Promotions: Introduction of Centralized Computer Based Objective type examination (CBT)

No.E(GP)2022/2/4, dated 28.10.2022

Sub: Promotions to Group ‘B’ posts on Indian Railways – Introduction of Centralized Computer Based Objective type examination (CBT) in all departments having Organised Services.

Ref: Board’s letter Nos.E(GP)2022/2/4, dated 28.06.2022 & 04.10.2022.

1.     Please refer to this office letter of even number dated 28.06.2022 & 04.10.2022 wherein it has been advised that 70% Selections & 30% LDCEs for promotion to Group ‘B’ posts in all organised departments will be conducted through Centralised CBT w.e.f. 01.01.2023.

2.     With the introduction of Objective type Multiple-choice questions in the 70% Selections for promotion to Group ‘B’ posts to be conducted through Centralised CBT, following pattern of examination has been adopted for 70% Selection for Group ‘B’ post of AFA in Accounts Department:-

(a)One Paper on Professional Subject including optional questions of 15 marks on Official Language Policy & Rules150 Marks
(b)Qualifying marks90 with relaxation as per extant rules
(c)Duration of Examination2 hrs.

3.     Structure of the 30% LDCEs in Accounts Departments has already been prescribed in terms of Board’s letter of even number dated 22.07.2022.

Download Railway Board Circular Dated 28.10.2022

Forward reference ⇒ Dated 07.12.2022,

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