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Sir, I am Bhuvnesh from Tamilnadu. I have completed graduation in commerce stream. I am very eager to join as a loco pilot in Indian Railways. Am I eligible to apply for it? Thank you.

To join the loco pilot you need to have ITI degree from any recognised university and so the bachelor degree in commerce stream does not matter.

If you have ITI degree you are eligible to appear for RRB entrance examination conducted for recruitment in Indian Railway as Loco Pilot.

For more information about examination visit at www.rrb.gov.in.

Yes, you can definitely join Indian Railways for the post of Loco Pilot. As you are a commerce graduate, so you are eligible for this position. However, the minimum qualification required is 10th. At first you have to appear for an entrance examination conducted by RRB (Railway Recruitment Board).

Here is the eligibility criteria to appear for RRB examination:

> You should have completed your 10th standard from a recognized board or should have completed ITI in any trade from a recognized university.

> Diploma holders in mechanical/automobile/electrical/electronics are also eligible to apply.

> Your age should be in between 18-30 years. For ST/SC/OBC candidates there is an age relaxation as per the government norms.

> Selection will be done on the basis of marks obtained in the written test followed by personal interview.

So, after clearing the examination with good marks you can apply for the post of Loco Pilot and can get employed in Indian Railways after proper training.

To join as a loco pilot in Indian Railways,you have to give RRB entrance examination conducted for recruitment.

And Eligibility for RRB exam is ITI degree or relevant degree.
Your graduation in Commerce will be least considered during all process

For more information about examination visit at www.rrb.gov.in.

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Sir, I am Bhuvnesh from Tamilnadu. I have completed graduation in commerce stream. I am very eager to join as a loco pilot in Indian Railways. Am I eligible to apply for it? Thank you.

No, you are not eligible for Loco Pilot exam.

Those candidates who have completed diploma and ITI course from a recognized University are eligible for Assistant Loco Pilot exam.

Your age should be in between 20 to 30 years.