RRB NTPC 2020: Vacancies
Indian Railways had notified a total of 1.40 lakh vacancies for 3 categories.
- 35208 for NTPC (non technical popular categories like guards, office clerks, commercial clerks etc),
- 1663 for Isolated & Ministerial categories (Steno & Teaches etc) and
- 103769 for Level 1 vacancies (track maintainers, pointsman etc).
Against the above 1.40 lakh vacancies, RRBs had received more than 2.40 crore applications.
RRB NTPC 2020 Notification
Railway Board had released Official Notification for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2019-2020 exam on 28th February 2019. Through this recruitment process, various RRBs will recruit 35,208 vacancies for the posts of NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories).
Railway RRB NTPC Exam Date 2020 is out to recruit 35,208 vacancies of NTPC for the posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories…
- 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.
RRB NTPC Exam Date 2020 Declared
Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) has declared dates for RRB NTPC Exam. RRBs will conduct all railway exams like RRB NTPC, RRC Group-D and RRB Ministerial And Isolated Categories from 15th Of December 2020. A complete exam schedule for RRB NTPC 2020 exam will be announced very soon.
Important dates for RRB NTPC 2020 Exam.
| Events | Dates |
| RRB NTPC Notification Release Date | 28th February 2019 |
| Start Date To Apply Online for RRB NTPC | 01st March 2019 |
| Last Date To Apply Online | 31st March 2019 |
| Closing Date & Time for Payment of Application Fee | 05/04/2019 at 23.59 PM |
| Final submission of Applications | 12/04/2019 at 23.59 PM |
| RRB NTPC Application Status | 21/09/2020 |
| RRB NTPC Stage-1 Admit Card | 4 day before the exam |
| RRB NTPC Exam Dates | 15/12/2020 (tentative) for Stage-1 |
RRB NTPC 2020: Admit Card
Admit Card of RRB NTPC can be downloaded once the link has been activated on the official website of RRB. The admit card / hall ticket will be available zone-wise on the Regional Recruitment Boards (RRBs).
The Admit Card for the first stage CBT will tentatively be released in December 2020, one week before the exam dates. After the official releasing of the Admit cards, candidates should follow the instructions mentioned below to download the Admit Card:
How to download RRB NTPC Admit Card 2020?
- Visit the official websites of respective RRBs
- Click the admit card download link on the home page
- Candidates need to enter the user ID (registration number) and password (date of birth)
- The admit card will appear on the screen
- Download the admit card
- Take printouts for future use.
RRB NTPC 2020: Exam Pattern
RRB NTPC 2020 Recruitment Process will have following stages…
- First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable)
- Medical Examination.
- Document Verification
Note:
- The Skill Test is applicable for those candidates who apply for the post of Junior Accountant Assistant, Senior Clerk cum Typist and Senior Time Keeper.
- The Aptitude Test is for those who have applied for the post of Traffic Assistant and Assistant Station Master.
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern: 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- The 1st Stage CBT is conducted for screening the candidates.
- The standard of questions for the CBT will be generally in conformity with the educational standards prescribed for the posts.
- There will be a negative marking of 0.25 Marks for every question, attempted wrong.
- No marks will be deducted if a question is left unanswered.
- The exam duration for PWD candidates is 120 Minutes.
- The normalized score of 1st Stage CBT shall be used for shortlisting of candidates for 2nd Stage CBT as per their merit.
Exam Date for 1st Stage CBT Exam
Railway Board is likely to conduct the NTPC recruitment exam after December 15th, 2020. All candidates who have registered themself for this exam are advised to keep on checking for detailed exam schedule of RRB NTPC 2020 Exam.
| Exam Name | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| RRB NTPC 2019 (CEN 01/2019) | December 15th, 2020 (Tentatively) |
| RRB Group D Level 1 Posts- RRB CEN 01/2019 | December 15th , 2020 (Tentatively) |
Candidates are advised to visit this page regularly to get latest updates about the RRB NTPC Exam Date for 2019-20 exam.
Stage-1 RRB NTPC Exam, Computer Based Test will have 100 questions:
| Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| General awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories:
| Eligibility | Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Percentage of Marks required for Eligibility in RRB NTPC exam | 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 Pattern: 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT):
- There will be 120 questions making a total of 120 marks.
- The time will not be divided sections-wise.
- 1/3 of the marks assigned to each question will be deducted for every wrong answer, as negative marking.
- Normalization of marks will be done.
- The difficulty of the question level will vary depending on the different level of posts.
Stage-2 RRB NTPC Exam, Computer Based Test will have 120 questions:
| Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| General awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
RRB NTPC 2020 : Syllabus
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) has prescribed the syllabus:
| Sections | Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Number system, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogies, and Decoding, Similarities and Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Jumbling, Puzzle, Statement-Conclusion, Decision Making, Completion of number and alphabetical series, Mathematical Operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Data Sufficiency, Statement- Courses of Action, Maps, Interpretation of Graphs. |
| General Awareness | Art and Culture of India, Current Events of National and International Importance, Monuments and Places of India, Games and Sports, Indian Literature, General Science and Life Science, History of India and Freedom Struggle, Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World, Indian Polity and Governance, General Scientific and Technological Developments, UN and Other important World Organizations, Environmental Issues, Basics of Computers and Computer Applications, Common Abbreviations, Indian Economy, Transport Systems in India, Famous Personalities, Flora and Fauna of India, Famous Personalities, Flagship Government Programs, etc. |
RRB NTPC 2020 Vacancies: 35,208
As per the latest notice of RRB, Railway will recruit 35,208 vacancies for the posts of NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) through Railway NTPC 2019-2020 Exam.
1. Under Graduate Posts :-
- Minimum Educational Qualification of 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent examination, and
- Age between 18 to 30 Years as on 01.07.2019.
| S. No. | Name of the post | Level in 7th CPC | Initial pay (Rs.) | Medical Standard | Total Vacancies(All RRBs) |
| 1 | Junior Clerk cum Typist | 2 | 19900 | C-2 | 4300 |
| 2 | Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 2 | 19900 | C-2 | 760 |
| 3 | Junior Time Keeper | 2 | 19900 | C-2 | 11 |
| 4 | Trains Clerk | 2 | 19900 | A-3 | 592 |
| 5 | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 3 | 21700 | B-2 | 4940 |
| Grand Total | 10603 |
2. Graduate Posts :-
- Minimum Educational Qualification of a University Degree or its equivalent, and
- Age between 18 to 33 Years as on 01.07.2019.
| S. No. | Name of the post | Level in 7th CPC | Initial pay (Rs.) | Medical Standard | Total Vacancies(All RRBs) |
| 1 | Traffic Assistant | 4 | 25500 | A-2 | 88 |
| 2 | Goods Guard | 5 | 29200 | A-2 | 5748 |
| 3 | Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 5 | 29200 | B-2 | 5638 |
| 4 | Senior Clerk cum Typist | 5 | 29200 | C-2 | 2854 |
| 5 | Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | 5 | 29200 | C-2 | 3147 |
| 6 | Senior Time Keeper | 5 | 29200 | C-2 | 6 |
| 7 | Commercial Apprentice | 6 | 35400 | B-2 | 259 |
| 8 | Station Master | 6 | 35400 | A-2 | 6865 |
| Grand Total | 24605 |
RRB NTPC 2020 Salary
RRB NTPC posts are categorized into two categories, namely Graduate Posts and Undergraduate Posts.
Salary for RRB NTPC: Undergraduate Posts –
Junior Clerk cum Typist: Rs 19,900
Accounts Clerk cum Typist: Rs 19,900
Junior Time Keeper: Rs 19,900
Trains Clerk: Rs 19,900
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk: Rs 21,700
Salary for RRB NTPC: Graduate Posts –
Traffic Assistant: Rs 25,000
Goods Guard: Rs 29,200
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk: Rs Rs 29,200
Senior Clerk cum Typist: Rs 29,200
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist: Rs 29,200
Senior Time Keeper: Rs 29,200
Commercial Apprentice: Rs 35,400
Station Master: Rs 35,400
RRB NTPC 2020 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the candidates writing the RRB NTPC is as follows:
- Nationality / Citizenship: Candidates must be nationals of India, Nepal, Bhutan.
- Age: Candidates must be between the age group of 18 years to 30 years.
- Education: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and for certain posts, should have at least passed the 12th Std.
- Physical Fitness: Candidates should pass certain medical standards as prescribed by the RRB.
Age Limit:
The minimum age of the candidates must be 18 years and the maximum age limit is 33 years as of 1st January 2019, to be eligible for the upcoming RRB NTPC 2020 Exam.
For Age Group 18-30
| Age group | Upper Limit | Lower Limit | ||
| UR | OBC-Non Creamy Layer | SC/ST | For All Community or Categories | |
| 18-30 | 02.07.1989 | 02.07.1986 | 02.07.1984 | 01.07.2001 |
Age Relaxation
Age Relaxation will be as per official notification issued by RRB.
RRB NTPC 2020: Educational Qualification:
| Posts | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Commercial Apprentice (CA) | Degree from recognized university and equivalent |
| Senior Clerk-Cum-typist | Degree from recognized university and equivalent Typing proficiency in Hindi/English on computer |
| Traffic Apprentice (TA) | Degree from recognized university and equivalent |
| Enquiry-Cum-Reservation-Clerk | Degree from recognized university and equivalent |
| Asst Station Master (ASM) | Degree from recognized university and equivalent |
| Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | Degree from recognized university and equivalent Typing proficiency in Hindi/English on computer |
| Goods Guard Selection | Degree from recognized university and equivalent |
| Traffic Assistant | Degree from recognized university and equivalent |
| Senior Time Keeper | Degree from recognized university and equivalent Typing proficiency in Hindi/English on computer |
RRB NTPC 2020: Medical Standards
Candidates must ensure that they fulfil the prescribed Medical Standards for the post(s) for which they have applied. For this, they should refer to the medical standards for each post. Candidates found medically unsuitable for the applied post(s) shall not be given any alternative appointment.
| Post Name | Level in 7th CPC | Medical Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Apprentice (CA) | 6 | B2 |
| Station Master | 6 | A2 |
| Goods Guard | 5 | A2 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | 5 | C2 |
| Senior Clerk-Cum-typist | 5 | C2 |
| Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 5 | B2 |
| Senior Time Keeper | 5 | C2 |
| Traffic Assistant | 4 | A2 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 3 | B2 |
| Accounts Clerk Cum Typist | 2 | C2 |
| Junior Clerk Cum Typist | 2 | C2 |
| Junior Time Keeper | 2 | C2 |
| Trains Clerk | 2 | A3 |
Details of Physical Standards:
| Medical Standards | General fitness | Vision Standards |
|---|---|---|
| A-2 | Physically fit in all respects | Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses ((No fogging test), Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses and Must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision and Myopic vision |
| A-3 | Physically fit in all respects | Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D), Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses and Must pass the test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision and Myopic vision |
| B-2 | Physically fit in all respects | Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass the test for Field of Vision (Binocular Vision), etc. |
| C-2 | Physically fit in all respects | Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn: 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required. |
RRB NTPC 2020: Document Verification
Candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification.
- Based on the performance of candidates in CBT 2 and
- Based on the performance of candidates in Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (if applicable)
Candidates equal to 50% (may increase or decrease at the sole discretion of RRBs) of the number of vacancies for various posts.
RRB NTPC – Regional RRB Official Links
Candidates can directly fill the NTPC Application Form from the official links of Regional RRBs given below.
| RRB Railway Zones | RRB Website Links To Apply For RRB NTPC |
| Jammu-Srinagar | www.rrbjammu.nic.in. |
| Kolkata | www.rrbkolkata.gov.in. |
| Allahabad | www.rrbald.nic.in. |
| Bangalore | www.rrbbnc.gov.in. |
| Thiruvananthapuram | www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in. |
| Guwahati | www.rrbguwahati.gov.in. |
| Bilaspur | www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in. |
| Chandigarh | www.rrbcdg.gov.in. |
| Muzaffarpur | www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in. |
| Chennai | www.rrbchennai.gov.in. |
| Bhopal | www.rrbbhopal.gov.in. |
| Siliguri | www.rrbsiliguri.org |
| Ajmer | www.rrbajmer.org. |
| Secunderabad | rrbsecunderabad.nic.in. |
| Mumbai | www.rrbmumbai.gov.in. |
| Bhubaneshwar | www.rrbbbs.gov.in. |
| Patna | www.rrbpatna.gov.in. |
| Ranchi | www.rrbranchi.org. |
| Ahmedabad | www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in. |
| Malda | www.rrbmalda.gov.in. |
| Gorakhpur | www.rrbgkp.gov.in. |
Important Documents required At the RRB NTPC Exam
The important documents to be carried at the time of RRB NTPC 2019 exam are given below:
- ID Proof (with Photo)
- Pass Size Photograph
- Copy of the RRB NTPC Admit Card
Candidates are not allowed to enter the examination hall without the RRB NTPC admit card.
RRB NTPC 2020 Result
RRB NTPC Result will be available here once it has been declared by RRB at the official websites. Candidates can visit the official website and look for the respective result by filling in the log in details used at the time of registration such as registration number and password.
RRB NTPC Cut-Off (Previous Year)
Here, we are providing region wise RRB NTPC Cut-Off for Previous Year 2015.
No. Of Candidates Shortlisted For 2nd Stage CBT were approximately 15 Times.
| SN | Zone | General | OBC | SC | ST | No. Of Candidates Shortlisted |
| 1 | Ahmedabad | 72.86 | 64.91 | 57.23 | 48.1 | 17748 |
| 2 | Ajmer | 77.39 | 70.93 | 62.13 | 59.74 | 16321 |
| 3 | Allahabad | 77.49 | 70.47 | 62.85 | 47.02 | 42972 |
| 4 | Bangalore | 64.97 | 57.28 | 30.1 | 29 | 9088 |
| 5 | Bhopal | 72.9 | 66.31 | 58.61 | 51.16 | 17271 |
| 6 | Bhubaneshwar | 71.91 | 65.76 | 53.09 | 48.79 | 11551 |
| 7 | Bilaspur | 68.79 | 60.7 | 51.49 | 50.07 | 4530 |
| 8 | Chandigarh | 82.27 | 71.47 | 71.87 | 46.71 | 4567 |
| 9 | Chennai | 72.14 | 69.11 | 57.67 | 46.84 | 14642 |
| 10 | Gorakhpur | 77.43 | 69.01 | 56.63 | 47.67 | 4756 |
| 11 | Guwahati | 66.44 | 57.11 | 52.53 | 52.91 | 6136 |
| 12 | Jammu | 68.72 | 50.88 | 52.27 | 38.05 | 2565 |
| 13 | Kolkata | 79.5 | 71.53 | 67.07 | 52.92 | 21123 |
| 14 | Malda | 61.87 | 48.42 | 43.11 | 31.89 | 4170 |
| 15 | Mumbai | 77.05 | 70.21 | 63.6 | 54.95 | 34019 |
| 16 | Muzaffarpur | 57.97 | 45.57 | 30.06 | 25 | 6873 |
| 17 | Patna | 63.03 | 53.57 | 38.55 | 26.69 | 10710 |
| 18 | Ranchi | 63.75 | 57.29 | 45.48 | 48.58 | 8431 |
| 19 | Secunderabad | 77.72 | 72.87 | 63.73 | 59.13 | 24271 |
| 20 | Siliguri | 67.52 | 56.26 | 54.31 | 45.9 | 4185 |
| 21 | Thiruvananthapuram | 79.75 | 75.1 | 56.14 | 36.45 | 7321 |
RRB NTPC 2020 – FAQs
The RRB NTPC is a competitive exam conducted by Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) for the non-technical posts. The full form of NTPC is Non-Technical Popular Categories.
The selection process of RRB NTPC 2019-20 includes the following stages:
1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT),
2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT),
Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable)
Medical Examination, &
Document Verification
RRB NTPC exam is conducted for the non-technical group in the Indian Railways. The computer-based tests that comprise questions from General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and Quantitative Aptitude. The topics are basically of Class 12 and graduation level. The other three level of the RRB NTPC exam comprises of typing tests, medical tests, and final selection.
For Minimum educational qualification, please visit the official notification
As per the latest notification of RRB NTPC, a candidate must be minimum 18 years of age and must not be more than 33 years to appear for the RRB NTPC exam. Age Relaxation will be applicable as per official notification for RRB NTPC Exam.
Yes, a candidate who is 12th pass is eligible to apply RRB NTPC exam vacancies for the undergraduate posts such as accounts clerk, typist, junior clerk positions. But, to apply for the post such as Commercial Apprentice, Station Master, Junior Accounts Assistant, Senior Clerk Cum typist, etc. must have a Graduation degree in any discipline from a government recognised university.
You can download your Admit Card, just one week before the RRB NTPC exam.
Yes, RRB will follow negative marking for an incorrect answer in CBTs. 1/3rd of the marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Yes, RRB will follow normalization at all stages of RRB NTPC exam.
As of now, dates are not announced by Railway. However, it is expected that Stage-1, CBT test will be held in the month of December, 2020.
The sections for both the stages of the RRB NTPC CBT Exam are the same. They are as follows:
Mathematics
General Awareness
General Intelligence and Logical Reasoning
The only difference is the number of questions asked in each stage. It is 100 questions in CBT Stage 1, while it is 120 questions in CBT Stage 2. Both stages have a duration of 90 minutes each.
For the preparation of RRB NTPC Exam one must have the knowledge of the NCERT books.
NCERT Maths from Grade 6 to Grade 11Magical Books on Quicker Maths by M Tyra
Advance Maths by Rakesh Yadav
