RRB NTPC Recruitment 2024

RRB NTPC Recruitment 2024

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the Railway NTPC and other railway examinations, offering candidates a valuable opportunity to join the esteemed Government Sector (Indian Railways) in India. The RRB NTPC 2024 Recruitment is specifically for individuals who hold a 12th-grade pass certificate or a Graduate Degree from any recognized school board or university. This article provides comprehensive details on the RRB NTPC Exam Date, Application Status, Admit Card, Notification, Answer Key, Fee Structure, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria, and the full form of NTPC.

Details of Vacancies at a Glance

The following outlines the vacancies available for Graduate-level posts, requiring a minimum educational qualification of a University Degree or its equivalent, and an age range of 18 to 36 years (with a 3-year relaxation as specified in the CEN) as of January 1, 2025.

Sl. No.Name of the PostLevel in 7th CPCInitial Pay (Rs.)Medical StandardPrescribed Age (as of 01.01.2025)Age Applicable to This CEN (as of 01.01.2025)*Total Vacancies (All RRBs)
1Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor635,400B-218-33 years18-36 years1,736
2Station Master635,400A-218-33 years18-36 years994
3Goods Train Manager529,200A-218-33 years18-36 years3,144
4Junior Account Assistant cum Typist529,200C-218-33 years18-36 years1,507
5Senior Clerk cum Typist529,200C-218-33 years18-36 years732

Grand Total: 8,113

A detailed distribution of vacancies by RRB and Railway Zone is provided in Annexure ‘B’.

  • Note: A 3-year age relaxation is provided beyond the prescribed age limit as a one-time measure due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Reservations and Relaxations: Reservations for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, PwBD, ExSM, and age relaxations for eligible categories will be applicable as per the details contained in this CEN.

Age Limit

The lower and upper age limits for the post(s) listed in the Vacancy Table will be considered as of January 1, 2025.

For posts at 7th CPC Level 5 and 6 (Graduate-level Posts), candidates’ dates of birth should fall within the following ranges (both dates inclusive):

Age GroupUpper Limit of Date of Birth (Not earlier than)Lower Limit of Date of Birth (Not later than)
UR & EWS02.01.198901.01.2007
OBC-NCL02.01.198601.01.2007
SC/ST02.01.198401.01.2007

Notes:

  • The date of birth limits for SC, ST, and OBC-NCL mentioned above include community-specific age relaxations.
  • Candidates from communities/categories listed in Para D 5.3 are eligible for age relaxation as applicable.

Age Relaxation for Specific Categories/Communities:

Sl. No.Community/CategoryRelaxation in Upper Age Limit for Graduate Posts
1OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL)3 Years
2SC/ST5 Years
3Ex-Servicemen candidates with more than 6 months service after attestationUR & EWS: 3 Years (after deduction of service length)
OBC-NCL: 6 Years (after deduction of service length)
SC/ST: 8 Years (after deduction of service length)
4PwBDUR & EWS: 10 Years
OBC-NCL: 13 Years
SC/ST: 15 Years
5Serving Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, or Substitutes with minimum 3 years serviceUR & EWS: 40 Years
OBC-NCL: 43 Years
SC/ST: 45 Years
6Candidates working in Quasi-Administrative offices of Railway organizations (e.g., Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies)UR & EWS: Up to length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is less
OBC-NCL: Up to length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is less
SC/ST: Up to length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is less
7Women candidates who are widowed, divorced, or judicially separated from their husband but not remarriedUR & EWS: 35 Years
OBC-NCL: 38 Years
SC/ST: 40 Years

Note: A 3-year age relaxation beyond the prescribed age limit is provided as a one-time measure due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Examination Fee

Candidates applying for the posts listed in this CEN must pay the prescribed fee according to their category, as detailed below:

Sl. No.Candidate CategoriesFee (Rs.)Refund Details
1All candidates except those in the concession categories listed below at Sl. No. 2.500An amount of Rs 400 will be refunded (excluding bank charges) upon appearing in the 1st Stage CBT.
2PwBD / Female / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen candidates and candidates from SC/ST/Minority Communities/Economically Backward Class.250The fee of Rs 250 will be refunded (excluding bank charges) upon appearing in the 1st Stage CBT.

Modes of Payment of Fee

a. Online Payment: The fee must be paid online via internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI. All applicable service charges will be borne by the candidate.

b. Payment Method: Fee payment is only available through online methods. No other payment modes will be accepted.

c. Fee Exemption: Applications received without the prescribed fee will be rejected without consideration. No appeals or representations against such rejections will be entertained.

Exam Details

1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)

  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Questions: 100 (General Awareness: 40, Mathematics: 30, General Intelligence and Reasoning: 30)
  • Duration for PwBD candidates with Scribe: 120 minutes
  • Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for each wrong answer
  • Purpose: Screening; standard aligns with educational requirements for posts
  • Minimum Marks for Eligibility: UR: 40%, EWS: 40%, OBC-NCL: 30%, SC: 30%, ST: 25% (PwBD candidates may have a 2-mark relaxation)

2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)

  • Shortlisting: 15 times the number of vacancies, based on 1st Stage CBT scores
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Questions: 120 (General Awareness: 50, Mathematics: 35, General Intelligence and Reasoning: 35)
  • Duration for PwBD candidates with Scribe: 120 minutes
  • Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for each wrong answer
  • Minimum Marks for Eligibility: UR: 40%, EWS: 40%, OBC-NCL: 30%, SC: 30%, ST: 25% (PwBD candidates may have a 2-mark relaxation)
  • Purpose: Shortlisting for document verification or further tests

Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (for Station Master candidates)

  • Qualifying Marks: Minimum T-Score of 42 in each test battery
  • Shortlisting: 8 times the number of vacancies for each community
  • No Negative Marking: In CBAT
  • Merit List: 70% from 2nd Stage CBT, 30% from CBAT

Typing Skill Test (TST) (for Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist)

  • Qualifying Speed: 30 WPM in English or 25 WPM in Hindi
  • Exemption: Available for certain PwBD candidates
  • Merit Based On: Performance in 2nd Stage CBT or TST exempted PwBD candidates

Document Verification (DV)

  • Shortlisting: Based on merit and number of vacancies
  • Tie-Breaking: Age first, then alphabetical order
  • Conditions: Subject to Medical Fitness Test, verification of certificates, and character verification
  • Appointment: By Railway Administrations post-RRB recommendation

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