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Frequently Asked Questions |
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How can I apply for a post in the Railways through the
Railway Recruitment Board, Secunderabad?
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A candidate can apply for a post only in
response to an Employment Notification. Railway Recruitment
Board issues Employment Notifications periodically for
various posts required to be filled by the Railways. These
notifications are invariably published in the 'Employment
News', national, local and vernacular dailies, apart from
being displayed on the website of the Railway Recruitment
Board, Secunderabad. Normally a month's time is given for
candidates to apply for posts for which they possess the
required qualifications.
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How long will it take for the Railway Recruitment Board to
conduct the written examinations?
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Normally the first examination is conducted
in about four months' time from the closing date of the
notification. Most of the examinations can be expected to be
completed in about 10-12 months time. The priority for
various categories is laid down depending upon the urgency
of filling the posts, priorities of the indenting Railways
etc.
The schedule of the written examination is notified in the
leading news papers about a month advance of the examination
date apart from being displayed on the website.
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When will be results of the written examination declared?
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Results of the written examinations for most of
the categories are published in 30 to 60 days from the date of
the examination. |
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How can a candidate know the status of his application?
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About a month before the date of the written
examination the status of the application of the candidate,
i.e. whether it is accepted or rejected is displayed on this
site. In case of rejection, the reasons are also indicated.
If the application is accepted, then further information on
the roll number, examination centre etc., are also
displayed. A candidate can search the status of his
application with reference to his date of birth, name, etc.
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"What is the procedure for obtaining a duplicate hall ticket
if the candidate does not receive one in time?
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Hall tickets to all eligible candidates are
dispatched at least four weeks in advance of the examination
date through post offices under 'Certificate of Posting' to
the address given in the application. If the candidate is not
available at that address, he should make arrangements for
collecting the hall ticket once the examination schedule is
announced. In exceptional cases, if the candidate does not
receive the hall ticket up to a week before the examination
date, he should first check up his eligibility status on this
website. If he is eligible he should note down his roll number
and approach the office of the Railway Recruitment Board,
Secunderabad on any working day three days prior to the
examination date with a passport size photograph for obtaining
a duplicate hall ticket. Issue of duplicate hall ticket is
subject to satisfactory proof of candidate's identity, address
etc. |
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If an application is rejected can the
candidate rectify the mistake/lapse on which the application
is rejected?
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Once an application is rejected no further
correspondence is entertained.
In the employment notification calling for
applications, detailed instructions are given for filling in
the application and the areas in which the candidate his to
take care so that his application is not rejected. If, inspite
of this, the candidate does fill in the application properly
and it is rejected, no further opportunity is given to the
candidate. |
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What are the original
certificates, which the candidate has to produce at the time
of verification of documents after the publication of final
examination results? |
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The following original certificates are a
must on the date of verification. |
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SSC/Matric certificate in proof of
candidate's date of birth. |
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Provisional/Final degree.
Diploma, ITI/Apprenticeship certificates, Certificates
issued by Intermediate Boards, State Boards/CBSE etc in
proof of possessing the minimum qualifications alone are
accepted MARKS
STATEMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. |
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Community certificates in the format laid
down in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC
communities. |
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Discharge certificate in case of
ex-servicemen. |
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Should a candidate produce fresh community certificate at
the time of verification?
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Not required. It is sufficient if the candidate
produces the originals of the certificates, copies of which
would have been enclosed with the application. |
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What about community certificate of candidates belonging to
OBC communities?
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The communities which come under the category
of Other Backward Classes - (OBCs) for the purpose of
reservation of jobs under the central government are
notified by the Ministry of Welfare, Government of India
from time to time. Candidates belonging to these
communities, desirous of obtaining the advantages of
reservation, age relaxation etc., should submit the OBC
certificate in the prescribed format for jobs under the
Central Government. Candidates should note the format and
the list of communities prescribed for reservations in State
Government may vary with the ones prescribed for Central
Government jobs. If candidates belonging to OBC communities
do not submit the community certificate in the correct
proforma, they will be treated as UR candidates and
concessions and reservations available to OBC candidates
will not be extended to them.
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Is a candidate required to deposit or leave his original
certificates with the Railway Recruitment Board?
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No. The Railway Recruitment Board retains only
attested copies of the certificates. The candidates should
never leave
their original certificates (including community certificates)
with the Railway Recruitment Board. In exceptional cases where
malpractices or forgeries are suspected, the original
certificates can be collected for verification purpose. In
such cases, proper acknowledgements should be demanded and
obtained. |
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After the final panel of the selected candidates is
published when will be selected candidate receive the offer
of appointment?
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The role of the Railway Recruitment Board is
to select suitable candidates and recommend their names for
appointment to the South Central/East Coast Railways. The
Railways will make the offer of appointment after completing
the administrative formalities like verification of
character and antecedents, medical examination of the
candidate and availability of vacancies. Therefore once a
final panel is published the candidates should get in touch
with the following officials for further information
regarding their appointment.
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Senior Personnel officer (R)
South Central Railway
Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad
Tel: +91
40-27786955
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Assistant Personnel Officer (R)
East Coast Railway
Bhubaneswar
Tel:
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Railway Recruitment Board, Secunderabad will
not be in a position to give any information regarding the
status of appointment of the selected candidates. |
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12. |
Is there any restriction for lady candidates applying for
the posts advertised by the Railway Recruitment Board,
Secunderabad?
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No. Lady candidates can apply for all the
posts advertised by the Railway Recruitment Board.
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13. |
Are there any prescribes books for the examinations and
whether any coaching institutions are recognized. |
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Railway Recruitment Boards have not
prescribed any books
or guides for
the examinations being conducted by them. Similarly no
coaching institution is recognized for giving coaching to
candidates. Candidates are advised not to be misled by false
advertisements/propaganda in this regard.
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