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Frequently Asked Questions for CEN No. 01/2024

NOTIFICATIONAdded: 30 Dec 2025RRB Bilaspur

This document provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding the recruitment process under CEN No. 01/2024.

Account Creation & Management

  • Requirements: Candidates must have a personal mobile number and a valid, active personal email ID.
  • Procedure: To create an account, enter all personal details including mobile number and email. An OTP will be sent to both for verification and submission.
  • Editing Account Details: Details entered during the 'Create an Account' process cannot be edited once the account is created.
  • Login: To log in, use your registered mobile number or email ID, followed by your password and captcha.
  • Password Recovery: Use the 'Forgot Password' link. Enter your registered mobile number and date of birth. A new password will be sent to your registered email, which you can then change.

Application Process

  • Steps After Account Creation: Log in and go to 'Apply'. The application has five sections: Personal Details, Other Details, Educational Qualification, Upload Profile Documents, and Preference and Preview. Complete each section sequentially, save, and proceed. Finalize the application by submitting and completing the fee payment.
  • Changing Chosen RRB: The 'chosen RRB' cannot be changed after the application is submitted.
  • Editing Application: Details other than those in the 'Create an Account' form can be edited until the application is finally submitted and a registration number is generated.

Eligibility & Reservations

  • Aadhaar Verification: Required for smooth entry at the examination center. Details will not be shared with third parties.
  • Name Change: Applicants who have changed their name must possess a Gazette Notification or relevant legal documentation. Both original and changed names must be filled in during account creation.
  • Free Travel Authority (Free Railway Pass): This facility is available only for SC/ST candidates. They must opt for it during application, provide the nearest railway station, and upload their Caste Certificate.
  • Economically Backward Class (EBC): Candidates with an annual family income of less than Rs. 50,000. They are eligible only for a fee concession and there are no reserved posts for EBC.
  • CCAA Candidates: Eligible only for age relaxation, not for post reservation.
  • Qualifications: Only qualifications specified in Annexure-A of CEN 01/2024 are accepted. This includes 3-year Engineering diplomas. Course Completed Act Apprenticeship is accepted, but Graduate Apprenticeship is not.

Documents, Fees, and Uploads

  • Documents to Upload: All candidates must upload a scanned photograph and signature. SC/ST candidates must also upload their Caste Certificate to avail the free travel pass.
  • Document Specifications:
    • Caste Certificate: PDF format, less than 500 kb.
    • Photograph: 30 kb to 70 kb.
    • Scanned Signature: 30 kb to 70 kb.
  • Examination Fees: Can be paid online only via Net banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI. Refer to Para 7.0 of CEN 01/2024 for fee details.
  • Fee Refund: Candidates who attend CBT-1 are eligible for a refund of the examination fee after deduction of bank charges.

Examination Details

  • Recruitment Stages: The process includes First Stage CBT (CBT-1), Second Stage CBT (CBT-2), Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination (ME).
  • Syllabus: Refer to Para 12.1 for CBT-1 and Para 12.2 for CBT-2 of CEN 01/2024.
  • Examination Trade for CBT-2 Part B: For ITI and CCAA candidates, it is their respective trade. For Diploma/Degree candidates, they must choose one of the specified trades.
  • Negative Marking: Applicable for CBT-1 and CBT-2. There is no negative marking for CBAT.
  • Choice of Language: Candidates can choose from 15 languages for CBT-1 and CBT-2. CBAT will be conducted in English/Hindi only.

Post-Submission & Support

  • Application Modification: After the closing date, candidates can modify their application from 20/02/2024 to 29/02/2024 by paying a non-refundable fee of Rs. 250/- for each modification. Details filled in the 'Create an Account' form (including email ID and mobile number) and the chosen RRB cannot be changed.
  • Submission Confirmation: Candidates will receive an SMS and email notification upon final submission.
  • Printing Application: A print-out of the application can be taken any time after the fee payment is completed.
  • Technical Support: For technical queries, contact:

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