RRB recruitment 2018: The Indian Railways is planning to increase Group C posts for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and technicians from 26,502 vacancies to 60,000. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said today that the number of vacancies has been more than doubled. Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) had in February this year, released two notifications for recruitment of over one lakh jobs for Group C and Group D posts. The detailed notification of the increase in vacancies is expected to release soon by the RRB on its official website — indianrailways.gov.in and the regional websites. AT A GLANCE | Websites to download RRB Group C ALP, technician admit card LIVE UPDATE | How to download RRB Group C ALP, Technician Admit Card Railways in a statement said the ministry had announced the recruitment for Assistant Loco Pilots and technicians for 26,502 posts in February 2018. But officials said the national transporter has now identified more such vacancies across its zones. Read | RRB Group C, D exams 2018: Why candidates allotted distant exam centres? Railways clarify The first set of computer-based tests for the recruitment of 26,502 vacancies of assistant loco pilots and technicians in the Indian Railways is scheduled to held on August 9. As per the official notification, the admit cards will be released four days prior to the online examination. RRB recruitment 2018: Examination schedule Duration of CBT: 60 minutes (80 minutes for eligible PWD candidates accompanied with scribe) Number of questions: 75 Types of questions: Multiple choice questions (MCQ) Negative marking: 1/3rd for every incorrect answer. Also Read | RRB Group C admit card updates For Group C posts, about 47 lakh candidates have applied. Through a diagram, the Indian Railways has informed that 34 lakh aspirants have been allocated centres within 200 km of which 99 per cent are persons with disabilities and women candidates allocated centres within 200 km. For all latest Govt Jobs 2018, Railway Jobs, Bank Jobs and SSC Jobs log on to IndianExpress.com. We bring you fastest and relevant notifications on Bank, Railways and Govt Jobs. Stay Connected.
