RRB NTPC 2021 Exam Recruitment: Vacancies, Apply Online, Eligibility, Admit Card, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Cut off, Application Status, Previous Year Papers, Salary & Job Profile, Exam Analysis

RRB NTPC Exam Overview:

RRB NTPC is Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories. 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. A total of approx. 1,26,30,885 candidates applied for the exam. The syllabus of RRB NTPC is of Class 10, 12, and graduation levels. The exam is conducted in 15 languages.

RRB NTPC Exam: Highlights:

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	RRB NTPC Exam
Conducting Body	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
NTPC Full Form	Non-Technical Popular Categories
Exam level	National
Job Location	India
Total Vacancies	35,208
Pay Level	Level 2,3,4,5 & 6
Mode of Application	Online
Exam category	Under-Graduate Level posts Graduate Level posts
Mode of exam	Online
Selection Process	CBT-1 CBT-2 Typing skill Test/CBAT Document Verification /Medical Exam
Medium of Exam	15 Languages
Official website	indianrailways.gov.in

RRB NTPC Exam Date and Important Dates:

The official notification has been released on February 28, 2019, on the official website of RRB.

RRB NTPC Events	RRB NTPC Exam Dates
RRB NTPC Notification Release Date	February 28, 2019
Start Date to Apply Online for RRB NTPC	March 01, 2020
Last Date to Apply Online	March 31, 2019
Closing Date & Time for Payment of Application Fee	April 05, 2019, at 23:59 hrs
Final Submission of Applications	April 12, 2019, at 23:59 hrs
RRB NTPC Admit Card (Phase 1 of CBT 1)	December 24, 2020
RRB NTPC Admit Card (Phase 2 of CBT 1)	January 12, 2021
RRB NTPC Exam Dates	Phase 1 of CBT 1 – December 28, 2020, to January 13, 2021 Phase 2 of CBT 1 – January 16, 2021, to January 30, 2021 Phase 3 of CBT 1 - January 31st to February 12, 2021 Phase 4 of CBT 1 - February 15, 16, 17, 22,23,27 and March 1, 2, and 03, 2021. Phase 5 of CBT 1 - March 04 - 27, 2021. Phase 6 of CBT 1 – April 01 to 08, 2021, 2021 Phase 7 of CBT 1- July 23, 2021- July 31, 2021

RRB NTPC Exam: List of Vacant Posts:

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Exam to fill various auxiliary posts in the Indian Railways. The recruitment is done for the following posts:

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
Station Master

RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria 2020-2021:

Nationality / Citizenship: Candidates must be nationals of India, Nepal, Bhutan.
For the undergraduate level posts, the minimum age limit is 18 year and the maximum age limit is 30 years.
For graduate-level posts, the minimum age limit is 18 years and the minimum age is 33 years.
Education: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and for certain posts, should have at least passed the 12th Std.
Physical Fitness: Candidates should pass certain medical standards as prescribed by the RRB.

Full Detail RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria - Check Qualification, Age, Medical Standard and Physical fitness check here:

RRB NTPC Apply Online Form:

The RRB NTPC Application Form started on March 01, 2019. The last date for RRB NTPC final submission was March 31, 2019. The application form of the upcoming RRB NTPC will be released on the official websites of RRB. To register for the RRB NTPC 2020-21 exam, candidates must visit the official RRB website to fill the application form.

The steps for RRB NTPC 2021 and 2020 registration are as follows:

Visit the official RRB website http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/
Register using your mobile number and email id
Login using your registration id, which will be generated after you register with your mobile number and email id
Fill all the essential details like name, address, etc.
Upload necessary documents like photographs, signature.
Before clicking on the ‘submit’ button, review the application form to make sure that all the data entered are correct and free of any errors.
Select your mode of payment for the payment of the application fee and fill in the details.

The application fees can be paid both offline and online.
Online payment can be made via Net banking, Credit/ Debit/ Rupay/ Visa/ Master Card.
Offline payment of RRB NTPC application fees can be made via E-challan where cash is to be deposited at SBI bank.

The registration process is now completed.

NTPC Category	NTPC Application Fees
Unreserved & OBC Category Male	INR 500/-
Women/SC/ST/PwD/Ex-servicemen/ Transgender	INR 250/-

RRB NTPC 2021 – 2020 Admit Card:

Steps to download RRB NTPC Admit Card

Visit the RRB website of the region you have applied for (http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/).
Enter your login credentials. You can choose to enter it in either English or Hindi.
Enter the Registration Number that you have received at the time of application.
You will then be redirected to a page where you should click on the option – “Download Admit Card”
Enter your date of birth in the format prescribed or your password as received by you at the time of application
Once submitted, your RRB NTPC Admit Card will be displayed on the screen. Make sure to download your Call Letter well in advance to avoid any technical glitches
You can download your RRB NTPC Admit Card and take a printout. Try to keep a few more copies for future use

Download RRB NTPC Admit Card Region Wise for CBT 1 and CBT 2

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2020 For CBT 1st and 2nd Stage:

All the eligible candidates who are appearing in the upcoming exam should know what is the RRB NTPC Exam Pattern and the total number of marks allotted for each subject. By knowing the pattern candidates can prepare an effective study plan for RRB NTPC Exam. The RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Category) exam is conducted to recruit the potential candidates for the various posts like Goods Guard, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Assistant Station Master, etc. To archives, good score in the exam candidates must make must know all important details in prior like exam pattern, etc.

TheRRB NTPC Written test will be taken in 2 stages:

Computer Based Test (CBT)-1
Computer Based Test (CBT)-2

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern: CBT-1

The 1st Stage CBT is conducted for screening the aspirants.
There is a negative marking of 0.25 Marks for every question, attempted wrong.
No marks are deducted if a question is left unanswered.
The exam duration for PWD candidates is 120 Minutes.

Sections	Number of Questions	Total Marks	Duration
Mathematics	30	30	90 minutes
General Intelligence and Reasoning	30	30
General awareness	40	40
Total	100	100

The normalized score for RRB NTPC CBT-1 will be used for shortlisting of candidates for 2nd Stage CBT as per their merit.
Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR-40%, EWS40%, OBC (Non creamy layer) -30%, SC-30%, ST-25%.
These percentages of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD candidates in case of a shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern: CBT-2

120 questions are making a total of 120 marks.
1/3 of the marks assigned to each question are deducted for every wrong answer, as negative marking.
Normalization of marks is done.
The level of difficulty of the question varies depending on the levels of posts.

Sections	Number of Questions	Total Marks	Duration
Mathematics	35	35	90 minutes
General Intelligence and Reasoning	35	35
General awareness	50	50
Total	120	120

Computer-Based Aptitude Test (Only for Candidates who Opted the Post-Traffic Assistant and Station Master):

The candidates who applied for the post of Traffic assistant and station master will have Computer Based Aptitude Test. The candidates will be shortlisted 8 times the vacancies of the category. The candidates are shortlisted for CBAT on the basis of marks obtained in the 2nd Stage of the CBT Exam. The candidates scoring at least 70% of marks in the 2nd Stage and 30% of marks in the CBAT examination will be considered in the merit list.

Sl. No.	Name of the post	Level in 7th CPC	1st stage CBT	2nd stage CBT	Skill Test requirement
1	Junior Clerk cum Typist	2	Common for all posts	Common For all Level 2 Posts	Typing Skill Test
2	Accounts Clerk cum Typist	2			Typing Skill Test
3	Junior Time Keeper	2			Typing Skill Test
4	Trains Clerk	2			——————
5	Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	3		Separate for Level 3 post	——————
6	Traffic Assistant	4		Separate for Level 4 post	Computer Based Aptitude Test
7	Goods Guard	5		Common For all Level 5 posts	——————
8	Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	5			——————
9	Senior Clerk cum Typist	5			Typing Skill Test
10	Junior Account Assistant cum Typist	5			Typing Skill Test
11	Senior Time Keeper	5			Typing Skill Test
12	Commercial Apprentice	6		Common For all Level 6 posts	——————
13	Station Master	6		Common For all Level 6 posts	Computer Based Aptitude Test

RRB NTPC Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT):

(Only for candidates who have opted for Traffic Assistant and Station Master)

Qualifying marks: The candidates need to secure a minimum T-Score of 42 marks in each of the test batteries to qualify.
This is applicable to all candidates irrespective of community or category and no relaxation in the minimum T- Score is permissible.
Candidates will have to qualify in each of the test batteries of CBAT for considering them for the post of SM/TA.
The CBAT shall have questions and answer options only in English and Hindi.
There shall be no negative marking in CBAT.
Merit list will be drawn only from amongst the candidates qualifying in the CBAT, with 70% weightage for the marks obtained in the 2nd Stage CBT and 30% weightage for the marks obtained in CBAT.

RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test (TST):

Qualifying in nature.
Eight times the number of vacancies will be called for typing test.
The candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Personal Computer only without editing tools and spell check facility.

RRB NTPC Document Verification (DV):

Based on the performance of candidates in 2nd Stage CBT and based on the performance of candidates in both 2nd Stage CBT and CBAT/TST (as applicable), candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification as per their merit and options.

RRB NTPC Medical Standards:

Candidates must ensure that they fulfil the prescribed Medical Standards for the post(s) for which they have applied. For this, they should refer to the medical standards for each post. Candidates found medically unsuitable for the applied post(s) will not be given any alternative appointment. Check RRB NTPC Medical Standards

RRB NTPC Syllabus:

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has prescribed RRB NTPC syllabus. The objective type of questions will be asked from the following topics.

Sections	Topics
Mathematics	Number system, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Analogies, Decoding, Similarities and Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Jumbling, Puzzle, Statement-Conclusion, Decision Making, Completion of the number, and alphabetical series, Mathematical Operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Data Sufficiency, Statement- Courses of Action, Maps, Interpretation of Graphs.
General Awareness	Art and Culture of India, Current Events of National and International Importance, Monuments and Places of India, Games and Sports, Indian Literature, General Science and Life Science, History of India and Freedom Struggle, Physical Geography, Social and Economic Geography of India and World, Indian Polity and Governance, General Scientific and Technological Developments, UN and Other important World Organizations, Environmental Issues, Basics of Computers and Computer Applications, Common Abbreviations, Indian Economy, Transport Systems in India, Famous Personalities, Flora and Fauna of India, Famous Personalities, Flagship Government Programs, etc.

RRB NTPC Cut off Marks:

Multiple facts determine the RRB NTPC qualifying marks. The primary factors are listed below:

The total number of appeared candidates
The zone-wise number of vacancies
The level of difficulty of the RRB NTPC exam.
Previous Highest scores of the RRB NTPC applicants.

RRB NTPC Expected Cut off Marks 2021:

Based on the cut off marks of RRB NTPC CBT 1, candidates 20 times the number of NTPC vacancies are selected for CBT II. The following table will provide the probable cut off marks of CBT I of RRB NTPC 2021.