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RRB Goods Guard Recruitment 2019-Apply Online for 7591 Vacancies

RRB (Railway Recruitment Board) is a Government Board of India. It aims in fulfilling recruitment needs of new employees in the Indian railways. Indian Railways is one among the biggest recruiter in the country. It mainly focuses on expanding the railway workforce.

RRB Goods Guard | RRB has announced more than 1.3 lakh vacancies this year. The candidates can start filling the RRB NTPC Application from 28th February 2019.

  • The total number of vacancies for RRB Goods Guard Recruitment 2019 is around 7591
  • Secondly, around 50-70,000 people apply for this post every year
  • The Commercial Apprentice is the best post in RRB NTPC (males & females)
  • Moreover, the position of RRB Goods Guard post preference varies between number 5-9
  • The posts that come under Goods Guard are: Passenger Guard, Express Guard, Section Controller, Chief Controller

RRB Goods Guard Recruitment: Highlights

The table given below expands on the highlighted and necessary information regarding RRB Goods Guard position. All candidates must take a look:

Name of the exam RRB NTPC
Conducting Body Railway Recruitment Board
Total Goods Guard Vacancies 7591
Application Form Filling stars on 28th February 2019
Exam Date To be notified yet
Mode of Application Online
Salary 35,000-40,000/- approx
Grade Pay 2800
Official Website www.indianrailways.gov.in

RRB Goods Guard Eligibility

The RRB Goods Guard eligibility differs in Age-limit, Qualification. The following is the information regarding RRB goods guard recruitment:

  • The candidate’s minimum age should be 18 years and maximum 30 years
  • Secondly, the age-relaxation for different categories vary
  • Moreover, the candidates must have a graduation degree from a recognized educational institute
  • The candidates who are waiting for their results are not eligible to apply for the exam
  • Also, the candidates must have a good typing proficiency
  • There are chances that the preference can be in the court of experienced candidates

RRB Goods Guard Vacancy

  • The total RRB NTPC vacancies are more than 1.3 lakhs
  • Most importantly, the vacancies of RRB Goods Guard are around 7591
  • The posts that are a part of Goods Guard are: Passenger Guard, Express Guard, Section Controller, Chief Controller
  • The RRB Goods Guard Vacancies according to different categories are as follows :

General- 874

SC- 238

ST-126

OBC-1645

RRB Goods Guard Salary

The salary for RRB Goods Guard is as follows:

Training Period 28 Days (Earlier 45 Years)
Salary Grade Pay Rs. 2800/-
1st Salary Rs. 35,000/- to 40,000/- (Approx)

RRB Goods Guard Syllabus

The candidates applying for the exam must update themselves with the syllabus of RRB NTPC. The following table has a brief RRB NTPC syllabus and exam pattern:

Section No. of Questions Max Marks
Arithmetic Ability 30 30
Reasoning & General Intelligence 30 30
General Awareness 30 30
General Science 30 30
Total 120 120

RRB Goods Guard Job Profile

The person as a job of Goods Guard handles and takes care of the running of the train. From flag-waving to the preparation of reports of arrival and departure of the train to keeping a check on the lights in the carriage, the person is also responsible for maintaining the vehicle document.

Shifts

The person at the job will never have a fixed time of work. They will always be on the run.

Work Load & Pressure

The position for RRB Goods Guard post is perfect for those candidates who love to travel and want to explore new places. One has to keep in mind that as a Goods Guard one has to travel in the Brake Van (the last wagon) and sometimes wait alone for hours in wayside stations for crossing/precedence of Express trains.

RRB Goods Guard Work Culture

With time, the person gets used to the work surroundings and culture. Most importantly, the person will get a lot to learn in this field as well as good pay. Eventually, the person enjoys their work.

  • The person needs to be on his feet
  • Secondly, the shift systems are available
  • Also, the job is mildly dangerous and the person needs to be having a conscious presence of mind to run things smoothly
  • Besides that, the person is not handling a team (any kind)
  • Moreover, the person should maintain good communication skills in order to communicate during the requirement
  • Also, the working hours would be 9-10 per day

The Promotion:

  • Goods Guard => Passenger Guard => Express Guard
  • Goods Guard => Section Controller => Chief Controller
  • The person is also eligible to appear for LDCE exam for Group B Gazetted post of Assistant Operations Manager(AOM)

Work Benefits & Security

RRB Goods Guard has many perks and securities provided by the govt. itself. So, the following points will clear on the benefits and security of this post:

  • First of all, the candidate will get Dearness Allowance on the total pay
  • Also, the candidate will get a house allowance
  • Moreover, the govt. will also provide transport allowance to the employer.
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