RRB Recruitment 2025
The Indian Railways Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued a new notification for Railway Goods Guard and Junior Time Keeper Recruitment 2025. The recruitment will cover thousands of vacancies and offer one of the most secure and highly regarded positions within the Indian Government. The Goods Guard and Junior Time Keeper (JTK) positions being recruited are integral to the running of the railways and their efficiency and punctuality.
Full Overview
Organization: Indian Railways (RRB)
Post Name: Goods Guard, Junior Time Keeper (JTK)
Total Vacancies: Expected 4600+ (Zone-wise)
Job Category: Central Government Jobs
Mode of Application: Online
Job Location: Across India
🔹 Post Details
- Goods Guard:
A Goods Guard is responsible for managing freight trains and for the safe loading, securing, and transporting of goods as per the railway. They also help drive the trains and are responsible for the safety checks as well as the movement.
Junior Time Keeper:
A Junior Time Keeper is responsible for recording the arrivals, departures, and timings of trains as well as maintaining the schedules and reports for which they prepare and assist in the drafting of the time charts.
🔹 Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualification: Candidates need to finish their Graduation in any stream or discipline from any recognized university. For Junior Time Keeper posts, basic knowledge of computers and some typing skills are helpful.
Age Limit (as of 01-01-2025) –
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 33 Years
Age Relaxation –
SC/ST: 5 years,
OBC: 3 years,
PwD: 10 years
Citizenship – Only Indian Nationals can apply.
Additional Benefits:
- DA
- TA
- HRA
- Pension Scheme (NPS)
- Free/Discounted Railway Travel Passes
- Job Security (Yes, we mean it!)
- Career Growth
Key Responsibilities
Goods Guard:
- Ensure correct and safe movement of freight trains and their operations.
- Inspect wagon goods and loading conditions.
- Correct movements of train documents and signals.
- Communicate and interact with the train driver and control office during the journey.
- Handle and fix emergencies; and report irregularities
Junior Time Keeper:
- Record and update train movements and timings logs.
- Station control and registered maintenance.
- Assist in train dispatch and arrival schedule planning.
- Coordination between the control room and station masters.
- Ensure punctuality and smooth scheduling.
Selection Process
The selection process for Railway Goods Guard and Junior Time Keeper Recruitment 2025 will include the following.
1. Computer-based test (CBT):
Objective-type question papers will consist of, General Awareness, Arithmetic, Reasoning, and General Science.
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Marks: 100
Negative Marking: 0.25 for each incorrect response.
Document Verification:
Candidates who pass the Computer Based Test (CBT) will be invited for the document verification process.
Candidates are required to bring their original educational certificates, valid ID, and category certificates (if any).
Medical Fitness Test:
Candidates must comply with the medical standards set by the RRB for operational safety.
Goods Guard: Candidates must have high vision standards and be physically fit.
Junior Time Keeper: Eye-sight and alertness will be evaluated.
Final Merit List:
It will be created from the sections of the CBT and the score from document verification.
Appointments will be available based on zone preference and rank on the merit list.
How to Apply:
Go to the website of your respective RRB.
Click on the “Apply Online – Goods Guard & JTK Recruitment 2025” button.
Register with an active email and mobile number.
Provide personal, educational, and contact information.
Document and your photograph must be scanned and uploaded (passport size).
Application fees must be paid (₹500 for General / ₹250 for SC/ST/Female candidates).
Application must be submitted, and the confirmation page should be printed for reference.
Conclusion
Recruiting Railway Goods Guards and Junior Time Keepers in 2025 gives graduates looking for a government job a chance to start a career in a growing, stable, and admired field. Both positions are crucial for the seamless functioning of India’s railways, playing a vital role in transport and time control. Aspiring candidates should keep an eye out for official announcements, adequately prepare for the CBT, and reserve their position in the largest railway system in the world
