RRB NTPC Recruitment 2023: Check Selection Process

The RRB NTPC recruitment 2023 notification will be released soon on the official website to fill the various positions at Indian Railways. The RRB NTPC has several stages in the selection process, and candidates must clear them to get their desired job. RRB will release the RRB NTPC notification soon, and the CBT 1 and CBT 2 exams will tentatively be conducted in May and December 2023.

So, the latest RRB NTPC exam daters are not yet available to candidates; however, they can check this article and know the entire RRB NTPC recruitment process according to the previous year’s trends. In this article, we have given details from the application process to results and vacancies. Candidates can bookmark this page and stay updated regarding the RRB NTPC recruitment process.

RRB NTPC Recruitment 2023: An Overview

Before getting into the details of RRB NTPC Recruitment 2023, let us have an overview of the exam:

Practice RRB NTPC Questions

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• 1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., Embibe.
• 2nd Step: Use your mobile number/email to log in.
• 3rd Step: Select your Goal as ‘Railways’ under the Government exam.
• 4th Step: Click Next and select ‘RRB NTPC CBT 1’.
• 5th Step: Click Next and select your preferred language.
• 6th Step: Once done, click on the question links to practice the unlimited questions.

RRB NTPC 2023 Exam Dates

The important dates for the RRB NTPC exam are not announced yet. Check the table below to know the important events and dates of RRB NTPC.

Note: This table will be updated as soon as the authorities release the notification.

RRB NTPC Post-wise Details

A variety of posts come under RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (RRB NTPC):

1. Junior Clerk cum Typist,
2. Accounts Clerk cum Typist,
3. Trains Clerk,
4. Commercial cum Ticket Clerk,
5. Traffic Assistant,
6. Goods Guard,
7. Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk,
8. Senior Clerk cum Typist,
9. Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist,
10. Commercial Apprentice,
11. Station Master, etc.

The various posts under Para-Medical Staffs, Ministerial & Isolated Category, and Level 1 are as under:

Para-Medical Staff:

1. Staff Nurse,
2. Pharmacist,
3. Health and Malaria Inspector,
4. ECG Technician,
5. Lab Superintendent,
6. Lab Assistant, etc.

Ministerial and Isolated Categories:

1. Stenographer,
2. Junior Translator (Hindi),
3. Chief Law Assistant, etc.

Level 1 Posts:

1. Track Maintainer Grade IV,
2. Helper/Assistant in Electrical, Mechanical, and S&T Departments,
3. Assistant Pointsman, etc.

RRB NTPC Vacancies

The RRB NTPC vacancies for 2023 are not yet notified, but candidates can check the previous year’s vacancies and get an idea about the upcoming vacancies. Check the table below to know the previous year’s vacancies for Undergraduate posts.

The previous year’s RRB NTPC vacancies for Graduate posts are as under:

RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria 2023

Candidates planning to appear for the exam must be well aware of the eligibility criteria for the individual posts and fulfil the same.

Educational Qualification: The educational qualification for RRB NTPC posts is as under:

• Candidates who have graduated in any discipline from any recognised university can apply for RRB NTPC Graduate posts. For Undergraduate posts, candidates must have passed 12th Class (10 + 2) or equivalent from a recognised board.
• Candidates must be proficient in typing.
• Candidates applying for the post of Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, and Senior Time Keeper must have a typing speed of 30 words per minute in English and 25 words per minute in Hindi.

Age Limit: The minimum age required for candidates to apply for RRB NTPC jobs for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate posts is 18 years. The upper age limit is 33 years for Graduate posts and 30 years for Undergraduate posts (as of July 1, 2023). There is an age relaxation of 3 years for OBC candidates, 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for veterans.

Note: Before applying for the exam, candidates must check the Medical Standards required for the post they are applying for.

How to Apply for RRB NTPC Exam?

The steps to apply for RRB NTPC are as under:

• 1st Step: Go to the official website of the respective state RRB.
• 2nd Step: Click on the link provided to apply online.
• 3rd Step: Enter your personal, academic, and contact details.
• 4th Step: Upload the required scanned images of the photograph and signature.
• 5th Step: Pay the application fee.
• 6th Step: Click on the “Submit” option.
• 7th Step: Take a printout of your online application form for future reference.

RRB NTPC Application Fee

The application fee for General/OBC male candidates is Rs 500. SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/Women/PWD candidates and Economically Backward classes will have to pay Rs 250.

Payment of application fees can be made in one of the following modes:

1. Credit Card
2. Debit Card
3. Net banking

RRB NTPC Application Status

Candidates who successfully applied for the RRB NTPC recruitment can check their RRB Application Status on the official website. The application status is to be checked from the respective RRB regional websites. Candidates must enter their ‘Application Number’ and ‘Date of Birth’ to check the RRB NTPC Application Status. The officials have scrutinised the application forms and categorised candidates as ‘Provisionally Eligible’ or ‘Rejected’ (along with the reason for rejection). Candidates will have to check whether or not their application has been accepted to stand eligible for the issue of admit card.

RRB NTPC Selection Process

The selection process is different for different posts. For RRB NTPC, the selection of candidates is based on their performance in the following phases of the RRB NTPC recruitment process.

1. Preliminary Exam (Computer-Based Test) (for all posts)
2. Main Exam (Computer-Based Test) (for all posts)
3. Typing Skill Test (For candidates for the post of Junior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Senior Time Keeper)
4. Computer-Based Aptitude Test (For candidates applying for the post of Traffic Assistant and Station Master)
5. Document Verification (for all posts)
6. Medical Fitness Test (for all posts)
7. Final Selection

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2023

The exam pattern for RRB NTPC is different for CBT 1 & CBT 2. Let us have a look at the exam pattern of the Preliminary and Main exams:

RRB NTPC Recruitment: RRB NTPC Preliminary Exam Pattern (CBT 1)

The time duration of the Preliminary exam is 90 minutes.

RRB NTPC Recruitment: RRB NTPC Main Exam Pattern (CBT 2)

The time duration of the Main exam is 90 minutes.

Important: There is a penalty for wrong answers in the RRB NTPC exam. 1/3rd of the mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

RRB NTPC Syllabus

As you can see, both the 1st and 2nd stage CBT of the RRB NTPC exam has three sections. So, the RRB NTPC Syllabus for both 1st and 2nd stage CBT is the same.

RRB NTPC Syllabus for Mathematics

1. Number System
2. Decimals
3. Fractions
4. LCM
5. HCF
6. Ratio and Proportions
7. Percentage
8. Mensuration
9. Time and Work
10. Time and Distance
11. Simple and Compound Interest
12. Profit and Loss
13. Elementary Algebra
14. Geometry
15. Trigonometry
16. Elementary Statistics, etc.

RRB NTPC Syllabus for General Intelligence & Reasoning

1. Analogies
2. Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series
3. Coding and Decoding
4. Mathematical Operations
5. Similarities and Differences
6. Relationships
7. Analytical Reasoning
8. Syllogism
9. Jumbling
10. Venn Diagrams
11. Puzzle
12. Data Sufficiency
13. Statement – Conclusion
14. Statement – Courses of Action
15. Decision Making
16. Maps
17. Interpretation of Graphs, etc.

RRB NTPC Syllabus for General Awareness

1. Current Events of National and International Importance
2. Games and Sports
3. Art and Culture of India
4. Indian Literature
5. Monuments and Places of India
6. General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE)
7. History of India anddom Struggle
8. Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World
9. Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution and Political System
10. General Scientific and Technological Developments, including Space and Nuclear Program of India
11. UN and Other Important World Organizations
12. Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large
13. Basics of Computers and Computer Applications
14. Common Abbreviations
15. Transport Systems in India
16. Indian Economy
17. Famous Personalities of India and the World
18. Flagship Government Programs
19. Flora and Fauna of India
20. Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India, etc.

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Admit Card 2023

The RRB NTPC CBT 1 admit cards will be available online for candidates who have completed the application process. The admit card includes the candidate’s roll number, name, father’s name, category, subcategory, photograph, signature, date of birth, and the exam language.

The candidate should review all the entries carefully and report any errors to the organising authority immediately. Candidates must download their admit cards within the allotted time and keep a printout of them until the hiring process is complete to be permitted to enter the examination room.

RRB NTPC Result 2023

The RRB will issue RRB NTPC stage-wise results on the official website. After successfully conducting the examination, and same will be hosted on the website. There will be a combined merit list along the category-wise merit list for all the candidates participating in the said examination. The result contains the candidate’s name, father’s name, category, caste, date of birth, marks, paper name, address and other details. All the participating candidates can log in with their registration and password to check their results.

RRB NTPC Cut-off 2023

Candidates preparing for the RRB NTPC and those who have already appeared for the exam can benefit from checking the category-wise cut-off. The previous year’s RRB NTPC cut-off is included in the table below:

Candidates can also check the level-wise and region-wise cut-off details in the table below:

RRB NTPC Answer Key 2023

The authority will release the RRB NTPC CBT 1 and CBT 2 answer keys on the official website. The provisional and final RRB NTPC exam response sheet answers will be made available in two phases. After knowing the total number of answers they correctly marked, candidates can use the key to calculate their exam scores. If a candidate has solid evidence that a particular question or answer is incorrect, they will also be able to contest the provisional answer key.

After considering all the concerns candidates raise, the final answer key will be available. The key will make it easier for the candidates who showed up to know how to calculate their estimated scores and get their answers. To download the key, candidates must visit the official website.

FAQs on RRB NTPC Recruitment 2023

Here, we have provided some of the most important frequently asked questions related to RRB NTPC recruitment 2023. Candidates must go through these questions and answers to clear out their doubts regarding the same subject.

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We hope this detailed article on RRB NTPC recruitment helps you. Also, for your preparation, you can try taking some mock tests from Embibe since the questions will be similar to the actual exams.

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