NTPC Exams

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

It is these posts of the RRB NTPC that keep the well-oiled machinery of the Indian Railways running, thus they play a crucial role in its day-to-day functioning.

In this article, we will take you through RRB NTPC Exam 2019 Notification, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Exam Dates and more.

RRB NTPC 2022 Exam Preparation

Through the RRB NTPC 2022 exam candidates will get a chance to become a part of a prestigious Central Government institution. Due to its highly competitive nature, the RRB NTPC exam needs an air-tight preparation strategy to crack it.

To that extent, applicants need to be familiar with both the RRB NTPC Syllabus and its subsequent exam pattern for a sound preparation strategy. Once both the syllabus and the exam pattern is understood, then passing the exam will be easy.

To abreast themselves with the latest exam pattern and syllabus candidates can refer sample papers or previous year question papers.

The strategy for RRB NTPC 2022 exam preparation is given in brief below:

1. Check the RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria
2. Understanding the Railway NTPC Exam Pattern properly
3. Go through the detailed RRB NTPC Syllabus.
4. Having a clear concept on the various topics in the NTPC exam
5. Refer important study materials related to the topics in the exam
6. Focusing on certain exam preparation plans

RRB NTPC Apply Online

To register for the RRB NTPC 2022 exam, candidates must visit the official RRB website to fill the application form.

The steps for RRB NTPC  2022, 2021 and 2020 registration are as follows:

• Step 1 – Visit the official RRB website
• Step 2 – Register using your mobile number and email id
• Step 3 – Login using your registration id, which will be generated after you register with your mobile number and email id
• Step 4 – Fill all the essential details like name, address, etc.
• Step 5 – Upload necessary documents like photographs, signature.
• Step 6 – 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.
• Step 7 – Select your mode of payment for the payment of the application fee and fill in the details. The registration process is now completed.

RRB NTPC 2021-22 Recruitment

The RRB Recruitment process ensures that the candidates of exceptional calibre are recruited for the various posts in the Indian Railways. It is a multi-stage selection process designed to test the candidate’s intelligence and physical fitness.

The following table gives a general overview of the RRB NTPC 2020-21 Recruitment Process:

RRB NTPC – Regional RRB Official Links

Candidates willing to appear for the RRB NTPC exam 2020 and 2021 can directly fill the NTPC Application Form from the official links of Regional RRBs given below.

The candidates willing to write the RRB NTPC exam must keep the following eligibility criteria in mind in order to appear for the exam:

1. Nationality / Citizenship: Candidates must be nationals of India, Nepal, Bhutan.
2. Age: Candidates must be between the age group of 18 years to 30 years.
3. Education: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and for certain posts, should have at least passed the 12th Std.
4. Physical Fitness: Candidates should pass certain medical standards as prescribed by the RRB.

RRB NTPC 2022 Admit Card

Since the notification for RRB NTPC 2022, 2021 and RR NTPC 2020 exam is not out officially, the dates for the release of the admit card are not known.  However the steps given below will assist the aspiring candidates in future –

Steps to download RRB NTPC Admit Card

1. Visit the RRB website of the region you have applied for (rrbcdg.gov.in).
2. Enter your login credentials. You can choose to enter it in either English or Hindi.
3. Enter the Registration Number that you have received at the time of application.
4. You will then be redirected to a page where you should click on the option – “Download Admit Card”
5. Enter your date of birth in the format prescribed or your password as received by you at the time of application
6. 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
7. You can download your RRB NTPC Admit Card and take a printout. Try to keep a few more copies for future use.

RRB has released the Railway NTPC 2019 exam admit card on December 23rd. The facility to download the RRB NTPC Admit Card will be made available on the official website at least 10 days before the exam. Candidates are advised to visit the RRB NTPC Official Website to download their admit cards.

A sound preparation strategy along with a clear understanding of basic concepts is the key for a candidate in clearing this competitive exam with relative ease.

The RRB NTPC Exam 2020-21 Pattern consists of the following stages:

1. CBT Stage – 1
2. CBT Stage – 2
3. Skill / Aptitude Test
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

*Note: The Skill Test is applicable for those candidates who apply for the post of Junior Accountant Assistant, Senior Clerk cum Typist and Senior Time Keeper, while the aptitude test is for those who have applied for the post of Traffic Assistant and Assistant Station Master.

The sections for both the stages of the RRB NTPC CBT Exam are the same. They are as follows:

1. Mathematics
2. General Awareness
3. General Intelligence and Logical Reasoning

The only difference is the number of questions asked in each stage. It is 100 questions in CBT Stage – 1 while it is 120 questions in CBT Stage – 2. Both stages have a duration of 90 minutes each.

To ease out your general awareness preparation for the exam we have collated important Static GK topics (link is given above) in the linked page.

Candidates can also save their time for preparing other subjects as we keep a track of daily, weekly and monthly track of current Affairs (link provided above) to make your preparation a smooth ride.

Q.1 Which exam is RRB NTPC?

ANS: RRB NTPC is the exam for Railway Recruitment Board for Non-Technical Popular Categories. RRB conducts the exam every year and recruits candidates from national over India. The exam higher candidates for non-core technical posts and the payment for the same starts from level 2 till level 6 as per the 7th pay commission. Recently there were 1 crore candidates who registered themselves for this exam whereas the vacancy for the same was only 30k+.

Q.2 Is the RRB NTPC exam conducted annually?

ANS: No, the RRB NTPC exam is not conducted every year or annually. The exam is conducted depending upon the number of vacancies in the Railway departments.

Q.3 How to apply for the RRB NTPC exam?

ANS: In order to apply for the RRB NTPC exam, one needs to visit the official website of the respective RRB and fill the application form online. The RRB NTPC application process is entirely online.

Q.4 Is the RRB NTPC 2022 Exam tough?

ANS: The RRB NTPC exam involves a very high degree of competition as the exam is administered by a reputable organization and the job title is very desirable, so the RRB NTPC exam is difficult to crack. However, with good planning and study strategies, one can pass the exam with ease.

Q.5 Is the RRB NTPC Exam conducted online or offline?

ANS: The RRB NTPC exam is conducted offline as Computer-based Tests (CBT). There are two stages of the CBT exam that one needs to clear for the further selection process.

Q.6 Can women candidates apply for the RRB NTPC exam?

ANS: Yes, the RRB NTPC department deals with the non-technical and commercial aspects of the railway, so both male and female candidates are eligible to apply for the RRB NTPC exam

Q.7 Can a 12th pass take RRB NTPC?

ANS: A 12th pass can write the RRB NTPC exam and secure a job. Moreover, the 12th-pass candidates can apply for the following posts.

•         Junior Clerk Cum Typist 
•         Accounts Clerk Cum Typist 
•         Junior Time Keeper 
•         Train Clerk 
•         Commercial Cum ticket clerk 

Q.8 What is the salary of RRB NTPC?

ANS: The starting salary of RRB NTPC is INR 19900 and goes up to INR 35400. The salary starts at level 2 of the seventh CPC and goes up to the 6th level. The salary comprises of components like basic pay, grade pay, DA, TA, and HRA. The entire starting salary for each and every post is given in this article. Please check it for better understanding.