The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway functions under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India and is responsible for conducting transparent and merit-based recruitment for various categories of posts in Northern Railway. 1. The recruitment process is governed by:
Railway Board Guidelines
Ministry of Railways Rules
Government Reservation Policies
Apprentices Act & Recruitment Notifications
2. Applicant must be:
Citizen of India OR
Subject to eligibility conditions prescribed by Government of India.
Age criteria vary according to recruitment notification. 3. Typical age ranges:
Group D: 18–33 years
Apprentice: 15–24 years
4. Age Relaxation applicable as per Government norms:
Category
Relaxation
SC/ST
5 Years
OBC
3 Years
PwBD
10 Years
Ex-Servicemen
per rules
5. Application Rules :
Applications are accepted only through: RRC Northern Railway Recruitment Portal Multiple applications may lead to rejection/cancellation. Candidate must provide Active mobile number and Valid email ID 6. Candidate identity may be verified through:
Aadhaar
Government ID proof
Biometric authentication
7. Application Fee Rules :
Fee varies according to category and recruitment notification. Fee Exemptions (Generally)
SC/ST
PwBD
Women candidates
Minorities
Economically Backward Classes
Refund policies may apply after CBT participation.
8. Document Verification : Candidates must produce
Original certificates
Educational documents
Caste certificate
Identity proof
Any mismatch may cause cancellation.
9. Anti-Fraud Advisory : RRC Northern Railway does not
Appoint agents
Sell jobs
Guarantee selection
Any demand for money should be immediately reported.
