RRB NTPC 2022: CBT 2nd Stage Exam Date (Out), Syllabus and Vacancies

RRB NTPC Exam 2022 Important Dates

RRB NTPC Exam 2022 Pattern & Syllabus

The computer-based test (CBT) will take place in two stages – Phase I (Prelims) and Phase II (Mains). The preliminary exam will consist of 100 questions carrying 100 marks, while the main examination will have 120 questions. Each question carries 1 mark. And talking about the negative marking scheme, 0.25 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

Exam Pattern for RRB NTPC 2020 Prelims -

Exam Pattern for RRB NTPC 2020 Mains -

The syllabus of the RRB NTPC exam includes subjects/topics from general awareness, arithmetic, general knowledge, quantitative aptitude, analytical skill and general English/ general Hindi.

RRB NTPC Syllabus

The syllabus for RRB CBT Stage I and CBT Stage II is the same; the only difference is in the exam pattern. The syllabus is as under:

Mathematics/ Arithmetic Ability

Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics.

General Intelligence and Reasoning

Analogies, Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Similarities and Differences, Relationships, Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Puzzle, Data Sufficiency, Statement- Conclusion, Statement- Courses of Action, Decision Making, Maps, Interpretation of Graphs etc.

General Awareness

Current Affairs (International and National), Games, Sports, Indian Literature, Art and Culture of India, Monuments and Palaces of India, History of India, Indian Polity, Economic Geography of India and World, Environmental Issues concerning India, Indian Economy, Flagship government programs, Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India.

RRB NTPC Exam 2022 Eligibility

There are so many perks of government jobs, and when it is about a railway job, you are surely going to avail of numerous benefits. But, it is not that easy. The competition is quite stiff and the number of applications submitted for a single post is also quite large. Before shifting your focus to these areas, you need to make sure that you are eligible for the post. Whether you want to become a goods guard, traffic apprentice, commercial apprentice, junior accounts assistant cum typist, senior clerk cum typist, enquiry cum reservation clerk or assistant station master, the only getaway to all these posts is the RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories exam. Not clearing the exam would entitle you to nothing. So, before you continue to ponder over a dream career in Railways, check out the eligibility criteria first.

• The applicant must hold a Graduate Degree or equivalent from any recognised board/university.
• If the concerned person is applying for any particular post, e.g. Senior Clerk cum Typist or Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, he must produce typing certificate and showcase typing proficiency in both Hindi and English.
• He should be between 18-32 years old.
• Candidates belonging to OBC, SC/ST and Ex-servicemen will avail relaxation by 3 years, 5 years and 3 years respectively.

RRB NTPC Exam 2022 Application Process

The application forms for RRB Non-Technical Popular Category can only be submitted in online mode. Here’s how to submit an online application form for RRB NTPC recruitment –

• Log on to the official website of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) NTPC
• Find the link ‘Recruitment’. Click on the same
• Select your region that you want to apply
• Now you will find ‘New Registration Link’
• Click on the link, fill out fields with details and ‘submit’ the form.
• You will see a registration number and password. Login with using the credentials
• Follow the instruction and fill in the required fields.
• Release the application fee using a credit card, debit card, net banking, pay-in-slip, e-challan, etc.
• Click on the ‘submit’ button and take a printout for future use.

Note: Candidates belonging to SC/ST categories are advised to upload their community certificates along with other documents like the scanned signature and passport photographs.

The application status of RRB NTPC has been released on 21^st September 2020, at 12 am. Candidates can check their application status till 30^th September. The link to check the application form status is available on the respective official websites of RRBs. Candidates need to enter the registered application number and date of birth to check the RRB NTPC application form status. RRBs have also started a helpdesk for candidates whose application forms have been rejected for the exam.

How to check RRB NTPC 2020-21 Application Status?

The steps to check the application status of RRB NTPC are given below.

• Visit the respective websites of RRBs.
• Enter the application number and date of birth on the login page.
• The application status will be displayed on the screen.
• Check whether the application form is accepted or rejected.

RRB NTPC Exam 2022 Other Details

RRB NTPC Exam 2021 - Details of Vacancy

RRB NTPC 2021 recruitment is conducted for the recruitment of Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) graduate and undergraduate posts in various Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways. A total of 35,281 RRB NTPC vacancies will be filled through the recruitment exam. Initially, Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) had announced a total of 35,281 vacancies. Candidates can check below the zone-wise RRB NTPC vacancies 2021.

Discussing more about the name of positions that came under the categories of Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC), Level- 1 Posts, Para-Medical Staff, Ministerial & Isolated Categories are as follows-

• Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) - Trains Clerk, Traffic Assistance, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Goods Guard, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Station Master, etc.
• Level-1 Posts - Assistant/Helper in various technical departments (Mechanical & Electrical Engineering and S&T Departments), Assistant Pointsman, Level-1 posts, Track Maintainer Grade IV, etc.
• Para-Medical Staff - Health & Malaria Inspector, Lab Assistant, Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, Lab Superintendent, ECG Technician, etc.
• Ministerial and Isolated Categories - Chief Law Assistant, Stenographer, Junior Hindi Translator, etc.

RRB NTPC Exam Admit Card -

The Railway Recruitment Board released the RRB NTPC admit card 2020 for the 3^rd Phase of 1^st Stage CBT on 27^th January 2021. To download the RRB NTPC admit card, candidates need to enter their user ID (registration number) and password (date of birth). The RRB NTPC admit card will have the personal details of candidates and exam-related information. Candidates will not receive the hard copy of the admit card.

How to download RRB NTPC admit card 2021?

The steps to download the admit card of RRB NTPC are explained below:

• Visit the official websites of respective RRBs
• Click the admit card download link on the home page
• Candidates need to enter the user ID (registration number) and password (date of birth)
• The admit card will appear on the screen
• Download the admit card and take its printout

RRB NTPC Exam Answer Key –

RRB NTPC Answer Key 2021 for the first stage will be released by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) after the completion of the exam. Along with the answer key, the examination authority also releases candidates' response sheets, objection trackers and question papers. Candidates who will appear in the exam can access the answer key from the official website by logging with a user ID and password. Candidates can also raise objections against RRB NTPC answer key and question paper if they have any doubt online within the deadline specified by the RRBs.

RRB NTPC Exam Result –

RRB NTPC result 2021 will be announced online by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) on its respective official websites. The results for the Stage 1 CBT are scheduled to be announced by 15th February 2022. The result will be available in PDF format in the form of a merit list. Along with the result, the scorecard and cut-off will also be released. To download the scorecard and cutoff, candidates need to enter their user ID/registration number and password.

Details in RRB NTPC Scorecard 2020-21

The scorecard of RRB NTPC will display the following details:

• Candidate’s name
• Roll number
• Registration number
• Raw score
• Pro-rated score
• Normalized marks
• Qualifying status

RRB NTPC Result 2021: Procedure to calculate the scores

1. For correct answers, candidates will be awarded 1 mark.
2. For the incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.
3. The score will be calculated based on the number of correct answers after deducting the penalty for the wrong response.

RRB NTPC Exam Frequently Asked Questions