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Full Form of RRC

Official Definition & Statutory Meaning

RRC full form is Railway Recruitment Cell (हिंदी में: रेलवे भर्ती प्रकोष्ठ). Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) constitutes the zonal recruitment apparatus established in 2005 across all 16 Railway Zones of Indian Railways.

Acronym / Short FormRRC
Full Form (English)Railway Recruitment Cell
हिंदी अर्थ (Hindi Meaning)रेलवे भर्ती प्रकोष्ठ
Domain / SectorRailway
Regulatory / Conducting BodyZonal Indian Railways (Northern, Western, Central, Eastern, Southern, etc.)
Official Portalindianrailways.gov.in

1. Official Mandate, Scope & Background

Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) constitutes the zonal recruitment apparatus established in 2005 across all 16 Railway Zones of Indian Railways. RRCs are mandated to manage recruitments for Level-1 (formerly Group 'D') posts including Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Pointsman, Gateman, Porter, and technical workshop assistants.

2. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications & Age Limits

10th pass from NCERT/recognized board, or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT, or 10th pass plus ITI. Age limit: 18 to 33 years with category relaxations.

3. Examination Scheme & Selection Procedure

Computer-Based Test (CBT - 100 questions, 90 minutes) -> Physical Efficiency Test (PET: Weight lifting & running) -> Document Verification (DV) & Comprehensive Railway Medical Examination.

4. Core Syllabus & Key Subjects

General Science (Class 10 Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences), Mathematics (Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry), General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness on Current Affairs.

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