The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) had released some important notifications for all its Group C candidates on the official website rrbcdg.gov.in. In its notice for CEN-01/ 2018 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and Technician vacancies, the Indian Railways have revised the number of openings. According to RRB, the number of posts has been increased to a total of 64,371 for Group C categories—27,795 for ALP and 36,576 for Technicians. Besides, the conducting body has also activated the links to select RRB and submit the preference for the railway unit, exam trade and application fee refund for which the candidates have time till October 1. RRB ALP, Technician Recruitment 2018 Objection Tracker for Group C Exams Extended Till September 25.
It must be noted that the links are active from today, September 22 and the closing date is October 1, 23:59 hrs. The first computer-based test (CBT) for ALP and Technician posts were concluded on September 4, 2018.
RRB ALP, Technician Vacancies Increased
A notice which was released on August 1, 2018, RRB stated that vacancies to be increased to 60,000. However, the number has now been revised and enhanced. For ALP, openings are 27,795 and that of Technicians it is 36,576 which brings the total to 64,371. RRB Group D Recruitment Exam 2018: How to Prepare for CBT, Last Minute Tips & Tricks to Ace September Level 1 Test?
RRB Group C Selection of Post Preference
Considering the objection tracker and finalisation of keys, RRB decided that all the candidates who have appeared in the first stage CBT will be allowed to select the RRB and fill the option for the Railway/Unit and posts notified against the RRB. Once selected and finally submitted, the positions cannot be modified under any circumstances. Hence, candidates shall decide firmly and also indicate their priority of options for as many posts as they are eligible for. “All the candidates who have appeared in the 1st stage CBT have to select the RRB and priority of options for Railway/Production unit & posts failing which their candidature will not be considered for shortlisting for 2nd stage CBT,” reads the notification.
RRB Selection of Exam Trade
RRB exam trade selection process has been initiated for Group C recruitment 2018. During the time of application, candidates having more than one eligible qualification like ITI/NAC, HSC and Diploma/Degree have selected more than one exam trade. To facilitate candidates to appear in only one exam trade in Part ‘B’ of 2nd stage CBT, RRBs have now decided that those candidates who have opted for more than one exam trade because of their multiple qualifications will be given an opportunity to select only one exam trade of their choice. In addition, candidates who have chosen single exam trade in their application can change the same from among the relevant trades of their qualification, if they wish to. Note that for candidates with only ITI/NAC qualification the exam trade shall be their ITI/NAC trade given in the application and cannot be changed.
RRB Application Fee Refund
Apart from the above, RRB has also activated the link to change or modify their bank account details to facilitate application fee refund. The account details once modified and confirmed cannot be changed again, and the activities shall be completed by October 1. The candidates are recommended to read the instructions carefully before beginning with the procedure.
All the above procedures must be completed as soon as possible to avoid the last-minute rush. Candidates should note that the details once confirmed and submitted cannot be modified and hence they are advised to select RRB, Railway/Unit, options for Posts, Exam Trade and Account Details carefully and correctly. Meanwhile, RRB has released the answer keys for Group C ALP and Technician CBT and are accepting objections till September 25.
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