RRB Revised Exam Calendar 2024: Important Dates for ALP, RPF SI, Technician & More: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued a revised exam calendar for the year 2024. It contains some posts, like ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot), RPF SI (Railway Protection Force Sub-Inspector), Technician, Junior Engineer (JE), Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA), and Metallurgical Supervisor. It gets revised due to administrative reasons that were due to change the earlier notified dates for the posts.
If you are appearing for any of these exams then it is highly important to mark in your mind the new dates. There are several Centralised Employment Notifications for CEN 01/2024, 02/2024, and 03/2024. Each one of these CENs makes a part of Indian Railways Recruitment Process, which happens to be one of the largest in India; every year, millions of applicants apply through these notifications of railway recruitment.
RRB New Exam Dates 2024
The date of Computer Based Test (CBT)
(According to the new calendar)
- ALP (CEN 01/2024), from 25.11.2024 to 29.11.2024
- RPF SI (CEN RPF 01/2024), 02.12.2024 to 12.12.2024
- Technician (CEN 02/2024), from 18.12.2024 to 29.12.2024
- JE, CMA, Metallurgical Supervisor (CEN 03/2024), from 13.12.2024 to 17.12.2024.
These dates are needed for the applicants who have submitted applications for that particular job, as they need thorough preparations and good preparation is much in demand to take up the exams at these dates.
RPF Sub-Inspector (SI) Exam
The RPF Sub-Inspector exams according to CEN RPF 01/2024 are scheduled between December 2 to December 12, 2024. Those who aim to be part of the Railway Protection Force must note these dates. For RPF is one of the significant bodies that protect railway passengers and properties and hence those aspiring to become the law enforcers consider this as a critical stage.
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Technician Exam Date 2024
18 December 2024, and December 29, 2024 will be the period when exams are supposed to be conducted. Technicians are recruited through a rigorous process that becomes vital to the continued maintenance and repair of railway systems. As such, the candidates have to prepare sufficiently in the technical aspect of the test.
Metallurgical Supervisor Exam date 2024
13 December to 17 December 2024 is the period when the CEN 03/2024 is supposed to be conducted. These are one of the most technical posts where deep knowledge in engineering, chemical, and metallurgical procedures is required. According to the above calendar, applicants can apply to such positions with a focus on revising their technical knowledge to prepare themselves for the CBT.
RRB Revised Exam Calendar 2024 Download
You can download the new schedule of exams from the official website of RRB. In the name of a direct link, the RRB has facilitated the access of applicants to view their respective new schedule. It is advisable that the applicants visit the official site periodically to check for any new update or modification in the schedule.
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Important Examination Instructions
The RRB has made certain guidelines available for the candidates who will participate in this examination. For getting past entrance to the exam centers, candidates must get these letters.
Exam city and date: The information regarding the exam city and the date will be communicated 10 days prior to the exam. It gives time for the candidates to book tickets in advance if they are traveling for the examination.
To ensure thorough transparency as well as security, Aadhaar linked biometric authentication will be there at the examination centers. Hence, the candidate must carry along with him his original Aadhaar card for verification purposes.
Original Aadhaar card must carry: While reporting to the centre, candidates are mandatory to bring the original Aadhaar card, otherwise, no candidate would be allowed to appear for the respective exam.
RR has warned candidates against fake job offers. It has been reiterated that the selections are strictly merit-based through computer-based tests and no third party can declare the results of the exams.
Last Preparation Tips
With the commencement of the exams, the candidates must prepare themselves with the following tips:
Revise proper: Concentrate on the topic matter, especially during the technical portions for the posts of ALP, JE, and Technician.
Mock CBTs: Experience mock Computer-Based Tests so as to get accustomed to the scheme of the examination and time management.
Follow the official website: Continuously check the RRB website for a change of date-sheet or any update in the schedule.
Conclusion
The revised calendar of the exam announced by the Railway Recruitment Boards has provided a relief to the candidates. As the exams are starting from November 25, 2024, for ALP and up to December 29, 2024, for the Technician posts, the candidates should make the best out of the remaining time. Do download your e-call letter and make sure you note down the city and date of the exam in advance. Only strictly comply with all guidelines and not fall a prey to any forged job offer. Wishing success to each and every aspirant vying for the top railway posts!
