RRB Patna Updates 2026

RRB Patna Recruitment 2026: Complete Guide

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Patna was established in 1981. Located at the iconic Mahendrughat, it functions under the Ministry of Railways and serves as the nodal agency for the East Central Railway (ECR) zone. As the recruitment hub for the “Heart of Railway Preparation,” this board manages the selection of staff for the Zonal Headquarters (Hajipur) and the critical freight and passenger corridors of South Bihar and Jharkhand.

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RRB Patna Recruitment: The Complete Guide

RRB Patna is widely considered the “Epicenter of Railway Preparation” in India. Serving the highly populated belt of Patna, Magadh, and the Coal Capital (Dhanbad), this board oversees recruitment for the busiest railway network in the country. A selection here is prestigious, offering postings on the Grand Chord and Main Line routes.

RRB Patna Jurisdiction & Divisions

RRB Patna has a vast jurisdiction that powers the East Central Railway (ECR). It recruits for the Zonal HQ and three strategically vital divisions:

• East Central Railway HQ (Hajipur): Recruitment for administrative and ministerial staff at the Zonal Headquarters.
• Danapur Division: The “Capital Division” covering Patna, Buxar, and the critical New Delhi-Howrah Main Line.
• Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Division: Formerly Mughalsarai, this is the busiest railway junction in India. RRB Patna recruits the massive workforce required to manage this freight super-hub.
• Dhanbad Division: Known as the “Coal Division,” it is the highest revenue-generating division in Indian Railways. Recruitment here focuses heavily on freight operations and track maintenance.
• Carriage Repair Workshop (Harnaut): The most modern workshop in ECR. RRB Patna recruits skilled Technicians for this hi-tech facility.
• Plant Depot (DDU): A specialized engineering depot for track machines and bridge girders.
• Strategic Distinction:
  • While RRB Muzaffarpur handles the agricultural belt of North Bihar, RRB Patna dominates the high-density Industrial and Main Line routes of South Bihar and Jharkhand.

Major Recruitment Categories

RRB Patna 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: Extremely high competition for posts like Station Master (Danapur/DDU control is vital), Goods Guard (essential for freight movement), and Commercial Apprentice.
  • Undergraduate Level: Roles like Commercial cum Ticket Clerk and Trains Clerk.
• RRB Group D (Level-1): Massive recruitment drives. The DDU and Dhanbad divisions require thousands of Track Maintainers and Pointsmen to keep the coal and goods trains moving 24/7 on the Grand Chord line.
• RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot): Technical recruitment for the driving crew. This is a high-vacancy category for RRB Patna due to the sheer volume of freight trains originating from DDU and Dhanbad.
• RRB Technician:
  • Harnaut Workshop: High demand for modern trade skills (Mechatronics/Electrical/Fitter).
  • Plant Depot (DDU): Recruitment for the specialized plant depot in Mughalsarai.
• RPF Recruitment:
  • Sub-Inspector (SI): Executive security roles for law and order maintenance in the high-traffic Danapur-DDU belt.
  • Constable: Security personnel responsible for passenger safety.
• RRB Section Controller: A critical traffic department role. Controlling the traffic at DDU and Patna Junction is considered one of the most challenging jobs in Indian Railways.
• RRB JE (Junior Engineer): Supervisory roles for Diploma/Degree holders. Civil (P-Way) and Mechanical Engineering are major focuses here due to heavy track usage and coal wagon repair.
• Paramedical Categories: Recruitment for the Central Super Specialty Hospital (Patna) and divisional hospitals in Danapur, DDU, and Dhanbad.
• Ministerial & Isolated Categories: Specialized posts such as Stenographers, Junior Translators, and Teachers.

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, Patna Mahendrughat, Patna, Bihar – 800 004
• Helpline & Contact:
  • Phone: 0612-2677680
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Office Hours: 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
• Official Website: www.rrbpatna.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. Note: EWS certificates are also rigorously checked here.
• Aadhaar Card: Original ID for biometric verification.
• NOC: Mandatory for current Government/PSU employees.
• Admit Card Stubs: The counterfoils of e-call letters from CBT stages.

Stay Alert for RRB Patna Updates

Due to the immense volume of applicants, RRB Patna processes are rigorous. 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 Patna alerts.