Recently, Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) released official notification regarding the recruitment of staff under the Non-Technical Popular Categories (RRB NTPC). The notification included various details like important dates for examination, syllabus, eligibility criteria and online application procedure.
In order to know about which post will be better in the RRB NTPC jobs, let’s have a look at the Job profile of various posts available:
- Assistant Station Master (ASM):
Job description:
The duty of ASM is in charge of running of trains at his duty station. His other duties are to operate the signals, to make sure that all the tasks are being completed as per the rules mentioned.
Qualification:
In order to become eligible to apply for the post, the candidates must have a degree from any recognized University or any equivalent qualification.
Examination:
The recruitment examination includes Single stage of Computer Based Test (CBT), Aptitude Test and Document Verification.
Salary and other perks:
| 1 | Pay scale | 5200 – 20200 |
| 2 | Grade pay | 2800 |
| 3 | Initial pay | 8560 |
| 4 | Total pay (1 + 2) | 11360 |
- Goods Guard:
Job Description:
Goods guard is responsible for managing a running goods train.
Qualification:
In order to become eligible to apply for the post, the candidates must have a degree from any recognized University or any equivalent qualification.
Examination:
There are multiple stages of recruitment process. It begins with the prelim Computer based test (CBT), followed by 2nd CBT. Then the selected candidates appear for a computer-based aptitude test that usually tests typing skills. Finally, the selected one undergoes medical examination and document verification. The nature of tests vary depending upon the posts the candidates have applied for.
Salary and other perks:
| 1 | Pay scale | 5200 – 20200 |
| 2 | Grade pay | 2800 |
| 3 | Initial pay | 8560 |
| 4 | Total pay (1 + 2) | 11360 |
- Commercial Apprentice (CA):
Job description:
CA are the multi-tasked supervisors. Training for a period of 2 years will be provided to CA in various categories of working, it includes goods clerk, training in duties of commercial clerks, catering, parcel clerks and commercial clerks. After the training period, the selected candidates will be posted for the roles of chief parcel/ commercial/ goods clerk or commercial inspector.
Qualification:
In order to become eligible to apply for the post, the candidates must have a degree from any recognized University or any equivalent qualification.
Examination:
The recruitment examination includes Single stage of Computer Based Test (CBT), and Document Verification.
Salary and other perks:
| 1 | Pay scale | 9300 – 34800 |
| 2 | Grade pay | 4200 |
| 3 | Initial pay | 9300 |
| 4 | Total pay (1 + 2) | 13500 |
- Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist:
Job description:
The role of a Junior Accounts Assistant will be appointed to work in the Department of Accounts and finance.
Qualification:
In order to become eligible to apply for the post, the candidates must have a degree from any recognized University or any equivalent qualification. Also additionally, the candidates should have proficiency in Computer typing.
Examination:
The recruitment examination includes Single stage of Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Test and Document Verification.
Salary and other perks:
| 1 | Pay scale | 5200 – 20200 |
| 2 | Grade pay | 2800 |
| 3 | Initial pay | 8560 |
| 4 | Total pay (1 + 2) | 11360 |
- Traffic Apprentice (TA):
Job description:
Traffic Apprentices are appointed as multi-tasked supervisors in the Operations branch. They have to undertake training for a period of two years in various categories of working in traffic i.e. Guard, Stationmaster, yardmaster, section controller, and traffic inspector.
Qualification:
In order to apply for the post, the candidates must have a degree from any recognized University or any equivalent qualification.
Examination:
The recruitment examination includes Single stage of Computer Based Test (CBT), and Document Verification.
Salary and other perks:
| 1 | Pay scale | 9300 – 34800 |
| 2 | Grade pay | 4200 |
| 3 | Initial pay | 9300 |
| 4 | Total pay (1 + 2) | 13500 |
- Senior Time Keeper:
The duty of a senior timekeeper is to support the movement of trains by having the time record. They will be trained to work in sync with the entire network.
Qualification:
In order to apply for the post, the candidates must have a degree from any recognized University or any equivalent qualification.
Examination:
The recruitment examination includes Single stage of Computer Based Test (CBT).
Salary and other perks:
| 1 | Pay scale | 5200 – 20200 |
| 2 | Grade pay | 2800 |
| 3 | Initial pay | 8560 |
| 4 | Total pay (1 + 2) | 11360 |
- Enquiry cum Reservation Clerk (ECRC):
Job description:
The duty of ECRC is to provide computerized reserved tickets for passengers and also take action to inquiries concerning any issue of the same.
Qualification:
In order to apply for the post, the candidates must have a degree from any recognized University or any equivalent qualification. Also additionally, the candidates should have proficiency in Computer typing.
Examination:
The recruitment examination includes Single stage of Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Test and Document Verification.
Salary and other perks:
| 1 | Pay scale | 5200 – 20200 |
| 2 | Grade pay | 2800 |
| 3 | Initial pay | 8560 |
| 4 | Total pay (1 + 2) | 11360 |
- Traffic Assistant:
Job description:
The duty of traffic assistant will be to aid their seniors. They will be trained to work as a signal or traffic in charge.
Qualification:
In order to apply for the post, the candidates must have a degree from any recognized University or any equivalent qualification.
Examination:
The recruitment examination includes Single stage of Computer Based Test (CBT).
Salary and other perks:
| 1 | Pay scale | 5200 – 20200 |
| 2 | Grade pay | 2800 |
| 3 | Initial pay | 8560 |
| 4 | Total pay (1 + 2) | 11360 |
- Senior Clerk Cum Typist:
The senior clerk duty will be to do general work in any of the departments in Indian railways. They will be considered for any of the postings in the railways. Mostly the candidates will be allotted their work in the Personal department under the control of Senior Divisional Personnel Officer.
Qualification:
In order to apply for the post, the candidates must have a degree from any recognized University or any equivalent qualification. Also additionally, the candidates should have proficiency in Computer typing.
Examination:
The recruitment examination includes Single stage of Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Test and Document Verification.
Salary and other perks:
| 1 | Pay scale | 5200 – 20200 |
| 2 | Grade pay | 2800 |
| 3 | Initial pay | 8560 |
| 4 | Total pay (1 + 2) | 11360 |
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Conclusion:
The above mentioned are the job description, salary and qualification requirements for various posts in the organization. By considering the factors in each post, the candidates can decide post which will be better for them.
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