RRB NTPC Exam 2024: Date, Notification, Registration, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus
RRB NTPC Exam 2024 - The Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB NTPC notification 2024 for 11,558 vacancies on its official website. As per the notification, RRB NTPC application forms were released on September 21, 2024.
RRB NTPC Exam 2024
RRB NTPC Exam 2024: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the RRB NTPC, also known as, the Non-Technical Popular Category exam to recruit candidates for various positions in Indian Railways. These posts are divided into undergraduate and graduate posts, depending on the RRB NTPC eligibility criteria. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria can fill out the RRB NTPC application form. The Railway Recruitment Board released the RRB NTPC notification on the official website. The RRB NTPC registration will open from September 14, 2024, and September 21, 2024, for graduate and undergraduate posts, respectively.
The RRB NTPC exam dates 2024 has not been announced yet by the Railway Recruitment Board. The page will be updated with the dates as soon as after the official announcement. As per the official notification released for the RRB NTPC exam, a total of 8113 vacancies have been released for graduate posts and 3445 vacancies have been released for undergraduate posts.
RRB NTPC Notification 2024 PDF - Download
Aspirants who are preparing for the exam must know the exam pattern & syllabus. The RRB NTPC exam pattern is released along with the official notification. The exam pattern for undergraduate and graduate posts is same. The RRB NTPC selection process consists of 4 stages: CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, and Typing Test. The CBAT exam is only for those candidates who have applied for the Traffic Assistant and Station Master post. Also, a typing test will be conducted for only the posts of typists such as Junior Clerk cum Typist, Account Clerk cum Typist, and others.
RRB NTPC Exam 2024: Highlights
Candidates who are preparing for the exam and wish to be recruited in The Indian Railways can check the exam highlights in the table below:
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Particulars |
Details |
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Name of Exam |
RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Category) |
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Conducted Body |
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
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Level of Exam |
National |
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Selection Process |
Computer-Based Test - 1 (CBT 1), Computer-Based Test - 2 (CBT 2) Computer-Based Aptitude Test/Typing Skill Test Document Verification/Medical Examination |
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Exam Mode |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode |
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Duration of Exam |
90 minutes |
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Total Questions |
Stage 1: 100 Stage 2: 120 |
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Marking scheme |
1 Mark for Correct Answer Deduction of ⅓ for each incorrect response |
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Exam purpose |
NTPC’s undergraduate and graduate posts in various Zonal Railways and production units of Indian Railways are to be filled through this recruitment process. |
RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria 2024
The RRB NTPC eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by candidates in order to appear for the examination. Candidates failing to meet the eligibility requirements will be disqualified from the exam selection process at any stage. Below is the detailed eligibility criteria for the RRB NTPC exam:
Education Qualification
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum percentage of marks to apply for undergraduate posts.
- Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum percentage of marks to apply for graduate posts.
- Candidates are also required to have a preferred qualification degree to apply for some of the graduate posts.
Age Limit
- To apply for undergraduate posts, candidates must be between the age group of 18-33 years. Candidates from OBC & SC/ST category receive the 3 years and 5 years of age relaxation.
- To apply for graduate posts, candidates must be between the age group of 18-36 years. Candidates from OBC & SC/ST category receive the age relaxation of 3 years and 5 years, respectively.
Nationality
Candidates applying for the RRB NTPC exam must be:
- A citizen of India
- A subject of Nepal and Bhutan
- A Refugee from Tibet who came to India before January 01, 1962 to permanently reside in India
- An Indian-origin person who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, East African countries of Uganda, Kenya the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zaire, Zambia, Malawi, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with to permanently settle in India.
Also Read: RRB NTPC Eligibility 2024
RRB NTPC Application Form 2024
Aspirants who fulfil the eligibility criteria can fill out the application form on the official website. The application forms are released online and can be filled in online mode only. After successfully completing the form, candidates are required to pay the application fee. The RRB NTPC application fee for General Category is Rs 500, while for others the fee is Rs 250. Incomplete applications will be rejected, so candidates must carefully fill out the application form. Interested applicants can check the documents required to register for the examination:
| Class X Certificate | Class XII Certificate |
| Graduation Degree | Aadhar Card |
| Scanned Copy of Photograph | Scanned Copy of Signature |
Read More: RRB NTPC Application Form 2024
RRB NTPC Admit Card 2024
The RRB NTPC admit card is released after the successful completion of the registration process. Generally, the admit card is released 10-15 days before the scheduled exam date. Only candidates who fill out the application form correctly will receive the admit card.
After downloading their respective admit cards, students must also check the details mentioned on it. Any discrepancy in the admit card must be reported to official authorities at the earliest. Interested students can check the details mentioned on the admit card that need to be verified:
- Name of the Candidate
- Registration Number of the Admit Card
- Father’s & Mother’s Name
- Roll Number
- Date of Birth
- Examination Date
- Exam Centre Name
- Exam Centre Address
- Photograph
- Signature
- Exam Day Instructions
Read More: RRB NTPC Admit Card 2024
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2024
Candidates preparing for the exam must know the exam pattern. The exam pattern is released on the official website along with the notification. The exam pattern is different for both CBT 1 & CBT 2 stages. Candidates must solve RRB NTPC previous year papers to get familiar with the exam structure. Interested candidates can check the stage-wise exam pattern below:
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2024
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Sections |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
Duration |
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General Intelligence and Reasoning |
30 |
30 |
1.5 hrs |
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Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
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General Awareness |
40 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2024
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Sections |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
Duration |
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Mathematics |
35 |
35 |
1.5 hrs |
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General Intelligence and Reasoning |
35 |
35 |
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General Awareness |
50 |
50 |
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Total |
120 |
120 |
RRB NTPC CBAT Exam Pattern 2024
- The Computer Based Aptitude Test is required of those who desire to apply for the post of Station Master & Traffic Assistant (CBAT).
- Only candidates who successfully pass the stage 2 can take the CBAT exam.
- Candidates need a minimum T-score of 42 marks to pass this exam.
- There is no negative marking in the RRB NTPC CBAT exam.
- There will be two options for paper languages: Hindi and English.
- 30% of the CBAT results and 70% of the Stage 2 results will be used to generate the final merit list.
RRB NTPC Syllabus 2024
Understanding the RRB NTPC syllabus is important if a candidate is preparing for the exam. The syllabus helps candidates know important topics & subtopics that must be studied while preparing for the exam. The CBT 1 & CBT 2 exam includes questions from General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and Mathematics. Interested students can check the subject-wise syllabus for CBT 1 & CBT 2 exams:
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Subject |
Topics |
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General Awareness |
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Mathematics |
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General Intelligence & Reasoning |
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Read More: RRB NTPC Syllabus 2024
RRB NTPC Answer Key 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board releases the answer key for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) exam on its official website. The answer key is released a few days after the conclusion of the exam. The released answer key is provisional in nature to which candidates can raise objections if they are not satisfied with the answers given in the answer key. The RRB NTPC final answer key is released along with the result.
The provisional answer key is released along with the response sheet which highlights the correct answer of the question and answer marked by the candidate.
Read More: RRB NTPC Answer Key 2024
RRB NTPC Result 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board releases the NTPC result on its official website. The result is released in the form of a PDF containing the names and roll numbers of candidates. The RRB NTPC result PDF also highlights the marks obtained by candidates.
RRB NTPC Tie-Breaking Policy
The board also follows a tie-breaking policy in case two or more candidates score the same number of marks. There are two ways to break the tie:
- Using age criteria: Candidates with more age are given preference by the board
- Candidate Name’s Alphabetical Order
RRB NTPC Qualifying Marks
Candidates must also achieve minimum qualifying marks in order to pass the exam. Receiving the required qualifying scores, however, does not ensure a candidate's inclusion on the merit list. Candidates may check the minimum required marks in the table below:
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Categories |
Qualifying Marks |
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General & EWS |
40% |
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OBC & SC |
30% |
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Scheduled Tribe |
25& |
Read More: RRB NTPC Result 2024
RRB NTPC Cutoff 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board releases the RRB NTPC cutoff on its official website along with the result. The cutoff is released for every region. Candidates must check their respective category’s cutoff. Only candidates who clear the cutoff are included in the merit list and are eligible to appear for the next stage of the selection process.
Interested candidates can check RRB NTPC previous year cutoff to get an idea of the past cutoff trends. This will help them strategise their preparation accordingly.
Read More: RRB NTPC Cutoff 2024
RRB NTPC Salary 2024
The starting compensation for individuals recruited for undergraduate positions is Rs 19,900, according to the 7th Pay Commission. It even costs Rs 21, 700 for some jobs. In accordance with 7th pay commission, the beginning compensation range for candidates selected for graduate positions is between Rs 25,500 and Rs 35,400. Applicants who are selected are also eligible for travel, dearness, and house rent allowances. In addition to that, they also get medical reimbursements.
RRB NTPC Basic Pay for Undergraduate Posts
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Posts |
Basic Pay |
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Junior Clerk cum Typist |
19,900 |
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Accounts Clerk cum Typist |
19,900 |
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Junior Time Keeper |
19,900 |
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Trains Clerk |
19,900 |
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Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
21,700 |
RRB NTPC Basic Pay for Graduate Posts
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Posts |
Basic Pay |
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Traffic Assistant |
25,500 |
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Goods Guard |
29,200 |
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Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
29,200 |
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Senior Clerk cum Typist |
29,200 |
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Junior Account Assistant cum Typist |
29,200 |
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Senior Time Keeper |
29,200 |
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Commercial Apprentice |
35,400 |
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Station Master |
35,400 |
Read More: RRB NTPC Salary 2024
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is RRB NTPC Exam 2024?
The RRB NTPC, also known as, the Railway Recruit Board Non-Technical Popular Category exam is an exam conducted to recruit eligible candidates for various undergraduate and graduate positions in Indian Railways.
What is the eligibility for RRB NTPC exam 2024?
Candidates who wish to apply for undergraduate posts must be between the age of 18-30 years. They must have also passed 10+2 with a minimum percentage of marks as required by the board. Similarly, candidates who wish to apply for graduate posts must have the age between 18-33 years. They must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline in order to be eligible for the exam.
What is the RRB CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2024?
The RRB CBT 1 exam pattern is tabulated below:
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Sections |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
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General Intelligence and Reasoning |
30 |
30 |
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Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
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General Awareness |
40 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
How to prepare for the RRB NTPC exam 2024?
To prepare for the exam, candidates first must read and understand the syllabus thoroughly. Once done with understanding the syllabus, candidates must choose books recommended by teachers and past toppers. It is important that aspirants practise the RRB NTPC previous year question paper to ace the exam.
What are the best books for RRB NTPC exam 2024?
The subject-wise best books for RRB NTPC are as follows:
General Awareness
- General Knowledge by Disha Publication
- General Awareness by Arihant
- Lucent GK
- Banking Awareness by Arihant
Mathematics
- Quick Arithmetic by S Chand
- Advance Mathematics by Rakesh Yadav
- Magical Book on Quicker Maths by M Tyra
- Chapter-wise Solved Papers - Mathematics by Arihant
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- How to Crack Test of Reasoning by Arihant
- General Intelligence and Reasoning by McGraw Hills
- General Intelligence and Test of Reasoning by Arihant
- Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
When will RRB NTPC notification 2024 be released?
RRB NTPC notification 2024 has been released by the Railway Recruitment Board soon on the official website. Candidates can download the notification on the regional website of RRBs.
When will RRB release the NTPC application form 2024?
RRB NTPC application form 2024 will be released along with the notification. Aspiring candidates can expect the registration for RRB NTPC to start in August 2024.
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