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LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB NTPC (STAGE II) EXAM

The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB NTPC 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB NTPC 2019 Recruitment.

RAILWAY NON-TECHNICAL POPULAR CATEGORIES (NTPC) EXAMINATION

The syllabus for RRB NTPC Examination is given below:- 

LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB NTPC (STAGE II) EXAM

The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB NTPC 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB NTPC 2019 Recruitment.

RAILWAY NON-TECHNICAL POPULAR CATEGORIES (NTPC) EXAMINATION

The syllabus for RRB NTPC Examination is given below:- 

RRB NTPC MATHEMATICS DETAILED SYLLABUS

Given below is the detailed syllabus of Mathematics with examples and difficulty level of the questions asked in the RRB NTPC Examination:-

Note:- The above examples of various topics are for illustrative purposes only.

RRB NTPC : RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR MATHEMATICS

1. NCERT Maths from Grade 6 to Grade 11
2. Quick Arithmetic by S. Chand
3. Advance Maths by Rakesh Yadav
4. Magical Book in Quicker Maths by M.Tyra
5. Fast Track by Rajesh Verma

RRB NTPC GENERAL INTELLIGENCE & REASONING DETAILED SYLLABUS

Given below is the detailed syllabus of General Intelligence & Reasoning with examples and difficulty levels of the questions asked in the RRB NTPC Examination:-

Topics	Topics Description	Topic Example	Topic Difficulty Level
Analogies	Identifying the relationship between the given words to complete the sequence	Obfuscate: Obscure :: Burnish: ?	Easy & Less time Consuming
Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series	Completing the given data set based on numerical or alphabetical data	Find the next term in the following series D, C, J, G, V	Easy & Less time Consuming
Coding and Decoding	Identifying the pattern used for coding of a given data set and using the same for performing specific operation.	If KIND is written as 20 and MOBILE is coded as 42, then how will you write PRIMARY in the same language?	Easy & Less Time Consuming
Mathematical Operations	Performing Mathematical operation based on Addition, Subtraction, multiplication, division etc	If × means –, + means ÷, – means × and ÷ means +, then 15 – 2 ÷ 900 + 90 × 100 = ?	Easy & Less Time Consuming
Similarities and Differences	Finding the odd one out of the given words.	Find the odd man out from the options. a) Trappings b) Orifice c) Egress d) Vent.	Easy & Less Time Consuming
Blood Relations	Questions based on Blood Relations and Family	If A is brother of B, B is sister of C, C is father of D, then how is D related to A?	Easy & Less Time Consuming
Analytical Reasoning	Analysing the given figures in the form of graphs, tables, shapes etc and  answering the questions	Find the number of rectangles?	Complex & Time Consuming
Syllogism	Questions require thinking for arriving at a specific conclusion by examining other premises or ideas	Statement:   I. Some apples are watermelons. II. All watermelons are fresh. III. Some potatoes are fresh. Conclusions I. Some apples are fresh. II. Some potatoes are apples. III. Some watermelons are potatoes. IV. Some watermelons are apples.	Complex & Time Consuming
Data Sufficiency	Questions are based on whether the information given in statements is sufficient to calculate the answer or not	Questions :- Five persons M, N, O, P and Q are of different ages (not necessarily in the same order). No two persons are of the exact same age. Who is the second youngest? Statements:- I. M is older than O but younger than P. N is the oldest. Q is younger than P. II. O is the youngest. P is older than Q but younger than N. M is not immediately older than O.	Complex & Time Consuming
Seating Arrangement	Questions based on fing the correct order of people sitting.	Eight person E, F, G, H, I, J, K and L are seated around a square table-two on each side. There are three lady members and they are not seated next to each other. J is between L and F. G is between I and F. H, a lady member, is second to the left of J. F, a male member, is seated opposite to E, a lady member. There is a lady member between F and I.	Complex & Little Time Consuming
Venn Diagrams, Puzzle	Questions from Puzzles are raw information given for a sequence or an order of things which need to be arranged systematically, so that the sequence or order of things can be correctly depicted.	A,B,C,D and E are living in a building of 5 floors numbered 1-5 not necessarily in the same order. D lives immediately above E. C lives immediately below B. E and C live on even numbered floors. A doesn’t live immediately below E.	Complex & Time Consuming
Statement - Conclusion	Questions are based on determining which of a final outcome is derived by evaluating and analysing the given information.	Statements 1. Authors are learned people 2. Some doctors are authors Conclusions I. Some doctors are learned people II. Some learned people are doctors.	Complex & Time Consuming
Statement - Courses of Action	Finding out the actual procedure to deal with the situation given in the questions.	Statement : Despite all the efforts by the government, thirty cases of polio were reported in State X as the parents of those children remained uninformed of this drive against polio. Courses of action : i) Strict action should be taken against the parents of children affected from polio. ii) Strict action should be taken against the doctors administering polio drops in the state.	Complex & Time Consuming
Decision Making	Analysing the given information to find out the correct decision to be taken.	Bhuvan was born on 7th November 1987. He has been working for the past four years as Assistant Finance Manager in an organization. He has secured 70% marks in B.Sc and 70% marks in his post-graduation in Management with specialization in Finance. Which of the following will be a course of action if Bhuvan applies? (a) He will be selected. (b) He will be offered as GM post. (c) He will not be selected. (d) He will be offered as DGM post.	Complex & Time Consuming
Maps, Interpretation of Graphs Etc.	Answer the given question using the information given in the form of graph, tables, maps etc.	In a library, there are 10 different sections and the librarian categorizes the book over 20 days. Which section has the least number of books?	Complex & Time Consuming

Note:- The above examples of various topics are for illustrative purposes only.

RRB NTPC RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR GENERAL INTELLIGENCE & REASONING

1. Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
2. New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal and Analytical by BS Sijwali and Indu Sijwali.
3. Lucent’s General Intelligence and Reasoning
4. General Intelligence and Reasoning by McGraw-Hill
5. General Intelligence and Test of Reasoning by Arihant

RRB NTPC GENERAL AWARENESS DETAILED SYLLABUS

Given below is the detailed syllabus of General Awareness with examples and difficulty levels of the questions asked in the RRB NTPC Examination:-

Note:- The above examples of various topics are for illustrative purposes only.

RRB NTPC RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR GENERAL AWARENESS

1. NCERT Books – up to Class X
2. Lucent’s General Knowledge
3. General Knowledge by Disha
4. Manorama Yearbook

RRB NTPC SYLLABUS OUTCOME HIGHLIGHTS

1. Core Topics from Mathematics Section:- Number System, Decimals, Fractions, Simple and Compound Interest, Geometry and Trigonometry, Time and Distance, Elementary Statistics.
2. Core Topics from General Intelligence & Reasoning Section:- Analogies, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Analytical Reasoning, Puzzle, Data Sufficiency,
Statement- Conclusion, Statement- Courses of Action, Decision Making.
3. Core Topics from General Awareness: Current Events of National and International Importance, General Science and Life Science,  Indian History/ Geography/ Culture, Indian Polity and Governance, Indian Economy/ Banking/ Finance.

IMPORTANT LINKS

1. Latest Official Notice - click here
2. Official Website - click here
3. For Examination Schedule Level 4 & 6 - click here
4. RRB NTPC CBT 2 Score Card - click here
5. For Important Notice - click here
6. For Document Verification Notice - click here

LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB NTPC (STAGE II) EXAM

The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB NTPC 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB NTPC 2019 Recruitment.

RAILWAY NON-TECHNICAL POPULAR CATEGORIES (NTPC) EXAMINATION

The Shortlisting of Candidates for the 2^nd Stage CBT shall be based on the normalized marks obtained by them in 1^st Stage CBT and the options for various posts exercised by them keeping in view the educational qualification of the candidate i.e. 10+2 or Graduate. 

The total number of candidates to be shortlisted shall be 20 times the community-wise vacancies of posts notified against the RRB as per their merit in 1^st Stage CBT cum choice of posts.

However, Railways reserve the right to increase/decrease this limit in total or for any specific category(s) as required to ensure the availability of adequate candidates for all the notified posts.

RRB NTPC EXAM PATTERN

Like the RRB NTPC  Stage I CBT, Stage II CBT will also be conducted as a Computer Based Test. It will consist of a total of 120 Questions and 120 Marks (1 Mark for each question). The total duration of the examination is 90 minutes and 120 minutes for PwBD candidates who are availing the Scribe facility.

The section-wise number of questions and marks are indicated below:-

Bar Graph For the Number of Questions for RRB NTPC Stage II

RRB NTPC MODE OF EXAMINATION

Similar to Stage I CBT, Stage- II CBT will also be conducted as Computer Based Test. Questions will be based on Objective Type Multiple Choice.

RRB NTPC  MEDIUM OF EXAMINATION

1. English is the default language.
2. In case the candidate wishes to choose any other language, then the same can be selected from the drop-down list of languages.
3. The languages listed are:- Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
4. In case of any difference/ discrepancy/dispute in the Questions between English and the opted language, the content of the English version shall prevail.

RRB NTPC COMPUTER BASED APTITUDE TEST (CBAT)

Note:- This Stage of Examination is only meant for candidates who have opted for Traffic Assistant and Station Master

Qualifying marks:- 

1. The candidates need to secure a minimum T-Score of 42 marks in each of the test batteries to qualify.
2. This is applicable to all candidates irrespective of community or category i.e. irrespective of SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/Ex-SM and no relaxation in the minimum T-Score is permissible.
3. Candidates equal to 8 times the number of vacancies of Station Master (SM)/Traffic Assistant (TA) for each of the communities i.e. UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS (including ExSM) shall be shortlisted for CBAT based on their performance in 2^nd Stage CBT from among the candidates who have opted for the post of SM/TA.
4. Such shortlisted candidates should produce the Vision Certificate in the prescribed format as per Railway Authority in original during CBAT, failing which they will not be permitted to appear in the CBAT.
5. The CBAT shall have questions and answer options only in English and Hindi.
6. There shall be no negative marking in CBAT.
7. The SM/TA merit list will be drawn only from amongst the candidates qualifying in the CBAT, with 70% weightage for the marks obtained in the 2^nd Stage CBT and 30% weightage for the marks obtained in CBAT.

RRB NTPC TYPING SKILL TEST (TST)

Note:-This Stage of Examination is only meant for candidates who have opted for the posts Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, and Junior Time Keeper.

1. Typing Skill Test (TST) is of qualifying nature and marks obtained in typing skill test shall not be added for making merit.
2. Typing Skill Test (TST) shall be conducted for which the number of candidates equal to eight times the number of vacancies for each of the community shall be called for.
3. The candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Personal Computer only without editing tools and spell check facility.
4. For guidelines of those who appear for typing skill test in Hindi, Kruti Dev, and Mangal font shall be made available for typing skill test on Personal Computer.
5. Exemption in Typing Skill Test may be extended to candidates who are permanently disabled due to Blindness/Low Vision, Cerebral Palsy & Loco Motor Disability with not less than 40% permanent disability.
6. Such eligible PwBD candidates have to upload a scanned copy of Typing Skill Test Exemption Certificate issued by the Competent Medical Board in the website of respective RRBs before conduct of typing skill test in the Prescribed Format as per Railway Authority.
7. The merit will be drawn only for the candidates qualified in the TST or TST exempted PwBD candidates based on performance in 2^nd Stage CBT.

LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB NTPC (STAGE II) EXAM

The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB NTPC 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB NTPC 2019 Recruitment.

RAILWAY NON-TECHNICAL POPULAR CATEGORIES (NTPC) EXAMINATION

The Shortlisting of Candidates for the 2^nd Stage CBT shall be based on the normalized marks obtained by them in 1^st Stage CBT and the options for various posts exercised by them keeping in view the educational qualification of the candidate i.e. 10+2 or Graduate. 

The total number of candidates to be shortlisted shall be 20 times the community-wise vacancies of posts notified against the RRB as per their merit in 1^st Stage CBT cum choice of posts.

However, Railways reserve the right to increase/decrease this limit in total or for any specific category(s) as required to ensure the availability of adequate candidates for all the notified posts.

RRB NTPC EXAM PATTERN

Like the RRB NTPC  Stage I CBT, Stage II CBT will also be conducted as a Computer Based Test. It will consist of a total of 120 Questions and 120 Marks (1 Mark for each question). The total duration of the examination is 90 minutes and 120 minutes for PwBD candidates who are availing the Scribe facility.

The section-wise number of questions and marks are indicated below:-

Bar Graph For the Number of Questions for RRB NTPC Stage II

RRB NTPC MODE OF EXAMINATION

Similar to Stage I CBT, Stage- II CBT will also be conducted as Computer Based Test. Questions will be based on Objective Type Multiple Choice.

RRB NTPC  MEDIUM OF EXAMINATION

1. English is the default language.
2. In case the candidate wishes to choose any other language, then the same can be selected from the drop-down list of languages.
3. The languages listed are:- Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
4. In case of any difference/ discrepancy/dispute in the Questions between English and the opted language, the content of the English version shall prevail.

RRB NTPC COMPUTER BASED APTITUDE TEST (CBAT)

Note:- This Stage of Examination is only meant for candidates who have opted for Traffic Assistant and Station Master

Qualifying marks:- 

1. The candidates need to secure a minimum T-Score of 42 marks in each of the test batteries to qualify.
2. This is applicable to all candidates irrespective of community or category i.e. irrespective of SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/Ex-SM and no relaxation in the minimum T-Score is permissible.
3. Candidates equal to 8 times the number of vacancies of Station Master (SM)/Traffic Assistant (TA) for each of the communities i.e. UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS (including ExSM) shall be shortlisted for CBAT based on their performance in 2^nd Stage CBT from among the candidates who have opted for the post of SM/TA.
4. Such shortlisted candidates should produce the Vision Certificate in the prescribed format as per Railway Authority in original during CBAT, failing which they will not be permitted to appear in the CBAT.
5. The CBAT shall have questions and answer options only in English and Hindi.
6. There shall be no negative marking in CBAT.
7. The SM/TA merit list will be drawn only from amongst the candidates qualifying in the CBAT, with 70% weightage for the marks obtained in the 2^nd Stage CBT and 30% weightage for the marks obtained in CBAT.

RRB NTPC TYPING SKILL TEST (TST)

Note:-This Stage of Examination is only meant for candidates who have opted for the posts Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, and Junior Time Keeper.

1. Typing Skill Test (TST) is of qualifying nature and marks obtained in typing skill test shall not be added for making merit.
2. Typing Skill Test (TST) shall be conducted for which the number of candidates equal to eight times the number of vacancies for each of the community shall be called for.
3. The candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Personal Computer only without editing tools and spell check facility.
4. For guidelines of those who appear for typing skill test in Hindi, Kruti Dev, and Mangal font shall be made available for typing skill test on Personal Computer.
5. Exemption in Typing Skill Test may be extended to candidates who are permanently disabled due to Blindness/Low Vision, Cerebral Palsy & Loco Motor Disability with not less than 40% permanent disability.
6. Such eligible PwBD candidates have to upload a scanned copy of Typing Skill Test Exemption Certificate issued by the Competent Medical Board in the website of respective RRBs before conduct of typing skill test in the Prescribed Format as per Railway Authority.
7. The merit will be drawn only for the candidates qualified in the TST or TST exempted PwBD candidates based on performance in 2^nd Stage CBT.

RRB NTPC DOCUMENT VERIFICATION

1. Based on the performance of candidates in 2^nd Stage CBT and based on the performance of candidates in both 2^nd Stage CBT and CBAT/TST (as applicable), candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification as per their merit and options.
2. In addition, candidates equal to 50% (may increase or decrease at the discretion of RRBs) of the number of vacancies for various posts will also be called for document verification.
Note:- These additional candidates will, however, be considered for empanelment only if there is a shortfall in empanelment from the merit list or/and as a replacement against the shortfall on account of not joining of recommended candidates in the working post or/and any other special requirements.
3. 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.

Normalization of Marks:- 

Shortlisting of Candidates for various stages shall be based on the normalized marks obtained by them whenever CBT is conducted in multiple sessions for the same syllabus.

Calculation of normalized marks for Multi-Sessional Papers:-

For some 7th CPC Levels in 2nd Stage CBT and for CBAT, the examination may have to be conducted in multiple sessions. For these multisession papers, a suitable normalization is applied to take into account any variation in the difficulty levels of the question papers across different sessions. The formula for calculating the normalized marks for the multi-session papers is detailed below:

RRB NTPC  FAST FACTS

1. Acronym - RRB NTPC
2. Conducting Body/Administrator - Railway Recruitment Board
3. Exam Purpose - For the posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) i.e. 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.
4. Exam Mode - Computer-based Online test
5. Exam Stages - Two-Stage Followed by Skill Test
6. Offered - Depends on Requirements (Last Update on 2019)

IMPORTANT LINKS

1. Latest Official Notice - click here
2. Official Website - click here
3. For Examination Schedule Level 4 & 6 - click here
4. RRB NTPC CBT 2 Score Card - click here
5. For Important Notice - click here
6. For Document Verification Notice - click here

LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB NTPC (STAGE II) EXAM

The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB NTPC 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB NTPC 2019 Recruitment.

RAILWAY NON-TECHNICAL POPULAR CATEGORIES Stage-II (Mains) EXAMINATION

Only the candidates who have passed the Stage I of RRB NTPC exam with the required cutoff, are eligible for the RRB NTPC stage-II examination.

The candidate’s eligibility for RRB NTPC Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:- 

1. Nationality
2. RRB NTPC : Age Limit & Relaxations
3. RRB NTPC : Educational Qualifications
4. RRB NTPC : Medical Standards
5. RRB NTPC : Minimum Percentage of Marks

RRB NTPC EXAM NATIONALITY

A candidate must be either -

1. A citizen of India, or
2. A subject of Nepal, or
3. A subject of Bhutan, or
4. A Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
5. A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
6. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (2), (3), (4) and (5) above shall be a person, in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by
the Government of India.

Note:- A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be admitted to the examination but the offer of appointment may be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him by the Government of India.

RRB NTPC EXAM AGE LIMIT & RELAXATIONS

The age limit of the candidates who are applying for RRB NTPC (UG posts) must be between 18-30 (33 for Graduate posts) years of age. Although there will be age relaxations for the reserved categories.

Relaxation in the Upper Age Limit/ Maximum Upper Age (For Under Graduate Level Posts)

LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB NTPC (STAGE II) EXAM

The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB NTPC 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB NTPC 2019 Recruitment.

RAILWAY NON-TECHNICAL POPULAR CATEGORIES Stage-II (Mains) EXAMINATION

Only the candidates who have passed the Stage I of RRB NTPC exam with the required cutoff, are eligible for the RRB NTPC stage-II examination.

The candidate’s eligibility for RRB NTPC Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:- 

1. Nationality
2. RRB NTPC : Age Limit & Relaxations
3. RRB NTPC : Educational Qualifications
4. RRB NTPC : Medical Standards
5. RRB NTPC : Minimum Percentage of Marks

RRB NTPC EXAM NATIONALITY

A candidate must be either -

1. A citizen of India, or
2. A subject of Nepal, or
3. A subject of Bhutan, or
4. A Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
5. A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
6. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (2), (3), (4) and (5) above shall be a person, in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by
the Government of India.

Note:- A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be admitted to the examination but the offer of appointment may be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him by the Government of India.

RRB NTPC EXAM AGE LIMIT & RELAXATIONS

The age limit of the candidates who are applying for RRB NTPC (UG posts) must be between 18-30 (33 for Graduate posts) years of age. Although there will be age relaxations for the reserved categories.

Relaxation in the Upper Age Limit/ Maximum Upper Age (For Under Graduate Level Posts)

Relaxation in the Upper Age Limit/ Maximum Upper Age (For Graduate Level Posts)

Note:- Candidates should note that the date of birth filled in the application should be same as recorded in the Matriculation/SSLC/Xth Class or an equivalent certificate. No subsequent request for its change will be considered.

RRB NTPC EXAM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum Educational Qualification mandatory for candidates to possess for RRB NTPC  Examination is set by the Railway Recruitment Board.

The Minimum Educational Qualification as set by Railway Recruitment Board for Graduate posts is Degree from recognized University or its equivalent & for Undergraduate posts is Class 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate.

However, the Detailed Educational Qualification for RRB NTPC examinations as prescribed by Railway Recruitment Board for various posts is given below:-

Note :- Those awaiting results of the final examination of the prescribed minimum educational qualification should not apply.

RRB NTPC EXAM MEDICAL STANDARDS

Candidates called for document verification will have to pass requisite medical fitness test(s) conducted by the Railway Administration to ensure that the candidates are medically fit to carry out the duties connected with the post(s) opted by them. Visual Acuity Standard is one of the important criteria of medical fitness of railway staff.

The Medical Standards are outlined below:-

Note:- Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery or any other surgery procedure to correct refractory error are not eligible for the post having Medical Standards A2, A3, and B2.
Candidates are advised to ensure that they are eligible as per the medical standards for the post(s) opted by them. In case of failure of the candidate to pass the prescribed medical fitness for the opted posts, he will not be considered suitable for empanelment for that post and no alternate appointment will be provided.

RRB NTPC EXAM MINIMUM PERCENTAGE OF MARKS

Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR-40%, EWS- 40%, OBC (Non creamy layer) -30%, SC-30%, ST-25%. These percentages of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.

RRB NTPC EXAM ELIGIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS

The highlights of the eligibility criteria for RRB NTPC are given below:-

1. A candidate shall be a citizen of India or Nepal or Bhutan.
2. A candidate should be at least 18 years of age and should not be more than 33 years.
Note :- Certain relaxations regarding the upper age limit of candidates belonging to different categories is provided by Railway Recruitment Board.
3. Candidates must have a Class 12 Certificate for undergraduate posts & Degree from recognized university or equivalent for Postgraduate posts & Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer.
4. Candidates awaiting results of the final examination of the prescribed minimum Educational Qualification should not apply.
5. Candidates must fulfill the prescribed Medical Standards for the post(s) they are opting for.
Note :- In case the candidate is found to be medically unsuitable for the opted post at the time of appointment, alternate appointment shall not be given.
6. Candidates are required to score a minimum percentage of marks in Stage-I CBT in order to get eligible for Stage-II CBT :- UR-40%, EWS- 40%, OBC (Non creamy layer) - 30%, SC- 30%, ST- 25%.

IMPORTANT LINKS

1. Latest Official Notice - click here
2. Official Website - click here
3. For Examination Schedule Level 4 & 6 - click here
4. RRB NTPC CBT 2 Score Card - click here
5. For Important Notice - click here
6. For Document Verification Notice - click here

LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB NTPC (STAGE II) EXAM

The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB NTPC 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB NTPC 2019 Recruitment.

RRB NTPC (STAGE II) EXAM DATES

LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB NTPC (STAGE II) EXAM

The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB NTPC 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB NTPC 2019 Recruitment.

RRB NTPC (STAGE II) EXAM DATES

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IMPORTANT LINKS

1. Latest Official Notice - click here
2. Official Website - click here
3. For Examination Schedule Level 4 & 6 - click here
4. RRB NTPC CBT 2 Score Card - click here
5. For Important Notice - click here

LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB NTPC (STAGE II) EXAM

The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB NTPC 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB NTPC 2019 Recruitment.

RRB NTPC Stage-II (Mains) 2017 Exam Analysis

Analysis helps candidates understand the exam difficulty level,weighted topics, and various other aspects of the paper. RRB NTPC  Stage-II (Mains) Exam was conducted in three shifts (9 am, 12:00 pm, and 4 pm) on multiple dates from 17th to 19th  January 2017.  

RRB NTPC Mains Analysis 19th January 2017 (Morning Shift)

Exam Pattern

The RRB exam consisted of 3 sections – English, Quants, and General Awareness. Questions from these sections were not given section-wise. As a result, there wasn’t any sectional time limit. Also, the questions appeared from different topics randomly one after the other and not section-wise. 

Mathematics

The level of questions in this section is easy to moderate. This section will be very high scoring with maximum accuracy. Keep in mind that statistics (mean, mode, median) related questions are also being asked.

General Intelligence and Reasoning 

This section was easy to moderate and the most scoring subject for all students.

LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB NTPC (STAGE II) EXAM

The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB NTPC 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB NTPC 2019 Recruitment.

RRB NTPC Stage-II (Mains) 2017 Exam Analysis

Analysis helps candidates understand the exam difficulty level,weighted topics, and various other aspects of the paper. RRB NTPC  Stage-II (Mains) Exam was conducted in three shifts (9 am, 12:00 pm, and 4 pm) on multiple dates from 17th to 19th  January 2017.  

RRB NTPC Mains Analysis 19th January 2017 (Morning Shift)

Exam Pattern

The RRB exam consisted of 3 sections – English, Quants, and General Awareness. Questions from these sections were not given section-wise. As a result, there wasn’t any sectional time limit. Also, the questions appeared from different topics randomly one after the other and not section-wise. 

Mathematics

The level of questions in this section is easy to moderate. This section will be very high scoring with maximum accuracy. Keep in mind that statistics (mean, mode, median) related questions are also being asked.

General Intelligence and Reasoning 

This section was easy to moderate and the most scoring subject for all students.

General Awareness

The level of paper can be said easy to moderate. A higher number of Current affairs(till 2015) related questions are being asked. A good score on GK will give a boost to your overall score in stage 2.

Overall Good Attempts and Difficulty Level

Major Highlights

1. The overall difficulty level of the exam was Easy to Moderate.
2. Static GK was of moderate level, but straightforward.
3. Candidates faced difficulty in the paper only because of the GK section.
4. Most of the Current Affairs questions were from events from last year.
5. The questions were randomly arranged.

IMPORTANT LINKS

1. Latest Official Notice - click Here
2. Official Website - click Here
3. For Examination Schedule Level 4 & 6 - click here
4. RRB NTPC CBT 2 Score Card - click here
5. For Important Notice - click here

LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB NTPC (STAGE II) EXAM

The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB NTPC 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB NTPC 2019 Recruitment.

RRB NTPC (STAGE II) EXAM

The full form of NTPC is Non-Technical Popular Categories. The RRB NTPC exam is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) to recruit candidates for various posts in the non-technical categories in the Indian Railways. RRB NTPC selection process comprises various stages such as first stage Computer-Based Test (CBT) - I, second stage Computer-Based Test (CBT) - II, Typing skill test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (conducted as per posts), and Document verification/Medical examination. The syllabus of the RRB NTPC exam is of 10+2 level and the exam is conducted in 15 languages.

RRB NTPC EXAM SELECTION PROCESS 

The recruitment process for RRB NTPC shall involve the following procedure:-

1. 1^st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. 2^nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) 
3. Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable)
4. Document Verification/Medical Examination.

RRB NTPC (STAGE II)  STUDY PLAN

The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the RRB NTPC Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through RRB NTPC Examination. The foremost step in planning involves preparing a study plan based on the Syllabus.

Important Topics are given below: (Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness)

5-Week Study Plan

8-Week Study Plan

LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB NTPC (STAGE II) EXAM

The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB NTPC 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB NTPC 2019 Recruitment.

RRB NTPC (STAGE II) EXAM

The full form of NTPC is Non-Technical Popular Categories. The RRB NTPC exam is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) to recruit candidates for various posts in the non-technical categories in the Indian Railways. RRB NTPC selection process comprises various stages such as first stage Computer-Based Test (CBT) - I, second stage Computer-Based Test (CBT) - II, Typing skill test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (conducted as per posts), and Document verification/Medical examination. The syllabus of the RRB NTPC exam is of 10+2 level and the exam is conducted in 15 languages.

RRB NTPC EXAM SELECTION PROCESS 

The recruitment process for RRB NTPC shall involve the following procedure:-

1. 1^st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. 2^nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) 
3. Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable)
4. Document Verification/Medical Examination.

RRB NTPC (STAGE II)  STUDY PLAN

The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the RRB NTPC Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through RRB NTPC Examination. The foremost step in planning involves preparing a study plan based on the Syllabus.

Important Topics are given below: (Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness)

5-Week Study Plan

8-Week Study Plan

RRB NTPC (STAGE II) TIPS & TRICKS

General Awareness

This is the section in which candidates face moderate difficulty, but it is also the section where they can score the maximum number of marks so long as they stay updated with the daily news and current affairs. The candidates should keep the following tips and tricks in mind to help them crack the General Awareness Section easily:

1. Reading the newspaper every day is a crucial habit that one must develop and also watching the news.
2. Candidates should be stay updated about national and international events with more emphasis on national events.
3. Static GK forms an important part of the general awareness section, candidates can find important Static GK topics on the linked page to prepare well for the GA section.
4. About 1-2 Mock Tests of the RRB NTPC Exam must be taken every day
5. Subscribe to a weekly Magazine of Current Affairs and read them diligently.
6. Moreover, candidates should not miss out on the areas of Business, Politics, and Economics and they should definitely take out at least 3 hours per day to practice on the General Awareness section of the exam.

General Intelligence and Reasoning

Candidates can prepare for the Reasoning Section very easily with the help of the following tips:

1. Reasoning can be strengthened by solving various types of puzzles and playing tricky games.
2. One can always improve their skills in reasoning and logic with the right techniques.
3. At least 4 topics of the Reasoning Syllabus in a day must be studied upon.
4. At least about 1 or 2 RRB NTPC Mock Tests on Reasoning and General Intelligence must be attempted.
5. Hands-on shortcuts can be tried from time to time but one must not rely on them solely.

Mathematics

Preparing for the Mathematics section is not a difficult task although it may seem like it. By devoting at least 3-4 hours per day to this section can enable candidates to easily crack this section with high marks. The following tips and tricks on the Mathematics section will prove useful for candidates:

1. The candidates do not need to prepare for higher-level mathematics subjects. Preparing up to the 12th standard level will be enough.
2. Candidates must ensure that they practice for at least 3 -4 hours per day and that no topic must be neglected during the practice sessions.
3. Candidates must have all the formulas and shortcuts at their fingertips.
4. More focus should be on the topics that are difficult and less time must be allotted for the easy sections.
5. It is not recommended to memorize the formulas. The development of an accurate and firm understanding of the numerical equations is the right method to prepare for this section.

To prepare for the online test you can visit our Online Test section. Click Here
For important notes visit our notes section. Click Here

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RRB NTPC (STAGE II)  FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

FAQ RELATED TO RRB NTPC (STAGE II)  EXAM BACKGROUND

FAQ RELATED TO RRB NTPC (STAGE II)  EXAM CENTRE, DURATION AND PATTERN

FAQ RELATED TO RRB NTPC (STAGE II) EXAM FEE

FAQ RELATED TO RRB NTPC (STAGE II) EXAM RESULT

IMPORTANT LINKS

1. Latest Official Notice - click here
2. Official Website - click here
3. For Examination Schedule Level 4 & 6 - click here
4. RRB NTPC CBT 2 Score Card - click here
5. For Important Notice - click here

LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB NTPC (STAGE II) EXAM

The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB NTPC 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB NTPC 2019 Recruitment.

RRB NTPC (STAGE II) EXAM

The full form of NTPC is Non-Technical Popular Categories. The RRB NTPC exam is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) to recruit candidates for various posts in the non-technical categories in the Indian Railways. RRB NTPC selection process comprises various stages such as first stage Computer-Based Test (CBT) - I, second stage Computer-Based Test (CBT) - II, Typing skill test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (conducted as per posts), and Document verification/Medical examination. The syllabus of the RRB NTPC exam is of 10+2 level and the exam is conducted in 15 languages.

RRB NTPC CAREER PROSPECTS

The salary, emoluments, perks, allowances, benefits, etc.These are the few things that attract a large number of candidates for a particular job posting. The RRB NTPC salary for graduates and undergraduates has been set by the Railway Recruitment Boards. The posts for which applications were filled are as follows:

1. Junior Clerk cum Typist,
2. Accounts Clerk cum Typist,
3. Junior Time Keeper,
4. Train Clerk,
5. Commercial cum Ticket Clerk,
6. Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard,
7. Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk,
8. Senior Clerk cum Typist,
9. Junior Account Assistant cum Typist,
10. Senior Time Keeper,
11. Commercial Apprentice
12. Station Master

RRB NTPC LEVEL WISE POST

RRB NTPC JOB GROWTH

LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB NTPC (STAGE II) EXAM

The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB NTPC 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB NTPC 2019 Recruitment.

RRB NTPC (STAGE II) EXAM

The full form of NTPC is Non-Technical Popular Categories. The RRB NTPC exam is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) to recruit candidates for various posts in the non-technical categories in the Indian Railways. RRB NTPC selection process comprises various stages such as first stage Computer-Based Test (CBT) - I, second stage Computer-Based Test (CBT) - II, Typing skill test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (conducted as per posts), and Document verification/Medical examination. The syllabus of the RRB NTPC exam is of 10+2 level and the exam is conducted in 15 languages.

RRB NTPC CAREER PROSPECTS

The salary, emoluments, perks, allowances, benefits, etc.These are the few things that attract a large number of candidates for a particular job posting. The RRB NTPC salary for graduates and undergraduates has been set by the Railway Recruitment Boards. The posts for which applications were filled are as follows:

1. Junior Clerk cum Typist,
2. Accounts Clerk cum Typist,
3. Junior Time Keeper,
4. Train Clerk,
5. Commercial cum Ticket Clerk,
6. Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard,
7. Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk,
8. Senior Clerk cum Typist,
9. Junior Account Assistant cum Typist,
10. Senior Time Keeper,
11. Commercial Apprentice
12. Station Master

RRB NTPC LEVEL WISE POST

RRB NTPC JOB GROWTH

RRB NTPC (STAGE II) EXAM SALIENT FEATURE

RRB NTPC (STAGE II) EXAM DATES

RRB NTPC SALARY STRUCTURE

RRB NTPC Salary for 12th Pass/Undergraduate Posts

The initial RRB NTPC salary for 12th pass posts such as Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, and Trains Clerk is INR 19,900. RRB NTPC salary for 12th pass Commercial cum Ticket Clerk post is INR 21,700. The post-wise RRB NTPC salary for undergraduate posts is given below.

RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate

The initial RRB NTPC salary for graduate posts such as Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper is INR 29,200.The post-wise break-up of RRB NTPC salary for graduate is given below.

RRB NTPC (STAGE II) APPLICATION PROCESS

The application process is online, Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can fill out the application form. The application process involves several steps, such as registering, completing the application form, uploading the required documents, paying the fee, and final submission. Candidates only need to fill out the application form with correct details, otherwise, you are responsible for rejection.

RRB NTPC (STAGE II) APPLICATION FORM FILLING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Candidates must keep the following details/ documents ready while filling RRB NTPC Application Form:

1- Qualification Details (such as Class 10^th Roll Number/ Intermediate or Class 12^th Details - Stream, Course, etc)

2- Recent  Passport size Color Photograph with white/light color background 

3- Scanned signature on white paper with Black Ink pen within a box of  50 mm x 20 mm 

4- SC/ST Certificate (to avail Free Travel Pass)

5- Scribe Photo (wherever applicable)

6- Active email ID and contact number

STEPS TO FILL RRB NTPC ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

 STEP 1- Visit the official website 

 STEP 2- Click on the ‘New Registration’ link

 STEP 3- Select the RRB to which you wish to apply

 STEP 4- RRB once selected cannot be changed after the preliminary registration is completed and registration number is allotted

 STEP 5- Confirm that you have read and understood the instructions clearly by clicking the check box

1- Registration Details: Enter your name, Date of Birth and Father‘s Name, Mother‘s Name, Aadhaar Number, SSLC/Matric Roll Number, Year of Passing, Mobile Number and email-ID and then submit for registration. Before submitting for registration, ensure and confirm that all the information given in the application form is correct. The email and mobile number will be verified during the Online Application process with a One Time Password (OTP).

2- Verification of Email ID and Mobile Number through OTP: On submitting the primary details, OTPs will be sent to the registered mobile number and email. Candidates can retrieve the OTPs from email ID and mobile number. They need to enter OTPs to proceed with the filling up of the application and to make payment through OTP activation link.

3- Generation of Registration Number: On successful OTP activation, the registration number will be generated. This will also be sent on the registered email ID and mobile number of candidates.

4- Filling Online Application Form: Candidates can proceed with the online application form by clicking the ‘Candidate Login’ button on the home page by using the registration number and password. In Part I of the application page, enter Educational Qualification, Community, Gender, Religion, Ex-SM, PwBD, Minority, Economically Backward Class and Age Relaxation eligibility category and other details

5- Payment and Bank Account Details: On completion of the above application details, candidates will be redirected to the payment page. They need to choose the payment mode. Fee payment can be done through online and offline modes.

6- Post Preference: In Part II, candidates have to indicate their priority/preference of the posts. Candidates need to indicate options for scribe if they are PwBD candidates and eligible for scribe

RRB NTPC (STAGE II)  APPLICATION FEES

7- Enter Educational Qualification: Candidates need to enter detailed educational qualifications as required in the RRB NTPC application form.

8- Choice of Exam Language: English is the default language. In case candidates want to choose any other language, they can select from the drop-down list of languages. Fill the details such as Mother Tongue, Moles/Identification Marks, Address, etc

9- Bank Account Details for Fee Refund: The application fee is refunded to candidates if they appear in the first stage of CBT. Candidates need to confirm their account to receive the refund of fees.

10- Upload Photograph and Signature: Candidates are automatically directed to the photo and signature upload part of the application.

11- SC/ST Certificate Upload: Candidates belonging to SC/ST community who opts to avail Free Rail Travel are required to upload a scanned copy of SC/ST certificates.

12- Submission of application: At the end of the application, candidates need to agree to the declaration and submit the application form. After submission of the application, candidates may save the file as PDF and take printout of the application and preserve it for the record.

RRB NTPC (STAGE II)  FORM CORRECTION

In case candidate/s had made any minor mistake or wish to edit any submitted detail after the final submission of an online RRB NTPC application form, they are required to pay a certain fee to modify the RRB NTPC Application Form. 

1. Candidates need to pay a sum of Rs. 100/- (Non-Refundable) irrespective of the categories to edit the RRB NTPC application form. 

2. In case of modifying the community/category status (SC/ST to UR or OBC), candidates have to pay an additional of Rs. 250 with the form correction or modification fee.

3. In case of switching from Ex-Servicemen/ PwBD/ Female/ Transgender to UR/ OBC (NCL)/ Non Ex.SM/ Non PwBD/ Male. etc., candidates have to pay an addition of Rs. 250 with the form correction or modification fee.

4. Modification to the application and registration  details can be done for a maximum of two times only

APPLICATION FORM FIELDS THAT CAN BE EDITED 

1- Name

2- Age

3- Enrolment Number

4- Aadhaar Number

5- Parent’s Name

6- Matriculation / SSLC Roll Number

7- Matriculation / SSLC Board

8- Year of Passing Matriculation / SSLC Board

9- Community

10- Gender

11- Date of Birth

12- Religion

13- Are you an Employee in the State/ Central Govt/ Public Sector Unit

14- Do you belong to any of the age relaxation categories?

 15- Are you a candidate from Emotionally Backward Class whose family income is less than 50,000 PA

16- Qualification Details

17- Language of exam

18- Uploaded Documents

APPLICATION FORM FIELDS THAT CAN NOT BE EDITED 

1- RRB Zone

2- Registration number

3- Email ID

4- Mobile Number

RRB NTPC (STAGE II) ADMIT CARD

Candidates can download the RRB NTPC Admit Card by following the steps given below:

STEP 1- Visit the official website

STEP 2- Once you have selected the RRB Region, Click on the link RRB NTPC CBT  2 Admit Card 

STEP 3- Fill in the Registration Number received at the time of application and the password registered.

STEP 4- Click on the ‘Submit’ button.

STEP 5- The RRB NTPC Admit Card/Hall Ticket 2019 will be displayed on the screen. Download your RRB NTPC Admit Card and ensure that you take a printout for the same.

RRB NTPC EXAM CENTRES

RRB's & THEIR OFFICIAL WEBSITES:

There are 21 offices of railway recruiting boards all over India. Candidates can go to any of the zonal RRB websites that they wish to apply for.

RRB NTPC: Result

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released RRB NTPC results. Candidates can follow the below-mentioned step-by-step procedure to check RRB NTPC (STAGE I)  result