| Name of the Post | NTPC Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 11558 Posts |
| Organization Name | RRB, India |
| Requirement | 12th/ Graduate |
| Application Process | Online |
| Start Date | 14th September 2024 |
| End Date | 25th October 2024 |
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released two official notifications for recruiting 11,558 vacancies under the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts. Interested candidates can apply for the RRB NTPC Recruitment online via the official RRB web portal. The applications will be accepted for RRB CEN 05/2024 and RRB CEN 06/2024 Recruitment.
RRB NTPC Recruitment Details
Name of Post: Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Posts
No. of Posts: 11,558 Posts
Graduate Level:
- No of Posts: 8,113
- Notification No: RRB CEN 05/2024
- Educational Qualification: Graduate degree from a recognized university
- Age Limit: 18 to 36 years as of 1st January 2025
- Age Relaxation: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST
Undergraduate Level (12th grade):
- No of Posts: 3,445
- Notification No: RRB CEN 06/2024
- Educational Qualification: Passed Class 12th or equivalent from a recognized board
- Age Limit: 18 to 33 years as of 1st January 2025
- Age Relaxation: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST
RRB NTPC Examination Details
STAGE 1
Candidates applying for the RRB NTPC Exam will need to appear for a Computer-Based Test (CBT). The CBT will include objective-type questions consisting of 100 questions, with a total score of 100 marks. The exam details are as follows:
- No. of Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 1.5 Hours (90 Minutes)
- Exam Type: Online (Computer Based Test)
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer
| SUBJECT | MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- All questions in the examination will be objective multiple-choice types.
- There will be a negative marking of 1/3 marks for each incorrect answer, so candidates are advised to keep this in mind when answering question.
- For PWD candidates the exam duration is 120 minutes.
- The number of candidates shortlisted will be 20 times the community-wise vacancies, based on merit in the 1st Stage CBT and post preferences.
- The normalized score from the 1st Stage CBT will be used to shortlist candidates for the 2nd Stage CBT based on merit.
STAGE 2
Candidates who are selected for the 2nd Stage CBT using reservation benefits for OBC(NCL), SC, ST, EWS, PWD, and Ex-Servicemen categories will remain eligible only under these categories in all further stages of the recruitment process.
- No. of Questions: 120
- Total Marks: 120
- Duration: 1.5 Hours (90 Minutes)
- Exam Type: Online (Computer Based Test)
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer
| SUBJECT | MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Candidates will be called for Document Verification based on their performance in the 2nd Stage CBT and, if applicable, their performance in both the 2nd Stage CBT and CBAT/TST. The number of candidates invited will be equal to the number of vacancies, ranked by merit and their selected options.
RRB NTPC Examination Fee details
Examination Fee:
- Concession Categories (PwBD, Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Minority Communities, Economically Backward Classes): Rs. 250/-
- All Other Candidates: Rs. 500/-
Refund of Fee:
- Concession Categories: Full refund of Rs. 250/- after the examination
- All Other Candidates: Refund of Rs. 400/- after the examination
Mode of Payment:
- Candidates can pay the examination fee via online methods: Credit/Debit Card, NetBanking, or UPI.
- No other payment methods will be accepted.
How to Apply for RRB NTPC Recruitment?
Candidates applying for the first time for any Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) recruitment must complete the one-time registration (OTR) process. Those who have already registered can simply log in to the RRB website. Candidates may follow the mentioned steps to apply for RRB NTPC Recruitment :-
| ➯ Scroll down to the “Important Site-Links” section. |
| ➯ Click on “Online Application Link“. |
| ➯ Select “Register Now” to begin the registration process OR “Login” using your registration number and password. |
| ➯ Enter all personal and educational details and upload any required documents. |
| ➯ Submit the form once completed and pay the examination fee. |
| ➯ Finally, Print Out the application form for your records. |
Important Dates of RRB Recruitment
| Apply Start Date (Graduate) | 14th September 2024 |
| Apply Last Date (Graduate) | 25th October 2024 |
| Apply Start Date (10+2) | 20th September 2024 |
| Apply Last Date (10+2) | 20th October 2024 |
Important Site-Links of RRB Recruitment
| Online Application Link | Click Here |
| Official Notification (10+2) | Click Here |
| Official Notification (Graduate) | Click Here |
| Visit Official Website | Click Here |