Indian Railways Jobs After Diploma: Eligibility, Registration & More

Last Updated on August 5, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar

Are you a Diploma holder? Are you searching for the list of jobs in Indian Railways after Diploma? If yes, this post will be of help to you. Here, I’ve compiled a list of best Indian Railways jobs after completing diploma course.

This post has been crafted keeping the needs of diploma holders in mind. In this post, readers will find the following details – names of relevant job posts, eligibility criteria (educational qualification, age limit, physical and medical standards etc), registration process, selection process and more.

 

Candidates who have completed relevant diploma program may apply for the jobs listed in this post. Why choose the Indian Railways, some of you may ask. A job in the Indian Railways offers the following benefits –

• Job security
• Fixed working hours
• Decent salary package
• Timely increments and promotion
• Medical insurance and benefits
• Accommodation allowance
• Additional perks and bonuses
• Travel allowances
• And more…

 

Here are some additional guides for Govt job aspirants out there – jobs in Indian Railways for 10th/12th/ITI passed candidates, list of government jobs in India after 12th & jobs in ONGC after diploma.

 

Let us check out the list of jobs for diploma holders in Indian Railways now. Here it is –

 

List of Indian Railway jobs after diploma

 

1 Assistant Loco Pilot (Electrical)

• Department: Electrical.
• Educational qualification required: Matriculation/SSLC with ITI in trades such as – armature and coil winder/electrician/electronics mechanic/fitter/heat engine/instrument mechanic/machinist/mechanic diesel/mechanic motor vehicle/millwright mechanic/mechanic radio & tv/refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic/tractor mechanic/turner/wireman OR matriculation/SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above OR 3 years Diploma in mechanical/electrical/automobile engineering/combination of various streams of these engineering disciplines.

 

2 Assistant Loco Pilot (Mechanical)

• Department: Mechanical.
• Educational qualification required: Matriculation/SSLC with ITI in trades such as – armature and coil winder/electrician/electronics mechanic/fitter/heat engine/instrument mechanic/machinist/mechanic diesel/mechanic motor vehicle/millwright mechanic/mechanic radio & tv/refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic/tractor mechanic/turner/wireman OR matriculation/SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above OR 3 years Diploma in mechanical/electrical/automobile engineering/combination of various streams of these engineering disciplines.

 

3 Junior Engineer (Bridge)

• Department: Engineering.
• Educational qualification required: Completed 3 years long Diploma in Civil Engineering course or B.Sc. in Civil engineering course OR a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of civil engineering from a recognized college/university.

 

4 Junior Engineer (P Way)

• Department: Engineering.
• Educational qualification required: Completed 3 years long Diploma in Civil Engineering course or B.Sc. in Civil engineering course OR a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of civil engineering from a recognized college/university.

 

5 Junior Engineer (Works)

• Department: Engineering.
• Educational qualification required: Completed 3 years long Diploma in Civil Engineering course or B.Sc. in Civil engineering course OR a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of civil engineering from a recognized college/university.

 

6 Junior Engineer (Track Machine)

• Department: Engineering.
• Educational qualification required: Completed 3 years long Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Automobile/Electrical/Electronics/IC Engineering course OR a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Mechanical/Production/Automobile/Electrical/Electronics/IC Engineering from a recognized college/university.

 

7 Junior Engineer (Civil/Design, Drawing & Estimation)

• Department: Engineering.
• Educational qualification required: Completed 3 years long Diploma in Civil Engineering course or B.Sc. in Civil engineering course OR a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of civil engineering from a recognized college/university.

 

8 Junior Engineer (Carriage and Wagon)

• Department: Mechanical.
• Educational qualification required: Completed 3 years long Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Automobile/Electrical/Electronics/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/Industrial/Machining/Tools & Machining/Tools & Die-Making course OR a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Mechanical/Production/Automobile/Electrical/Electronics/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/Industrial/Machining/Tools & Machining/Tools & Die-Making from a recognized college/university.

 

9 Junior Engineer (Diesel Mechanical)

• Department: Mechanical.
• Educational qualification required: Completed 3 years long Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Automobile/Electrical/Electronics/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/Industrial/Machining/Tools & Machining/Tools & Die-Making course OR a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Mechanical/Production/Automobile/Electrical/Electronics/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/Industrial/Machining/Tools & Machining/Tools & Die-Making from a recognized college/university.

 

10 Junior Engineer (Mechanical-Workshop)

• Department: Mechanical.
• Educational qualification required: Completed 3 years long Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Automobile/Electrical/Electronics/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/Industrial/Machining/Tools & Machining/Tools & Die-Making course OR a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Mechanical/Production/Automobile/Electrical/Electronics/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/Industrial/Machining/Tools & Machining/Tools & Die-Making from a recognized college/university.

 

11 Junior Engineer (Mechanical/Design, Drawing & Estimation)

• Department: Mechanical.
• Educational qualification required: Completed 3 years long Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Automobile/Electrical/Electronics/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/Industrial/Machining/Tools & Machining/Tools & Die-Making course OR a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Mechanical/Production/Automobile/Electrical/Electronics/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/Industrial/Machining/Tools & Machining/Tools & Die-Making from a recognized college/university.

 

12 Junior Engineer (Diesel-Electrical)

• Department: Mechanical.
• Educational qualification required: Completed 3 years long Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Automobile/Electrical/Electronics/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/Industrial/Machining/Tools & Machining/Tools & Die-Making course OR a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Mechanical/Production/Automobile/Electrical/Electronics/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/Industrial/Machining/Tools & Machining/Tools & Die-Making from a recognized college/university.

 

13 Junior Engineer (Electrical/EMU)

• Department: Electrical.
• Educational qualification required: Completed 3 years long Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics engineering OR a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics engineering from a recognized college/university.

 

14 Junior Engineer (Electrical/General Services)

• Department: Electrical.
• Educational qualification required: Completed 3 years long Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics engineering OR a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics engineering from a recognized college/university.

 

15 Junior Engineer (Electrical/TRD)

• Department: Electrical.
• Educational qualification required: Completed 3 years long Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics engineering OR a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics engineering from a recognized college/university.

 

16 Junior Engineer (Electrical/TRS)

• Department: Electrical.
• Educational qualification required: Completed 3 years long Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics engineering OR a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics engineering from a recognized college/university.

 

17 Junior Engineer (Electrical-Workshop)

• Department: Electrical.
• Educational qualification required: Completed 3 years long Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics engineering OR a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics engineering from a recognized college/university.

 

18 Junior Engineer (S&T/Signal)

• Department: Signal & Telecom.
• Educational qualification required: Completed 3 years long Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/IT/Communication Engineering/Computer Science and Engineering/Computer Science/Computer Engineering OR a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Electrical/Electronics/IT/Communication Engineering/Computer Science and Engineering/Computer Science/Computer Engineering from a recognized college/university.

 

19 Junior Engineer (S&T/Telecommunication)

• Department: Signal & Telecom.
• Educational qualification required: Completed 3 years long Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/IT/Communication Engineering/Computer Science and Engineering/Computer Science/Computer Engineering OR a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Electrical/Electronics/IT/Communication Engineering/Computer Science and Engineering/Computer Science/Computer Engineering from a recognized college/university.

 

20 Junior Engineer (S&T/Design, Drawing & Estimation)

• Department: Signal & Telecom.
• Educational qualification required: Completed 3 years long Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/IT/Communication Engineering/Computer Science and Engineering/Computer Science/Computer Engineering OR a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Electrical/Electronics/IT/Communication Engineering/Computer Science and Engineering/Computer Science/Computer Engineering from a recognized college/university.

 

21 Junior Engineer (Depot Material Superintendent)

• Department: Stores.
• Educational qualification required: Completed 3 years long Diploma course in any branch of engineering from a recognized college/university.

 

22 Staff Nurse

• Department:
• Educational qualification required: Completed 3 years long GNM course or completed B.Sc. Nursing course from an institute recognized by the Nursing Council of India. Candidate must also possess certificate as registered nurse and midwife.

 

23 Pharmacist III

• Department:
• Educational qualification required: Completed 12th Science or equivalent. Candidate must also have completed Diploma in Pharmacy course (at least two years long). The candidate must also be registered with relevant pharmacy council.

 

24 X-Ray Technician/Radiographer II

• Department:
• Educational qualification required: Completed 12th with Physics and Chemistry subjects or equivalent. Candidate must also have completed Diploma in X-Ray Technology/Radio Diagnosis Technology course (at least 2 years long) from a recognized college/institute.

 

25 Lab Assistant II

• Department:
• Educational qualification required: Completed matriculation with science subject. Candidate must also have completed Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or Certificate in Medical Laboratory course from a recognized college/institute.

 

26 Cardiology Technician

• Department:
• Educational qualification required: Completed 12th Science or equivalent from a recognized board. Candidate must also have completed certificate or Diploma in Cardiology course from a recognized college/institute.

 

27 Physiotherapist

• Department:
• Educational qualification required: Completed 12th Science or equivalent from a recognized board. Candidate must also have completed Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized college/institute.

 

28 Ophthalmic Technician cum Optician

• Department:
• Educational qualification required: Completed B.Sc. in Optometry or Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician course (at least 3 to 4 years long) from a recognized college/institute.

 

29 Assistant Loco Pilot

• Department:
• Educational qualification required: Matriculation/SSLC with ITI in trades such as – armature and coil winder/electrician/electronics mechanic/fitter/heat engine/instrument mechanic/machinist/mechanic diesel/mechanic motor vehicle/millwright mechanic/mechanic radio & tv/refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic/tractor mechanic/turner/wireman OR matriculation/SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above OR 3 years Diploma in mechanical/electrical/automobile engineering/combination of various streams of these engineering disciplines.

 

How to apply?

Application process may vary from one recruitment drive to another. In some cases, RRB allows applicants to register for the recruitment process online. In other cases, the application process is carried out offline (physical application form).

 

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Let us check out the steps involved in each mode of registration/application –

 

Online registration

1. Visit the relevant website of RRB.
2. Search for online application or registration link and click on it.
3. Register as a new candidate.
4. Enter personal details, contact details, academic details and complete the registration process.
5. Upload scanned images of your passport size photograph and signature specimen.
6. Upload scanned documents if required.
7. Pay the application fee.
8. Take printout of the form and payment receipt for further use/reference.

 

Offline registration/application

1. Obtain the application form from relevant RRB website or employment publications.
2. Fill up the application form by entering the following details – personal details, academic details, contact details, address etc.
3. Fix your passport size photograph on the assigned space.
4. Attach the following documents to the application form – postal order or bank draft, passport size photograph of the candidate, academic certificates, NOC certificate (if required) etc.
5. Send the application form to the specified address.

 

Important documents/things required

• Latest passport size photograph of the candidate.
• Caste certificate (if applicable).
• Academic certificates.
• NOC certificate (if applicable).
• Birth certificate.