What is the structure of RRB NTPC exam?

RRB NTPC exam comprises subjects such as Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness. The subjects included in CBT 1 and 2 are the same. However, the difficulty level varies as per the stage of exam. The CBT 1 exam of RRB NTPC is conducted for 100 marks. The CBT 2 exam of RRB NTPC is held for 120 marks. The section-wise RRB NTPC syllabus are given below: Maths Number system Decimals Fractions LCM, HCF Ratio and Proportions Percentage Mensuration Time and Work Time and Distance Simple and Compound Interest Profit and Loss Elementary Algebra Geometry and Trigonometry Elementary Statistics Reasoning Analogies Completion of number and alphabetical series Coding and Decoding Mathematical Operations Similarities and Differences Relationships Analytical Reasoning Syllogism Jumbling Venn Diagrams Puzzle Data Sufficiency Statement-Conclusion Statement- Courses of Action Decision Making Maps, Interpretation of Graphs Alphanumeric Series General Awareness Current Events of National and International Importance Games and Sports Art and Culture of India Indian Literature Monuments and Places of India General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE) General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE) History of India and Freedom Struggle Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India UN and Other important World Organizations Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large Basics of Computers and Computer Applications Common Abbreviations Transport Systems in India Indian Economy Famous Personalities of India and World Flagship Government Programs Flora and Fauna of India Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India etc

What are the important topics for RRB NTPC General Intelligence and Reasoning section?

RRB NTPC syllabus for Reasoning include questions from verbal and non-verbal Reasoning. The board prescribes RRB NTPC syllabus to evaluate the analytical, critical and logical reasoning skills of candidates applying for various non-technical posts. It also helps in evaluating the problem-solving ability and decision-making skills of candidates. Candidates who are well-versed in Reasoning inorder to score high marks in this section. For RRB NTPC General Intelligence and Reasoning section, candidates need to prepare Coding and Decoding, Analytical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Decision Making, Puzzle, etc. This section carries 30 questions in CBT 1 and 35 in CBT 2. Candidates should practice mock tests and previous years’ question papers to ace this section.

What is RRB NTPC marking scheme?

The marking scheme of RRB NTPC is given below: For the correct answer, candidates score one mark There is negative marking for wrong answers, 1/3 marks are deducted for incorrect answers The marks of each session of the test are normalised since the exam is conducted in multiple sessions.

Is there any negative marking in RRB NTPC exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking in RRB NTPC exam. 1/3 of the marks are deducted for wrong answers. For the correct answer, candidates score one mark. The total marks of the exam are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. The question paper of RRB NTPC is framed in 15 languages-Hindi, English Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipur, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu.

Does RRB NTPC also conduct interviews for level 2,3,4,5 and 6?

According to government notification, there will be no interviews at the Group C and Group D level post recruitment. The RRB NTPC recruits for Group C level posts in railways; there will be no interviews for the RRB NTPC at levels 2, 3,4,5, and 6. The selection process for NTPC is as follows: 1. First Stage Computer Based Test, 2. Second-stage computer-based test 3. The third stage is a typing skill test or a computer-based aptitude test, depending on the post. 4. Finally, document verification and a medical examination will be done after shortlisting aspirants.

What is RRB NTPC exam pattern for CBT 1?

The first stage CBT of RRB NTPC comprises questions from General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The test paper carries a total of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions. The first stage CBT is qualifying in nature. The test carries 100 marks. The exam is held for 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates accompanied by scribe). The structure of RRB NTPC exam pattern for CBT 1 is given below. Sections Number of questions General Awareness 40 Mathematics 30 General Intelligence and Reasoning 30 Total 100

What is RRB NTPC Job Profile?

The job profiles of undergraduate and graduate posts under RRB NTPC exam are given below. Graduate-Level Posts Job Profiles Traffic Assistant Responsible for traffic and signal. Candidates need to work in different shifts. Goods Guard Monitor the functioning of the vehicle, check the loose ends in the train, identify and address minor issues while the train is moving, ensure brake continuity, coordinate with the Station Master in terms of communicating information regarding arrival and departure of trains. Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk Work in ticket booking offices, commercial checking and issuing tickets, booking luggage and goods. Senior Clerk cum Typist Responsible for clerical works and supervising Junior Clerks. Junior Account Assistant cum Typist Maintaining accounting records, tracking transactions, expenditures, claim settlements, making account-related reports, compiling budgets as per rules checking financial irregularities and supporting the administrative related tasks in the accounts department. Senior Time Keeper Working in sync with the entire railway network and keeping records of time regarding movements of trains. Commercial Apprentice Supervise in various commercial branches. Station Master Supervising the work of assigned railway station Works as the in-charge of the assigned railway station Ensure smooth and timely arrival and departure of trains Handling the issues faced by the passengers Undergraduate-Level Posts Job Profiles Junior Clerk cum Typist Assist the Senior Clerks with data entry work. Accounts Clerk cum Typist Works under the Accounts and Finance Department Track the monetary transactions Responsible for data entry and other works of the department Administrative activities Junior Time Keeper Assist the Senior Time Keeper in maintaining the records for arrival and departure of trains. Trains Clerk Maintaining records related to the trains and their conditions and keeping track record of the number of coaches in trains. Commercial cum Ticket Clerk Issuing tickets through computer reservation system and unreserved ticketing system Maintaining the records related to luggage.

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 CBAT Exam Analysis 2022 & Student Reaction

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Anangsha Patra

Deputy Manager – Editorial

Updated on Jul 30, 2022 11:40 IST

RRB NTPC CBAT 2022 exam was conducted on July 30 for pay levels 6 & 4. The test assess the cognitive ability of the candidates. The overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate. Check here RRB NTPC CBAT exam analysis.

RRB NTPC CBAT Exam Analysis 2022

RRB NTPC CBAT 2022 exam was conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) for level 4 & 6. The exam was conducted for candidates who have qualified the CBT 2 exam by securing the cutoff marks. CBAT is conducted for Traffic Assistant, Station Master and Commercial Apprentice posts. It is conducted to test the psychology and aptitude of candidates. The overall difficulty level of the CBAT exam was moderate.

Students observed changes in the exam pattern for CBAT. The changes were observed in the 'Spatial Scanning' and Sorting Test Batteries. The answer options given to the Spatial test battery were 10, earlier it was five. The time allotted for this test battery was changed from 8 min to 6 min. Many students complained that since the answer options were too many in the Spatial battery, they had to scroll the mouse and it was not working too. Students had to use the arrow key to check the answer options. This resulted in consuming the time of candidates. Moreover, the time duration of the sorting test was too changed from 8 min to 6 min.

RRB NTPC exam pattern for CBAT is such that it comprises five to six test batteries as per the posts. The number of questions in each test battery was different. The questions and answer options are in English and Hindi. The duration of the test was 71 minutes. Candidates are required to secure minimum T-score of 42 marks to qualify this test. There is no negative marking in CBAT. Candidates qualifying the CBAT are called for document verification. To call candidates for document verification, 70 per cent weightage will be given to RRB NTPC CBT 2 and 30 per cent to CBAT.

RRB NTPC CBAT Exam Analysis 2022

Shiksha reported live from one of the RRB NTPC exam centres for CBAT in Noida regarding the overall difficulty level of the exam. Candidates can check below the feedback shared by the students.

Dushyant Kumar: There were five test batteries in CBAT. The overall paper was moderate in terms of difficulty level. The time duration of Spatial test and sorting test was changed from 8 min to 6 min. The questions asked from the figures were easy. The time duration was less or else the paper was good.

Ankit Gautam: The questions were easy to moderate. There were 35 figure-based questions. The figures were abstract. Spatial scanning was easy. The ordering of list carried 25 questions. RRB NTPC Cut off for CBAT is expected to go high.

Shubham Bansal: The questions were good, however, the time duration to solve them was less. We were given 8 minutes to solve Intelligence Test and Personality Test. However, the duration to solve Spatial Scanning, and Sorting was reduced to six min which earlier used to be eight minutes. The number of questions was the same.

Jatin Chaudhary: Railways have reduced the time duration of the main test. The duration of the Information and ordering test was reduced to 6 minutes. The Spatial scanning carried 40 questions. The level of questions was moderate. The scrolling in Information and order was too long since the answer options were many. This consumed time.

Mrinal: The overall paper of CBAT was good. The challenge that I faced was with scrolling the mouse since the answer options were too many. The mouse was not scrolling properly.

RRB NTPC CBAT Student Reaction

The CBAT was conducted for Level 4 & 6 candidates. According to students the difficulty level of the exam was moderate. Watch the video below on RRB NTPC CBAT student reaction.

Why CBAT is Conducted in RRB NTPC?

As per the selection criteria approved by the Ministry of Railways, Aptitude Tests are administered on the candidates appearing for selection as safety category staff on Indian Railways through different RRBs at the entry level of Traffic Assistant, Station Master and Commercial Apprentice for assessment of the cognitive ability of the candidates with a purpose to ensure that the candidates possessing the desired level of attributes, essential for safe train operation, are selected.

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