RRB NTPC Notification 2024: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) will be releasing the RRB NTPC 2024 Notification for Level 2, 3, 5, and 6 posts. Through this recruitment drive, RRB is going to fill huge number of vacancies for the posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) i.e. Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice and Station Master in various Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways. 

RRB NTPC 2024

Railway Recruitment Board conducts Railway NTPC and other railway examinations giving candidates a golden opportunity to fulfil their dream of joining the prestigious Government Sector (Indian Railways) in India. RRB NTPC 2024 Recruitment is especially for the candidates who are having Graduate Degree from any recognised university. In this article, we are covering Railway RRB NTPC Exam Date, Application Status, Admit Card, Notification, Answer Key, Fee, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria & NTPC Full Form.

RRB NTPC Notification 2024

The Railway Board is expected to soon release the RRB NTPC Notification 2024 between July- September 2024 as per RRB Exam Calendar 2024. Through this recruitment process, RRB will recruit thousands of vacancies for the posts of NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories). Candidates who have a minimum Educational Qualification of 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent examination and looking for a government job in Indian Railway. Till then go through the previous year's notification pdf for reference. 

Railway NTPC Official Notification [Last Year]- Download PDF

RRB Exam Calendar 2024 Out- Click to Check

RRB NTPC 2024- Exam Summary

Have a look at a glimpse of the RRB NTPC Exam 2024 from the below table.

RRB NTPC 2024- Exam Summary
Name of the OrganizationRailway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Job RoleNTPC ( Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk,  Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice and Station Master) 
Job LocationAcross India
Total VacancyTo be notified
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Qualification for RRB NTPC12th (+2 Stage) / Any Graduates
Age Limit18 to 30 Years / 18 to 33 Years 
Selection for RRB NTPCCBT-1, CBT-2, Skill Test, Document Verification, Medical Test
Official Websitehttp://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/

RRB NTPC 2024- Important Dates

Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) will announce the complete schedule for RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) recruitment along with RRB NTPC Notification 2024. As expected, the Railway NTPC Notification 2024 can be released between July- September 2024. Once the dates are announced, we shall be updating them in the below table too. 

RRB NTPC 2024: Important Dates
EventsDates
RRB NTPC Notification 2024between July- September 2024
Start Date To Apply Online --
Last Date To Apply Online--
RRB NTPC Application Status--
RRB NTPC Exam Dates--

RRB NTPC 2024 Vacancy 

Last time, the Railway announced 35,281 vacancies for the posts of NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) through the Railway NTPC Exam 2019. As expected, Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will be releasing a huge number of vacancies to be filled through the RRB NTPC 2024 Exam. Have a look at the previous year's vacancy from below data.

A. Under Graduate Posts with Minimum Educational Qualification of 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent examination and Age between 18 to 30 Years.

RRB NTPC 2019 Vacancy
S. No.Name of the postsTotal Vacancies(All RRBs)
1Junior Clerk cum Typist4300
2Accounts Clerk cum Typist760
3Junior Time Keeper11
4Trains Clerk592
5Commercial cum Ticket Clerk4940
Grand Total10603

B. Graduate Posts with Minimum Educational Qualification of a University Degree or its equivalent and Age between 18 to 33 years.

RRB NTPC 2019 Vacancy
S. No.Name of the postsTotal Vacancies(All RRBs)
1Traffic Assistant88
2Goods Guard5748
3Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk5638
4Senior Clerk cum Typist2854
5Junior Account Assistant cum Typist3147
6Senior Time Keeper6
7Commercial Apprentice259
8Station Master6865
Grand Total24605

RRB NTPC 2024 Online Application

The Online Registration for Railway NTPC Exam 2024 will start with the release of RRB NTPC Notification 2024 The last date to apply online for RRB NTPC 2024 Exam will be notified with the release of the complete schedule. The candidates willing to appear for the RRB NTPC Exam have to submit their applications and pay the required amount of application fee within the duration notified by the Railway Recruitment Board.

RRB NTPC 2024 Fee Details

S.NoCategoryFee
1For GEN/OBCRs. 500/- 
Out of this fee of Rs 500 an amount of Rs 400 shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in 1st Stage CBT.
2For SC/ST/PWD/Women/Ex-Sm/Transgender/Minorities/Economically BackwardRs. 250/- 
This fee of Rs 250 shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable on appearing in 1 stStage CBT.

RRB NTPC 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Those willing to apply to the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2024 must be eligible as per the minimum eligibility requirements set by the board. The education qualification and age limit for candidates willing to apply for RRB NTPC 2024 Eam are as mentioned below. 

RRB NTPC Educational Qualification

PostsEducational Qualification
Commercial Apprentice (CA)Degree from recognized university and equivalent
Senior Clerk-Cum-typistDegree from recognized university and equivalent 
Typing proficiency in Hindi/English on computer
Traffic Apprentice (TA)Degree from recognized university and equivalent
Enquiry-Cum-Reservation-ClerkDegree from recognized university and equivalent
Asst Station Master (ASM)Degree from recognized university and equivalent
Junior Accounts Assistant Cum TypistDegree from recognized university and equivalent 
Typing proficiency in Hindi/English on computer
Goods Guard SelectionDegree from recognized university and equivalent
Traffic AssistantDegree from recognized university and equivalent
Senior Time KeeperDegree from recognized university and equivalent 
Typing proficiency in Hindi/English on computer

RRB NTPC Age Limit

The minimum age of the candidates must be 18 years and the maximum age limit is 33 years to be eligible for the upcoming RRB NTPC 2024 Exam.

RRB NTPC Age Limit For Age Group 18-30
Age groupUpper LimitLower Limit
UROBC-Non Creamy LayerSC/STFor All Community or Categories
18-3002.07.198902.07.1986 02.07.1984 01.07.2001

Age Relaxation

CategoryRelaxation in Upper Limit
OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL)3 years
SC/ST5 years
Ex-Servicemen (UR)30 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years
Ex-Servicemen (OBC-Non Creamy)33 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)35 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years.
PwBD (UR)10 years
PwBD (OBC-NCL)13 years
PwBD (SC/ST)15 years
Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. (UR)35 years
Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. (OBC)38 years
Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. (SC/ST)40 years
Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum of 3 years service (UR)40 years
Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum of 3 years service (OBC)43 years
Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum of 3 years service (SC/ST)45 years
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (UR)30 Years plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (OBC)33 Years plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (SC/ST)35 Years plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower
Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from their husband but not remarried. (UR)35 years
Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from their husband but not remarried. (OBC)38 years
Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from their husband but not remarried. (SC/ST)40 years
RRB NTPC Age Limit For Age Group 18-33
Age groupUpper LimitLower Limit
UROBC-Non Creamy LayerSC/STFor All Community or Categories
18-3302.07.198602.07.198302.07.198101.07.2001

Age Relaxation

CategoryRelaxation in Upper Limit
OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL)3 years
SC/ST5 years
Ex-Servicemen (UR)33 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years
Ex-Servicemen (OBC-Non Creamy)36 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)38 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years.
PwBD (UR)10 years
PwBD (OBC-NCL)13 years
PwBD (SC/ST)15 years
Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. (UR)38 years
Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. (OBC)41 years
Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. (SC/ST)43 years
Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum of 3 years service (UR)40 years
Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum of 3 years service (OBC)43 years
Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum of 3 years service (SC/ST)45 years
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (UR)33 Years plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (OBC)36 Years plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (SC/ST)38 Years plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower
Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried. (UR)35 years
Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried. (OBC)38 years
Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried. (SC/ST)40 years

RRB NTPC Eligibility 2024- Click to Check

RRB NTPC 2024 Selection Process

RRB NTPC 2024 Recruitment Process will be done by following steps:

  1. First Stage of CBT
  2. Second Stage of CBT
  3. Typing Test (Skill Test) / Aptitude Test
  4. Document Verification
  5. Medical Examination

RRB NTPC 2024 Exam Pattern

The recruitment process shall involve 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable) and Document Verification/Medical Examination. Selection is made strictly as per merit, on the basis of the above-mentioned recruitment stages.

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RRB NTPC 2024 Salary

RRB NTPC posts are categorized into two categories, namely Graduate Posts and Undergraduate Posts. Let us now look into the name of the posts under each category and their initial pay (initial monthly RRB NTPC salary as per the 7th CPC):

RRB NTPC Salary for Undergraduate Posts

  1. Junior Clerk cum Typist: Rs 19,900
  2. Accounts Clerk cum Typist: Rs 19,900
  3. Junior Time Keeper: Rs 19,900
  4. Trains Clerk: Rs 19,900
  5. Commercial cum Ticket Clerk: Rs 21,700

RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Posts

  1. Traffic Assistant: Rs 25,000
  2. Goods Guard: Rs 29,200
  3. Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk: Rs Rs 29,200
  4. Senior Clerk cum Typist: Rs 29,200
  5. Junior Account Assistant cum Typist: Rs 29,200
  6. Senior Time Keeper: Rs 29,200
  7. Commercial Apprentice: Rs 35,400
  8. Station Master: Rs 35,400

The allowances and perks for all RRB NTPC Graduate and Undergraduate posts are listed below:

  • Dearness Allowance (DA)
  • Transport Allowance (TA)
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA)
  • Pension Scheme
  • Medical Benefits

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RRB NTPC Exam Analysis

Read the mentioned below-summarised exam analysis of the last RRB NTPC Exam conducted. If you are going to prepare for the upcoming RRB NTPC Exam, then this analysis would be of great help. Let's have look at the section-wise & topic-wise exam analysis of RRB NTPC.

RRB NTPC Stage-1: General Awareness Section

The General Awareness section is one of the important and less time taking sections of any railway exams. This section has the highest number of questions & marks i.e. 40. Most of the questions are asked from current affairs, General Science and then history will comprise of more than 12 questions. The detailed exam analysis of the General Awareness section is given below:

TopicNo. of QuestionsLevel
History6-7Easy
Geography5Easy
Chemistry1-2Easy
Biology3-4Easy
Physics2-3Easy
Computer4Easy
Polity1-2Easy-Moderate
Static GK8-9Easy
Current Affairs11-12Easy-Moderate
Total40Easy- Moderate

RRB NTPC Stage-1: Mathematics Section

The questions were asked in a balanced form from all the topics, therefore, prepare each and every topic well. So practice well of Arithmetic & Data Interpretation. The distribution of questions & topics are given below:

TopicNo. of QuestionsLevel
Percentage1Easy
Number System3Easy
LCM & HCF2-3Easy
Time & Work2-3Easy
CI & SI2-3Easy
Time & Distance3Easy
Profit & Loss2Easy
Mensuration1Easy
Trigonometry2-3Easy
Average1-2Easy
Square- Root2Easy
Ratio1-2Easy
Total30Easy-Moderate

RRB NTPC Stage-1: General Intelligence & Reasoning Section

The total number of questions asked in this exam is 30. The topic-wise distribution of the General Intelligence and Reasoning Section of last year exam is given below:

TopicsNo. of QuestionsLevel
Puzzles3Easy
Syllogism3Easy
Venn Diagram3Moderate
Sentence arrangement3Easy-Moderate
Statement & Assumptions1Moderate
Statement & Conclusion2Easy-Moderate
Alpha-Nemuric Series1Easy
Analogy1Easy
Mathematical Operations3Easy-Moderate
Direction Sense2Easy-Moderate
Blood Relation1Easy-Moderate
Odd one out2Easy-Moderate
Seating Arrangement1Easy-Moderate
Coding-Decoding1Easy-Moderate
Total30Easy-Moderate

RRB NTPC 2024 Admit Card

Admit Card of RRB NTPC can be downloaded once the link has been activated on the official website of RRB. The admit card/hall ticket will be available zone-wise on the Regional Recruitment Boards. The admit card release date has not been announced yet.

Important Documents Required at the RRB NTPC Exam

The important documents to be carried at the time of RRB NTPC exam are given below:

ID Proof (with Photo)
Pass Size Photograph
Copy of the RRB NTPC Admit Card

Candidates are not allowed to enter the examination hall without the RRB NTPC admit card.

RRB NTPC 2024 Cut-Off

Here, we are providing RRB NTPC Previous Year Cut-Off. the total number of vacancies selected for the stage 2 round was 18252. Let's have a look at the region-wise cut-off for RRB NTPC 2015 exam.

S.No.ZoneGeneralOBCSCST
1Ahmedabad72.8664.9157.2348.1
2Ajmer77.3970.9362.1359.74
3Allahabad77.4970.4762.8547.02
4Bangalore64.9757.2830.129
5Bhopal72.966.3158.6151.16
6Bhubaneshwar71.9165.7653.0948.79
7Bilaspur68.7960.751.4950.07
8Chandigarh82.2771.4771.8746.71
9Chennai72.1469.1157.6746.84
10Gorakhpur77.4369.0156.6347.67
11Guwahati66.4457.1152.5352.91
12Jammu68.7250.8852.2738.05
13Kolkata79.571.5367.0752.92
14Malda61.8748.4243.1131.89
15Mumbai77.0570.2163.654.95
16Muzaffarpur57.9745.5730.0625
17Patna63.0353.5738.5526.69
18Ranchi63.7557.2945.4848.58
19Secunderabad77.7272.8763.7359.13
20Siliguri67.5256.2654.3145.9
21Thiruvananthapuram79.7575.156.1436.45

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RRB NTPC 2024- FAQs

RRB NTPC Notification 2024 can be expected between July- September 2024.

The RRB NTPC is a competitive exam for the non-technical posts conducted by Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs). The full form of NTPC is Non-Technical Popular Categories.

No. RRBs assign the exam date to all candidates. There is no facility for slot booking in RRB NTPC exam.

Yes, RRB will follow normalization at all stages of RRB NTPC exam.

The educational qualification is mentioned in the official notification against each post. Kindly visit the same to get an accurate update.

The selection process of RRB NTPC exam includes the following 4 stages: 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable) & Document Verification/Medical Examination.

Yes, RRB will follow negative marking for an incorrect answer in CBTs. 1/3rd of the marks will be deducted for every mistake or wrong answer.

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