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.
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Overview of RRB Junior Stenographer Recruitment 2025
Category | Details |
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Post Name | Junior Stenographer |
Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
Total Vacancies | To Be Announced |
Education | 12th Pass with Stenography Skills |
Age Limit | 18 to 30 Years |
Salary | INR 25,500 – INR 81,100 (Level 4) |
Post-Wise Vacancy and Eligibility Criteria
Post | Vacancies | Eligibility |
Junior Stenographer | To Be Announced | Education: 12th pass with shorthand speed of 80 WPM. Age Limit: 18-30 years Salary: INR 25,500-81,100 |
Important Dates
Event | Date |
Notification Release Date | January 2025 |
Application Start Date | To Be Announced |
Application End Date | To Be Announced |
Exam Date | To Be Announced |
Notification Links
Details | Link |
Official Notification (PDF) | Download Here |
Official Website | Visit Here |
Advt. No. RRB/CEN/03/2019:
junior Junior Stenographer / Hindi >> 304
Junior Junior Stenographer / English >> 870
Post | education |
Stenographer | 12th 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 |
Post | Selection process |
Junior Stenographer | Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) Skill Test Document Verification Medical Examination |
RRb Junior Stenographer Exam pattern & marks brief | ||
Subject | Questions | marks |
General Awareness | 1-50 | 50 |
Hindi or English Language | 50-100 | 50 |
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
- UR-40%, (40 marks)
- EWS-40%,
- OBC-30%,
- SC-30%
- 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:
- 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
- General Awareness:
- Skill Test
- Shorthand Dictation:
- Speed: 80 Words Per Minute (WPM)
- Duration: 10 minutes
- Transcription:
- English: 50 Minutes
- Hindi: 65 Minutes
- Shorthand Dictation:
Exam Pattern for RRB Junior Stenographer 2025
Stage | Details |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) | Objective type with multiple-choice questions |
Skill Test | Shorthand dictation and transcription |
Document Verification | Verification 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.