Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the RRB NTPC exam to recruit candidates for various graduate and undergraduate positions in zonal and production units of the Indian Railways. Candidates willing to secure a post in the RRB can apply for the RRB NTPC exam. To be eligible for the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam, candidates must complete their graduation and Class 12 from a recognised board.
The CBT 1 exam will be an objective test based on General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, and Mathematics subjects. Candidates who clear the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam will be eligible to appear for the CBT 2 exam. Continue reading the article to know the complete details regarding the RRB NTPC CBT 1 recruitment, such as eligibility criteria, important dates, exam pattern, selection process, and more.
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Overview
Candidates can refer to the below table to get an overview of the exam:
Particular
Detail
Conducting Body
Railway Recruitment Board
Posts Name
Various under Non-Technical Popular Categories
Vacancies
Around 30,000 to 35,000 Vacancies
Selection Process
CBT-1, CBT-2, Skill Test, Document Verification, Medical Test
Refer to the below table to keep track of the upcoming RRB NTPC CBT 1 dates:
Events
Dates
Release of RRB NTPC Notification
To Be Announced
Release of RRB NTPC Application Form
To Be Announced
Last Date to Fill Out the RRB NTPC Application Form
To Be Announced
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam
To Be Announced
Release of CBT 1 Provisional Answer Key
To Be Announced
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Result
To Be Announced
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Eligibility Criteria 2023
Candidates must fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria to be eligible for the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam:
Age Limit: The RRB NTPC age limit for undergraduate posts is 18 to 30 years and 18 to 33 years for graduate posts.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must clear Class 12 for undergraduate posts,, whereas aspirants applying for graduate posts must have a graduation degree.
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2023
Candidates can refer to the below table to know the exam marks and question distribution:
Sections
Total Questions
Total Marks
General Awareness
40
40
General Intelligence & Reasoning
30
30
Mathematics
30
30
Total
100
100
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Recruitment Application Form 2023
The authorities will tentatively release the RRB NTPC CBT 1 application form in March 2023. To submit the application form, candidates must first register themselves on the official website. Candidates willing to appear for the exam must submit their application form along with the application fee before the last submission date.
Steps to Submit the RRB NTPC Application Form
Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to submit their RRB NTPC application form:
Fill out the registration form by providing the required details
Verify the candidate’s mobile number through OTP. (After verification candidate’s registration number is generated)
Fill out the online application form
Pay application fees
Provide educational details
Select the choice of exam language
Enter bank account details
Upload photograph and signature
Upload SC/ST certificate (If applicable)
Submit the RRB NTPC application form
RRB NTPC Selection Process
The RRB NTPC selection process comprises the following stages:
RRB NTPC CBT 1
RRB NTPC CBT 2
Typing Skill Test/Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Document Verification/Medical Examination
Candidates Empanelment
RRB NTPC Vacancy
The following table provides the zone-wise RRB NTPC vacancy breakdown:
Zones
Vacancies
Ahmedabad
1,024
Ajmer
1,773
Allahabad
4,030
Bangalore
2,470
Bhubaneshwar
498
Bhopal
997
Bilaspur
1,207
Chennai
2,694
Chandigarh
2,483
Guwahati
851
Gorakhpur
1,298
Jammu-Srinagar
898
Kolkata
3,022
Malda
1,043
Mumbai
3,665
Muzaffarpur
329
Patna
1,039
Ranchi
1,386
Secunderabad
3,234
Siliguri
443
Trivandrum
897
Total
35,281 Posts
RRB NTPC Salary
RRB NTPC posts are divided into Graduate Posts and Undergraduate Posts. The initial month RRB NTPC salary as per the 7th CPC is explained in the below table:
RRB NTPC Salary for Undergraduate Posts
The following table provides the RRB NTPC undergraduate post-wise salary:
Post
Salary (In INR)
Junior Clerk cum Typist
19,900/-
Accounts Clerk cum Typist
19,900/-
Junior Time Keeper
19,900/-
Trains Clerk
19,900/-
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
21,700/-
RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Posts
The following table provides the RRB NTPC graduate post-wise salary:
Post
Salary
Traffic Assistant
25,000/-
Goods Guard
29,200/-
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
29,200/-
Senior Clerk cum Typist
19,900/-
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
29,200/-
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist
29,200/-
Senior Time Keeper
29,200/-
Commercial Apprentice
35,400/-
Station Master
35,400/-
FAQs on RRB NTPC CBT 1 Recruitment 2023
The following are the most frequently asked question on RRB NTPC CBT 1 recruitment:
Q: Where can I submit the RRB NTPC application form?
Ans: Candidates can submit the RRB NTPC application form on the official website.
Q: What is the RRB NTPC age limit?
Ans: The RRB NTPC age limit for undergraduate posts is 18 to 30 years and 18 to 33 years for graduate posts.
Q: What are the total RRB NTPC vacancies?
Ans: The total number of RRB NTPC vacancies is expected to be around 35,000.
Q: What is the RRB NTPC selection process?
Ans: The RRB NTPC selection process comprises CBT 1, CBT 2, typing skill test/computer-based aptitude test (CBAT), document verification/medical examination and candidates empanelment.
Q: When will RRB release the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam schedule?
Ans: RRB will soon release the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam schedule on the official website.
We hope the above article has answered all your doubts and queries. Embibe wishes you good luck and all the best. Stay tuned to Embibe for the latest updates on RRB NTPC CBT 1 recruitment.