RRB NTPC Notification 2024 Releasing in June, Check Application Dates

The RRB NTPC Notification 2024 is all set to be released by the Railway Recruitment Board in June 2024. Candidates who have been eagerly waiting for the RRB Non Technical Popular Categories or NTPC can now gear up their preparation. While the notification is expected to announce several vacancies, with the help of this post you can prepare yourself in advance to apply for RRB NTPC.

Summary of RRB NTPC Notification 2024

• Recruiting Body: Railway Recruitment Board
• Exam Name: RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories or RRB NTPC Exam
• Posts: Various
• Notification Release Date: June 2024
• Mode of Application: Online
• Selection Process: CBT-1, CBT-2, Skill Test, Document Verification, and Medical Test
• Salary: Level 2 to Level 6

Posts in RRB NTPC

• Junior Clerk cum Typist
• Accounts Clerk cum Typist
• Junior Time Keeper
• Trains Clerk
• Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
• Traffic Assistant
• Goods Guard
• Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
• Senior Clerk cum Typist
• Junior Account Assistant cum Typist
• Senior Time Keeper
• Commercial Apprentice
• Station Master

RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria

The RRB NTPC posts are divided across undergraduate and graduate categories. For the former candidates are required to have passed 12th standard while for the latter, candidates must have a graduate degree on the cutoff date. Candidates must note that the appearing candidates cannot apply for this exam.

Post-wise Medical Standard for RRB NTPC

Apart from the standard eligibility criteria, the RRB also tests the medical fitness of the candidates. Here is a list of posts under RRB NTPC along with the medical standard they require.

RRB NTPC Salary and Pay Level

The salary for RRB NTPC candidates varies widely with posts. The pay level starts from as low as level 2 and goes up to level 6 similar to CHSL and CGL recruitments. The salary and allowances are paid according to the 7th Central Pay Commission. However, during the training period, candidates will only be paid the basic salary or an initial pay.

Following table represents the pay level and initial pay for all posts under RRB NTPC 2024:

What is the Selection Process in RRB NTPC?

The RRB NTPC follows a comprehensive five-fold selection process to select the best candidates to serve the Indian Railways. These are as follows:

• Computer-Based Test or CBT Stage 1
• Computer-Based Test or CBT Stage 2
• Skill Test (Typing, Computer Based Aptitude Test, etc.)
• Document Verification (DV)
• Medical Test

Candidates must pass through each stage successfully to reach the final selection.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern and Syllabus

CBT 1 and CBT 2 of RRB NTPC follow different exam patterns with common subjects. Take a look at the table below to see the subject-wise distribution of marks:

Here is the exam pattern for CBT 2 with the same subjects, but different weightage:

Important Points to Remember:

• Both CBT 1 and CBT 2 will be conducted in online mode only.
• If there are multiple shifts, normalization will be conducted.
• There will be a negative marking of 1/3rd mark in both stages.