Eligibility Explained
To be eligible for the recruitment, candidates must be regular employees of East Coast Railway, excluding those in the Railway Protection Force (RPF) or Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF). The recruitment covers various positions, each with specific educational qualifications. For instance, an Assistant Loco Pilot requires Matriculation and ITI in a relevant trade or equivalent qualifications. Other roles such as Station Master and Goods Trains Manager necessitate a degree from a recognized university.
| Post | Minimum Qualification |
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| Assistant Loco Pilot | Matriculation/SSLC + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in a relevant trade, OR Matriculation/SSLC + Act Apprenticeship in a relevant trade, OR 3-year Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering |
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| Station Master | Degree from a recognized university or its equivalent |
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| Goods Trains Manager | Degree from a recognized university or its equivalent |
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| Junior Engineer (various disciplines) | 3-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics, as applicable), or B.Sc. Engineering of 3-year duration for Civil posts |
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| Technicians (various trades) | Matriculation/SSLC + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade, OR Matriculation/SSLC + Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade (trade varies by post - Electrician, Fitter, Welder, Machinist, etc.) |
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| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 12th (+2 Stage) or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate marks (relaxed for SC/ST/PwBD and higher-qualified candidates); typing proficiency in English/Hindi on computer required |
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| Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector | 12th (+2 Stage) or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate marks (relaxed for SC/ST/PwBD and higher-qualified candidates) |
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Exam Pattern
The selection process includes a Computer Based Test (CBT) tailored for various posts. For example, the Assistant Loco Pilot exam consists of 100 questions to be answered in 120 minutes, along with an additional Computer Based Aptitude Test. Each role has its specific requirements regarding the examination mode and additional tests, ensuring that candidates are suitably evaluated.
| Post | Exam Mode | Additional Test |
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| Assistant Loco Pilot | CBT (120 min, 100 questions) | Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) |
| Station Master | CBT (90 min, 120 questions) | Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) |
| Goods Trains Manager | CBT (90 min, 120 questions) | None |
| Junior Engineer | CBT (120 min, 150 questions) | None |
| Technicians | CBT (90 min, 100 questions) | None |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | CBT (90 min, 120 questions) | Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) |
| Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector | CBT (90 min, 120 questions) | None |