Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial
RRB NTPC Selection Process 2024: RRB NTPC selection process comprises various stages such as first stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), second stage CBT, typing skill test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (conducted as per posts), and document verification/medical examination. The selection process of Station Master and Traffic Assistant includes two-stage CBTs, followed by CBAT. Candidates for the post of Junior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Senior Time Keeper are selected based on two-stage CBTs followed by Typing Skill Test. Selection of candidates for Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Commercial Apprentice in RRB NTPC exam is done based on two-stage CBTs followed by document verification and medical examination. A total of 35,281 RRB NTPC vacancies were announced for the exam. Read below for more details on the selection process of RRB NTPC 2024.
Q: Is RRB NTPC exam tough?
Q: Is RRB NTPC exam conducted every year?
RRB NTPC vacancies are announced depending upon the requirements of the concerned departments in Indian Railways. The exam is conducted for recruitment to the post of 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. The selection of Station Master and Traffic Assistant comprises CBT 1, 2, CBAT, document verification, and medical exam. The selection of Junior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Senior Time Keeper comprises CBT 1, 2, Typing Skill Test, document verification, and medical exam. The selection process for the post of Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Commercial Apprentice comprises CBT 1, 2 followed by document verification and medical examination.
Q: What were the important changes announced for RRB NTPC exam?
The important changes announced in the selection process of RRB NTPC are highlighted below:
General Instructions
In case of the shortfall in empanelment of candidates or other exigencies, RRB reserves the right to utilize the candidates down the merit list if required, as per the merit and option given by them.
Recruitment Process
Candidates who are shortlisted for CBT 2 availing the reservation benefits of OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/EWS, PwBD, and ExSM will not continue to be considered only against OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/EWS, PwBD, and ExSM for all subsequent stages of recruitment process.
Document Verification
Based on the performance of candidates in CBT 2 only or in both CBT 2 and CBAT/TST (as applicable), candidates equal to the number of vacancies are called for document verification in the order of merit. Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and community certificates, and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates.
RRB NTPC Selection Process
The complete recruitment process of RRB NTPC 2024 is explained below:
Filling the Application Form
To appear for the RRB NTPC exam, candidates need to first fill the RRB NTPC application form online. The application fees for General/OBC categories are INR 500 and INR 250 for SC / ST / PWD / Women/Ex-Servicemen/ Transgender/ Minorities/Economically Backward class.
RRB NTPC CBT
RRB NTPC first stage CBT is common for all posts. According to RRB NTPC exam pattern, the duration of the test is 90 minutes and comprises three sections: General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The first Stage CBT is for screening purpose. The marks of the first stage are normalised to select candidates for the second stage CBT. Candidates must solve the previous years' RRB NTPC Question Papers to crack the exam.
Also Read: RRB NTPC Syllabus
RRB NTPC Second Stage CBT
Shortlisting for the second stage CBT is done 20 times the number of vacancies based on the merit of the first stage. The second stage CBT comprises three sections: General Questions Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The duration of the test is 90 minutes. Candidates qualifying the second stage CBT are called for the skill test, depending on the posts they have applied for.
RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test/CBAT
CBAT is conducted for Station Master and Traffic Assistants while typing skill test is held 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. The shortlisting for CBAT and typing skill test is done eight times the number of vacancies based on the merit of second stage CBT.
RRB NTPC Document Verification
Candidates qualifying the second stage CBT and based on their performance in CBAT and typing skill tests (as applicable) are called for document verification as per the number of vacancies and merit. The appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing the requisite medical fitness test.
RRB NTPC Medical Exam
The appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing the requisite medical examination. Candidates are tested on the basis of their physical fitness required for the post. Candidates should note that RRBs only recommend the names of empanelled candidates and appointment is offered by the respective RRBs.
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Post-Wise RRB NTPC Selection Process
The post-wise selection process of RRB NTPC is given below.
Name of the post | 1st stage CBT | 2nd stage CBT | Skill Test requirement |
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Junior Clerk cum Typist |
Common for all posts |
Common for all Level 2 posts |
Typing Skill Test |
Accounts Clerk cum Typist |
Typing Skill Test |
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Junior Time Keeper |
Typing Skill Test |
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Trains Clerk |
- |
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Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
Separate for Level 3 post |
- |
|
Traffic Assistant |
Separate for Level 4 post |
Computer-Based Aptitude Test |
|
Goods Guard |
Common for all Level 5 posts |
- |
|
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
- |
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Senior Clerk cum Typist |
Typing Skill Test |
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Junior Account Assistant cum Typist |
Typing Skill Test |
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Senior Time Keeper |
Typing Skill Test |
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Commercial Apprentice |
Common for all Level 6 posts |
- |
|
Station Master |
Computer-Based Aptitude Test |
RRB NTPC Level Wise Post
RRB NTPC level-wise post details are shared below for candidates.
RRB NTPC Level 2
RRB NTPC Level 2 post is of Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk. The salary structure is given below.
Parameters | Salary |
---|---|
Basic Pay |
19,900 |
Grade Pay |
2800 |
DA ( Currently 12% Of basic Pay) |
2388 |
Travel Allowance ( Fixed Currently) |
2016 |
HRA ( Varies according to Place – Minimum 8 % of basic ) |
1592 |
Total Pay |
28696 |
RRB NTPC Level 3
RRB NTPC Level 3 includes the post of Commercial cum Ticket Clerk. The job responsibilities for RRB NTPC Level 3 is issuing tickets through Computer Reservation System (CRS) and Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS), and keeping and maintaining the records related to luggage.
RRB NTPC Level 4
RRB NTPC Level 4 post includes Traffic Assistant. The initial salary of Traffic Assistant is INR 25,500. The job responsibilities associated with this post are managing traffic and signal and working in different shifts.
Also Read: RRB NTPC Visual Medical Standard
RRB NTPC Level 5
The Level 5 posts in RRB NTPC include Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper. The initial salary of RRB NTPC Level 5 is 29,200.
RRB NTPC Level 6
The Level 6 post in RRB NTPC includes Commercial Apprentice and Station Master. The initial salary for this post is INR 35,400. The job responsibilities for Station Master are supervising the activities of assigned railway station In-charge of the assigned railway station, ensuring smooth and timely arrival and departure of trains, handling Passenger issues, and ensuring they don’t face any problems. The job responsibilities for Commercial Apprentice are supervising various commercial branches, and working under the post of Commercial Supervisor/ Goods Supervisor/ Commercial Inspector/ Parcel Supervisor.
RRB NTPC Salary
Railways offer a handsome salary package to their employees. Besides, candidates are offered perks and allowances. RRB NTPC salary structure is given below.
Name of the post |
Initial Pay (In INR) |
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Junior Clerk cum Typist |
19,900 |
Accounts Clerk cum Typist |
19,900 |
Junior Time Keeper |
19,900 |
Trains Clerk |
19,900 |
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
21,700 |
Traffic Assistant |
25,500 |
Goods Guard |
29,200 |
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
29,200 |
Senior Clerk cum Typist |
29,200 |
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist |
29,200 |
Senior Time Keeper |
29,200 |
Commercial Apprentice |
35,400 |
Station Master |
35,400 |
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RRB NTPC Selection Process FAQs
Candidates can check below RRB NTPC selection process FAQs.