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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced 11,558 vacancies for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC), targeting both graduates and undergraduates. As candidates prepare for this examination, a common question arises about the exam structure—specifically, how many phases the exam comprises and the duration of each phase. This article provides a detailed overview of the NTPC examination scheme.
RRB NTPC 2024 Selection Process
The Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories (RRB NTPC) examination has a comprehensive selection process, which includes multiple stages.
- First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1)
- Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2)
- Skill Test or Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
First stage Computer-Based Test (CBT)
RRB NTPC Stage 1 is a common exam for all posts, lasting 90 minutes and featuring 100 questions. The test is divided into three sections: General Awareness with 40 questions, Mathematics with 30 questions, and General Intelligence & Reasoning with 30 questions. Each correct answer earns +1 mark, while each incorrect answer incurs a penalty of -1/3 mark due to negative marking. This stage is qualifying in nature, meaning that the marks obtained are only used to determine eligibility for subsequent stages and do not contribute to the final merit list.
Second stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
For RRB NTPCÂ 2nd Stage CBT shall be taken separately for each of the pay Level.
For example, posts such as Junior Clerk cum Typist and Accounts Clerk cum Typist, which fall under Pay Level 2, will have a common Stage 2 Computer Based Test (CBT). Similarly, all posts within the same pay level will share a common Stage 2 CBT. If candidates qualify for multiple pay levels based on their educational qualifications, they must take the common Stage 1 CBT and the corresponding Stage 2 CBT for each pay level.
The Stage 2 CBT lasts 90 minutes and consists of 120 questions divided into three sections: General Awareness (50 questions), Mathematics (35 questions), and General Intelligence & Reasoning (35 questions). Each correct answer awards +1 mark, while each incorrect answer incurs a penalty of -1/3 mark due to negative marking. The final merit list is based solely on the scores achieved in this stage.
Typing Skill Test or Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) for specific posts
The process for skill tests or Computer Based Aptitude Tests (CBAT) varies based on the position. Some posts require specific tests, while others do not.
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Required for the position of Station Master. Candidates must achieve a minimum T-Score of 42 in each test battery to qualify.
- Typing Skill Test: Required for positions such as Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, and Junior Account Assistant cum Typist. Candidates must be able to type at least 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi.
Note: Positions such as Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Goods Guard, and Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk do not require a skill test or CBAT.
Document verification
Candidates who successfully pass both the 2nd Stage CBT and the CBAT/typing skill test are then called for document verification. The number of candidates invited for this stage is determined by the number of available vacancies and individual merit.
Medical examination
The final stage of the examination process is the medical examination, which follows document verification. Candidates who successfully pass the medical examination are then issued appointment letters by the respective Railway Administrations.
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