About this course
RRB NTPC Examination 🚆
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) examination is a highly sought-after competitive test conducted by the Indian Railways for various non-technical posts. It is one of the largest recruitment drives in India, attracting millions of applicants annually. The goal is to select eligible candidates for posts like 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 Ap
Selection Process and Eligibility
The selection process typically involves multiple stages to filter candidates effectively. It generally starts with the Computer-Based Test (CBT) Stage 1 which is a screening test. Candidates who qualify then proceed to CBT Stage 2, which is more in-depth. For certain posts that require specific skills, there is a subsequent Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) or a Typing Skill Test (TST). The final stages include Document Verification and a Medical Examination.
Eligibility criteria primarily revolve around educational qualification and age limit. Different posts have different minimum educational requirements, ranging from a 12th-grade pass to a university degree. The age limits also vary by post and category, with relaxations for reserved categories as per government rules.
Examination Pattern
The RRB NTPC CBTs assess candidates on four main sections: General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Science. The questions are objective-type (Multiple Choice Questions) and both CBT 1 and CBT 2 have negative marking for incorrect answers. The syllabus is comprehensive, covering topics from current affairs and history to arithmetic and logical reasoning, designed to test the candidate's general aptitude and knowledge base suitable for the administrative roles within the railways.
Successful completion of the RRB NTPC exam opens the door to a secure and stable government job with the Indian Railways, offering attractive salaries, benefits, and career progression opportunities.
