RRB Guwahati Updates 2025

RRB Guwahati Recruitment 2025: Complete Guide

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Guwahati was established in 1978. It functions under the Ministry of Railways and serves as the primary recruitment agency for the North East Frontier Railway (NFR) zone. Headquartered in Panbazar, Guwahati, this board is the lifeline for railway employment across the “Seven Sisters” states, managing the selection of staff for the strategic rail network connecting North East India.

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RRB Gorakhpur Recruitment: The Complete Guide

RRB Guwahati holds a unique status as the recruitment hub for the North East Frontier Railway (NFR) Headquarters (Maligaon). It operates in some of the most challenging and strategic terrains in Indian Railways, including the famous Lumding-Badarpur hill section and international border lines.

RRB Gorakhpur Jurisdiction & Divisions

While the NFR zone spans West Bengal, Bihar, and the North East, RRB Guwahati is the “Headquarters Board.” It specifically handles recruitment for the divisions and workshops deep within the North Eastern states:

• NFR Headquarters (Maligaon): Recruitment for administrative and ministerial staff at the Zonal HQ.
• Lumding Division: The largest division managing the critical hill section and rail connectivity to Tripura, Mizoram, and Manipur.
• Tinsukia Division: Covers Upper Assam, the tea belt, and vital connections to Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh.
• Rangiya Division: Manages the network in Lower Assam and parts of Western Arunachal.
• New Bongaigaon Workshop: The premier Carriage & Wagon workshop of the North East.
• Dibrugarh Workshop: A specialized workshop for loco and coach maintenance.

Clarification Note: Recruitment for Katihar and Alipurduar divisions is often shared with RRB Siliguri/Patna. RRB Guwahati is the primary authority for Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and the connecting hill states.

Major Recruitment Categories

RRB Guwahati regularly conducts examinations for high-demand posts. Please refer to the ‘Latest Updates’ table above for active Notification Numbers (CEN) and direct links.

• RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories):
  • Graduate Level: Key posts include Station Master (vital for single-line operations), Goods Guard, and Commercial Apprentice.
  • Undergraduate Level: Roles like Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, and Trains Clerk.
• RRB Group D (Level-1): Massive recruitment drives for Track Maintainers (Gangmen) and Helpers. Note: Track Maintainers in this zone often receive special allowances for “Hard Area” postings.
• RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot): Technical recruitment for the driving crew. The NFR zone requires skilled pilots to navigate challenging gradients and diesel traction routes.
• RRB Technician: Selection of skilled technicians for the New Bongaigaon/Dibrugarh Workshops and Diesel Loco Sheds (New Guwahati, Maligaon).
• RPF Recruitment:
  • Sub-Inspector (SI): Executive security roles for law and order maintenance in this strategic border zone.
  • Constable: Security personnel responsible for passenger safety.
• RRB Section Controller: A critical traffic department role responsible for controlling train movements on the strategic single-line corridors of NFR.
• RRB JE (Junior Engineer): Supervisory roles for Diploma/Degree holders. Civil Engineering (Bridge/Tunnel) vacancies are particularly high here due to ongoing infrastructure projects (e.g., Jiribam-Imphal line).
• Paramedical Categories: Recruitment for the Central Hospital (Maligaon) and divisional health units across the North East.
• Ministerial & Isolated Categories: Specialized posts such as Stenographers, Junior Translators, and Teachers for Railway Schools in the region.

Contact Details & Address (Official)

For queries regarding medical boards, candidature status, or DV dates, use the official contact channels listed below.

• Office Address: Railway Recruitment Board, Guwahati Station Road, Panbazar, Guwahati, Assam – 781001
• Helpline & Contact:
  • Phone: 0361-2540815
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Office Hours: 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
• Official Website: www.rrbguwahati.gov.in

Selection Process & Documentation

The standard selection workflow involves Computer Based Tests (CBTs), followed by aptitude/skill tests and Document Verification (DV).

List of Documents Required for DV:

• Matriculation Certificate: Original proof of Date of Birth.
• Educational Qualifications: Original Marksheets and Certificates (10+2/Diploma/Degree/ITI/NAC).
• Caste Certificate: Central Government format for SC/ST/OBC-NCL.
• Aadhaar Card: Original ID for biometric verification.
• Domicile/PRC: While not mandatory for central jobs, candidates from NE states are often advised to carry PRCs for identity cross-verification.
• NOC: Mandatory for current Government/PSU employees.
• Admit Card Stubs: The counterfoils of e-call letters from CBT stages.

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RRB Guwahati serves a vast and remote region. Updates regarding “DV Shortlisting,” “Provisional Panels,” or “Medical Boards” are time-sensitive. We strongly recommend checking this dashboard twice weekly. Bookmark this page for the fastest RRB Guwahati alerts.