Candidates must have a typing speed of at least 30 words per minute (wpm) in English or 25 wpm in Hindi on a computer keyboard. The typing test is conducted after the CBT and is qualifying in nature — candidates who pass the CBT must clear the typing test to remain in contention. The typing test uses standard text passages and is conducted under timed conditions. Candidates should practise typing daily to meet this requirement comfortably.

RRB Senior Clerk cum Typist is placed in 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 5, with a basic pay of ₹29,200 per month. Including DA, HRA, and other allowances, the take-home is approximately ₹35,000–₹45,000 monthly. This post also carries job security, annual increments, and promotion avenues to Head Clerk and Office Superintendent. Free railway medical facilities and travel passes are additional perks.

Senior Clerk cum Typist requires B2 medical standard, which is among the most relaxed in Indian Railways. Under B2, distant vision of 6/12 in the better eye is acceptable, and moderate use of corrective glasses is permitted. Colour vision is not tested. This makes the post accessible to candidates with common refractive errors. The medical examination is a basic health check for fitness to perform clerical duties.

The CBT covers four main areas: General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology up to Class 10 level), English Language (grammar, vocabulary, comprehension), General Intelligence & Reasoning (verbal and non-verbal reasoning), and General Awareness (current events, static GK). English language is particularly important for this post given the typing and clerical nature of the job. The overall difficulty is moderate to easy compared to higher-grade railway exams.

Senior Clerk cum Typists handle office correspondence, drafting letters, maintaining records, preparing reports, and typing official documents in railway offices. They work in administrative, personnel, accounts, and engineering departments. The post involves computer usage, data entry, and file management. Over time, they can be promoted to Head Clerk, Assistant Office Superintendent, and Office Superintendent roles.