RRB NTPC Exam 2019: Important Dates, Application Process, Exam Pattern & Syllabus, Admit Card & Result

The computer-based test (CBT) will take place in two stages – Phase I (Prelims) and Phase II (Mains). The preliminary exam will consist of 100 questions carrying 100 marks, while the main examination will have 120 questions. Each question carries 1 mark. And talking about negative marking scheme, 0.25 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

Exam Pattern for RRB NTPC 2018 Prelims

Exam Pattern for RRB NTPC 2018 Prelims

The syllabus of RRB NTPC exam includes subjects/topics from general awareness, arithmetic, general knowledge, quantitative aptitude, analytical skill and general English/ general Hindi.

There are so many perks of government jobs, and when it is about railway job, you are surely going to avail numerous benefits. But, it is not that easy. The competition is quite stiff and the number of applications submitted for a single post is also quite large. Before shifting your focus to these areas, you need to make sure that you are eligible for the post. Whether you want to become goods guard, traffic apprentice, commercial apprentice, junior accounts assistant cum typist, senior clerk cum typist, enquiry cum reservation clerk or assistant station master, the only getaway to all these posts is RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories exam. Not clearing the exam would entitle you nothing. So, before you continue to ponder over a dream career in Railways, check out the eligibility criteria first.

• The applicant must hold a Graduate Degree or equivalent from any recognised board/university.
• If the concerned person is applying for any particular post, e.g. Senior Clerk cum Typist or Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, he must produce typing certificate and showcase typing proficiency in both Hindi and English.
• He should be between 18-32 years old.
• Candidates belonging to OBC, SC/ST and Ex-servicemen will avail relaxation by 3 years, 5 years and 3 years respectively.

The application forms for RRB Non-Technical Popular Category can only be submitted in online mode. Here’s how to submit an online application form for RRB NTPC recruitment –

• Log on to the official website of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) NTPC
• Find the link ‘Recruitment’. Click on the same
• Select your region that you want to apply
• Now you will find ‘New Registration Link’
• Click on the link, fill out fields with details and ‘submit’ the form.
• You will see a registration number and password. Login with using the credentials
• Follow the instruction and fill the required fields.
• Release the application fee using a credit card, debit card, net banking, pay-in-slip, e-challan, etc.
• Click on the ‘submit’ button and take a printout for future use.

Note: Candidates belonging to SC/ST categories are advised to upload their community certificates along with other documents like the scanned signature and passport photographs.

Applicants can check their application status by visiting the website (a few days after submitting the online application form).

RRB NTPC Exam Admit Card -

Railway Recruitment Board will release the admit cards of eligible candidates 10 days before the commencement of the exam. Interested candidates can keep a track of their application status through the online application status checking facility – whether the Board has accepted their application or not. To download admit card, the candidates need to check their exam date depending upon the respective RRB zone. The admit cards will be issued by RRB.

Frequently Asked Questions -

Q: When will RRB NTPC exam take place?

A: Railway Recruitment Board has not confirmed the date yet. Hence, it is advised to check the official website from time to time.

Q: Is RRB NTPC an offline mode exam?

A: The RRB NTPC 2018 is a two-stage (the preliminary and the main) computer-based test.

Q: Do applicants have to find their RRB zone to apply for NTPC exam?

A: Visit the official website of Indian Railways. Candidates need to choose their region for which they want to apply. There are 21 RRB zones all over the country.

Q: Brief me about the age-based eligibility?

A: The minimum age of the applicant should be 18 years. The upper age limit of the applicant should not exceed 32 years at the time of applying. However, general category candidates are exempted from age relaxation, whereas candidates from other categories (SC/ST/OBC/PWD) can avail the facility. For SC/ST candidates, the age relaxation is 5 years. For OBC candidates, it is 3 years. For Persons with Disabilities, it is 10 years.

Q: How do I know that my application will be accepted?

A: There is an ‘application status’ link on the official website. After submitting the online form, you can keep a track of it. Once your application is accepted, you will be able to download the admit card when it is released by RRB.

Q: What will be the question type – will be the descriptive or objective type?

A: Both the prelims and the mains will have objective type questions.

Q: Is there negative marking scheme?

A: Yes, there is negative marking for every wrong answer. 1/4^th mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

Q: Who is the conducting authority of Non-Technical Popular Categories exam?

A: RRB or Railway Recruitment Board is the conducting authority. There are 21 RRBs across the country.