The Indian Railways has announced a major recruitment drive for the position of Technician under the Centralised Employment Notice No.02/2024. Here are the key details you might want to include in your job forum post:
Vacancies: Approximately 9,000 vacancies have been announced for the Technician posts.
Timeline:
- Notification Publication: The notification is expected to be published in Employment News in February 2024.
- Online Application Submission: The window for submitting online applications is scheduled for March to April 2024.
- Computer Based Tests (CBTs): These are tentatively planned between October and December 2024.
- Document Verification Shortlist: Expected to be released in February 2025.
Exam Pattern:
- CBT Stage I: The first stage of the exam will include sections on Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness of Current Affairs. It will be a 1-hour test with 75 questions, each carrying one mark.
- CBT Stage II: This stage will have two parts. Part A will cover similar topics as CBT Stage I, and Part B will be a Trade Test/Professional Knowledge test. Part A will be 90 minutes long with 100 questions, and Part B will have 75 questions to be completed in 60 minutes.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Applicants must have completed matriculation, SSLC, or ITI from a recognized NCVT/SCVT institution in the relevant trade, or have completed an Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade.
- Age Limit: Candidates should be between 18 to 33 years of age.
Application Fee:
- For SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/PWDs/Female/Transgender/Minorities/Economically backward class candidates: Rs. 250/-
- For other categories: Rs. 500/-
Selection Process: The selection process will include two stages of CBTs followed by Document Verification.
Please note that these details are based on the tentative timelines and information available as of now. It’s advisable to check the official Indian Railways website for the most up-to-date information and the detailed notification, which is expected to be released soon
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