Frequent Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the full form of IRMS?
Ans. The full form of IRMS is Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS).
Q2. What is IRMS Exam?
Ans. IRMS exam is the examination conducted by UPSC for recruitment to the available vacancies at the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS).
Q3. Who is eligible for the IRMS exam?
Ans. The eligibility criteria for the IRMS exam are as follows:
- Age: The minimum and maximum age of the respective candidate must be 21 years and 32 years. The candidates from the SC/ST and OBC background receive a relaxation of 5 years and 3 years, respectively.
- Educational qualifications: Degree in Engineering, Commerce, and Accountancy from a recognized university or institute in India.
- Number of attempts: The number of attempts for General and OBC candidates is 6 and 9 attempts, respectively. Candidates belonging to the SC/ST category do not have to align to any limit w.r.t. the number of attempts.
Q4. What is IRMS salary?
Ans. - The IRMS salary depends on the level and designation of the respective professional. For instance, the railway engineer’s salary at the junior level ranges from Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500. The salary range increases depending on the respective professional’s performance, level, and designation with the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS).
Q5. Is IRMS only for engineers?
Ans. No. Apart from a degree in engineering, candidates who hold a degree in commerce and accountancy can also apply and appear for the IRMS exam.
Q6. How do I apply for IRMS?
Ans. The application process for the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) includes the following steps:
- Visit the IRMS official website.
- Click on the ‘apply for the exam’ present on the homepage.
- Use the register now option.
- Add all the details asked in the application form of the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS).
- After successful registration, the candidate receives the registration number and password on the specified email id and number.
Candidates must keep these details handy until the time of the results of IRMS Railways recruitment.
Q7. How many seats (vacancies) are there in IRMS?
Ans. The vacancies available with the IRMS recruitment are as follows:
Engineering stream |
No. of vacancies |
Civil Engineering |
30 |
Mechanical Engineering |
30 |
Electrical Engineering |
60 |
Commerce and Accountancy |
30 |
Q8. Will there be a separate exam for IRMS?
Ans. Yes. As per the notification released in November end, UPSC will conduct a separate exam for IRMS recruitment.
Q9. How to prepare for the IRMS examination (IRMSE)?
Ans. - First, get to know about the detailed IRMS syllabus as per the IRMS notification.
- Make a note of your daily routine and schedule.
- Get started early and avoid procrastination while creating notes and revision.
- Trust the process and build self-confidence to deal with the challenges in the exam preparation journey.
- Get the best guidance from the subject experts.
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