The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Junior Stenographers for 2025. This is a golden opportunity for candidates aspiring to work in the Indian Railways. With numerous vacancies, competitive salaries, and a secure government job profile, this recruitment is highly sought after. Read on to know the detailed eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, important dates, and application process.

Overview of RRB Junior Stenographer Recruitment 2025

CategoryDetails
Post NameJunior Stenographer
OrganizationRailway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Total VacanciesTo Be Announced
Education12th Pass with Stenography Skills
Age Limit18 to 30 Years
SalaryINR 25,500 – INR 81,100 (Level 4)

Post-Wise Vacancy and Eligibility Criteria

PostVacanciesEligibility
Junior StenographerTo Be AnnouncedEducation: 12th pass with shorthand speed of 80 WPM. Age Limit: 18-30 years Salary: INR 25,500-81,100

Important Dates

EventDate
Notification Release DateJanuary 2025
Application Start DateTo Be Announced
Application End DateTo Be Announced
Exam DateTo Be Announced

Notification Links

DetailsLink
Official Notification (PDF)Download Here
Official WebsiteVisit Here

Advt. No. RRB/CEN/03/2019:

junior Junior Stenographer / Hindi >> 304
Junior Junior Stenographer / English >> 870

Posteducation
Stenographer12th pass 

shorthand speed of 80 wPM for duration of 10 minutes with transcription time of 65 minutes HIndi.

The shorthand speed of 80 WPM for duration of 10 minutes with

transcription time of 50 minutes. for ENglish

PostSelection process
Junior StenographerStage Computer Based Test (CBT)
Skill Test
Document Verification
Medical Examination
 

RRb Junior Stenographer Exam pattern & marks brief

SubjectQuestionsmarks
General Awareness1-5050
Hindi or English Language50-10050

1/3 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer.

Duration 90 minutes

 

 

 

RRB Railway Junior Stenographer Salary / pay scale

RRB 2020 Ministerial and Isolated (MI) Categories Pay Scale after 7th Pay Commission

S. No.

Name of the RRB MI Post

Level in 7th CPC

Pay (in Rs.)

1

Junior Stenographer/ Hindi

4

25500

2

Junior Stenographer/ English

4

25500

3

Junior Translator/Hindi

6

35400

Railway Steno exam minimum qualified marks

  1. UR-40%, (40 marks)
  2. EWS-40%,
  3. OBC-30%,
  4. SC-30%
  5. ST-25%. (25 marks)

 

Name of the RRB MI Post

Job Profile

Junior Stenographer/ Hindi

Typing in Hindi

Junior Stenographer/ English

Typing in English

Junior Translator/ Hindi

Translation in Hindi

Syllabus for RRB Junior Stenographer Exam 2025

The RRB Junior Stenographer exam comprises two main sections:

  1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)
    • General Awareness:
      • Current Affairs
      • Indian Railways Knowledge
      • Indian History & Geography
      • Economy & Polity
    • English Language (or Hindi):
      • Grammar
      • Vocabulary
      • Sentence Structure
      • Synonyms & Antonyms
  2. Skill Test
    • Shorthand Dictation:
      • Speed: 80 Words Per Minute (WPM)
      • Duration: 10 minutes
    • Transcription:
      • English: 50 Minutes
      • Hindi: 65 Minutes

Exam Pattern for RRB Junior Stenographer 2025

StageDetails
Computer-Based Test (CBT)Objective type with multiple-choice questions
Skill TestShorthand dictation and transcription
Document VerificationVerification of required documents

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the age limit for RRB Junior Stenographer Recruitment 2025?
A: The age limit is 18 to 30 years. Age relaxations apply as per government rules.

Q2: What is the salary for the Junior Stenographer post?
A: The salary is in the pay scale of INR 25,500 to INR 81,100 (Level 4).

Q3: Is shorthand necessary for this post?
A: Yes, candidates must have shorthand skills with a minimum speed of 80 WPM.

Q4: What is the selection process for this recruitment?
A: The selection process includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT), a Skill Test, and Document Verification.

Q5: Where can I download the official notification?
A: You can download the official notification from the official RRB website.

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