Railway NTPC Exam Pattern, Selection Process 2024

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is set to release the official notification for 10884 vacancies. This notification will be released in August 2024.

Various candidates don’t know much about the exam pattern and selection process of NTPC Recruitment.

So, in this article, we will share with you the Railway NTPC Exam Pattern, the selection process and other important dates and links.

Railway NTPC 2024 Overview

Railway NTPC Exam Pattern 2024

In this section, we will discuss the exam pattern for the RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) vacancies.

The NTPC exam generally consists of multiple stages:

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT) Stage 1

• Duration of examination: 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied by scribe)
• Total Number of Questions: 100
• Subjects:
  • General Awareness: 40 questions
  • Mathematics: 30 questions
  • General Intelligence and Reasoning: 30 questions
• Negative Marking: Yes, 1/3rd of the marks for each wrong answer.

2. Computer-Based Test (CBT) Stage 2

• Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied by scribe)
• Number of Questions: 120
• Subjects:
  • General Awareness: 50 questions
  • Mathematics: 35 questions
  • General Intelligence and Reasoning: 35 questions
• Negative Marking: Yes, 1/3rd of the marks for each wrong answer.

Railway NTPC Selection Process 2024

The selection process for the NTPC vacancies involves the following stages:

1. CBT Stage 1

This is the initial screening test. The marks obtained in this stage are used to shortlist candidates for the next stage.

2. CBT Stage 2

Candidates who qualify in CBT Stage 1 are eligible to appear for CBT Stage 2. The marks obtained in this stage are used to shortlist candidates for subsequent stages based on merit.

3. Typing Skill Test/Computer-Based Aptitude Test (as applicable)

• Typing Skill Test (TST): Applicable for posts like Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, etc.
  • Typing Speed: 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi
• Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Applicable for posts like Traffic Assistant and Station Master.
  • Candidates need to secure a minimum T-score of 42 marks in each of the test batteries to qualify.
  • No negative marking in CBAT.

4. Document Verification

Candidates who qualify in the previous stages are called for document verification. During this stage, candidates must produce all necessary documents/certificates in original.

5. Medical Examination

Candidates who successfully clear document verification are subjected to a medical examination to ensure they meet the medical standards required for the post.

6. Final Merit List

The final selection is based on the merit list prepared by considering the marks obtained in CBT Stage 2, Typing Skill Test/Computer-Based Aptitude Test (where applicable), and performance in document verification and medical examination.

Important Points

• Candidates need to clear each stage to move to the next stage.
• The final merit list will determine the allocation of posts to candidates based on their performance and preferences.
• It’s essential to regularly check the official RRB website for updates and detailed notifications regarding each stage.