RRB NTPC 2024 Exam Date, Notification, and 11,558 Vacancies Announced

RRB NTPC 2024- Exam Summary
Name of the Organization	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Job Role	Graduate Posts- Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accountant Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist Under Graduate Posts- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist, Trains Clerk
Advt. No.	RRB/ADI/Advt./CEN 05 & CEN 06/2024
Job Location	Across India
Total Vacancy	Graduate Level- 8113 Undergraduate Level- 3445
Mode of Exam	Online
RRB NTPC Exam Date	To be notified
Qualification for RRB NTPC	12th (+2 Stage) / Any Graduates
Age Limit	18 to 33 Years / 18 to 36 Years
Selection for RRB NTPC	CBT-1, CBT-2, Skill Test, Document Verification, Medical Test
Official Website	http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/

RRB NTPC 2024 Exam Date

Candidates who have applied for the 11,558 vacancies available under the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) are required to participate in the Computer-Based Test 1 (CBT 1) examination. This recruitment drive includes both undergraduate and graduate level posts, offering a range of opportunities for aspiring applicants. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will soon release the official NTPC Exam Date for 2024, allowing candidates to plan and prepare accordingly. Once the exam dates are announced, the complete official schedule and other relevant details will be updated here to keep applicants informed and prepared for the examination process.

RRB NTPC 2024- Important Dates

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) has officially released the full schedule for the online application process for the RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) recruitment, as outlined in the RRB NTPC Notification 2024. This announcement provides important details and timelines for applicants interested in NTPC positions, allowing candidates to plan and prepare accordingly. All key dates, including the start and end of application periods and any relevant deadlines, are presented in the table below for easy reference.

RRB NTPC 2024: Important Dates
Events	For Graduates	For Under Graduates
RRB NTPC Notification PDF	13th September 2024	20th September 2024
RRB NTPC Apply Online 2024 Start Date	14th September 2024	21st September 2024
Last Date To Apply Online	20th October 2024 (11:59 pm)	27th October 2024 (11:29 pm)
Date for fees payment after closing date	21st & 22nd October 2024	28th & 29th October 2024
Date for Modification window for corrections in application form	23rd to 30th October 2024	30th October to 6th November 2024
RRB NTPC Application Status	—	—
RRB NTPC Admit Card 2024	—	—
RRB NTPC Exam Dates	To be notified	To be notified

RRB NTPC 2024 Vacancy

Indian Railways has officially announced the RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) Vacancy 2024, offering a significant opportunity for candidates seeking jobs at both graduate and undergraduate levels. According to the RRB NTPC Notification 2024, a total of 11,558 vacancies have been released, which includes 3,445 positions for undergraduate level posts and 8,113 positions for graduate level posts. This recruitment drive aims to fill a range of positions across different categories, each with specific educational qualifications. For a clear overview, the vacancies are categorized based on both the level of education required and the specific job roles, as detailed in the table below. This breakdown enables candidates to easily identify the positions that match their qualifications and career aspirations within Indian Railways.

RRB NTPC Graduate Level Vacancy 2024

The positions available for graduates require candidates to possess a minimum educational qualification of a university degree or an equivalent qualification. Additionally, applicants must be within the age range of 18 to 36 years.

RRB NTPC 2024 Vacancy for Graduate Posts
S. No.	Name of the posts	Total Vacancies(All RRBs)
1	Goods Train Manager	3144
2	Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor	1736
3	Senior Clerk cum Typist	732
4	Junior Account Assistant cum Typist	1507
5	Station Master	994
Grand Total		8113

RRB NTPC Vacancy for Graduate Posts [Zone-wise]

A total of 8,113 vacancies for graduate-level positions have been announced, with the highest number of openings available in the RRB Kolkata zone. The table below illustrates the zone-wise distribution of RRB NTPC Graduate Level vacancies for 2024, as detailed in the official notification PDF.

RRB NTPC Graduate Level Vacancy 2024
Zones	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total
RRB Ahmedabad	202	79	37	137	61	516
RRB Ajmer	56	20	07	35	14	132
RRB Bengaluru	206	71	36	134	49	496
RRB Bhopal	65	32	12	25	21	155
RRB Bhubaneswar	328	108	55	199	68	758
RRB Bilaspur	273	88	51	168	69	649
RRB Chandigarh	228	59	29	65	29	410
RRB Chennai	195	65	34	105	37	436
RRB Gorakhpur	54	19	10	33	13	129
RRB Guwahati	213	74	38	140	51	516
RRB Jammu-Srinagar	60	20	13	38	14	145
RRB Kolkata	628	188	121	329	116	1382
RRB Malda	83	28	16	50	21	198
RRB Mumbai	319	126	66	217	99	827
RRB Muzaffarpur	04	02	01	04	01	12
RRB Prayagraj	103	34	13	56	21	227
RRB Patna	48	16	09	28	10	111
RRB Ranchi	133	49	22	87	31	322
RRB Secunderabad	212	66	39	101	60	478
RRB Siliguri	17	06	03	10	04	40
RRB Thiruvananthapuram	67	30	23	33	21	174
Total Vacancies	3494	1180	635	1994	810	8113

RRB NTPC Under-Graduate Level Vacancy 2024

B. Undergraduate Positions Available: Candidates must possess a minimum educational qualification of 12th grade (equivalent to the +2 stage) or a recognized equivalent examination. Additionally, applicants should be between the ages of 18 and 33 years. This criterion ensures that individuals with foundational educational backgrounds and appropriate age ranges are considered for the undergraduate positions.

RRB NTPC 2024 Vacancy for Under Graduate Posts
S. No.	Name of the posts	Total Vacancies(All RRBs)
1	Junior Clerk cum Typist	990
2	Accounts Clerk cum Typist	361
3	Trains Clerk	72
4	Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	2022
Grand Total		3445

RRB NTPC Vacancy for Under-Graduate Posts [Zone-wise]

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level Vacancy 2024
Zones	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total
RRB Ahmedabad	91	32	16	48	23	210
RRB Ajmer	38	07	05	14	07	71
RRB Bengaluru	25	10	04	16	05	60
RRB Bhopal	30	06	05	12	05	58
RRB Bhubaneswar	22	09	07	13	05	56
RRB Bilaspur	59	22	13	44	14	152
RRB Chandigarh	97	36	23	65	26	247
RRB Chennai	99	27	21	31	16	194
RRB Gorakhpur	54	18	11	25	12	120
RRB Guwahati	69	26	13	47	20	175
RRB Jammu-Srinagar	65	23	11	37	11	147
RRB Kolkata	200	68	55	95	34	452
RRB Malda	07	02	—	03	—	12
RRB Mumbai	290	103	55	182	69	699
RRB Muzaffarpur	28	10	05	18	07	68
RRB Prayagraj	254	51	31	35	18	389
RRB Patna	05	03	03	03	02	16
RRB Ranchi	29	12	07	20	08	76
RRB Secunderabad	42	16	07	17	07	89
RRB Siliguri	17	06	03	12	04	42
RRB Thiruvananthapuram	42	17	16	25	12	112
Total Vacancies	1563	504	311	762	305	3445

RRB NTPC 2024 Online Application Form

The online registration process for the Railway NTPC Exam 2024 for graduate-level positions commenced on September 14, 2024. Interested candidates had until October 20, 2024, to complete their online applications for these graduate posts. For those seeking undergraduate-level positions, the online application window opened a week later, on September 21, 2024, and remained available until October 27, 2024.

It is imperative for candidates who wish to participate in the RRB NTPC Exam to submit their applications and remit the necessary application fee within the specified time frame set by the Railway Recruitment Board. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from the examination process. Therefore, prospective applicants are advised to carefully review all requirements and ensure that their submissions are completed before the deadlines to secure their opportunity to take the exam.

RRB NTPC 2024 Fee Details

The online application fee for the RRB NTPC examination is set at Rs. 500 for candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories. It is important to note that upon successfully appearing for the First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), a refund of Rs. 400 will be processed, after deducting any applicable bank charges. This refund policy is designed to ease the financial burden on applicants who participate in the examination. Therefore, candidates should be aware that while the initial fee is Rs. 500, a significant portion will be returned to them, provided they meet the participation requirement for the CBT.

S.No	Category	Fee
1	For GEN/OBC	Rs. 500/-
2	For SC/ST/PWD/Women/Ex-Sm/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backward	Rs. 250/- This fee of Rs 250 shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable on appearing in 1st Stage CBT.

Steps to Apply for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2024

1. Visit the Official RRB Website: Start by going to the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) for your specific region. This ensures you access the most accurate and relevant information.
2. Find the RRB NTPC 2024 Notification: Look for the recruitment notification for RRB NTPC 2024 on the homepage. It is essential to read this notification thoroughly.
3. Understand the Details: Pay close attention to the eligibility criteria, important dates, application process, and any other relevant details outlined in the notification.
4. Click on the Application Link: Once you are familiar with the notification, find and click on the link to apply for RRB NTPC 2024.
5. Register for the Application: You will need to register by providing your basic details, including your name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number. Ensure all information is accurate.
6. Receive Registration Credentials: After successful registration, check your email and mobile for your unique registration ID and password. Keep this information secure for future access.
7. Log in to the Portal: Use your registration ID and password to log in to the application portal.
8. Fill Out the Application Form: Complete the application form by entering required details, including personal information and educational qualifications. Accuracy is crucial.
9. Upload Required Documents:
   • Photograph and Signature: Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-sized photograph and signature, adhering to the specifications in the notification.
   • Additional Documents: Include any necessary documents, such as category certificates (if applicable) and educational certificates.
10. Pay the Application Fee: Choose an available online payment option (credit card, debit card, net banking, etc.) to pay the application fee.
11. Review Your Application: Carefully review all the information entered in the application form to ensure there are no errors or omissions.
12. Submit Your Application: Once you are confident that all details are accurate, submit your application before the specified deadline to ensure it is considered.

RRB NTPC 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Individuals interested in applying for the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2024 must meet the minimum eligibility criteria established by the board. It is essential for candidates to ensure that they fulfill these requirements before submitting their applications. The necessary educational qualifications and age limits for candidates looking to apply for the RRB NTPC 2024 exam are outlined below. Please review the details carefully to confirm your eligibility.

RRB NTPC Educational Qualification

To be eligible to apply for the RRB NTPC 2024 Exam, candidates are required to possess at least the minimum educational qualifications specified by the exam authorities. Meeting these educational criteria is essential for ensuring that applicants have the necessary foundational knowledge and skills required for the various positions available under the RRB NTPC recruitment process.

	Posts	Educational Qualification
Graduate Level	Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Station Master	Graduate Degree from recognized university and equivalent
Undergraduate Level	Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	12th pass from a recognized school  and equivalent Typing proficiency in Hindi/English on computer

RRB NTPC Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025)

The minimum age of the candidates must be 18 years and the maximum age limit is 36 years to be eligible for the upcoming RRB NTPC 2024 Exam.

Levels	Age Limit
Graduate Level	18 to 36 years
Undergraduate Level (12th Pass)	18 to 33 years

RRB NTPC Age Limit for Graduate Level Posts
Age Group	Upper Limit of D.O.B (Not earlier than)			Lower Limit of D.O.B (Not later than)
	UR & EWS	OBC-Non Creamy Layer	SC/ST	For all Community categories
18 to 36 years	02.01.1989	02.01.1986	02.01.1984	01.01.2007

RRB NTPC Age Limit for Undergraduate Level Posts
Age Group	Upper Limit of D.O.B (Not earlier than)			Lower Limit of D.O.B (Not later than)
	UR & EWS	OBC-Non Creamy Layer	SC/ST	For all Community categories
18 to 33 years	02.01.1992	02.01.1989	02.01.1987	01.01.2007

RRB NTPC 2024 Selection Process

RRB NTPC 2024 Recruitment Process will be done by following steps:

1. First Stage of CBT
2. Second Stage of CBT
3. Typing Test (Skill Test) / Aptitude Test
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

RRB NTPC 2024 Selection Process for Graduate Level Posts
Posts	Selection Process
Goods Train Manager	CBT 1, CBT 2
Senior Clerk cum Typist	CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist	CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test
Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor	CBT 1, CBT 2
Station Master	CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT

RRB NTPC 2024 Selection Process for Under graduate Level Posts
Posts	Selection Process
Junior Clerk cum Typist	CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test
Accounts Clerk cum Typis	CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test
Trains Clerk	CBT 1, CBT 2
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	CBT 1, CBT 2

RRB NTPC 2024 Exam Pattern

The recruitment process shall involve 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable) and Document Verification/Medical Examination. Selection is made strictly as per merit, on the basis of the above-mentioned recruitment stages.

The languages listed are English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu

RRB NTPC 2024 CBT 1 Exam Pattern
Sections	No. of Questions	Marks	Duraton
General Awareness	40	40	90 minutes
Mathematics	30	30
General Intelligence and Reasoning	30	30
Total	100	100

RRB NTPC 2024 CBT 2 Exam Pattern
Sections	No. of Questions	Marks	Duraton
General Awareness	50	50	90 minutes
Mathematics	35	35
General Intelligence and Reasoning	35	35
Total	120	120

Note- There will be a negative marking of ⅓rd mark for each incorrect answer. 

RRB NTPC 2024 Marks Normalisation

For these multisession papers, a suitable normalization is applied to take into account any variation in the difficulty levels of the question papers across different sessions. The formula for calculating the normalized marks for the multi-session papers is detailed below:

RRB NTPC 2024 Salary

RRB NTPC posts are categorized into two categories, namely Graduate Posts and Undergraduate Posts. Let us now look into the name of the posts under each category and their initial pay (initial monthly RRB NTPC salary as per the 7th CPC):

RRB NTPC Salary for Undergraduate Posts

1. Junior Clerk cum Typist: Rs 19,900 (Level-2)
2. Accounts Clerk cum Typist: Rs 19,900 (Level-2)
3. Trains Clerk: Rs 19,900 (Level-2)
4. Commercial cum Ticket Clerk: Rs 21,700 (Level-3)

RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Posts

1. Goods Train Manager: Rs. 29,200 (Level-5)
2. Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor: Rs. 35,400 (Level-6)
3. Senior Clerk cum Typist: Rs. 29,200 (Level-5)
4. Junior Account Assistant cum Typist: Rs. 29,200 (Level-5)
5. Station Master: Rs. 35,400 (Level-6)

The allowances and perks for all RRB NTPC Graduate and Undergraduate posts are listed below:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• Transport Allowance (TA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Pension Scheme
• Medical Benefits

RRB NTPC Exam Analysis

Read the mentioned below-summarised exam analysis of the last RRB NTPC Exam conducted. If you are going to prepare for the upcoming RRB NTPC Exam, then this analysis would be of great help. Let’s have a look at the section-wise & topic-wise exam analysis of RRB NTPC.

RRB NTPC Stage-1: General Awareness Section

The General Awareness section is one of the important and less time taking sections of any railway exams. This section has the highest number of questions & marks i.e. 40. Most of the questions are asked from current affairs, General Science and then history will comprise of more than 12 questions. The detailed exam analysis of the General Awareness section is given below:

Topic	No. of Questions	Level
History	6-7	Easy
Geography	5	Easy
Chemistry	1-2	Easy
Biology	3-4	Easy
Physics	2-3	Easy
Computer	4	Easy
Polity	1-2	Easy-Moderate
Static GK	8-9	Easy
Current Affairs	11-12	Easy-Moderate
Total	40	Easy- Moderate

RRB NTPC Stage-1: Mathematics Section

The questions were asked in a balanced form from all the topics, therefore, prepare every topic well and attempt the RRB NTPC Mock Test regularly to crack the exam. So practice well of Arithmetic & Data Interpretation. The distribution of questions & topics is given below:

Topic	No. of Questions	Level
Percentage	1	Easy
Number System	3	Easy
LCM & HCF	2-3	Easy
Time & Work	2-3	Easy
CI & SI	2-3	Easy
Time & Distance	3	Easy
Profit & Loss	2	Easy
Mensuration	1	Easy
Trigonometry	2-3	Easy
Average	1-2	Easy
Square- Root	2	Easy
Ratio	1-2	Easy
Total	30	Easy-Moderate

RRB NTPC Stage-1: General Intelligence & Reasoning Section

The total number of questions asked in this exam is 30. The topic-wise distribution of the General Intelligence and Reasoning Section of last year’s exam is given below:

Topics	No. of Questions	Level
Puzzles	3	Easy
Syllogism	3	Easy
Venn Diagram	3	Moderate
Sentence arrangement	3	Easy-Moderate
Statement & Assumptions	1	Moderate
Statement & Conclusion	2	Easy-Moderate
Alpha-Nemuric Series	1	Easy
Analogy	1	Easy
Mathematical Operations	3	Easy-Moderate
Direction Sense	2	Easy-Moderate
Blood Relation	1	Easy-Moderate
Odd one out	2	Easy-Moderate
Seating Arrangement	1	Easy-Moderate
Coding-Decoding	1	Easy-Moderate
Total	30	Easy-Moderate

RRB NTPC 2024 Admit Card

The admit Card of RRB NTPC can be downloaded once the link has been activated on RRB’s official website. The admit card/hall ticket will be available zone-wise on the Regional Recruitment Boards. The admit card release date has not been announced yet.

Important Documents Required at the RRB NTPC Exam

The important documents to be carried at the time of RRB NTPC exam are given below:

ID Proof (with Photo)
Pass Size Photograph
Copy of the RRB NTPC Admit Card

Candidates are not allowed to enter the examination hall without the RRB NTPC admit card.

RRB NTPC 2024 Cut-Off

Here, we are providing RRB NTPC Previous Year Cut-Off. the total number of vacancies selected for the stage 2 round was 18252. Let’s have a look at the region-wise cut-off for the RRB NTPC 2015 exam.

S.No.	Zone	General	OBC	SC	ST
1	Ahmedabad	72.86	64.91	57.23	48.1
2	Ajmer	77.39	70.93	62.13	59.74
3	Allahabad	77.49	70.47	62.85	47.02
4	Bangalore	64.97	57.28	30.1	29
5	Bhopal	72.9	66.31	58.61	51.16
6	Bhubaneshwar	71.91	65.76	53.09	48.79
7	Bilaspur	68.79	60.7	51.49	50.07
8	Chandigarh	82.27	71.47	71.87	46.71
9	Chennai	72.14	69.11	57.67	46.84
10	Gorakhpur	77.43	69.01	56.63	47.67
11	Guwahati	66.44	57.11	52.53	52.91
12	Jammu	68.72	50.88	52.27	38.05
13	Kolkata	79.5	71.53	67.07	52.92
14	Malda	61.87	48.42	43.11	31.89
15	Mumbai	77.05	70.21	63.6	54.95
16	Muzaffarpur	57.97	45.57	30.06	25
17	Patna	63.03	53.57	38.55	26.69
18	Ranchi	63.75	57.29	45.48	48.58
19	Secunderabad	77.72	72.87	63.73	59.13
20	Siliguri	67.52	56.26	54.31	45.9
21	Thiruvananthapuram	79.75	75.1	56.14	36.45

FAQ’s

1. What is the RRB NTPC 2024 exam?
   • The RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) exam is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) to recruit candidates for various non-technical posts in Indian Railways.
2. When will the RRB NTPC 2024 exam be held?
   • The exact exam dates for RRB NTPC 2024 will be announced in the official notification. Keep an eye on the RRB websites for the latest updates.
3. What is the total number of vacancies announced for RRB NTPC 2024?
   • A total of 11,558 vacancies have been announced for various non-technical posts under the RRB NTPC 2024 recruitment.
4. Where can I find the official notification for RRB NTPC 2024?
   • The official notification will be published on the official RRB websites and is also likely to be available in leading newspapers. Candidates should regularly check these sources for the latest information.
5. How can I apply for the RRB NTPC 2024 exam?
   • Candidates can apply online through the official RRB websites. The application process will be detailed in the official notification, including registration steps and important dates.
6. What is the eligibility criteria for RRB NTPC 2024?
   • Candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and age limits as defined in the official notification. Generally, a degree from a recognized university is required for various posts.
7. What is the selection process for RRB NTPC 2024?
   • The selection process typically includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by a skill test (if applicable), document verification, and a medical examination.
8. Will there be any negative marking in the RRB NTPC exam?
   • Yes, there is usually a provision for negative marking in the CBT. For every incorrect answer, a certain percentage of marks will be deducted.
9. What subjects are covered in the RRB NTPC exam?
   • The exam generally includes subjects such as General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning.
10. How can I prepare for the RRB NTPC 2024 exam?
    • Candidates can prepare by studying the exam syllabus, solving previous years’ question papers, taking mock tests, and referring to relevant study materials.