Know More About RRB NTPC Exam
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) examination annually to recruit qualified candidates for various clerical, supervisory, and administrative positions across Indian Railways. This examination offers excellent career opportunities for both 12th pass and graduate candidates seeking stable government employment with attractive compensation packages and nationwide posting opportunities.
Two-Stage Selection Process: RRB NTPC follows a comprehensive evaluation system comprising CBT 1 (Computer-Based Test 1) as screening exam and CBT 2 (Computer-Based Test 2) as merit-deciding stage. Selected candidates appear for Typing Skill Test/Computer-Based Aptitude Test (post-specific) followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination ensuring thorough assessment for railway positions.
Exam Structure: CBT 1 examination includes 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness. CBT 2 contains 120 questions for 120 marks in 90 minutes with similar subjects but higher difficulty level. Both stages have 1/3 negative marking for incorrect answers, conducted through computer-based testing system.
Features
- Multi-Level Opportunity: 12th pass and graduate qualification with age range 18-36 years for diverse railway career paths
- National-Level Posting: Employment opportunities across all Railway zones, production units, and divisional headquarters
- Attractive Compensation: Starting salary ₹19,900-₹35,400 under 7th Pay Commission with comprehensive allowances and benefits
Posts
Station Master: Railway station operations management including train coordination, passenger safety, commercial activities, platform supervision, and administrative responsibilities requiring decision-making skills and technical knowledge for smooth station functioning and traffic management.
Goods Train Manager: Freight operations supervision including cargo loading/unloading, documentation management, commercial activities, vendor coordination, and logistics planning ensuring efficient goods transportation and revenue optimization across railway network.
Senior Clerk cum Typist: Administrative and secretarial duties including correspondence handling, data entry, file management, typing assignments, record maintenance, and office coordination providing clerical support to railway departments and senior officials.
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist: Financial record-keeping including accounts maintenance, budget preparation, audit assistance, voucher processing, and clerical support in finance departments ensuring accurate financial documentation and compliance with railway accounting procedures.
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk: Passenger services including ticket booking, reservation management, fare collection, inquiry handling, and commercial activities ensuring smooth passenger operations and revenue collection at railway stations and booking offices.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation: Monthly basic salary ₹19,900-₹35,400 for UG/Graduate posts with in-hand salary ₹28,000-₹55,000 including dearness allowance (varies %), house rent allowance (city-wise 8-24%), transport allowance, and comprehensive government perquisites under 7th Pay Commission.
Professional Development: Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) medical facilities, promotion opportunities through departmental exams, pension benefits, provident fund, gratuity, job security, children's education allowance, and nationwide transfer opportunities ensuring long-term career stability and growth.
Requirements
Educational Qualification: 12th pass from recognized board for undergraduate posts (Level 2-3). Graduate degree from recognized university for graduate posts (Level 5-6). Computer literacy and typing skills advantageous for clerical positions requiring data entry and documentation work.
Age Eligibility: Age limit 18-33 years for undergraduate posts and 18-36 years for graduate posts as per notification, with standard government relaxations for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwD, Ex-servicemen and other reserved categories as per Central Government norms.
Selection Process
Two-Stage CBT: CBT 1 screening exam with 100 questions (30 Mathematics, 30 Reasoning, 40 General Awareness) for 100 marks in 90 minutes. CBT 2 merit-deciding exam with 120 questions (35 Mathematics, 35 Reasoning, 50 General Awareness) for 120 marks in 90 minutes with higher difficulty level.
Post-CBT Tests: Typing Skill Test for clerical posts requiring 30 WPM English or 25 WPM Hindi typing speed. Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) for Traffic Assistant and Station Master posts requiring minimum T-score of 42. Document Verification and Medical Examination for final selection.
Merit Calculation: CBT 1 marks used for CBT 2 shortlisting (20 times vacancies). CBT 2 normalized scores determine final merit list. Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS-40%, OBC/SC-30%, ST-25%. Selected candidates proceed to skill tests and document verification for appointment.
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