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RRB NTPC 2020
RRB NTPC Notification 2020: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will be conducting the recruitment exam for various posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) like Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Goods Guard, etc in various Zonal Railways in the upcoming months of 2020 for a total of around 35,208 vacancies. The RRB NTPC notification was released in Feb 2019 under advertisement no CEN 01/2019. The RRB NTPC exam 2020 is expected to be held in the upcoming months where candidates will sit for the stage 1 examination of the recruitment process.
1.26 crore applications from undergraduate and graduate candidates were received by the railways from all over India. It had been the talk of the town for a long time now. In this article appearing candidates can read about the detailed RRB NTPC Notification 2020, exam date, admit card date, selection process, syllabus, and salary structure.
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What is RRB NTPC 2020?
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) releases vacancies for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) that provides a golden chance for graduate/undergraduate aspirants to apply for the posts namely: 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 and Station Master in various Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways.
When will RRB NTPC Exam Date 2020
As the entire world is battling COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic currently and the entire nation is currently under lockdown, almost all the government job examinations have been either postponed or cancelled. RRB NTPC and RRC Group D exam dates are also expected to be re-scheduled after the lockdown in the month of August-September 2020.
Earlier, RRB NTPC 2019 Stage I exam was tentatively scheduled between June and September 2019. Since then it has been postponed multiple times due to several reasons. The revised schedule will be published on the official websites of all RRBs shortly.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| RRB NTPC Notification 2019 Release Date | 28th February 2019 |
| Start Date To Apply Online for RRB NTPC | 01st March 2019 |
| Last Date To Apply Online | 31st March 2019 |
| Closing Date & Time for Payment of Application Fee | 05.04.2019 at 23.59 hrs |
| Final submission of Applications | 12.04.2019 at 23.59 hrs. |
| RRB NTPC 2019 Exam Date (Expected) | August-September 2020 |
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RRB NTPC Notification 2020
RRB NTPC notification saw an upsurge in the number of vacancies released for government job aspirants. Direct link to download the official PDF is given below:
RRB NTPC Admit Card 2020
The admit card for the exam will be available 10-15 days prior to the examination. As the exam has been delayed the RRB NTPC admit card 2019-20 will be released by the board in between August-September 2020. Candidates are requested to follow up on this page for all the further notifications.
RRB NTPC Vacancy 2020
The Vacancies for RRB NTPC Exam 2019 have been revised to 35,208 deducting the number of DLW vacancies from the RRB Allahabad zone. The DLW vacancies under RRB ALLAHABAD has been canceled. The region-wise vacancies were released and candidates were required to apply for one region. Check out the distribution of vacancies:
| Name of RRBs | No. Of Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 1024 |
| Ajmer | 1773 |
| Allahabad | 4030(UPDATED) |
| Bangalore | 2470 |
| Bhopal | 997 |
| Bhubaneshwar | 498 |
| Bilaspur | 1207 |
| Chandigarh | 2483 |
| Chennai | 2694 |
| Gorakhpur | 1298 |
| Guwahati | 851 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 898 |
| Kolkata | 2949 |
| Malda | 1043 |
| Mumbai | 3665 |
| Muzaffarpur | 329 |
| Patna | 1039 |
| Ranchi | 1386 |
| Secunderabad | 3234 |
| Siliguri | 443 |
| Trivandrum | 897 |
| Total | 35208 |
Check Official Notice for RRB NTPC vacancies (Post wise)
RRB NTPC Vacancy 2020: For Under Graduate Posts
| S. No. | Name of the post | Level in 7th CPC | Initial pay (Rs.) | Medical Standard | Total Vacancies(All RRBs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Clerk cum Typist | 2 | 19900 | C-2 | 4300 |
| 2 | Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 2 | 19900 | C-2 | 760 |
| 3 | Junior Time Keeper | 2 | 19900 | C-2 | 11 |
| 4 | Trains Clerk | 2 | 19900 | A-3 | 592 |
| 5 | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 3 | 21700 | B-2 | 4940 |
| Grand Total | 10603 | ||||
RRB NTPC Vacancy 2019 For Graduate Posts
| S. No. | Name of the post | Level in 7th CPC | Initial pay (Rs.) | Medical Standard | Total Vacancies(All RRBs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Traffic Assistant | 4 | 25500 | A-2 | 88 |
| 2 | Goods Guard | 5 | 29200 | A-2 | 5748 |
| 3 | Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 5 | 29200 | B-2 | 5638 |
| 4 | Senior Clerk cum Typist | 5 | 29200 | C-2 | 2854 |
| 5 | Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | 5 | 29200 | C-2 | 3147 |
| 6 | Senior Time Keeper | 5 | 29200 | C-2 | 6 |
| 7 | Commercial Apprentice | 6 | 35400 | B-2 | 259 |
| 8 | Station Master | 6 | 35400 | A-2 | 6865 |
| Grand Total | 24605 | ||||
RRB NTPC 2020: Educational Qualifications
The minimum educational qualifications required to appear in the RRB NTPC stage 1 exam has been mentioned below:
For Under Graduate Posts: Candidates must pass Minimum Educational Qualification of 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent examination.
For Graduate Posts: Candidates with Minimum Educational Qualification of a University Degree or its equivalent will be eligible to apply.
Those awaiting results of the final examination of the prescribed minimum educational qualification SHOULD NOT apply.
Important Points
- Candidates can apply to only one RRB.
- Application to more than one RRB will lead to rejection of all the applications.
- Any attempt to submit more than one application by a candidate against this CEN shall result in disqualification and debarment.
- If candidates are eligible for more than one level of 7th CPC posts, then he can apply for those posts.
- The candidates are required to indicate their Post-wise and Railway/Production Unit (PU) wise preferences very carefully.
RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria 2020 FAQs
The RRB NTPC recruitment requires you to pass certain criteria such as medical standards and physical tests for some posts. Candidates must be well aware of all the frequently asked queries regarding the eligibility criteria. Click on the link given below:
Click here for RRB NTPC Eligibility criteria FAQs
RRB NTPC Age Limit 2020
The crucial date for determining the age limit was 1st July 2019. Check out the age limit for undergraduate and graduate-level posts including the relaxation given to various categories.
For Undergraduate level: Age between 18 to 30 Years as on 01.07.2019.
| Age Group | Upper Limit Of Date Birth | Lower Limit of Date of Birth (Not Later Than) For Under Graduate posts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | OBC Non-Creamy Layer | SC/ST | For All Community / Categories | |
| 18 to 30 | 02.07.1989 | 02.07.1986 | 02.07.1984 | 01.07.20001 |
For Graduate level: Age between 18 to 33 Years as on 01.07.2019.
| Age Group | Upper Limit Of Date Birth (Not Earlier Than) | Lower Limit of Date of Birth (Not Later Than) For Under Graduate posts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | OBC – Non-Creamy Layer | SC/ST | For All Community / Categories | |
| 18 to 33 | 02.07.1986 | 02.07.1983 | 02.07.1981 | 01.07.20001 |
RRB NTPC Selection Process 2020
The RRB NTPC 2019 selection process for levels 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 consists of 2 stages of the computer-based tests followed by the skill test. Here is the summary of the selection process that candidates will go through for the final selection:
| Sl. No. |
Name of the post | Level in 7th CPC |
1st stage CBT |
2nd stage CBT |
Skill Test requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Clerk cum Typist |
2 | Common for all posts |
Common For all Level 2 Posts |
Typing Skill Test |
| 2 | Accounts Clerk cum Typist |
2 | Typing Skill Test | ||
| 3 | Junior Time Keeper | 2 | Typing Skill Test | ||
| 4 | Trains Clerk | 2 | —————— | ||
| 5 | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
3 | Separate for Level 3 post |
—————— | |
| 6 | Traffic Assistant | 4 | Separate for Level 4 post |
Computer Based Aptitude Test |
|
| 7 | Goods Guard | 5 | Common For all Level 5 posts |
—————— | |
| 8 | Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
5 | —————— | ||
| 9 | Senior Clerk cum Typist |
5 | Typing Skill Test | ||
| 10 | Junior Account Assistant cum Typist |
5 | Typing Skill Test | ||
| 11 | Senior Time Keeper | 5 | Typing Skill Test | ||
| 12 | Commercial Apprentice |
6 | Common For all Level 6 posts |
—————— | |
| 13 | Station Master | 6 | Computer Based Aptitude Test |
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2020
- The RRB NTPC stage 1 Exam Pattern consists of 40 questions from General Awareness, and 30 each from Mathematics & General Intelligence & Reasoning to be attempted in 90 minutes.
- The RRB NTPC stage 2 Exam Pattern contains 50 questions from General Awareness, and 35 each from Mathematics & General Intelligence & Reasoning to be attempted in 90 minutes.
- The typing test will be held to check the typing skills of the candidates for the mentioned posts.
Click here to check RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2019 in detail
RRB NTPC Syllabus 2020
The RRB NTPC Syllabus for General Awareness, Mathematics and General Intelligence & Reasoning sections have been uploaded as per the official NTPC notification. The syllabus for all sections is based on the latest pattern has been uploaded.
Click here to check RRB NTPC Syllabus for General Awareness, Mathematics and Reasoning
RRB NTPC Application Fee
- UR & OBC: Rs. 500/-
Out of this fee of Rs.500/-, an amount of Rs.400/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in First Stage CBT.
- SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backward class : Rs. 250/-
This fee of Rs.250/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in First Stage CBT.
RRB NTPC Salary 2020
The RRB NTPC Salary for all posts varies according to the level of the post. The salary ranges from the initial pay of Rs 19,900 to Rs Rs 35,400 The salary structure has been updated as per the 7th Pay Commission and categorized under levels 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Candidates can check the pay scale along with the added allowances provided in the link below.
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RRB NTPC Previous Years Cut Off
The exam was last held in 2015 after which no official notification was released. Get an idea of the previous year cut off to make sure you strategize according to the same. Check the below table regarding the RRB NTPC region-wise cut off 2015.
| RRB NTPC 2015 Stage 1 Official Cutoff (Total Number Of Vacancies: 18252) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.No. | Zone | General | OBC | SC | ST | No. Of Candidates Shortlisted For 2nd Stage CBT (Approx. 15 Times) |
| 1 | Ahmedabad | 72.86 | 64.91 | 57.23 | 48.1 | 17748 |
| 2 | Ajmer | 77.39 | 70.93 | 62.13 | 59.74 | 16321 |
| 3 | Allahabad | 77.49 | 70.47 | 62.85 | 47.02 | 42972 |
| 4 | Bangalore | 64.97 | 57.28 | 30.1 | 29 | 9088 |
| 5 | Bhopal | 72.9 | 66.31 | 58.61 | 51.16 | 17271 |
| 6 | Bhubaneshwar | 71.91 | 65.76 | 53.09 | 48.79 | 11551 |
| 7 | Bilaspur | 68.79 | 60.7 | 51.49 | 50.07 | 4530 |
| 8 | Chandigarh | 82.27 | 71.47 | 71.87 | 46.71 | 4567 |
| 9 | Chennai | 72.14 | 69.11 | 57.67 | 46.84 | 14642 |
| 10 | Gorakhpur | 77.43 | 69.01 | 56.63 | 47.67 | 4756 |
| 11 | Guwahati | 66.44 | 57.11 | 52.53 | 52.91 | 6136 |
| 12 | Jammu | 68.72 | 50.88 | 52.27 | 38.05 | 2565 |
| 13 | Kolkata | 79.5 | 71.53 | 67.07 | 52.92 | 21123 |
| 14 | Malda | 61.87 | 48.42 | 43.11 | 31.89 | 4170 |
| 15 | Mumbai | 77.05 | 70.21 | 63.6 | 54.95 | 34019 |
| 16 | Muzaffarpur | 57.97 | 45.57 | 30.06 | 25 | 6873 |
| 17 | Patna | 63.03 | 53.57 | 38.55 | 26.69 | 10710 |
| 18 | Ranchi | 63.75 | 57.29 | 45.48 | 48.58 | 8431 |
| 19 | Secunderabad | 77.72 | 72.87 | 63.73 | 59.13 | 24271 |
| 20 | Siliguri | 67.52 | 56.26 | 54.31 | 45.9 | 4185 |
| 21 | Thiruvananthapuram | 79.75 | 75.1 | 56.14 | 36.45 | 7321 |
Check RRB NTPC Previous Years Cut Off in detail
RRB NTPC Previous Year Exam Analysis
What should be the foremost thing for the candidates that need to be done before appearing for the RRB NTPC stage 1 exam? Going through the previous year’s exam analysis and analyzing each topic must be in your priority list. Check out the RRB NTPC Exam analysis for each subject including General Awareness, Mathematics and Reasoning in the link below. It shows the number of questions asked and the exact review of the exam.
RRB NTPC FAQs
Q. What is RRB NTPC?
Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) are the non-technical field under the Railways
Q. What is the exam date for RRB NTPC?
The exam date will be decided after the finalization of the exam conducting agency.
Q. What are the posts under 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 and Station Master.
Q. Is RRB NTPC exam tough?
The difficulty level of the RRB NTPC exam depends on the 3 sections asked in the computer-based test.
Q. What is the selection process for RRB NTPC?
The RRB NTPC selection process consists of 2 stages of the computer-based tests followed by the skill test.
Click here to check RRB NTPC Previous year exam analysis
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