In a significant and much-needed move for aspirants across India, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially begun implementing a new initiative that will allow CBT 2 exam centers to be allotted in candidates’ home districts. As per a detailed report published in Dainik Bhaskar on April 10, 2025, this initiative aims to ease the burden on candidates traveling for exams and ensure better exam preparedness.
📰 Key Highlights from RRB’s Latest Update
| ✅ Feature | 📌 Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Start of CBT 2 Exams | From 22nd April 2025 |
| 🏠 Exam Center | Candidate’s Home District |
| 🧪 Exam Type | RRB JE / DMS CBT 2 |
| 🔢 Number of Questions | 150 Questions (150 Marks) |
| ⏰ Duration | 2 Hours |
| 🧾 Exam Shifts | Two shifts per day |
| 👥 Candidates Per Shift | Approx. 7000 per shift |
| 🗺️ Applicable Zones | All RRB Zones Across India |
🔍 Why This Matters for Students
Traditionally, RRB aspirants were required to travel to other cities or even states to appear for their CBT 2 exams. But this year, in a student-friendly decision, the RRB has decided to assign exam centers closer to candidates’ residential districts, reducing travel time, financial expenses, and overall stress.
This change will first be implemented in the RRB JE & DMS CBT 2 Exam, beginning April 22, and is likely to extend to future railway exams, including for the 2025 batch.
📚 CBT 2 Exam Pattern
Here’s a breakdown of the CBT 2 question paper:
- Technical Section: 100 Questions
- Physics & Chemistry: 15 Questions
- General Awareness: 15 Questions
- Basics of Computers & Applications: 10 Questions
- Basics of Environment & Pollution Control: 10 Questions
- Total: 150 Questions (150 Marks)
- Time Allotted: 120 minutes (2 hours)
🕘 The exam will be conducted in two shifts per day, with approx. 7000 candidates appearing per shift (for Rajasthan as an example).
🌍 Example of How It Works
Let’s say you’re a resident of Rajasthan, but you filled the RRB form from Kolkata zone. In that case, your CBT 2 center will be assigned in Rajasthan, not Kolkata. Similarly, a candidate from Kolkata who applied from Mumbai zone will be given a center in Kolkata.
🎯 The aim is simple: conduct exams in home districts for convenience and fairness.
📌 Exam Centers Setup
For instance, RRB Ajmer has confirmed setting up 22 exam centers across 8 districts of Rajasthan to accommodate the CBT 2 candidates locally. Similar arrangements are being made across all RRB zones.
💬 Final Thoughts & Student Reactions
This move has been hailed as a smart and thoughtful decision by railway authorities. It ensures:
- Saved travel costs for students
- Reduced stress and better exam performance
- Higher participation in the exam due to ease of access
📣 Students are encouraged to check their city of residence and stay updated via their registered RRB portals for exact center details.
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