The Central Employment Notice (CEN) is an official recruitment notification issued by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) and Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. It provides details about vacancies, eligibility, selection process, and application procedures for various posts in the Indian Railways.
Key Features of CEN
- Issued by: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) / Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs)
- Purpose: Recruitment for various Group A, B, C, and D posts in Indian Railways
- Mode of Application: Online
- Selection Process: CBT (Computer-Based Test), PET (Physical Efficiency Test), Document Verification, and Medical Examination (varies by post)
- Eligibility: Varies based on the post (Educational Qualification, Age Limit, etc.)
- Official Websites: Different RRBs/RRCs have their respective websites
Types of CEN Notifications
- RRB CEN – Issued by Railway Recruitment Boards for technical and non-technical posts (e.g., ALP, Technician, NTPC, JE, etc.).
- RRC CEN – Issued by Railway Recruitment Cells for Group D level posts (e.g., Track Maintainer, Helper, Porter, etc.).
Examples of Past CEN Notifications
- CEN 01/2023 – RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) Recruitment
- CEN 02/2022 – RRC Group D Recruitment
- CEN 01/2019 – RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) Recruitment