DETAILS ABOUT RRB-NTPC EXAM

ℹ️Full Form

Railway Recruitment Board - Non-Technical Popular Categories (RRB NTPC).

✅Eligibility

Eligibility varies by the level of posts:

• For Undergraduate Level Posts (e.g., Junior Clerk, Accounts Clerk): Must have passed 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent examination.
• For Graduate Level Posts (e.g., Station Master, Commercial Apprentice): Must have a University Degree or its equivalent.

🎂Age Limit

The age limit also varies by the level of posts:

• For Undergraduate Level Posts: 18 to 30 years.
• For Graduate Level Posts: 18 to 33 years.

Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen) as per government rules.

📖Detailed Syllabus

• Mathematics: Number System, Decimals, Fractions, HCF/LCM, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry.
• General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Puzzles, Data Sufficiency, Statement-Conclusion.
• General Awareness: Current Events, Indian History (especially Freedom Struggle), Geography, Indian Polity and Constitution, Indian Economy, General Science (up to Class 10 CBSE), and Static GK.

⚙️Selection Process

The selection is a multi-stage process:

1. Step 1: First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1). A common screening test for all posts.
2. Step 2: Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2). Separate exams are held for different pay levels. Marks from this stage are used for shortlisting.
3. Step 3: Skill Test. A Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) is required for Station Master & Traffic Assistant posts. A Typing Skill Test is required for Clerk & Typist posts. This is qualifying in nature.
4. Step 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination. The final stages before appointment.

💰Starting Salary Potential

The salary varies significantly based on the Pay Level of the post (from Level 2 to Level 6). The in-hand starting salary in a metropolitan city is approximately:

• Level 2 (e.g., Junior Clerk): ₹30,000 - ₹35,000 per month.
• Level 6 (e.g., Station Master): ₹55,000 - ₹65,000 per month.

🚂Starting Post & Department

RRB NTPC recruits for a wide variety of non-technical roles across different departments of the Indian Railways. Key posts include:

• Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist
• Goods Guard
• Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
• Traffic Assistant
• Station Master
• Commercial Apprentice

📋Job Profile

The job profile is diverse. A **Clerk** handles administrative and accounting tasks. A **Goods Guard** is in charge of a freight train. A **Station Master** is the overall in-charge of a railway station, responsible for the safe and smooth running of trains.

🎁Facilities After Selection

• A secure central government job with immense stability.
• Pension benefits under the National Pension System (NPS).
• Comprehensive railway medical facilities.
• **Privilege Passes / PTOs:** The unique and highly valued perk of free and subsidized train travel for self and family.
• Subsidized accommodation in railway quarters.

🎯Scope

A career through RRB NTPC is one of the most sought-after in India, offering a stable and respected government job with a clear path for promotions. An employee can rise through several levels within their department, and for graduate-level posts, there are opportunities to appear for departmental exams to enter the gazetted officer cadre.

🗓️Exam Dates & Frequency

• Frequency: The RRB NTPC exam is **not conducted annually**. It is a large-scale recruitment drive held based on vacancies, often with a gap of 3-5 years.
• Exam Months: The exam schedule spans over several months due to the large number of applicants.

📝How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through the official websites of the regional Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) when the notification is released.

📊Exam Structure & Score Pattern

First Stage CBT (CBT-1):

Second Stage CBT (CBT-2):

Scoring Pattern: There is **negative marking** of 1/3rd of the marks for each incorrect answer in both CBT-1 and CBT-2.

⏱️Duration of the Exam

• CBT-1: 90 minutes (1.5 hours).
• CBT-2: 90 minutes (1.5 hours).

⏳Result Time

The results for each stage are typically declared within 1 to 2 months after the examination.

💸Fees

The application fee is typically ₹500 for General/OBC male candidates (with ₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT-1) and ₹250 for female candidates and reserved categories (fully refunded after appearing).

🌐Official Website

For all official notifications, candidates must check the websites of the regional RRBs or the main portal of the Indian Railways: indianrailways.gov.in