Anangsha Patra

Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial

Updated on Nov 7, 2024 14:42 IST

RRB NTPC Exam Date 2024: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) will soon announce RRB NTPC 2024 exam dates. The application status will also be released soon so that candidates can check whether their applications have been accepted or rejected. 

RRB NTPC application form 2024 for undergraduate posts closed on October 27, 2024. The application correction window for the undergraduate posts was available from October 30 to November 6, 2024. RRB NTPC 2024 application form filling process for graduate posts closed on October 20, 2024. The application form correction window was available from October 23 to 30, 2024.

RRB NTPC exam dates highlight the important events related to the exam. The exam dates help candidates to know the release of the application form, issue of admit cards, declaration of result, etc. Candidates should be familiar with the RRB NTPC exam dates 2024 so that they do not miss any event related to the RRB NTPC exam. RRB NTPC selection process generally comprises CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable), and Document Verification/Medical Examination.  Read below for more details on RRB NTPC exam date 2024.

Also Read: RRB NTPC notification 2024

Q:   When will RRB NTPC 2024 exam be conducted?

A:

RRB NTPC exam dates are yet to be announced by the RRBs. RRB NTPC exam dates highlights the important events pertaining to the exam such as the release of application form, admit card, result, answer key, exam, etc. Candidates should keep the exam dates handy so that they do not miss any event. RRB NTPC is one of the most sought-after railway exams in the country. Large number of candidates appear for the exam. The selection process comprises CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable), and Document Verification/Medical Examination.

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Q:   What should be the preparation strategy for RRB NTPC exam?

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For RRB NTPC exam preparation, candidates should focus more on revision and clearing the concepts. They should practice mock tests and solve previous years' question papers to understand the pattern and difficulty level of the exam. The tips and tricks to crack RRB NTPC exam are given below:

  • The first step to prepare for RRB NTPC exam is to download the syllabus and exam pattern
  • Candidates must learn, understand and clear their concepts by referring to good books
  • General awareness section includes GK and Current Affairs topics which require reading newspapers and magazines
  • To ace the General Intelligence and Reasoning section, candidates need to sharpen their logical and analytical skills
  • For mathematics, candidates must first clear their basics and then learn the shortcut tricks of solving questions
  • Candidates must revise daily
  • Candidates must practice previous years’ question papers and mock tests
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Q:   When RRB NTPC notification 2024 was released?

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RRB NTPC notification 2024 has been released. The short notification was released on September 2, 2024.  The notification is released to select candidates for various graduate and undergraduate posts. The posts announced under RRB NTPC exam 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. RRB NTPC notification is released in PDF. The notification PDF comprises details such as important dates, application process, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, exam day guidelines, etc. Candidates must read the notification carefully before applying for the exam.

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Q:   When will RRB NTPC application form be released?

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RRB NTPC application form for Graduate posts was released on September 14, 2024. The last date to apply for this post was October 20, 2024. RRB NTPC application form 2024 for undergraduate posts was released on September 21, 2024. The last date to apply for the exam was October 27, 2024. Interested candidates need to fill the application form online only. The application fee can be paid both online and offline. In 2022, a total of 1.25 crore application forms were received for RRB NTPC exam. Candidates are not required to sent the hard copy of RRB NTPC application form. The steps to fill the application form are given below:

  • Visit the official websites of RRBs
  • Click on the 'RRB NTPC Apply Online' link on the home page
  • Candidates need to register for the exam such as name, category, date of birth, email ID, contact number, and academic details among others
  • After submitting the details, a provisional user ID and password are
  • Upload the scanned photograph and signature
  • Candidates need to fill the educational qualification and other details
  • Candidates should preview the application form
  • Candidates need to upload the left thumb impression and handwritten declaration
  • Pay the application fees and submit the application form
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RRB NTPC 2024 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RRB NTPC 2024 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates

23 Oct '24 -

30 Oct '24

RRB NTPC correction window 2024 for graduate posts

21 Sep '24 -

27 Oct '24

RRB NTPC Application Form 2024 for undergraduate posts

14 Sep '24 -

20 Oct '24

RRB NTPC Application Form 2024 for graduate posts

Important Events of RRB NTPC Recruitment

Some of the important events of the RRB NTPC exam are given below:

RRB NTPC Application Form 

RRB NTPC application form 2024 was released online on the official website. The fee payment for the exam can be done both online only. RRB NTPC application form filling fee is INR 500 (except the fee concession categories). For PwBD / Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen, SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class candidates, it was INR 250. 

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RRB NTPC Exam

RRB NTPC exam comprises First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable), and Document Verification/Medical Examination. RRB NTPC CBT 1 carries 100 marks. The CBT 2 exam carries 120 marks. The CBT 1 and 2 exams are common for all posts. The CBAT is conducted for candidates who have opted for Traffic Assistant and Station Master. The typing skill test is conducted for 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. 

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RRB NTPC Admit Card 

RRB NTPC admit card is released online. Candidates can download RRB NTPC admit card by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. The steps to download RRB NTPC admit card are given below:

  • Visit the official website
  • Click the 'RRB NTPC admit card' link on the home page
  • Enter the required credentials
  • RRB NTPC admit card appears on the screen
  • Download the admit card and save it

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RRB NTPC Result 

RRB NTPC result is announced online separately for different stages of the recruitment process. The roll numbers of qualified candidates as per RRB NTPC result are made available in PDF format. Along with the result, the scorecard and RRB NTPC cut off are also released. 

Q:   When will RRB NTPC admit card 2024 be released?

A:

RRB NTPC admit card will be released online separately for different stages of exams-CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT/CBST, Document Verification and Medical Exam. The admit card is released four days before the exam. To download the admit card, candidates need to login with user ID and password. The admit card is an important document without which candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam.

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Q:   What is RRB NTPC salary?

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RRB NTPC salary is different for different posts. The starting basic salary range offered to undergraduate posts is INR 19,900 to 21,700. While, the graduate post employees are offered RRB NTPC salary in the range of INR 25,500 to INR 35,400. The monthly basic salary for Junior Clerk cum Typist is INR 19,900 while it is INR 35,400 for Station Master and Commercial Apprentice. Candidates are also entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), Travel Allowance (TA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), pension benefits, and medical reimbursements. The post-wise RRB NTPC salary is given below:

RRB NTPC Salary for Undergraduate Posts

Posts

Level in 7th CPC

Initial Pay (In INR)

Junior Clerk cum Typist

2

19,900

Accounts Clerk cum Typist

2

19,900

Junior Time Keeper

2

19,900

Trains Clerk

2

19,900

Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

3

21,700

RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Posts

Posts

Level in 7th CPC

Initial Pay (In INR)

Traffic Assistant

4

25,500

Goods Guard

5

29,200

Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

5

29,200

Senior Clerk cum Typist

5

29,200

Junior Account Assistant cum Typist

5

29,200

Senior Time Keeper

5

29,200

Commercial Apprentice

6

35,400

Station Master

6

35,400

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Q:   Is RRB NTPC exam pattern and selection process revised?

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RRB NTPC exam pattern and selection process has been revised for graduate and undergraduate posts. The revision in the exam pattern has been done in the second stage CBT. The second stage CBT has been made common for all the levels for graduate and undergraduate posts. The revised exam pattern is given below.

Revised Exam Pattern for Graduate Posts

Revised Exam Pattern


Name of the post
Level in 7th CPC1st stage CBT2ndstage CBTSkill Test requirement

Goods Train Manager

5

 

 

 

 

Common for all Posts

 

 

 

 Common for all posts

------

Senior Clerk cum Typist

5

Typing Skill Test

Junior Account Assistant cum Typist

5

Typing Skill Test

Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor

6

-------

Station Master

6

Computer

Based Aptitude Test

Revised Exam Pattern for Undergraduate Posts

Sl. No.

 

Name of the post

Level in 7th CPC

1st stage CBT

2nd

stage CBT

Skill Test requirement

1

Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

3

 

Common for all Posts

 

Common for all posts

------

2

Accounts Clerk cum Typist

2

Typing Skill Test

3

Junior Clerk cum Typist

2

Typing Skill Test

4

Trains Clerk

2

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Q:   What is RRB NTPC medical standard?

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Candidates called for document verification will have to pass requisite medical fitness tests by the Railway Administration to ensure that the candidates are medically fit to carry out the duties connected with the posts opted by them. Acuity Standard is one of the important criteria of medical fitness of railway staff. The medical standard is given below. Commercial Apprentice (CA)-B2 Station Master-A2 Goods Guard-A2 Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist-C2 Senior Clerk-Cum-typist-C2 Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk-B2 Senior Time Keeper-C2 Traffic Assistant-A2 Commercial cum Ticket Clerk-B2 Accounts Clerk Cum Typist-C2 Junior Clerk Cum Typist-C2 Junior Time Keeper-C2 Trains Clerk-A3.
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RRB NTPC Exam Timings 2024

RRB NTPC exam timings for different phases of exams are given below.

RRB NTPC CBAT Exam Timings 2024

Candidates can check below RRB NTPC CBAT exam timings:

Reporting Time Gate Closure Time Exam Start Time

8.30 AM

9.30 AM

10.00 AM

12.30 AM

1.30 PM

2.00 PM

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Timings 2024

Candidates can check below RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam timings for level 2, 3 and 5.

Shift 1

9.00 AM to 10.30 AM

Shift 2

12.45 PM to 2.15 PM

Shift 3

4.30 PM to 6 PM

Q:   How to prepare for RRB NTPC and which book is the best for preparation?

A:
The tips and tricks to prepare for RRB NTPC exam are given below: a) Understand the exam pattern and syllabus b) Practice the previous years' question papers to know the type of questions asked in the exam/li&get; c) Solve mock tests to improve speed and accuracy d) Identify the strengths and weakness and work towards improving the weaker areas/li&get; e) Refer to a good book and clear the concepts of each topic Questions asked in the RRB NTPC exam are generally of the school level. Candidates can brush up on the topics prescribed for Science subjects from the NCERT books of Classes 7 to 10. The books that candidates can refer to for RRB NTPC exam are given below: Mathematics Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal Fast Track by Rajesh Verma NCERT Maths from Grade 6 to Grade 11 Magical Books on Quicker Maths by M Tyra Advance Maths by Rakesh Yadav General Intelligence and Reasoning Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey Test of Reasoning by Edgar Thorpe A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal and Analytical by BS Sijwali and Indus Sijwali Lucents General Intelligence and Reasoning General Knowledge Lucents General Knowledge Manorama Yearbook.
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Q:   What is the RRB NTPC exam? What post can I get after clearing it?

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The full form of NTPC is Non Technical Popular Categories. This exam is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board to appoint candidates as Commercial Apprentice, Goods guard, Traffic Apprentice, Traffic Assistant, Assistant Station Master, etc. All over India. The eligibility criteria prescribed for RRB NTPC is given below: Age limit: The age limit for undergraduate posts is 18 to 30 years. The age limit for graduate posts is 18 to 33 years. Educational qualification: For undergraduate posts, candidates must have passed Class 12. RRB NTPC Salary Railway Recruitment Board decides RRB NTPC salary structure. The basic pay of RRB NTPC Junior Clerk cum Typist is INR 19900 per month. RRB conducts the RRB NTPC exam to recruit candidates for various vacancies in the Indian Railways. 

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Q:   How to check RRB NTPC result 2024?

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RRB NTPC result 2024 will be announced online separately for different stages of selection. The result will be made available in PDF form and comprises the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Along with the result, the cut off marks are also made available. The steps to check RRB NTPC result are given below:

  • Visit the official website of RRBs
  • Click the 'RRB NTPC Result' link on the home page
  • The result login page opens in a new page
  • Enter the login details RRB NTPC result appears on the screen
  • Download the result and take its printout
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Q:   When will RRB NTPC answer key 2024 be released?

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RRB NTPC answer keys 2024 will be released for CBT 1, 2, CBAT/CBTST within few days after the exams are conducted. Along with the answer key, the question papers, objection tracker and candidate response sheet will also be made available. To download the answer key, candidates need to enter user ID and password. The objection against the answer keys can be raised by paying INR 50.

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RRB NTPC Exam Date 2024 FAQs

Candidates can check RRB NTPC FAQs related to important dates.

Q:   What is RRB NTPC age limit?

A:

RRB NTPC age limit for candidates applying for the undergraduate level posts should be 18 to 33 years. The age limit for graduate-level posts is 18 to 36 years. Candidates belonging to the reserved categories are given relaxation in the age limit as per government rule. Candidates must check the RRB NTPC age limit before applying for the exam inorder to ensure whether they are eligible or not. RRB NTPC age limit for graduate and undergraduate posts is given below.

RRB NTPC Age Limit for Undergraduate Posts

RRB NTPC Age limit (As on 01.01.2025)

For Undergraduate level posts, candidates should be between 18 and 33 years.

Age groupUpper Age Limit of Date of Birth (Not earlier than)Lower Age Limit of Date of Birth (Not later than) 

18 to 33 years

UR

OBC-Non Creamy Layer

SC/ST

For all community /categories

02.01.1992

02.01.1989

02.01.1987

01.01.2007

The age limit prescribed for Graduate level posts has been revised. The revised age limit is 18 to 36 years. Earlier, it was 18 to 33 years. 

Age groupUpper Age Limit of Date of Birth (Not earlier than)Lower Age Limit of Date of Birth (Not later than) 

18 to 36 years

UR

OBC-Non Creamy Layer

SC/ST

For all community /categories

02.01.1989

02.01.1986

02.01.1984

01.01.2007

Note: Relaxation in age is provided to candidates belonging to the reserved categories.

The revised age limit is given below.


Name of the post
Previous Age Limit (In Years)Age Applicable to This CEN (as on 01.01.2025) (In Years)

Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor

18-33

18-36

 

Station Master

18-33

 

18-36

 

Goods Train Manager

18-33

 

18-36

 

Junior Account Assistant

cum Typist

18-33

 

18-36

 

Senior Clerk cum Typist

18-33

 

18-36

 

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Q:   What is RRB NTPC selection process?

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RRB NTPC selection process comprises various stages such as CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT/CBTST, document verification and medical exam. The post-wise selection process is given below: First stage CBT, second stage CBT & Computer-based Aptitude Test is conducted for the posts of Station Master and Traffic Assistant. Subsequently, there will be document verification and medical examination. First stage CBT, Second stage CBT and Typing Skill Test are conducted for Junior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist and Senior Time Keeper. Candidates need to appear for document verification and medical examination. For Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Commercial Apprentice, two-stage CBT is conducted, followed by document verification and medical examination.
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Q:   How to check RRB NTPC result 2024?

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RRB NTPC result 2024 will be announced online separately for different stages of selection. The result will be made available in PDF form and comprises the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Along with the result, the cut off marks are also made available. The steps to check RRB NTPC result are given below:

  • Visit the official website of RRBs
  • Click the 'RRB NTPC Result' link on the home page
  • The result login page opens in a new page
  • Enter the login details RRB NTPC result appears on the screen
  • Download the result and take its printout
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Q:   What was the educational qualification prescribed for RRB NTPC exam?

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The educational qualification for Undergraduate level posts was Class 12. For Graduate-level posts, educational qualification was Graduation. Provided below is the eligibility criteria for few posts: Commercial Apprentice: Degree from recognised University or its equivalent. Senior Clerk Cum Typist: Degree from recognised University or its equivalent Typing proficiency in English/Hindi on Computer is essential Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk: Class 12 or its equivalent with not less than 50 per cent marks in the aggregate. 50 per cent marks are not to be insisted upon in case of SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and the candidates who possess qualifications higher than Class 12. Junior Clerk Cum Typist: Class 12 or its equivalent with not less than 50 per cent marks in the aggregate 50 per cent marks are not to be insisted upon in the case of SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and the candidates who possess qualifications higher than Class 12 Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential. Read more on RRB NTPC eligibility-https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/railway/articles/rrb-ntpc-eligibility-blogId-108551.
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Answered 12 hours ago

So it is mandatory for the applicant who is applying for RRB NTPC to have the same Date of Birth (DOB) as on your SSC marksheet as SSC marksheet is the age proof. Voter ID, though used for identification, cannot replace DOB identification.

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Kunal Lalwani

Contributor-Level 9

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The last date to apply for the RRB NTPC 2024 exam is January 4, 2024. Ensure to complete your application before this deadline. It is important to double-check all details and documents to avoid any last-minute issues while applying for the exam.

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Akshat Goel

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

I can suggest few general strategies for finding important questions for the RRB Non-Technical UG 2024 exam:

  1. Official RRB Resources: Check the official Railway Recruitment Board website for any updates or mock exams related to the Non-Technical exam.

  2. Books and Study Material: Many publishers offer boo

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Veerraj Sen

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

RRB NTPC 2024 vacancies for undergraduate posts are given below.

Name of PostVacancy
Accounts Clerk cum Typist361
Comm. Cum Ticket Clerk2022
Jr. Clerk cum Typist990
Trains Clerk72
Total3445

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Candidates should make their own travel arrangements. Train tickets are provided to candidates belonging to SC/ST categories. Candidate availing free train tickets are required to download free travelling authority. They are required to  show the free travelling authority while going for the exam.

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The reporting timings for RRB NTPC exam are given below.,

ParametersShift 1Shift 2

Reporting Time

8.30 am

1.30 pm

Gate Closing Time

10 am

3 pm

Exam Start Time

10.30 am

3.30 pm

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

RRB NTPC city intimation and admit card are two separate things. RRB NTPC city intimation slip is released 10 days before the exam whereas the admit card released four days before the exam. Candidates can download the city slip to check the allotted test city. The details regarding the exam centres

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Candidates can check their allotted exam centres through the official RRB websites. Visit the Official Website for your region. Navigate to view your exam centre details. Your exam centre details will be mentioned on your admit card. 

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

In the RRB NTPC ( Railway Recruitment Board Non- Technical Popular Categories) exam, candidates have the option to choose the medium of examination at the time of application. However once you have selected Bengali or any local language you cannot change the medium of examination to English it is no

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