Introduction
RRC Group D FAQ, will guide the candidates in addressing their queries and concerns regarding RRC Group D Level-1 recruitment. The questions and answers have been categorized for enhanced clarity.
FAQ
1. What is the minimum educational qualifications for RRC Group D 2019?
10th pass (OR) ITI from institutions recognised by NCVT/SCVT (or) equivalent (OR) National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
2. What is the Medical Standard for RRC Group D 2019?
The medical requirements against different medical standards for different categories are outlined below:
| SL. No | Medical Standard | General Fitness | Visual Acuity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A-2 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (no fogging test) Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 without glasses and Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic vision etc. |
| 2 | A-3 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D). Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses and Must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Myopic vision etc. |
| 3 | B-1 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D), Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and Must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic vision etc. |
| 4 | B-2 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass test for Binocular Vision etc |
| 5 | C-1 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required. |
| 6 | C-2 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/12, NIL with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn. 0.6 combined with or without glasses where reading or close work is required. |
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3. What is the age limit for level-1 posts in RRC Group D 2019?
Date of birth of candidates should be between the dates given below (Both dates inclusive):
- The above medical standards are indicative and not exhaustive and apply to candidates in general.
- Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery or any other surgery procedure to correct refractory error are not eligible for the post having Medical Standards A2, A3, B1 and B2.
| Sl No | Age Group | Upper limit of Date of Birth (Not earlier than) | Lower limit of Date of Birth (Not later than) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | OBC-Non Creamy Layer | SC/ST | For all communities / categories | ||
| 1 | 18 to 33 | 02.07.1986 | 02.07.1983 | 02.07.1981 | 01.07.2001 |
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The date of birth limits for SC/ST & OBCNCL given in this table includes community age relaxation.
4. I am in my last year of graduation. Can I apply for RRC Group D 2019 Recruitment?
No, Candidates waiting for final results of prescribed educational qualifications should not apply.
5. Can I apply for different zones for different posts?
No, You can only apply from one zone only. 1. When can I apply for RRC Group D 2019?
Candidates can apply online from 12-03-2019 at 17.00 hrs to 12-04-2019 at 23.59 hrs. i.e. from March 12th, 2019 till April 12th, 2019.
2. What is the application fee and will I get a refund?
UR & OBC: Rs. 500/-
Out of this fee of Rs.500/-, an amount of Rs.400/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in CBT.
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SC/ ST/ Ex-Serviceman/ PWDs/ Female/ Transgender/ Minorities/ Economically backward class : Rs. 250/.
This fee of Rs.250/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in CBT.
3. Can I modify my application form after submission?
- The RRB/RRC opted for, email id and mobile number cannot be changed.
- After final submission of ONLINE application, in case the candidates wish to make minor changes to correct inadvertent errors in the application, can be done by paying the modification fee of Rs.100 (Non-Refundable).
- In the case of a candidate modifying his community from SC/ ST to UR or OBC, he will have to pay the difference in examination fee i.e. Rs.250 in addition to the modification fee. In case of failure to do so, his modified application will not be accepted.
- Similarly, if a candidate is switching from Ex.SM/ PwBD/ Female/ Transgender to UR/ OBC (NCL)/ Non Ex.SM/ Non PwBD/ Male etc., he will have to pay the difference in examination fee i.e. Rs.250 in addition to the modification fee. In case of failure to do so, his modified application will not be accepted.
- The modification to the registration and application details can be done for maximum two times only.
- SBI Challan Payment mode in any branch of SBI.
- Post Office Challan Payment mode in any branch of Computerized Post Office.
1. What is the date for CBT?
The Computer Based Test is tentatively scheduled between September-October 2019.
1. How many vacancies are released for RRC Group D 2019 notification?
The total number of RRC Group D vacancies are 103769.
2. What all the different posts are there under RRC Group D Level-1 Notification?
| Cat No | Designation | Dept |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant (Workshop) | Mechanical |
| 2 | Assistant Bridge | Engineering |
| 3 | Assistant C&W | Mechanical |
| 4 | Assistant Depot (Stores) | Stores |
| 5 | Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) | Mechanical |
| 6 | Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | Electrical |
| 7 | Assistant Operations (Electrical) | Electrical |
| 8 | Assistant Pointsman | Traffic |
| 9 | Assistant Signal & Telecom | S and T |
| 10 | Assistant Track Machine | Engineering |
| 11 | Assistant TL & AC | Electrical |
| 12 | Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) | Electrical |
| 13 | Assistant TRD | Electrical |
| 14 | Assistant Works | Engineering |
| 15 | Assistant Works (Workshop) | Engineering |
| 16 | Hospital Assistant | Medical |
| 17 | Track Maintainer Grade IV | Engineering |
1. What is the selection process of RRC Group D 2019?
The selection process includes the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
| Exam Duration in Minutes | No of Questions (each of 1 mark) from | Total No of Questions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Science | Mathema tics | General Intelligence and Reasoning | General Awareness and Current Affairs | ||
| 90 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 20 | 100 |
- The examination duration will be 120 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied with Scribe.
- The section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some variation in the actual question paper.
- There will be negative marking and 1/3 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
1. How will we receive the call letters?
Candidates will have to download the City and Date Intimations, e-Call Letters and Travel Authority (wherever applicable) from the links provided on the official websites of RRBs/RRCs.
2. The website is not loading and I am unable to login to my account. What should I do?
Wait for some time and try again. This problem happens when the Internet connection is weak or when too many people are on the website at the same time.
3. The details provided on my admit card is incorrect. What should I do?
Contact the RRB/RRC official authority directly.
4. The website is not accepting my Application Number / Registration Number. What should I do?
You might have entered the wrong Registration Number. Check the inbox of your registered mail ID/phone number for the correct Registration ID. If the problem persists, contact the official authorities.