2022

2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2) for shortlisted candidates is likely to be scheduled during 14-18 February , 2022

With respect to the Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) 01/2019, issued for recruitment of various NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) graduate and under graduate posts, Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) held the 1st  stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1) in 7 phases from December 28th,  2020 to July 31st, 2021. The results of the first stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1) is currently under process and the results are tentatively scheduled to be published in the official websites of RRBs by January 15th,  2022.

Further it is stated that 2nd stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2) exam for the candidates who will be shortlisted based o­n 1st stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1) is tentatively scheduled to be held from February 14-18, 2022. However, this tentative schedule is subject to the prevailing conditions and Government guidelines issued from time to time in view of the COVID-19 pandemic situation in the country.

Indian Railways appeals to all the candidates to refer o­nly to the official websites of Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) for any latest updates o­n the recruitment process and not to get misled by unauthorised sources o­n this matter.

Source:Southern Railway

 Railway Recruitment Exam For Various Non-Technical Popular Categories Commencing From 23.07.2021

No.271/2020-21

07-07-2021

Secunderabad

The 07th i.e. last Phase of Railway Recruitment Exams for various Non Technical Popular Categories (NTPC Graduate and undergraduate) posts (NTPC - CEN 01/2019) commencing from 23rd July, 2021

Ø The 7th i.e. last phase of 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1) is scheduled o­n 23rd , 24th , 26th and 31st July 2021 for approx. 2.78 lakh candidates

Ø The CBT is being held in 76 cities in about 260 centers across country under strict COVID-19 protocol using SD-50 module permitting utilization of 50% capacity available at centers to ensure adequate social distancing

Ø A Help Desk has already been provided o­n all RRB official websites. Candidates are advised to use this Help Desk for seeking clarifications

Ø Downloading of E-Call letters will start 4 days prior to the exam date mentioned in Exam City and date intimation link

Ø Candidates are advised to strictly follow COVID-related guidelines issued along with the call letter. Use of Face Mask is mandatory.

With strict COVID-19 related protocols and precautions, six phases of 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) for around 1.23 crore candidates, against Centralized Employment Notification No. 01/2019 (NTPC Categories) having 35281 vacancies, have been conducted from 28.12.2020 till 08.04.2021. Further, 7th i.e. last phase of Computer Based Test for remaining 2.78 lakh candidates, which got impacted o­n account of second wave of COVID-19 affecting whole country, has now been scheduled o­n 23rd , 24th , 26th and 31st July 2021. With this 1st stage CBT will get completed for all the candidates.

The CBT is being held in 76 cities in about 260 centers across country under strict COVID-19 protocol using SD-50 module permitting utilization of 50% capacity available at centers to ensure adequate social distancing. Most of the candidates are allotted centers in their home state. Where it is not possible to allot within the state, the candidates have been accommodated in the neighboring state having Rail connectivity.

For the candidates scheduled in this phase, the Link for viewing the Exam City & Date and downloading of Free Travelling Authority for SC/ST candidates will be made available o­n all RRB websites ten days before the exam. Downloading of E-Call letters will start 4 days prior to the exam date mentioned in Exam City and date intimation link. Necessary intimation is also being sent to all those candidates scheduled in the 7th phase to their E-mail and Mobile numbers given in their o­nline Application. Candidates are advised to refer o­nly to the official websites of

RRBs for latest updates o­n the recruitment process. Please do not be misled by unauthenticated sources. A Help Desk has already been provided o­n all RRB official websites. Candidates are advised to use this Help Desk for seeking clarifications.

Candidates are advised to strictly follow COVID-related guidelines issued along with the call letter. Use of Face Mask is mandatory. Candidates will be allowed entry o­nly if wearing a Face Mask and the Face mask shall be worn at all times. (except at the time of capturing photograph). Candidates are also advised to carefully read and comply with the instructions uploaded along with the e-call letter. Particularly o­n banned items: electronic gadgets such as Mobile phones, pager, watches, Bluetooth enabled devices, calculators, metallic wears, bangles, belts, bracelets etc. are not allowed inside the Test Centre.

RRBs have made extensive preparations for conducting examinations of this large scale in COVID-19 pandemic times following SOPs as laid down by Government ensuring social distancing, compulsory use of masks, sanitizers, curtailing shifts for conducting Ex

Source:South Central Railway

RRB recruitments and Employability of Apprentices in Railways - Clarification

No.192/2020-21

18-08-2020

Chennai

RRB recruitments and Employability of Apprentices in Railways - Clarification

In recent times, there have been protests by Railway apprentices in front of Ponmalai workshop seeking permanent jobs in Railways.  It was also alleged that there is discrimination against Tamil Nadu candidates from being recruited for job vacancies existing in Southern Railway.   In light of the issue, the following clarification is issued with a request to print and Electronic media to publish the same in order to clear the misconception in the minds of public.

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) function under the Ministry of Railways. There are 21 Railway recruitment Boards situated in different parts of India, Viz., Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Allahabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Jammu & Kashmir, Kolkota, Malda, Mumbai, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Ranchi, Secunderabad, Siliguri and Thiruvananthapuram. The primary responsibility of RRB is to recruit the technical and non-technicalworking and supervisory staff (Group ‘C’) required for their allotted jurisdictional divisions of the given Railway zone. Applications will be called for by RRBs from the eligible candidates through centralized employment notifications published in the RRB websites and in Employment News.

All the RRBs call for applications for various posts through a common centralized employment notification taking into account all the vacancies that are existing in various zonal Railways and Production units. At the time of applying for any post a candidate has the option to choose any of the 21 Railway Recruitment Boards listed above. A candidate is allotted to particular zonal Railway based o­n the RRB to which he has opted. For example, where a candidate opts for RRB/Chennai at the time of application he is allotted to Railway Divisions of Chennai, Trichy and Salem and Southern Railway Headquarters and ICF to which RRB/Chennai caters to. o­nce a particular RRB is selected he will not to be able to opt for any other RRB.

On 3-2-2018, Notification CEN No.01/2018 was published by Railway Recruitment Board for the post of Asst Loco Pilot (ALP) and Technicians. This was a common notification that was published by all 21 RRBs for filling the vacancies across various Zonal Railways and Production units. For the post of Asst.Loco Pilot, candidates with minimum ITI or Diploma or Engineering Degree are eligible and three stages of Computer based tests were conducted. For the post of Technicians, o­nly ITI certificate holders in the relevant field are eligible and two stages of computer based tests were conducted. Candidates with Engineering or diploma degree are not eligible for the post of Technicians.

With respect to Notification CEN No.01/2018 stated above and through which the vacancies of Southern Railway and ICF including GOC workshop is filled up, RRB Chennai has confirmed that of the total candidates applied 51% are from Tamil Nadu. A total of 3218 candidates were selected for the post of ALP and technicians. Of the total selection 17% are from Tamil Nadu. This is largely due to the fact that most of the candidates are not eligible for the post of technicians as majority of them are diploma holders or Engineer graduates. Whereas the o­nly qualification required for technicians is ITI. But for the post of ALP, 53% of the candidates selected are from Tamil Nadu

Of the total selected candidates, 541 candidates for Technicians posts were allotted to Ponmalai workshop at Trichy after due process done at Personnel department of Southern Railway Headquarters.

Document Verification:

At Ponmalai Workshop the allotted Candidates were called for Certificate verification from 4.8.2020 o­nwards. Scrutiny of documents was carried out duly adhering to laid down Safety protocols of social distancing. This procedure of Certificate Verification was scheduled o­nly after the Ministry of Home Affairs issued guidelines o­n Unlock-3 effective upto 31.08.2020, according to which there shall be no relaxation for inter-state movement of persons.

The notified candidates arrived at Trichy by flight well ahead of the date scheduled for scrutiny of documents and underwent 14 days mandatory quarantine.  SWAB tests were also taken as per the State’s Safety protocols.  The results of the tests were verified by Railway authorities from Trichy District’s portal https://cv19.microkapv.in/.  The candidates who appeared for Certificate Verification were permitted o­nly if they produced relevant documents in connection with Quarantine, SWAB test results and adherence to all Protocols laid down by Ministry of Home Affairs. Sample of e pass of two candidates have been submitted to the Collector of Trichy for perusal.

The above points are highlighted to dispel various doubts raised from some sources that Railway administration and candidates who have appeared for document verification have flouted the lockdown rms.

Claims made by Apprentices:

At Ponmalai workshop, while process of document verification was in progress protest were made by Ex- ActApprentices who had undertaken apprenticeship training at Railway workshop demanding employment in Railways. It may be noted that Railways engageapprentices in workshops and Production units and impart them technical training with the objective of developing skilled manpower.   Employment in Railways is not guaranteed o­n completion of Apprenticeship.  However, in 2016 it was decided by Railway Board that 20% of the vacancies in case of direct recruitment to posts in Level-1 shall be filled by giving preference to Course completed Act Apprentices. In pursuant to this new rule, 597 vacancies were earmarked for Apprentices and notified through employmentnotification no: CEN No: 02/2018. A total of 3627 applications were received from apprentices and 2839 appeared for the Exam. Of the candidates appeared, 272 were shortlisted for Physical Efficiency Test (PET). At the end of PET o­nly 54 candidates who had met the minimum qualifying marks were selected against the notified vacancies of 597.

Procedure adopted by RRB:

RRB conducts all their exams in a fair and transparent manner without any bias. There is no manual intervention at any stage starting from o­nline application stage to conducting computer based test and evaluation. It is totally a computer based test and centralized employment notifications are issued o­n pan India basis and candidates from across the country have the right to choose any specific RRB, amongst the 21 locations, of his choice. RRB carries out the whole process and selects candidates purely based o­n the merit of the candidates and their eligibility criteria. The computer based tests are conducted in 15 languages which includes Tamil also.

It may be also be pointed out that there are no reservations in any RRB based o­n the origin of state or state of residence. The candidates belonging to Tamilnadu have not o­nly opted for RRB/Chennai but also to various RRBs. For example, in the notifications issued during the last few years about 2.2 lakh candidates from Tamilnadu opted for and applied for RRB/Bengaluru which caters to South Western Railway.

Source:Southern Railway