Indian Railways is one of the most demanding and popular job sectors in India. Millions of candidates apply for various railway jobs every year and thousands of new candidates are recruited each year by Indian Railways. If you are preparing for a railway job in India, you can find some helpful tips on the basic procedure of getting a railway job in India, along with some useful tips.

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Are you eligible?

  1. Before you start preparing or apply for an exam, you must make sure that you fulfill the eligibility criteria for taking the exam. There are basically two eligibility criteria for this recruitment exam: [1]
    • Educational criteria: For most Indian Railways recruitment exams, having a graduation/ bachelor degree is the basic eligibility criteria. Each candidate must possess a bachelor degree from a recognized university.
    • Age requirements: Age is another restriction for gaining railway jobs. Check the job notification to make sure that you fulfill this criteria, it will be stated in the application forms. [2]
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Being prepared for the exam

  1. Training is an important part of any examination. If you have applied for a railways exam, but you're not prepared for it, you may not succeed in the exam. Join a coaching institute for exam training and preparation. Or you can also go with self-study for railway recruitment exams [3]
  2. Along with exam training, you must also focus on doing sufficient self-study for the exam; prior practice with test exams is very important. Get hold of the right educational resources and study materials for your next railways exam by using such helpful items as online study resources, practice tests, training and other resources for better exam preparation. [4]
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Finding recruitment opportunities

  1. Indian Railways has different branches and all of them recruit thousands of candidates for various posts through different recruitment exams every year. [5] Make sure that you get the right information at the right time so that you can apply for an exam before its last date. Here are some useful ways to do that:
    • Subscribe to some popular job alerts
    • Read the newspaper job advertisements daily
    • Keep yourself updated via the Indian Railways website (Indian Railways: http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/ ).
  2. "Life does not end with an exam." So what if you do not succeed at your first attempt? Try again! Many people find success after hundreds of attempts. Keep moving forward and keep trying until you get what you deserve. Stay confident and hope for the best. [6]
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    Is a diploma or GED necessary for a railway job?
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    Yes, it is. However, certain firms may employ you if you have good references and a strong work ethic.
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    What is the age limit?
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    Applicants should not be less than 18 years old and not more than 32 years.
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    I have glasses, can I still get a job on the railways?
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    Yes. Wearing glasses should not be a hindrance, as long as you can see well while wearing them and you always wear them while working.
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      If you’d love to work for Indian Railways, there are thousands of job opportunities with them every year. Usually, you’ll need to have a bachelor's degree to be eligible, but check the requirements for individual jobs. You can find job adverts on the Indian Railways website and in the job section of local newspapers. If Indian Railways like your application, they’ll invite you to take a recruitment exam. You can study for the exam using online resources and practice tests, or take a course from a coaching institute. Indian Railways jobs are very competitive, so don’t take it to heart if you don’t get the job. Just keep trying, since lots of people get the job after a few attempts. For more career advice, including how to prepare for IT and engineering jobs with Indian Railways, read on!

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