RRB NTPC 2020-21: Exam Date Latest Notice, 35208 Vacancy, CBT 1 Admit Card

RRB NTPC 2020: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) invited applications for the recruitment of Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Posts on its official website i.e. indianrailways.gov.in A total of 35208 vacancies have been notified by RRB. RRB NTPC Posts applications can be filled through online mode from 1st March 2019. Eligible candidates can apply to the RRB NTPC  posts through the RRB official website on or before 31st March 2019. check out RRB NTPC Exam Date, syllabus, exam pattern, admit card, cut off, job profile, salary, vacancy, free mock test, answer key, and previous year papers.

Updates:

RRB has released RRB NTPC Answer Key for the recruitment of 35,208 vacancies for the posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC).

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Notice for conduct of CBT in cities Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur of Madhya Pradesh on 21.03.2021 (Lockdown day)

RRB NTPC Vacancies Revised for Traffic Assistant: Check Details Here!

18th December 2020: Link To Check Exam Date & City Activated!

The candidates who are going to appear for the 1st phase of the RRB NTPC CBT 1 must make a note that the link to check your exam date and the allotted city has been turned active. The link for the same has been provided below, which will be active at 21.45 hours today.

Click Here to Download  RRB NTPC Admit Card 2020

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Date

The detailed exam schedule for RRB NTPC 2020 Stage I Exam has been released on 1st December 2020. According to the officials, the Railway board is likely to conduct the NTPC recruitment exam from December 28, 2020, to March 2021.

RRB NTPC Exam Date 2020: Check Latest RRB NTPC Exam Schedule Here!

Exam NameExam Date
RRB NTPC 2019 (CEN 01/2019)December 28, 2020, to March 2021

 

Phase-1: December 28, 2020, to January 21, 2021

Phase-2: January 16th, 2020, to January 31st, 2021

Phase-3:  31st January  2021 to 12th Feb 2021

Phase -4: 15.02.2021 to 03.03.2021

RRB NTPC 2020: Important Dates

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will be conducting RRB NTPC 2020 Exam for recruiting eligible candidates to fill 35208 Vacancies in Indian Railways. This is one of the most important exam conducted by RRB every year. RRB NTPC 2020 will be conducted for recruiting candidates to the post of:

EventDates
RRB NTPC Application Form Start Date01.03.2019
RRB NTPC Application Form Last Date31.03.2019 (23.59 hr)
Last Date to Pay  Application Fees05.04.2019
Final Submission of RRB NTPC Application Form12.04.2019
RRB NTPC Application Status 2019N/A
RRB NTPC Exam City 201910-15 days before the exam date
RRB NTPC Admit Card10-15 days before the exam date
RRB NTPC Exam Date 201915th December 2020
RRB NTPC Answer KeyN/A
RRB NTPC Result Date 2019N/A

RRB NTPC Application Fees

CategoryFees
General/OBCRs 500/-
SC/ST/Females/Ex-Serviceman/Transgender/MinoritiesRs 250/-

RRB NTPC Vacancy 2020

The RRB released the zone-wise vacancy for the RRB NTPC Exam. Candidates can check the vacancies for their respective zones in the table given below: A total of 35208 vacancies have been notified by Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)

A. Under Graduate Posts with Minimum Educational Qualification of 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent examination and Age between 18 to 30 Years as on 01.07.2019.

RRB NTPC Vacancies Revised for Traffic Assistant: Check Details Here!

S. No.Name of the postLevel in 7th CPCInitial pay (Rs.)Medical StandardTotal Vacancies(All RRBs)
1Junior Clerk cum Typist219900C-24300
2Accounts Clerk cum Typist219900C-2760
3Junior Time Keeper219900C-211
4Trains Clerk219900A-3592
5Commercial cum Ticket Clerk321700B-24940
Grand Total10603

B. Graduate Posts with 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 postLevel in 7th CPCInitial pay (Rs.)Medical StandardTotal Vacancies(All RRBs)
1Traffic Assistant425500A-288
2Goods Guard529200A-25748
3Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk529200B-25638
4Senior Clerk cum Typist529200C-22854
5Junior Account Assistant cum Typist529200C-23147
6Senior Time Keeper529200C-26
7Commercial Apprentice635400B-2259
8Station Master635400A-26865
Grand Total24605

 

RRB NTPC Post Preference 2020

The RRB NTPC Post Preference is given below:

PostPreference
Commercial Apprentice1
Junior Clerk Cum Typist6
Account Clerk Cum Typist7
Traffic Assistant13
Junior Time Keeper12
Trains Clerk10
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk5
Goods Guard9
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist2
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk3
Senior Clerk cum Typist4
Station Master8
Senior Time Keeper11

RRB NTPC Eligibility – Educational Qualification 2020

The RRB NTPC Eligibility criteria for educational qualification required for each post is as follows. Candidates must note that every qualification (or its equivalent) mentioned in the table must be from a recognized University / Institution/ Board of Education.

PostEducational QualificationRequired proficiency
Commercial ApprenticeDegree in any discipline from the university which is recognized or it is equivalent.
Station MasterDegree in any discipline from the university which is recognized or it is equivalent.
Goods GuardDegree in any discipline from the university which is recognized or it is equivalent.
Junior Accounts Assistant cum typistDegree from the university which is recognized, Typing Proficiency in Hindi/English on computer.Candidates must have typing proficiency in English / Hindi
Senior Clerk Cum TypistDegree from university which is recognized, Typing Proficiency in Hindi/English on computer.Candidates must have typing proficiency in English / Hindi
Senior commercial clerk cum Ticket ClerkDegree in any discipline from university which is recognized or its equivalent.
Senior Time KeeperDegree from the university which is recognized, Typing Proficiency in Hindi/English on computer.Candidates must have typing proficiency in English / Hindi
Traffic AssistantDegree in any discipline from the university which is recognized or it’s equivalent.
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk12th or equivalent with at least 50% of marks. 50% marks is not required for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen category candidates.
Account Clerk cum Typist12th or equivalent with at least 50% of marks. 50% marks is not required for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen category candidates.Candidates must have typing proficiency in English / Hindi
Junior Clerk Cum Typist12th or equivalent with at least 50% of marks. 50% marks is not required for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen category candidates.Candidates must have typing proficiency in English / Hindi
Junior Time Keeper12th or equivalent with at least 50% of marks. 50% marks is not required for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen category candidates.Candidates must have typing proficiency in English / Hindi
Trains Clerk12th or equivalent with at least 50% of marks. 50% marks is not required for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen category candidates.

 

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-Based Eligibility

PostsMinimum Age LimitMax Age Limit
Junior Clerk Cum Typist18 Years30 Years
Accounts Clerk cum typist
Junior Time Keeper
Trains Clerk
Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk

RRB NTPC 2020: Fee Details

S.NoCategoryFee
1For GEN/OBCRs. 500/-
Out of this fee of Rs 500 an amount of Rs 400 shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in 1st Stage CBT.
2For SC/ST/PWD/Women/Ex-Sm/Transgender/Minorities/Economically BackwardRs. 250/-
This fee of Rs 250 shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable on appearing in 1 stStage CBT.

RRB NTPC Selection Process 2020

The RRB NTPC Recruitment selection process will be based on the following mentioned stages.

  • CBT 1
  • CBT 2
  • Computer-Based Aptitude Test (for ASM & Traffic Assistant) & Skill Test (Typist)
  • Document Verification & Medical Exam

Stage-I Computer Based Test (CBT) 2020

This stage is common for all notified posts. Note the exam duration, no. of questions from each section, and subjects that will be included in this stage.

Exam

 

Duration in Minutes

No. of Questions (each of 1 mark) fromTotal No. of Questions
General AwarenessMathematicsGeneral Intelligence and Reasoning
90403030100
  • The CBT-1 paper duration will be 120 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied with Scribe.
  • There will be a total of 100 questions.
  • Each question will be 1 mark.
  • There will be negative marking and 1/3 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer.

Stage-II Computer Based Test (CBT) 2020

The examination duration and number of questions for 2nd stage CBT are indicated below:

Exam Duration in MinutesNo of Questions (each of 1 mark) fromTotal No of Questions
General AwarenessMathematicsGeneral Intelligence and Reasoning
90503535120

Note: The examination duration will be 120 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied with Scribe.

  • CBT-1 paper will include 120 questions.
  • Each question will carry 1 mark.
  • There will be negative marking and 1/3 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer.

RRB NTPC Syllabus 2020

The total number of 100 questions will be asked in the Stage I exam of RRB NTPC. The Syllabus of RRB NTPC Stage I exam gis given below. CBT The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions pertaining to

SubjectsTopics
Mathematics
Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics etc.
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Analogies, Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Similarities and Differences, Relationships, Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Puzzle, Data Sufficiency, Statement- Conclusion, Statement- Courses of Action, Decision Making, Maps, Interpretation of Graphs etc.
General Awareness
Current Events of National and International Importance, Games and Sports, Art and Culture of India, Indian Literature, Monuments and Places of India, General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE), History of India and Freedom Struggle, Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World, Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system, General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India, UN and Other important World Organizations, Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large, Basics of Computers and Computer Applications, Common Abbreviations, Transport Systems in India, Indian Economy, Famous Personalities of India and World, Flagship Government Programs, Flora and Fauna of India, Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India, Current GK etc.

RRB NTPC Syllabus for Stage II CBT

The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions pertaining to:

SubjectsTopics
Mathematics
Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss etc.
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Analogies, Data Sufficiency, Statement- Conclusion, Statement- Courses of Action, Decision Making, Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Similarities and Differences, Relationships, Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Puzzle, Maps, Interpretation of Graphs etc.
General Awareness
Current Events of National and International Importance (Current Affairs), Games and Sports, Art and Culture of India, Indian Literature, Monuments and Places of India, General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE), History of India and Freedom Struggle, Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World, Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system, Common Abbreviations, Transport Systems in India, Indian Economy, Famous Personalities of India and World, Flagship Government Programs, General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India, UN and Other important World Organizations, Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large, Basics of Computers and Computer Applications, Flora and Fauna of India, Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India etc.

RRB NTPC 2020 Salary

RRB NTPC posts are categorized into two categories, namely Graduate Posts and Undergraduate Posts. Let us now look into the name of the posts under each category and their initial pay (initial monthly RRB NTPC salary as per the 7th CPC):

Important Links of RRB NTPC Recruitment 2020
RRB NTPC 2020 Official Notification PDFClick Here
RRB NTPC 2020 Online Application LinkClick Here
RRB NTPC Admit CardDownload Link

 

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2021 – Download PDF

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