RRB NTPC EXAM
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RRB NTPC Exam
Introduction
Latest Update:
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2021: 7th (Last Phase) of CBT-1 has been Announced on July 1, 2021 which is going to take place on 23rd,24th,26th & 31st July 2021 for 2.78 lakh Candidates.
RRB NTPC Recruitment Exam is conducted by Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) for recruiting candidates for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC). RRB conducts Railway examinations like NTPC and other exams giving candidates an opportunity to grab a job in Railways (Government Sector) in India. RRB NTPC Recruitment is specially for those candidates who have Graduated from one of the recognised universities of India.
RRB NTPC Exam Details
| Events | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| RRB NTPC Notification Out Date | 28th February 2019 |
| Online Registration of Applications | 01st March 2019 |
| End of online registration process | 31st March 2019 |
| Closing Date & Time for Payment of Application Fee | 05th April 2019 at 23.59 hrs |
| Final submission of Applications | 12th April 2019 at 23.59 hrs. |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | 28th December 2020 (Onwards) |
| CBT 1 (1st Phase) | 28th December 2020 to 13th January 2021 |
| CBT 1 (2nd Phase) | 16th January 2021 to 30th January 2021 |
| CBT 1 (3rd Phase) | 31st January 2021 to 12th February 2021 |
| CBT 1 (4th Phase) | 15th February 2021 to 3rd March 2021 |
| CBT 1 (5th Phase) | 4th to 27th March 2021 |
| CBT 1 (6th Phase) | 1st April to 8th April 2021 |
| CBT 1 (7th Phase) | 23rd,24th,26th & 31st July 2021 |
RRB NTPC Vacancies
As per the latest notice of RRB, Railway will recruit 35,208 vacancies for the posts of NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) through Railway NTPC 2019-2020 Exam. Earlier, the vacancy announced for RRB NTPC 2019-2020 Exam was 35,277. Let’s have a look at the post wise vacancy for Railway NTPC 2019-2020 Exam.
- 1.1: UG Posts with Minimum Educational Qualification of 12th pass (+2 Stage) or its equivalent examination and Age between 18 to 30 Years:
| S. No. | Post | Level in 7th CPC | Initial pay (INR) | Medical Standard | Vacancies (All RRBs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Clerk cum Typist | 2 | 19900 | C-2 | 4300 |
| 2 | Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 2 | 19900 | C-2 | 760 |
| 3 | Junior Time Keeper | 2 | 19900 | C-2 | 11 |
| 4 | Trains Clerk | 2 | 19900 | A-3 | 592 |
| 5 | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 3 | 21700 | B-2 | 4940 |
| Grand Total | 10603 | ||||
- 1.2: Graduate Posts with Minimum Educational Qualification of a University Degree or its equivalent and Age between 18 to 33 Years:
S. No. Post Level in 7th CPC Initial pay (INR) Medical Standard Vacancies (All RRBs) 1 Traffic Assistant 4 25500 A-2 88 2 Goods Guard 5 29200 A-2 5748 3 Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk 5 29200 B-2 5638 4 Senior Clerk cum Typist 5 29200 C-2 2854 5 Junior Account Assistant cum Typist 5 29200 C-2 3147 6 Senior Time Keeper 5 29200 C-2 6 7 Commercial Apprentice 6 35400 B-2 259 8 Station Master 6 35400 A-2 6865 Grand Total 24605
On September 5, 2020, Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB NTPC Exam Dates. RRB will conduct all railway exams like RRB NTPC, RRC Group D, and RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories from 15th Of December 2020 onwards. A detailed exam schedule for RRB NTPC 2020 exam will be announced soon by the board. RRB had notified 140640 vacancies for different examinations. More than 2.40 crore candidates had applied for these RRB examinations.
Exam Pattern
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2021
There are 4 stages of the selection process in RRB NTPC exam:
- 1st Stage CBT examination,
- 2nd Stage CBT examination,
- Computer Based Aptitude Test/Typing Test
- Document verification
Go through the Below mentioned patterns for the 1st Stage CBT examination and 2nd Stage CBT examination.
1st Stage CBT Exam Pattern RRB NTPC 2021
| Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 Minutes |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Total number of questions asked in the 1st Stage Examination of RRB NTPC are 100 having a total of 100 marks. Every question carries 1 mark each & 0.33 Marks are deducted for every wrong answer marked. The total duration of the 1st Stage CBT Exam of RRB NTPC is 90 Minutes having total duration of 120 minutes.
Note- The category wise minimum percentage of marks required to qualify the 1st Stage CBT RRB NTPC examination is: UR-40%, EWS- 40% OBC-30%, SC- 30%, ST- 25%
2nd Stage CBT Exam Pattern RRB NTPC 2021
Below table explains the pattern of the 2nd Stage CBT examination. In this stage, the candidates shall be selected in the ratio of 1:20 times the vacancies of the category. The shortlisting is based on the performance of the candidates in the 1st stage of the CBT exam.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 Minutes |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Total number of questions asked in the 2nd Stage CBT Exam RRB NTPC are 120. The RRB NTPC Exam is conducted for 120 marks. Every question carries 1 mark each & 0.33 Marks are deducted for every wrong answer marked. The duration of the 2nd Stage RRB NTPC CBT Exam is 90 Minutes. The duration of the 2nd Stage RRB NTPC CBT for the PWD exam is 120 minutes.
Note- The category wise minimum percentage of marks required to qualify the 1st Stage CBT RRB NTPC examination is:
UR-40%, EWS- 40% OBC-30%, SC- 30%, ST- 25%
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
(For Candidates Opting -Traffic Assistant and Station Master Post)
Candidates applying for the post Traffic assistant and station master need to undergo CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test). The shortlisting process for CBAT will be done based on the marks obtained in the 2nd Stage of the CBT Exam. The candidates who have scored at least 70% of marks in the 2nd Stage and 30% of marks in the CBAT examination will be considered for selection in the merit list.
Typing Skill Test (TST):
Typing skill test shall be conducted for posts like Senior Clerk Cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Accounts Clerk, Junior Time Keeper, Junior Clerk Cum typist. The typing Skill test will be Qualifying in nature. The writing/typing speed should be at least 30 WPM in English of 25 WPM in Hindi on a personal computer only. (without use of any tools). It is to be noted that “Typing Test” is qualifying in nature. Candidates who are giving the typing test in Hindi, Kruti Dev, and Mangal, the font shall be made available for them on their PC during the examination process.
Document Verification:
The document verification will be based on the performance of the candidates in the 2nd stage CBT exam. Document verification will be compulsory for all candidates as the candidates who miss the Document verification will not be considered for the Merit list. The original documents like SSC Marksheet, Minimum educational qualification certificate, Experience Certificates (if any), Category Certificate, etc. need to presented at that time. Below mentioned are the list of documents that are required to be produced:
- Category Certificate for SC/ST/OBC Candidates.
- Matriculation/High School certificate or its equivalent
- Inter/Graduation candidates
- Income Certificate for EWS candidates
- Self-declaration certificate for Transgenders
- Death Certificate of the husband for the widow candidates
- NOC Certificate for the serving employees and Defence Personnel (Ex-Servicemen)
Syllabus
RRB NTPC 2021 Syllabus
RRB NTPC Syllabus 2021 Stage I CBT
| Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The above table shows Exam Pattern & Subjects as per RRB NTPC 1st stage Syllabus. A total 100 questions will be asked in the 1st Stage exam of RRB NTPC which needs to be completed within a time limit of 90 minutes. The Syllabus of RRB NTPC Stage I exam is mentioned below.
- Mathematics:
Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics etc. - General Intelligence and Reasoning:
Analogies, Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Similarities and Differences, Relationships, Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Puzzle, Data Sufficiency, Statement- Conclusion, Statement- Courses of Action, Decision Making, Maps, Interpretation of Graphs etc. - General Awareness:
Current Events of National and International Importance, Games and Sports, Art and Culture of India, Indian Literature, Monuments and Places of India, General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE), History of India and Freedom Struggle, Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World, Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system, General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India, UN and Other important World Organizations, Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large, Basics of Computers and Computer Applications, Common Abbreviations, Transport Systems in India, Indian Economy, Famous Personalities of India and World, Flagship Government Programs, Flora and Fauna of India, Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India etc.
RRB NTPC Syllabus 2021 Stage 2 CBT
| Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
The above table shows Exam Pattern & Subjects as per RRB NTPC 2nd stage Syllabus. A total 120 questions will be asked in the 2nd Stage exam of RRB NTPC which needs to be completed within a time limit of 90 minutes. The Syllabus of RRB NTPC Stage 2 exam is mentioned below.
- Mathematics:
Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics etc. - General Intelligence and Reasoning:
Analogies, Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Similarities and Differences, Relationships, Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Puzzle, Data Sufficiency, Statement- Conclusion, Statement- Courses of Action, Decision Making, Maps, Interpretation of Graphs etc. - General Awareness:
Current Events of National and International Importance, Games and Sports, Art and Culture of India, Indian Literature, Monuments and Places of India, General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE), History of India and Freedom Struggle, Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World, Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system, General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India, UN and Other important World Organizations, Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large, Basics of Computers and Computer Applications, Common Abbreviations, Transport Systems in India, Indian Economy, Famous Personalities of India and World, Flagship Government Programs, Flora and Fauna of India, Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India etc.