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Raquo Eccs

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Raquo Eccs administered by INDIANRAILWAYS Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: INDIANRAILWAYS Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2022-07-15 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Raquo Eccs?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2022-07-15. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from INDIANRAILWAYS Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain indianrailways.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official recruitment portal to initiate the One Time Registration (OTR) process by providing a valid mobile number, email address, and Aadhaar card details for identity verification.

Complete the comprehensive application form by entering academic qualifications, professional certifications, and selecting the preferred Railway Zone or Production Unit for initial posting consideration and seniority.

Upload high-resolution scanned copies of the candidate photograph, signature, and relevant category certificates in JPEG or PDF format, ensuring file sizes adhere to the strictly defined portal specifications.

Remit the application fee of 500 INR for General/OBC candidates or 250 INR for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Women via the integrated payment gateway using UPI, Net Banking, or Credit/Debit cards.

Download and print the system-generated application confirmation page and monitor the portal for the release of the e-call letter approximately ten days prior to the scheduled examination date.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Raquo Eccs is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT) Screening	100 Marks / 90 Minutes	Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and Current Affairs with emphasis on Indian Railways history.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	120 Marks / 120 Minutes	Advanced Technical Knowledge, Financial Accounting, Railway Establishment Rules, and Information Technology applications in Railway operations.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Only	Verification of original academic credentials, caste validity, and a comprehensive medical fitness test under the A-3 or B-1 category.
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Empanelment	Based on Stage 2 Scores	Aggregation of normalized scores from the second stage CBT and allocation of Railway Divisions based on merit-cum-preference.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Raquo Eccs position within the Indian Railways Authority is categorized under Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is established at 35,400 INR. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) recently revised to 53 percent, the DA component amounts to 18,762 INR. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city category: Class X (30 percent) at 10,620 INR, Class Y (20 percent) at 7,080 INR, and Class Z (10 percent) at 3,540 INR. Transport Allowance (TA) for Level 6 in higher TPTA cities is 3,600 INR plus DA, totaling approximately 5,508 INR. The Gross Monthly Salary for a Class X city posting is estimated at 70,290 INR. After mandatory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10 percent (Basic plus DA) and professional tax, the net in-hand salary is projected to be approximately 62,000 INR to 64,000 INR.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum guidelines, the recruitment provides a vertical reservation of 15 percent for SC, 7.5 percent for ST, and 27 percent for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. A 10 percent reservation is earmarked for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Age relaxations are strictly enforced: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD candidates. Women candidates and those from marginalized communities are eligible for a full fee refund upon appearing in the first stage of the Computer Based Test.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Raquo Eccs

What is the normalization method used for multi-shift exams?

The Indian Railways Authority utilizes a percentile-based normalization method to ensure parity across different difficulty levels of question papers in multiple shifts.

Is there a service bond required for the Raquo Eccs role?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service indemnity bond to serve the Indian Railways for a minimum period of five years post-training.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The newly recruited officers will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, which includes institutional training and field-based on-the-job assessments.

Are candidates from one zone eligible to apply for another?

Candidates can apply to only one Railway Zone; however, the examination is conducted centrally, and the merit list is prepared zone-wise.

What is the negative marking scheme in the CBT?

There is a penalty for incorrect answers where one-third (1/3) of the marks assigned to a question are deducted for every wrong response.

Can final year students apply for this recruitment?

No, candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification and have the final results declared on or before the closing date of the application.