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The Railway Recruitment Board has released the detailed RRB NTPC Notification 2024 announcing 11558 vacancies for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts, covering Undergraduate Levels 2 and 3, and Graduate Levels 5 and 6 within Indian Railways. The RRB NTPC 2024 Exam will be held in various stages: CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, and Document Verification. Candidates preparing for the exam must know the RRB NTPC Exam Pattern for all these stages of the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2024 process one by one. Bookmark this page for the latest updates on RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2024.
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2024
The RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2024 includes multiple stages to assess candidates for various non-technical posts in Indian Railways. The process starts with CBT 1, featuring sections on General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning, which is mainly qualifying. Those who clear CBT 1 proceed to CBT 2, which has similar sections but with more questions and increased difficulty. Depending on the post, candidates may also need to take a Typing Skill Test (TST) or Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). The final stages involve Document Verification and a Medical Examination to confirm selection.
- Computer Based Test 1 (CBT 1)
- Computer Based Test 2 (CBT 2)
- Typing Skill Test (TST) or Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern For CBT 1
Candidates can check the RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2024 for CBT 1 along with the subjects that are covered under the NTPC Syllabus are shared in the table given below.
- CBT 1 is just qualifying in nature.
- The normalized score of CBT 1 shall be used for shortlisting of candidates for CBT 2 which will be around 20 times the vacancies.
- All the questions will be objective, i.e. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- There will be a negative marking of 1/3 Marks for every question wrongly attempted. No marks will be deducted for a question left unanswered.
| Sl No. | Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 minutes |
| 2. | Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| 3. | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | ||
RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern in the table below.
- This is both a screening and scoring round i.e., the marks of CBT 2 will be included in the final merit list.
- It is the merit-deciding round.
- Candidates must secure more marks to meet the required RRB NTPC Cut-Off.
- The normalized Marks of CBT 2 will be considered for shortlisting candidates for the Skill Test/ Aptitude Test.
- RRB NTPC Phase-II will also have MCQs.
- There will be a negative marking of 1/3 Marks for every question attempted wrong. No marks will be deducted for a question left unanswered.
| Serial No. | Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 minutes |
| 2. | Mathematics | 35 | 35 | |
| 3. | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | ||
RRB NTPC Computer Aptitude Test (CBAT)
The candidates who have opted for Station Master will have to appear for the RRB NTPC CBAT Exam. The candidates need to secure a minimum T-Score of 42 marks in each of the test batteries to qualify. This applies 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.
| RRB NTPC Exam Stages 2024 (Graduate Level) | |||||
| SNo. | Name of the post | Level in 7th CPC |
1st stage CBT |
2nd stage CBT |
Skill Test Requirement |
| 1 | Goods Train Manager | 5 | Common for all posts |
Common For all posts |
– |
| 2 | Senior Clerk cum Typist | 5 | Typing Skill Test | ||
| 3 | Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | 5 | Typing Skill Test | ||
| 4 | Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | 6 | – | ||
| 5 | Station Master | 6 | Computer Based Aptitude Test | ||
| RRB NTPC Exam Stages 2024 (Undergraduate Level) | |||||
| SNo. | Name of the post | Level in 7th CPC |
1st stage CBT |
2nd stage CBT |
Skill Test Requirement |
| 1 | Junior Clerk cum Typist | 2 | Common for all posts |
Common For all posts |
Typing Skill Test |
| 2 | Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 2 | Typing Skill Test | ||
| 3 | Trains Clerk | 2 | Typing Skill Test | ||
| 4 | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 3 | Separate for Level 3 post | – | |
RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test (TST)
Candidates must have the ability to type at a speed of 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi using a personal computer. The use of editing tools and spell-check features is not allowed. This requirement pertains to the RRB NTPC Syllabus for the Typing Skill Test.
| RRB NTPC 2024 Typing Skill Test (TST) | |
|---|---|
| Medium of Language | Typing Speed |
| English | 30 words per minute (w.p.m.) |
| Hindi | 25 words per minute (w.p.m.) |
Note:
- Candidates must type on a personal computer without editing tools or spell-checking.
- For Hindi typing, Kruti Dev and Mangal fonts are provided.
- PwBD candidates with at least 40% disability due to blindness/low vision, cerebral palsy, or locomotor disability may be exempt from the typing test.
- They must upload the Typing Skill Test Exemption Certificate from the Competent Medical Board on the RRBs’ website before the test.
- Only those who pass the typing test or are exempted will be considered for merit, based on their 2nd Stage CBT performance.
RRB NTPC Syllabus 2024
The RRB NTPC Syllabus 2024 is an important guide for candidates preparing for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) exam conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board. It provides the key topics and subjects that candidates need to focus on for each stage of the exam, including CBT 1, CBT 2, and any additional tests like the Typing Skill Test or Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT).
The syllabus covers a range of subjects such as General Awareness, Mathematics, and Reasoning, providing a clear roadmap for effective exam preparation. Understanding the syllabus thoroughly helps candidates target their studies, manage their time efficiently, and improve their chances of success in the RRB NTPC 2024 recruitment process.
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