What is the Full Form of NTPC? Difference Between RRB NTPC & NTPC

RRB Non Technical Popular Categories 2024 ( RRB NTPC )

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Anangsha Patra
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Updated on Oct 21, 2022 10:47 IST

Wondering about the full form of NTPC? Well, NTPC has two different full forms, one stands for National Thermal Power Corporation while the other relates to RRB NTPC exam conducted for Non-Technical Popular Categories. Read this article to clear all your doubts. 

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Know the difference between NTPC and RRB NTPC

RRB NTPC Full Form: Getting confused between NTPC and RRB NTPC? Don’t worry in this article we have explained the difference between NTPC and RRB NTPC. Though the word ‘NTPC’ is common between the two, however, the full forms and recruitments are different. Where NTPC stands for National Thermal Power Corporation and is related to the thermal power generation company, while RRB NTPC is an exam to select candidates for Non-Technical Popular Categories, conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards. Read below to know more about NTPC and RRB NTPC.

RRB NTPC Full Form vs NTPC Full Form

NTPC

National Thermal Power Corporation or NTPC is a public sector undertaking working towards energising India’s power growth since 1975. It is the largest thermal power generating company in India in terms of installed capacity and output. NTPC is also engaged in coal mining, renewable energy, power distribution, power trading and equipment manufacturing.

RRB NTPC Full Form

RRB NTPC is the exam conducted by RRBs for recruitment to Non-Technical Popular Categories undergraduate and graduate posts such as Guard, Clerks, Assistant and Typist, Apprentice.

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RRB NTPC Full Form vs NTPC: Posts

NTPC

For recruitment of professional personnel in NTPC’s executive cadre including executive trainees, the selection is made on an All-India basis. All such posts to be filled are duly notified through press advertisements, company’s website, company’s notice board, Central Govt. /State Govt. /PSUs where suitable candidates with the required expertise can apply.

Fresh graduates are also hired in different disciplines under Executive Trainee (ET) Recruitment Scheme. The freshers are hired in three areas-Engineering Executive Trainees, Finance Executive Trainees & HR Executive Trainees. Assistant Chemist trainees are also hired in the area of Chemistry under this scheme.

NTPC hires Engineering Executive Trainees every year through GATE scores. Hiring of fresh engineers/graduates through campus recruitment drive is also carried out in specific cases. Experienced persons are also hired for new/diversified business areas such as Hydro, Mining, Non-conventional energy, other consultancy services etc. In specific cases, wherein the requirement is urgent, the vacancy is filled through deputation from Central/State Governments/ Electricity Boards and Public Sector Organizations.

NTPC also inducts fresh Diploma and ITI holders and Artisan Trainee, respectively. Certain recruitment drives are also carried out at different non-executive levels from time to time on a need basis.

Also Read: RRB NTPC Exam Dates

RRB NTPC

Through RRB NTPC exam candidates are selected to the posts 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 in various Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways.

RRB NTPC Full Form vs NTPC: Selection Process

Engineering Executive Trainees in NTPC are hired through GATE results followed by aptitude/behavioral tests, group discussion and personal interview. In other areas, trainees are hired through All-India selection tests followed by group discussion and interview.

The selection process in the case of lateral recruitment comprises a selection test followed by an interview or is done through the interview only depending upon the number of applications received and the requirement of the post.

The selection process of fresh Diploma holders, ITI holders and Artisan Trainee primarily comprise written tests (online/offline) followed by physical/trade/skill test, which are only qualifying in nature.

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RRB NTPC Salary

RRB NTPC Vacancies

RRB NTPC Selection Process

RRB NTPC

The selection process of RRB NTPC comprises 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable), and Document Verification/Medical Examination.

What Kind of job is RRB NTPC?

The Railway Recruitment Board or popularly known as RRB conducts the RRB NTPC exam to recruit for the post of Goods Guard, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Traffic Appraise, Assistant Clerk cum Typist, etc. 

RRB NTPC Salary

RRB NTPC salary structure for graduate and undergraduate level posts is given below.

Graduate Salary Structure
Name of the post Level in 7th CPC Initial Pay (INR)

Junior Clerk cum Typist

2

19900

Accounts Clerk cum Typist

2

19900

Junior Time Keeper

2

19900

Train Clerk

2

19900

Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

3

21700

Undergraduate Salary Structure
Name of the post Level in 7th CPC Initial Pay (INR)

Traffic Assistant

4

25500

Goods Guard

5

29200

Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk 

5

29200

Senior Clerk cum Typist

5

29200

Junior Account Assistant cum Typist

5

29200

Senior Time Keeper

5

29200

Commercial Apprentice

6

35400

Station Master

6

35400

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RRB NTPC Full Form vs NTPC FAQs

Q: What is RRB NTPC full form?

A: RRB NTPC full form stands for Railway Recruitment Boards Non-Technical Popular Categories. The exam is conducted for recruitment of eligible candidates for various graduate and undergraduate posts. The posts under RRB NTPC recruitment are Commercial Apprentice, Traffic Apprentice, Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, Assistant Station Master, etc.

Q: What is the work of the Railway Recruitment Board?

A: RRBs conducts various exams for recruitment to the post of Junior Engineers, Assistant Loco Pilot, Non-technical and popular category, Group  C/Group D, and other posts in departments and offices of Indian railways.

Q: What is RRB NTPC eligibility?

A: The post-wise RRB NTPC educational qualification is given below:
For Undergraduate posts Candidates must have passed Class 12 
For Graduate posts Candidates must be a Graduate from a recognised university

Q: Is NTPC and RRB NTPC is same?

A: No, both are different exams conducted by separate organisations. The full form of RRB NTPC is Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories exam conducted for recruitment Commercial Apprentice, Goods guard, Traffic Apprentice, Traffic Assistant, Assistant Station Master, etc. NTPC stands for National Thermal Power Corporation Limited. 

Q: Is RRB NTPC exam tough?

A: No, RRB NTPC exam is not tough to crack if candidates have prepared for it well.

Q: What is RRB NTPC salary?

A: RRB NTPC salary is different for different posts. For eg: the monthly basic salary of RRB NTPC Junior Clerk cum Typist is INR 19,900 while it is INR 35,400 for Station Master and Commercial Apprentice. 

Q: How can I join NTPC?

A: Currently, Engineering ETs in NTPC are hired through GATE results followed by a combination of aptitude/behavioral tests, Group Discussion and Personal Interview. In other areas, trainees are hired through All-India selection tests followed by Group Discussion and Interview.

Q: What is the selection process of RRB NTPC?

A: The selection process of RRB NTPC 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.  

Q: How many vacancies have been announced for RRB NTPC?

A: A total of 35,281 vacancies have been announced for RRB NTPC exam.

Q: How many candidates have applied and appeared for RRB NTPC exam?

A: A total of 1,25,88,524 candidates have applied for RRB NTPC exam. Whereas, approximately 1.20 crore candidates have appeared for the exam.

Q: What is RRB NTPC eligibility?

A: The age limit for undergraduate posts is 18 to 30 years. The age limit for graduate posts is 18 to 33 years. For undergraduate posts, candidates must have passed Class 12. For graduate posts, candidates must have passed Graduation from a recognised university.
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The RRB NTPC Computer-Based Test 1 is the first step in the selection process for various non technical positions under the Indian Railways. The exam pattern and syllabus must be known well to prepare efficiently.

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Answered 2 weeks ago

RRBs will announce separate exam dates for RRB NTPC graduate and undergraduate posts. RRB NTPC exam dates for graduate and undergraduate posts will be announced soon. 

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Jasleen Harsha

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 weeks ago

RRB NTPC application status is released so that candidates can know whether their application forms have been rejected or accepted for the exam. Based on the application status, candidates are issued admit cards for appearing in the exam. 

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Bhumika Arora

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 weeks ago

RRB NTPC syllabus is the same for graduate and undergraduate posts. However, the difficulty level vary for two posts. The syllabus for graduate posts is more comprehensive and vast. RRB NTPC syllabus for undergraduate posts is bit easier.

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Ishita Aggarwal

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 weeks ago

The distribution of questions in the RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam is given below.

SectionsNo. of Questions
Mathematics35
General Intelligence and Reasoning35
General Awareness50
Total120

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Bhumika Lama

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 weeks ago

The distribution of questions in the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam is given below.

SectionsNo. of Questions
Mathematics30
General Intelligence and Reasoning 30
General Awareness40
Total100

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Chanchal Jain

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 weeks ago

The structure of RRB NTPC exam pattern for CBT 2 is given below.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2024 [Stage-2]
SectionsNo. of QuestionsTotal MarksDuration
Mathematics353590 minutes
General Intelligence and Reasoning3535
General Awareness5050
Total120120

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Indrani Thakur

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 weeks ago

The structure of RRB NTPC exam pattern for Stage 1 is given below.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2024 [Stage-1]
SectionsNo. of QuestionsTotal MarksDuration
Mathematics303090 minutes
General Intelligence and Reasoning 3030
General Awareness4040
Total100100

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Raushan Pradhan

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 weeks ago

RRB NTPC admit card is released four days before the exam. The admit card is released four days prior to the exam to maintain transparency in the system and to stop impersonation and cheating in the exam. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials.

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Mani Shukla

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 weeks ago

RRB NTPC cut off is announced along with the result. The link to download the cut off is made available on the official website. The cut off is released region-wise for different posts in PDF form. The cut off is calculated based on the percentile based normalisation of marks.

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Jasleen Harsha

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