RRB NTPC
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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) organizes the RRB NTPC exam to hire eligible aspirants for the Non-Technical Popular Category posts in its various zones.

These posts are- Commercial Apprentice (CA), Goods Guard, Traffic Assistant, Trains Clerk, Junior Time Keeper, Senior Time Keeper, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Senior Commercial Clerk Cum Typist, Assistant Station Master (ASM), Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (ECRC), Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist (JAA), Station Master.

Desiring applicants can apply for the exam online through the official website. The exam is organized yearly.

RRB NTPC Conducting Body:

The Railway Recruitment Board is an organization that recruits eligible applicants for various posts to work in the Indian Railways. It is managed by the Railway Recruitment Control Board. RRB conducts the NTPC exam every year for eligible and desiring applicants.

RRB NTPC Important Dates:

Events	Dates
Registration Date	28/02/2019
Application Date	28/02/2019
Admit Card	05/05/2022
Exam Date	CBT II - 12/06/2022 and 17/06/2022
Interview Date	Will be updated soon
Result Date	15 Jan 2022 (Tier - I)
Mode to Apply	Online
Link To Apply	Click here
Official Notification	Check here

RRB NTPC Selection Procedure: The RRB NTPC Selection Procedure consists of two main stages which are common for all the posts. However, the later stages are different for different posts:-

Preliminary exam
Mains Exam
Typing Skill Test ( as applicable)
Document Verification
Medical Examination

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern:

Stage 1 Examination:- The Preliminary Exam is an Objective type examination consisting of 3 sections- Mathematics, Reasoning & General Intelligence, General Awareness. The exam duration is of 90 minutes (120 minutes for candidates belonging to PWD category).

Section	No. of Ques.	Total Marks
Mathematics	30	30
Reasoning & General Intelligence	30	30
General Awareness	40	40
Total	100	100

Note:-There is a provision of negative marking. 1/3rd mark should be deducted.

Stage 2 Examination:- The Mains Exam is also an Objective type examination consisting of 3 sections.- Mathematics, Reasoning & General Intelligence, General Awareness. The exam duration is of 90 minutes (120 minutes for candidates belonging to PWD category).

Section	No. of Ques.	Total Marks
Mathematics	35	35
Reasoning & General Intelligence	35	35
General Awareness	50	50
Total	120	120

Note:-There is a provision of negative marking. 1/3rd mark should be deducted.

CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test): Candidates who qualify the Stage 2 Examination and have applied for the post of Station Master/Traffic Assistant have to appear for the Computer-based Aptitude Test.

The minimum qualifying score for the applicants is 42 in each of the test batteries for all candidates belonging to any category.

1/3rd negative marking in this test.

The CBAT includes the following sections -

Classification Test
Scanning Test
Information Ordering Test
Odd Numbers Test
Intelligence Test

On the basis of the performances of the candidates in Stage 2 and CBAT the final merit list is prepared with the following weightage system:

Stage	Weightage
Stage-2	70%
CBAT	30%

Typing Skill Test(TST): A candidate needs to have a typing speed of 30 words per minute(WPM) in English and 25 words per minute (WPM) in Hindi on a Computer.

Documents Verification: On the basis of the performances of the candidates in Stage 2 and CBAT the final merit list is prepared for each post and the candidates featuring in this list are called for the Document verification.

RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification:

Post	Eligibility Qualification
Commercial Apprentice	Graduation from recognized university or equivalent
Goods Guard	Graduation from recognized university or equivalent
Traffic Assistant	Graduation from recognized university or equivalent
Train clerk	12th or equivalent with at least 50% marks. Not for candidates belonging to SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen or candidates possessing higher education than 12th.
Junior Time Keeper	12th or equivalent with at least 50% marks. Not for candidates belonging to SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen or candidates possessing higher education than 12th. Typing proficiency is mandatory in Hindi/English on Computer.
Senior Time Keeper	Graduation from recognized university or equivalent. Typing proficiency is mandatory in Hindi/English on Computer.
Junior Clerk cum Typist	12th or equivalent with at least 50% marks. Not for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD/ Ex-Servicemen or candidates possessing higher education than 12th. Typing proficiency is mandatory in Hindi/English on Computer.
Senior Commercial Clerk cum Typist	Graduation from recognized university or equivalent. Typing proficiency is mandatory in Hindi/English on Computer.
Assistant Station Master	Graduation from recognized university or equivalent
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	Graduation from recognized university or equivalent.
Accounts Clerk cum Typist	12th or equivalent with at least 50% marks.Not for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD/ Ex-Servicemen or candidates possessing higher education than 12th. Typing proficiency is mandatory in Hindi/English on Computer.
Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist	Graduation from recognized university or equivalent. Typing proficiency is mandatory in Hindi/English on Computer.
Station Master	Graduation from recognized university or equivalent

Age criteria:

Minimum age: Not less than 18 years
Maximum age: Not more than 30 years (33 years for level II & III)
Age Relaxation:

Category	Age
SC/ST	05 years
OBC	03 years

RRB NTPC Exam Syllabus:
The syllabus for the exam is as follows. Candidates can prepare for the exam according to the following syllabus.

- General Awareness:

General Science
Geography
History
Current Affairs
Books and Authors/ Awards
Sports
Economics
Computer
Environment

- General Intelligence and Reasoning:

Series
Coding/Decoding
Blood Relation
Clock and Calender
Direction and Distance
Rearrangement of words
Missing Numbers
Puzzle
Venn Diagram

- Mathematics:

Time and Work
Ratio and Proportion
Average
Speed, Time and Distance
Percentage
Number Series
Mensuration
Algebra

FAQs:

Ques 1. In exam Aptitude Test is applicable to which post?

Ans. It is applicable to the post of Assistant Station Master and Traffic Assistant.

Ques 2. Whether the original Medical Certificate by Eye Specialist is compulsory to present in Aptitude Test?

Ans. Yes, Medical Certificate certifying the requisite vision on proper proforma duly signed and stamped by Eye Specialist is compulsory to show in Aptitude Test.

Ques 3. How the merit is drawn for the post of ASM & Traffic Assistant?

Ans.With the computation of 70% weightage given to the marks in 2nd Stage CBT and 30% weightage given to the marks in Aptitude Test.

Ques 4. What are the documents the candidate is required to bring for appearing in the Aptitude Test?

Ans. Following are the documents:

(i) eCall letter for the Aptitude Test,

(ii)Passport size color photo (to be pasted on eCall letter),

(iii) Original Medical Certificate on prescribed proforma and issued by Eye Specialist with his/her signature and stamp. There must be a passport size color photograph and attested by Eye Specialist,

(iv) original valid photo Identification Card.

Ques 5. Is there any possibility of a second chance If a candidate remains absent in the Aptitude Test?

Ans. No.

Ques 6. Is there any percentage of mistake that gets ignored in a Typing Test?

Ans. Yes, 5% of mistakes out of the total typed word are ignored.

Ques 7. What is the time duration of the Typing test?

Ans. 10 minutes.

Ques 8. Is there any Category which is exempted from the examination fee?

Ans. Candidates belonging to SC/ST category.

Ques 9. Is there any other facility provided by RRB for SC/ST category?

Ans. As and when admissible, free Second Class Railway Pass is issued to the SC/ST candidates when they are called for Aptitude Test/ Skill test/Interview/Document verification but they must submit a valid caste certificate.

Ques 10. Is final year students eligible for RRB NTPC?

Ans. Yes, the final year graduation student can apply for RRB NTPC. A. Candidates who are between 18 to 30 years for undergraduate posts and 18 to 33 for graduate posts can apply for RRB NTPC.

Ques 11. Can a 12th pass apply for RRB NTPC?

Ans. Yes, there are posts for the Graduate level and there are posts for 12th std pass. Candidate should apply only for the 12th based posts, then they are allotted a post based on the marks they get.

Ques. Can a candidate change post preference in RRB NTPC 2019?

Ans. Yes, they can modify their application for the RRB NTPC exam.

Ques 12. Is Lasik surgery allowed in RRB NTPC?

Ans. Lasik/ Laser/ Radial Keratotomy or any other surgical treatment for eye vision correction makes you unfit for RRB NTPC A2 posts such as Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard and Station Master.

Ques 13. Can 10th pass apply for RRB NTPC?

Ans. No, the minimum qualification 12th but for some NTPC posts, the minimum qualification is Graduation also.

Ques 14. Can a candidate apply for more than one post?

Ans. Yes, If the aspirants who are eligible for more than one post can apply for more than one post. They can set their priority preferences for the said posts they desire to apply for.

Conclusion: Applicants willing to make their careers in the Railway Department have a good chance through this exam as the RRB organizes this exam for various posts. This is a good occasion for eligible applicants to get these jobs. Aspirants must take the benefit of this opportunity by preparing well for the exam. The team of estudentbook wishes you all the best for your upcoming future.

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