(a) A candidate can apply to only one RRB, and only ONE ONLINE application has to be submitted through any one of the official websites of participating RRBs as mentioned at para 13 (j). Multiple applications to either one RRB or Multiple RRBs, will lead to rejection of all applications and liable for debarment for applying to RRBs/RRCs for future CENs.

(b) The recruitment process shall comprise of the following stages:(i) First Stage CBT (CBT-1) (ii) Second Stage CBT (CBT-2) (iii) Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (iv) Document Verification (DV) and (v) Medical Examination (ME) (c) Information on examination schedule and venues will be given in due course through official RRB 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 circumstances.

FIRST STAGE CBT (CBT-1): (a) CBT-1 will only be a screening exam for shortlisting eligible candidates for CBT-2 based on their normalized marks and merit.). Screening will be based on their merit in CBT-1 among the candidates who have chosen the same RRB only. (b) The marks of CBT-1 shall not be counted while preparing the final panel. (c) Pattern & Syllabus of CBT-1: (i) Duration: 60 minutes (ii) Number of questions: 75, Maximum marks: 75 (@1 mark per question) (iii) There shall be negative marking @1/3rd marks for each wrong answer. (iv) Normalization of marks will be done for CBTs held in multiple shifts. (v) Minimum pass percentage for eligibility: UR & EWS - 40%, OBC (NCL) - 30%, SC - 30%, ST - 25%. This is also applicable to Ex Service men category candidates, as per their community. CEN 01/2025(ALP) (vi) The standard of questions for CBT-1 will generally be in conformity with the educational standards and/or minimum technical qualifications prescribed for the post. Questions will be of objective type with multiple choice answers and are likely to cover topics pertaining to the following syllabus: (A) Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc. (B) Mental Ability: Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc. (C) General Science: The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level. (D) General Awareness: Current affairs, science & technology, sports, culture, personalities, economics, politics and other subject of importance.

SECOND STAGE CBT (CBT-2): (a) Shortlisting of candidates for CBT-2 shall be done RRB-wise and community-wise as per their normalized marks and merit in CBT-1 among the candidates who have chosen the same RRB only. (b) Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS will be shortlisted for CBT-2 against UR category provided that, they are NOT availed any relaxation / concession in age, qualification or marks, etc (c) Candidates who are shortlisted availing reservation benefits of a community / Category (Ex-servicemen/EWS) shall continue to be consider only against that community /category for all subsequent stages (CBT2/CBAT/DV) of recruitment process (d) Total number of candidates to be shortlisted for CBT-2 shall be limited to 15 (fifteen) times the number of vacancies notified against each RRB. In case more than one candidate obtain marks equal to cut-off point, they all will be shortlisted for CBT-2 (e) However, Railways reserve the right to increase / decrease the above limit as required, to ensure availability of adequate number of candidates for the notified post. (f) The final panels for ALP will be prepared only on the basis of marks and merit of candidates in CBT-2 & CBAT.