Frequently Asked Questions

 

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 1. How do I know about the details of the post for which Recruitment is notified?
 
faq  2. What is the frequency of holding examinations?
 
faq  3. How to get application form? Is there any laid format which is to be adhered to?
 
faq  4. Why my computer is unable to open the PDF Files (downloads section)?
 
faq  5. What care I should take while filling up the application form?
 
faq  6. What is the amount and mode of payment of application fee?
 
faq  7. How should I send my application to Railway Recruitment Cell?
 
faq  8. How do I know the scheduled of the examination and the center allotted?
 

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 9. What if I do not receive any communication from Railway Recruitment Cell for the examination?
 

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10. IMPORTANT MESSAGE
 
   

The notification showing the name of the post, qualification vacancy details etc. can be seen on this website as well as employment News/Rozgar Smachar, Local Dalies of it’s Zonal jurisdiction. Indicative notification drawing attention to the detailed notification is also published in National Newspapers.

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As per existing rules the vacancy notification would be published once in 2 years. But this is subject to modifications.
 

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The application form and format for different certificates required such as for SC, ST, OBC etc. are published in the Employment notification and can also be downloaded from this site.
 

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You require PDF reader to open these files. First Download a PDF Reader. After downloading you have to installs this PDF Reader in your computer. Then try again to open these PDF files, it should open then from there you can save the file or print the file directly.

If still you are unable to open these files try downloading from a different computer or repair your Operating System/Net browser.

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Detailed Employment notification must be read carefully before filling up the form. Attach all the attested copies of the relevant and required certificates; ensure that proper fee is submitted through IPO or demand Draft/Pay Order from a Nationalized bank. Make sure that you have filled in all the required details in the application form in the format prescribed.
 

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The Examination fee for un-reserved, ex-servicemen and OBC candidates is Rs. 40/- (Rs. Forty) only. Candidates belonging to SC/ST are fully exempted from payment of examination fees. The application fee can be submitted in the form of IPO or Demand Draft/Pay Order. IPO/DD/Pay Order should not be of a date prior to the date of notification and having a validity of not less than 6 months. The Demand Draft should be from a nationalized bank. Cash/Money Order or any other form of fee is not acceptable. Employment Notification should be referred to for finding in whose favor the DD/IPO/Pay Order should be drawn.
 

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The duly filled in application form along with copies of relevant certificates and photograph, comp-lying with the requirements as laid down in the Employment Notification should be sent either through ordinary post or dropped in the specific box provided at Railway Recruitment Cell's office. Application sent through speed post, Registered post and Courier etc. will not be acknowledged.
 

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The schedule of examination both for Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and written test would be published in the News papers of Zonal jurisdiction, Employment notice and on this website. Railway Recruitment Cell also sends call letters to the eligible candidates under UPC for the examination. The call letters are sent to the candidates before 1 month of the scheduled date.
 

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You can know the status of your application on this website or contact Railway Recruitment cell, North Central railway, Allahabad on Tel. Nos. listed in “CONTACT US” section of this website. As per scheduled published in Newspapers and on website a special enquiry counter is also made operational prior to the date of PET and written examination to facilitate candidates.
 

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Do not get involved with any Self Claimed mediator/touts. The selection procedure is fully computerized, fool proof and not open to manipulation. Result is based strictly on merit in conformity with Government guidelines.

IMPORTANT
RRC-NCR has not appointed any agents or coaching centers for acting on its behalf. Candidates are warned against any such claims being made by persons/agencies. Examination conducted by RRC-NCR would be multiple-choice objective type and OMR answer sheets are being used and computer evaluation is being resorted to Candidates are selected purely as per merit.

Please beware of unscrupulous elements and do not fall in their trap. Any information on such elements or complaints may be addressed to either Dy. CPO (Rectt.) N.C. Rly. on the address below:-

Railway Recruitment Cell
Near Balmiki Chauraha
Nawab Yusuf Road, Civil Lines
Allahabad, 211001 (UP)

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