The Railway Recruitment Board of India popularly known as RRB has already released application forms for its NTPC vacancies for both graduate and undergraduate candidates. The RRB has declared 11,558 openings for undergraduate-level roles such as Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, and Commercial cum Ticket Clerk.For graduate-level positions, RRB announced Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Station Master throughout various Zones and Production Units of Indian Railways, as mentioned in the official notification.
In 2024, the RRB NTPC recruitment notification was issued for 8,113 graduate-level vacancies and 3,445 undergraduate-level positions. This year, NTPC has announced overall 11,558 vacancies including graduate and under-graduate level posts for recruitment in Indian Railways. These opportunities are available to individuals at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Candidates who have graduated or possess at least a 12th-grade degree certificate and seek government employment in the Indian Railway can refer to the information. Aspirants are requested to stay with us till the end of this article to download the official notification released by Railway Recruitment Board.
The RRB has also released the whole timeline for the online application process for the RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) recruitment. This statement was issued alongside the RRB NTPC Notification 2024. Candidates may submit their applications online for undergraduate categories until the extended deadline of October 27, 2024, as indicated in the Railway NTPC Notification 2024 notification. All important dates are mentioned below in tabular form:
Events | Graduate Post | Undergraduate Post |
RRB NTPC Notification release date | 13/09/ 2024 | 20/09/ 2024 |
RRB NTPC Online Application 2024 | 14/09/2024 | 21/09/2024 |
Last Date To Apply Online | 20/10/2024 (11:59 pm) | 27/10/ 2024 (11:29 pm) |
Last Date for Fee Payment | 21st & 22nd Oct 2024 | 28th & 29th Oct 2024 |
Correction Window Open Date | 23rd to 30th Oct 2024 | 30th Oct to 6th Nov 2024 |
Admit Card 2024 | Announced Soon | Announced Soon |
Exam Dates | Announced Soon | Announced Soon |
In 2024, after much anticipation, the RRB finally announced vacancies for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) for the first time in five years. The candidates willing to pursue their career in Indian Railways, this can be a golden opportunity for them. The positions that RRB has released are classified into Graduate and Undergraduate levels. Aspirants with a minimum of a 12th-grade certificate or a graduate degree from an accredited institution can take the examination.
This article will comprehensively cover the RRB NTPC Exam Date, Application Procedure, Notification, Fee Structure, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Vacancies, and Eligibility Criteria.
RRB NTPC EXAM OVERVIEW 2024 | |
Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board |
Exam Name | NTPC |
Posts | Graduate & Under Graduate |
Vacancies | 11558 |
Mode of Exam | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
Selection Process | CBT 1, CBT 2, Computer Aptitude Test/Typing test, Document Verification |
Official website | https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ |
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Indian Railways has announced the RRB NTPC 2024 vacancies for both undergraduate and graduate roles. The RRB NTPC Notification 2024 indicates 3,445 vacancies for undergraduate jobs and 8,113 vacancies for graduate positions this year. The table below displays vacancies organized by position and educational prerequisites.
Total Vacancies for Graduate Post
Name of the posts | Total Vacancies |
Station Master | 994 |
Goods Train Manager | 3144 |
Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | 1736 |
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | 1507 |
Senior Clerk cum Typist | 732 |
Grand Total | 8113 |
Zone-wise Vacancies for Graduate Post
Here is the detailed list of zone-wise vacancies in RRB NTPC Graduation Post
Zones | Zones |
RRB Ahmedabad | 516 |
RRB Ajmer | 132 |
RRB Patna | 111 |
RRB Bengaluru | 496 |
RRB Bhopal | 155 |
RRB Gorakhpur | 129 |
RRB Bhubaneswar | 758 |
RRB Bilaspur | 649 |
RRB Guwahati | 516 |
RRB Jammu-Srinagar | 145 |
RRB Kolkata | 1382 |
RRB Malda | 198 |
RRB Mumbai | 827 |
RRB Chandigarh | 410 |
RRB Muzaffarpur | 12 |
RRB Chennai | 436 |
RRB Ranchi | 322 |
RRB Secunderabad | 478 |
RRB Siliguri | 40 |
RRB Thiruvananthapuram | 174 |
RRB Prayagraj | 227 |
Total | 8113 |
Total Vacancies for Under-Graduate Post
Consult the detailed vacancy list before applying
Name of the posts | Total Vacancies |
Junior Clerk cum Typist | 990 |
Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 361 |
Trains Clerk | 72 |
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 2022 |
Grand Total | 3445 |
Zone-wise Vacancies for Undergraduate Post
Here is the detailed Zone wise list in tabular form
Zones | Seats |
RRB Ahmedabad | 210 |
RRB Ajmer | 71 |
RRB Patna | 16 |
RRB Bengaluru | 60 |
RRB Bhopal | 58 |
RRB Gorakhpur | 120 |
RRB Bhubaneswar | 56 |
RRB Bilaspur | 152 |
RRB Guwahati | 175 |
RRB Jammu-Srinagar | 147 |
RRB Kolkata | 452 |
RRB Malda | 12 |
RRB Mumbai | 699 |
RRB Chandigarh | 247 |
RRB Muzaffarpur | 68 |
RRB Chennai | 194 |
RRB Ranchi | 76 |
RRB Secunderabad | 89 |
RRB Siliguri | 42 |
RRB Thiruvananthapuram | 112 |
RRB Prayagraj | 389 |
Total | 3445 |
The fee structure for RRB NTPC fee structure for Graduate and Undergraduate posts are mentioned below.
Category | Fee |
For GEN/OBC | Rs. 500/- |
For SC/ST/PWD/Women/Transgender/Minorities/EWS | Rs. 250/- |
Anyone interested in taking this NTPC exam needs to sign up, complete the application process by uploading important information and finally pay the fee before the board’s announcement. We will help you by providing a step-by-step guide and detailed instructions to complete the application process.
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Candidates must hold the minimum education qualification to be eligible to apply for the RRB NTPC 2024 Exam.
Graduate Level Posts:
Educational Qualification:
Undergraduate Level Posts:
Educational Qualification:
The minimum age criteria for the RRB NTPC aspirants must be 18 years and the maximum age limit is 36 years. If any candidate meet the age related criteria, will be eligible to sit for the RRB NTPC 2024 exam.
Levels | Age Limit |
Graduate Level | 18 to 36 years |
Undergraduate Level (12th Pass) | 18 to 33 years |
The selection process will include the following steps:
SNo. | Name of the post | Level in 7th CPC | Skill Test Requirement |
1 | Goods Train Manager | 5 | No need |
2 | Senior Clerk cum Typist | 5 | Typing Skill Test |
3 | Junior Assistant cum Typist | 5 | Typing Skill Test |
4 | Chief Commercial Ticket Supervisor | 6 | No need |
5 | Station Master | 6 | Computer Based Aptitude Test |
SNo. | Name of the post | Level in 7th CPC | Skill Test Requirement |
1 | Junior Clerk cum Typist | 2 | Typing Skill Test |
2 | Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 2 | Typing Skill Test |
3 | Trains Clerk | 2 | No need |
4 | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 3 | No need |
The recruitment procedure will consist of a first stage Computer Based Test (CBT), a second stage Computer Based Test (CBT), a Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (if applicable), and a Document Verification/Medical Examination. According to the recruitment, as mentioned earlier steps, selection is conducted exclusively based on merit.
The specified languages are English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Sections | Total Question | Mark Distribution | Duration |
Genneral Awarness (GK) | 40 | 40 | |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
General Intelegence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Sections | Total Questions | Marks Distribuion | Duration |
General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
Mathematics | 35 | 35 | |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
Total | 120 | 120 | 1 hour 30 minutes |
RRB has announced the syllabus for NTPC recruitment 2024. The Syllabus of RRB NTPC is structured upon the two stages of Computer Based Test- CBT 1 & CBT 2. The candidates can get the detailed discussion on syllabus from the link provided at the end of this article. In this point we will mention only the basics of RRB NTPC 2024 syllabus for CBT 1 and 2
In the both stages of computer based test the syllabus is same
To prepare well for RRB NTPC exams, aspirants must learn about the important topics related to the syllabus. Important topics for RRB NTPC exam includes:
i) Mathematics
ii) General Intelligence/ Reasoning Syllabus
iii) General Awareness Syllabus
RRB NTPC positions are classified into two categories: Graduate Posts and Undergraduate Posts. Let us examine the titles of the positions within each category and their corresponding initial remuneration (initial monthly RRB NTPC salary according to the 7th CPC):
The benefits and privileges for all RRB NTPC Graduate and Undergraduate positions are enumerated below:
The railway system is the lifeline of India, with hundreds of thousands of people using Indian Railways’ facilities every day. To operate smoothly, Indian Railways requires a dedicated workforce. For this reason, they recruit candidates for various departments, such as the Railway Protection Force (RPF), which includes positions like RPF Sub-Inspector (SI) and RPF Constable, responsible for ensuring the safety and security of passengers. Additionally, Railway Group D employees play a crucial role in maintaining the movement of trains and ensuring the overall efficiency of railway operations.
FAQs
When will the RRB NTPC exam dates be released?
RRB NTPC exam dates has not released yet. RRB will likely publish the dates sooner.
What is the full form of NTPC?
NTPC stands for Non-technical popular category. This is category through which RRB recruits candidates in not technical posts.
What are the minimum qualifications required for RRB NTPC?
For the graduate level exams the minimum qualification is a graduate degree from recognised university. for undergraduate posts the qualification is Higher Secondary degree.
What is the starting salary of RRB NTPC Candidates?
The starting salaries are different in each posts. With the basic salary, an employee will also getr HRA, TA, DA, medical allowance and house allowance.
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