Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are the authorised bodies for recruitment to Indian Railways - one of the world's largest employers with over 12 lakh employees. Vacancies run into the lakhs across technical and non-technical posts and are open to candidates from 10th pass to graduates.
Major RRB Exams: RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories - Clerk, Ticket Collector, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Station Master etc.), RRB Group D (Track Maintainer, Helper, Assistant Pointsman), RRB ALP & Technician (Assistant Loco Pilot, Technician Gr. III), RRB JE (Junior Engineer - Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, IT), RPF Constable & SI (Railway Protection Force), and RRB Ministerial & Isolated Posts.
Eligibility: 10th pass for Group D & RPF Constable; 10+2/ITI for ALP & Technician; Graduate for NTPC (Graduate posts) & JE. Age 18-36 years (varies by post). Physical efficiency tests apply for RPF roles. Check the official CEN notification for zone-wise vacancy breakdowns.