RRB NTPC 2019

RRB NTPC Highlights

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts various examinations to recruit candidates in Raillways for various posts.Railways jobs are one of the most popular ones among all job aspirants as it gives a good opportunity to work in the most sought-after government job. RRB will release the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2020. NTPC refers to Non-Technical Popular Categories under which there are various 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 and Station Master in various Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways. 

RRB NTPC Notification

RRB  notification for Railway NTPC Recruitment 2020 can be expected to release soon. Railway gives a golden opportunity to all the aspirants who are trying hard to get a chance to work in the government sector. RRB is expected to release good number of vacancies for the various posts under RRB NTPC Recruitment 2020 which are 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.  After ensuring their eligibility and going through the official notification thoroughly a candidate must apply as early as possible. RRB conducts an examination almost every year and therefore it can be expected that it will release the official notification soon.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern

As the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2020 is not released yet, it will be a good idea to take a look at the RRB NTPC 2020 exam pattern for  better understanding and clarity about the exam, so that you can prepare in the right direction with the appropriate preparation plan. RRB conducts a computer-based examination for NTPC Recruitment which is held in four phases:

• CBT 1 - Preliminary Test
• CBT 2 - Main Test 
• Typing Skill Test/ Computer Based Aptitude Test (Whichever applicable)
• Document Verification / Medical Test

The Typing Skill Test will be applicable to the posts of Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Junior Time Keeper.

Computer Based Aptitude Test will be applicable for only those candidates who opt for the posts of Station Master and Traffic Assistant.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern for First Stage of CBT

The first phase of RRB NTPC Examination is CBT-1 which will be an online preliminary examination which is common for all the posts mentioned in the official notification of RRB NTPC Recruitment 2020. The first stage of computer based test will be objective type and will include three tests of General Awareness, Mathematics & General Intelligence and Reasoning. There will be total 100 questions in the test and each section will be allotted different marks. The time duration provided will be 90 minutes.

• There will be a negative marking of 1/3 marks, which implies that for every incorrect answer 1/3 of the marks allotted to that question will be deducted. 
• The marks obtained in the first stage will be normalized and on the basis of that the candidates will be shortlisted for CBT 2.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern for the Second Stage of CBT

The candidates who are able to qualify the first stage will be required to appear in the 2nd stage CBT - the Main Test. The second stage Main test will also be objective type which will consist of three sections: General Awareness, Mathematics & General Intelligence and Reasoning. All the sections will be allotted different marks and the total time will be 90 minutes. The total number of questions and total marks will be 120. The level of the exam will be different for different posts. The marks obtained in the Main examination will be normalized before releasing the final merit.

RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test (TST)

After both the stages of CBT are done, for some of the posts the typing skill test will also be held. The Typing Skill Test will be qualifying in nature and eight times the number of vacancies will be called for the typing test. The candidates will be required 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.

Candidates who are permanently disabled due to Blindness/Low Vision, Cerebral Palsy & Loco Motor Disability with not less than 40% permanent disability will be exempted from the Typing Test only after they produce a certificate pertaining to the test exemption issued by the Competent Medical Board which will be available on the website of respective RRBs before the Typing Skill Test will be conducted. 

RRB NTPC Computer Based Aptitude Test

The candidates who will opt for Traffic Assistant and Station Master will also be required to appear in a Computer Based Aptitude Test on the basis of their performance in the 2nd Stage CBT. The candidates will have to score a minimum T-score of 42 marks in each of the test batteries to qualify. There is no facility of relaxation in minimum marks for any category of candidates.

RRB NTPC Document Verification

Based on the performance of candidates in the 2nd Stage CBT and other tests (as applicable) as per the posts, the candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called for document verification. In addition to this on the discretion of RRBs, candidates equal to 50% ( may increase or decrease at the discretion of RRBs) of the number of vacancies for various posts will also be called for document verification.

RRB NTPC Exam Language

The RRB NTPC Recruitment 2020 follows a fixed selection process containing online (computer-based) tests which test the candidates' knowledge in various subjects as mentioned above. The default language of the RRB NTPC Exam is English. If any candidate wishes to attempt the exam in any other language, he/she can do so by selecting another language from the drop down menu. 

RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria

RRB NTPC 2020 is one of the most chased and important jobs. Railway jobs have always attracted many job aspirants owing to the job security and facilities that are provided in all posts. All the candidates who wish to apply for the job should first make sure that they are eligible for whichever post they are willing to apply. You should read the complete notification so that you do not miss any important detail. It mentions the complete eligibility criteria  which needs to be followed by all the candidates. The eligibility criteria mentions various parameters on the basis of which a candidate's eligibility will be ensured. 

RRB NTPC Educational Criteria

RRB NTPC 2020 Recruitment being one of the most important notifications is applied by many. RRB releases vacancies for many posts under NTPC recruitment and all the posts have their specific eligibility criteria which needs to be followed by all the candidates. A candidate needs to necessarily possess a degree from a recognized university or equivalent for the graduate posts and for the undergraduate posts,the minimum qualification will be 12th. The complete details as per the posts are given below: 

RRB NTPC Age Criteria

All candidates who apply for RRB NTPC 2020 have to follow a fixed age criteria prescribed in the official notification. The age will be reckoned as on the date mentioned in the official notification. The age criteria will vary according to the posts. If any candidate fails to conform to the mentioned age criteria, he/she will not be permitted to appear in the RRB NTPC 2020 Examination. There is a minimum and maximum age limit specified for all posts which will vary accordingly. The minimum age for all posts is 18 years and the maximum age will vary according to the posts. The details are given below:  

For Age Group 18-30

There are numerous posts specified in the RRB NTPC 2020 Recruitment Notification. For the undergraduate posts, there is a different eligibility criteria specified which includes age limit also. For the undergraduate posts the minimum age limit is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 30 years as given below:

Age Relaxation

Apart from the age criteria mentioned in the notification, RRB also specifies a relaxation in age as per government rules for various categories. The period of relaxation varies for different categories.The details have been given below:

For Age Group 18-33

 RRB NTPC 2020 Notification for all the graduate level posts will have the minimum age limit  of 18 years and the maximum age limit of  33 years.

Age Relaxation

There is also an age relaxation provision for the graduate level posts in the RRB NTPC 2020 Recruitment Notification. The period of relaxation will vary according to the posts. The details of the relaxation are given below:

RRB NTPC Exam Dates

RRB NTPC 2020 Recruitment Notification will be  release by RRB in its official website. There will be a two stage examination process which will consist of two computer based tests CBT 1 & CBT 2 which will ascertain the selection of a candidate. To prepare in a proper way, you should be aware of the complete details related to the examination process.

RRB NTPC Salary

One of the major reasons of Railway jobs is the job security that it provides owing to the government status. These jobs provide a life-long guarantee along with good salary structure which undoubtedly keeps on increasing. RRB NTPC 2020 Recruitment contains job vacancies for two types of posts: Undergraduate & Graduate level. The initial pay will vary accordingly.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level Posts

Graduate Level Posts

RRB NTPC Vacancy

 Railways always gives a golden chance to all the job aspirants to work in the government sector and is one of the most preferred jobs in India. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) releases vacancies at all levels with varied eligibility requirements which includes variable age groups. RRB NTPC is expected to release a good number of vacancies that can be in lines with the previous year vacancies. The exact number will be updated once the official notification is out till then a candidate can have a look into the  breakup of vacancies for all the zones for past year:

Under Graduate Posts with Minimum Educational Qualification of 12th or its equivalent examination and Age between 18 to 30 Years 

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

RRB NTPC How to Apply

RRB is expected to  announce vacancies under Non-Technical Popular Posts (NTPC) this year too and most of the candidates who are seriously aiming for a government job will apply for the post. You can expect the competition to be high enough. But before you start preparing it is necessary to first apply and complete the application process successfully. The application for RRB NTPC 2020 can be completed in a few simple steps:

• The candidates need to visit the official website of RRB and click on ‘New Registration’.
• Carefully select the RRB to which you need to apply, as the choice once made cannot be changed later.
• The candidates will have to enter your basic details to complete the registration and a provisional registration number and password will be allotted to you after successful verification of your mobile number through an OTP.
• The candidates can further proceed with the application process by clicking on candidate login button using the allotted registration number and password.
• First, the basic details such as educational qualifications,nationality,experience etc. will have to be entered through which your eligibility will be ascertained.
• The candidates will also have to upload their scanned photograph and signature as per the given specifications.
• After entering all the details, the candidates will have to make the online payment of application fee through any one of the payment options given.
• The preference of posts will also have to be entered before submitting the completed application form.

RRB NTPC Application Fee

As per the RRB NTPC 2020 Recruitment Notification, all the candidates have to submit an online application fee in order to complete the application process. The candidates will have to opt from one of the given options for online payment and submit the requisite fee. Only after payment of application fee, the application form will be considered complete and can be finally submitted. The fee details for different categories are given below:

RRB NTPC Admit Card

RRB NTPC 2020Examination admit cards for all the zones will be released few days before the exam. Candidates can download the admit cards from the official websites of RRBs through the links provided for all the zones. The admit card will contain all the details regarding the city and date of the examination.

RRB NTPC Previous Year Cut-off

RRB NTPC 2020 Notification  is the most awaited one and all the candidates should make sure that they collect all the required necessary details and information related to the examination and its process. Apart from knowing the dates, vacacny, syllabus and exam pattern, it is important to also track  the pattern in which the examination has been going on since all the previous years. You can get a good idea about that through the previous year cut-offs. RRB is held across zones and therefore different cut-offs are released as given further. 

RRB NTPC 2015 STAGE 1 REGION WISE CUT OFF

The table given below indicates the region wise cut-off for Stage 1 of the RRB NTPC Examination:

RRB NTPC Job profile

RRB NTPC 2020 Recruitment is the most chased job. RRB will  release  vacancies for Non-Technical Popular Posts (NTPC). The posts are: 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. All the above job posts require an employee to work closely with the Railways according to the job title. All the above posts have different responsibilities according to the job titles,e.g:

• A Traffic Assistant will be responsible for handling the traffic signals.
• A Goods Guard will be responsible for managing the goods train.
• A Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk will be posted in the Ticket Booking Offices and will manage the issuing of tickets etc.
• A Senior Clerk cum Typist is expected to have a good typing efficiency and also oversees the work of junior clerks.
• A Senior Time Keeper & Junior Time Keeper will be responsible for tracking and maintaining the timings of the trains and managing the time records.
• A Commercial Apprentice works as a mediator between field staff and higher level employees.
• A Station Master is responsible for timely arrival and departure of trains.
• A Junior Clerk cum Typist needs to have a good typing speed.
• A Trains Clerk will be responsible for checking the number of coaches/wagons in all the trains.
• A Commercial cum Ticket Clerk  will be issuing tickets through UTS or CRS.

RRB NTPC Blogs

Railways being a popular sector, any job vacancy in it holds utmost importance for the job aspirants. Looking at the competition and race for the Railway jobs, RRB NTPC 2020 Recruitment is among the most important notifications and any candidate should not lose any opportunity of collecting any kind of related details. To get more information about RRB NTPC 2020 Notification and other exam related tips and information, read the following blogs:

RRB NTPC 2020: Detailed Syllabus and Preparation Tips

RRB NTPC 2020: RRB Recruitment Notification With All Details

RRB NTPC Books

For any kind of examination, after the exam related information, the second most important part is the study material which includes good quality books. For an exam like RRB NTPC 2020 Examination, you should be able to get hold of such books which would not waste your time but enhance the quality of your preparation. Before choosing your study material you should research in a good manner,as that is one factor which will decide your success ahead.

RRB NTPC Free Mock Tests

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RRB NTPC Exam Centres

RRB allots various centres for the examinations to be held smoothly. As all the examinations are nowdays held in the online mode,just as RRB NTPC 2020 Exam, therefore various centres all over India will be allotted with all the required facilities so that the online examination is conducted without any hindrance. RRB will again allot various exam centres in different zones/regions of the country where the candiadtes will be allotted their seats which will be intimated through the admit cards. Check out the list of exam centres released by RRB for the NTPC Examination 2020. 

RRB NTPC Additional Information

Medical Standards

RRB NTPC notification includes vacancies for a number of posts from undergraduate level to graduate level. Being a government job, there are some specific rules and standards that all candidates need to follow here. One of them is 'medical standards'. All the candidates who are going to apply for any of the post stated above, need to prove themselves medically fit according to the standards given in the notification. If any candidate is found to be unsuitable based on the prescribed medical standards, he/she will not be handed over the appointment. The medical test needs to be given at the time of document verification. All the RRB NTPC posts have their respective medical standards mentioned in the official notification.

RRB NTPC Regions

RRB NTPC 2020 Examination will be held in different parts of the country divided in various zones. The candidates according to their choices can contact their respective RRBs for any queries related to the examination.