RRB NTPC Notification 2024 is OUT @ rrbapply.gov.in – Railway Recruitment Board, RRB NTPC Recruitment 2024 notification is released now for 11558 Non Technical Popular category vacancies. Furthermore, the RRB NTPC 2024 Graduate Level apply online link will be available from September 14, 2024 to October 10, 2024 at rrbapply.gov.in. It is to note that the RRB NTPC 2024 notification is released for 8113 vacancy for Graduate Level Posts while for Undergraduate Level Posts the vacancy is 3445.
LIVE Update ==>> The RRB NTPC Graduate Level Vacancy Application Link is Active now from 14th September 2024. Interested candidates can follow the link on this page to submit the application.
Highlights in RRB NTPC 2024 Notification:
- The Railway Recruitment Board releases RRB NTPC Notification 2024 to recruit 11558 non-technical vacancies in 21 regional railway zones across the country.
- Age limit for RRB NTPC exam has been set between 18 and 33 years of age for UG level posts and 18 to 36 years for Graduate level posts.
- RRB NTPC Graduate Level Recruitment Application Form 2024 is available from September 14, 2024 to October, 10 2024 on the RRB official website – rrbapply.gov.in.
- RRB NTPC UG Level application form 2024 will be available from September 21, 2024 to October, 20, 2024 on the RRB official website – rrbapply.gov.in.
- The first stage of RRB NTPC exam is likely to be held in December 2024.
- The final merit list of RRB NTPC Recruitment will be published in respective 21 railway zonal websites after completion of medical exam and document verification process.
- As per latest 7th pay commission, the lowest level posts in hand salary is ₹30000.
Before apply for RRB Recruitment 2024 for NTPC vacancies, candidates should know the eligibility, exam date, syllabus, admit card, result and a lot more. To know more details, refer to the official RRB NTPC 2024 notification or read this entire article.
| Important Links | |
| Recruitment | RRB NTPC Recruitment |
| Notification | RRB NTPC Notification |
| Application Form | RRB NTPC Application Form |
| Salary | RRB NTPC Salary |
| Exam Pattern | RRB NTPC Exam Pattern |
| Selection Stages | RRB NTPC Selection Stages |
| Medical Standards | RRB NTPC Medical Standards |
| Syllabus | RRB NTPC Syllabus |
| Books | RRB NTPC Books |
| Previous Papers | RRB NTPC Previous Papers |
| Exam Date | RRB NTPC Exam Date |
| Admit Card | RRB NTPC Admit Card |
| Answer Key | RRB NTPC Answer Key |
| Cut Off | RRB NTPC Cut Off |
| Result | RRB NTPC Result |
RRB NTPC Notification 2024
RRB NTPC Notification 2024 is released now. Actually, the Railway Recruitment Board, RRB conducts NTPC exam 2024 to recruit candidates for various non-technical vacancies in Indian Railways. Now, with the release of the RRB NTPC 2024 Notification, the application link is active from 14th September 2024. Thus, apply online for RRB NTPC 2024 exam from 14th September 2024 on the official Railway Recruitment Board website – rrbapply.gov.in.
RRB NTPC 2024 Notification 2024: Summary
| Recruitment Agency | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Exam Name | RRB NTPC Exam 2024 |
| Post Name | Non Technical Popular Category |
| Vacancy | 11558 |
| Job Location | 21 RRB Zones |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Education Qualification | 10+2 / Graduate |
| Age Limit | 18 years to 33 years / 36 Years |
| Application Fee | SC/ST/PWD – ₹250, General/OBC – ₹500 |
| RRB NTPC Exam Date – CBT 1 | December 2024 |
| RRB NTPC Exam Date – CBT 2 | Update Soon |
| Official website | rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB NTPC selection process will involve two stages, where candidates should clear the exam in 2 stages of CBT and medical test/document verification. Check below for RRB NTPC selection process:
- CBT 1 and 2 – Candidates should clear stage 1 and stage 2 CBT exams subsequently.
- CBAT – Computer Based Aptitude Test for the post of Station Master only.
- Medical Test and Document Verification – Selected candidates will have to attend for medical test and document verification process.
RRB NTPC 2024 Vacancies
The RRB Non Technical Popular Category Notification comes with the vacancy of both graduate level and undergraduate /10+2 level vacancies. These notification comes with two separate notification number CEN 05/2024 for Graduate Level Vacancies and CEN 06/2024 – Undergraduate / 10+2 Level Vacancies. The details of the vacancy as per the notification is as follows –
RRB NTPC Undergraduate / 10+2 Level Vacancies
| Sl. No | Post Name | Total Vacancies (All RRBs) |
| 1 | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 2022 |
| 2 | Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 361 |
| 3 | Junior Clerk cum Typist | 990 |
| 4 | Train Clerk | 72 |
| – | TOTAL | 3445 |
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Vacancies
| Sl. No | Name of the Posts | Total Vacancies (All RRBs) |
| 1 | Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | 1736 |
| 2 | Station Master | 994 |
| 3 | Goods Guard / Goods Train Manager | 3144 |
| 4 | Jr. Accounts Assistant cum Typist | 1507 |
| 5 | Senior Clerk cum Typist | 732 |
| – | TOTAL | 8113 |
Over 11000 vacancies are to be filled through RRB NTPC recruitment 2024. According to the official RRB NTPC 2024 notification 3445 vacancies are there for undergraduate level category, while graduate level posts has a total of 8113 vacancies.
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Vacancy Details
| RRB Name | Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor | Station Master | Goods Train Manager | Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | Senior Clerk Cum Typist | Total |
| RRB Ahmedabad | 157 | 71 | 244 | 0 | 44 | 516 |
| RRB Ajmer | 14 | 11 | 77 | 0 | 30 | 132 |
| RRB Bangalore | 51 | 116 | 237 | 88 | 4 | 496 |
| RRB Bhopal | 77 | 21 | 24 | 0 | 33 | 155 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | 51 | 0 | 586 | 103 | 18 | 758 |
| RRB Bilaspur | 93 | 81 | 434 | 26 | 15 | 649 |
| RRB Chandigarh | 61 | 21 | 69 | 189 | 70 | 410 |
| RRB Chennai | 155 | 8 | 9 | 169 | 95 | 436 |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 59 | 0 | 61 | 3 | 6 | 129 |
| RRB Guwahati | 27 | 271 | 43 | 143 | 32 | 516 |
| RRB Jammu Srinagar | 44 | 10 | 60 | 4 | 27 | 145 |
| RRB Kolkata | 523 | 68 | 220 | 428 | 143 | 1382 |
| RRB Malda | 36 | 30 | 120 | 0 | 12 | 198 |
| RRB Mumbai | 117 | 196 | 266 | 88 | 160 | 827 |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| RRB Prayagraj | 74 | 0 | 102 | 42 | 9 | 227 |
| RRB Patna | 22 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 6 | 111 |
| RRB Ranchi | 77 | 9 | 232 | 0 | 4 | 322 |
| RRB Secunderabad | 25 | 10 | 288 | 141 | 14 | 478 |
| RRB Siliguri | 12 | 6 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 40 |
| RRB Trivandrum | 51 | 65 | 52 | 0 | 6 | 174 |
| TOTAL | 1736 | 994 | 3144 | 1507 | 732 | 8113 |
RRB NTPC Application form 2024
RRB NTPC application form 2024 will available from September 14, 2024. The last date to apply online for RRB NTPC exam is October 20, 2024. It has various steps, where candidates need to apply online only by filling basic details, uploading documents, paying the exam fee and finally submitting filled application form.
Check below for step-by-step process to apply online for RRB NTPC exam 2024:
How to Apply online for RRB NTPC 2024?
- Step 1 – Click on RRB NTPC application form 2024 link or visit respective RRB websites and click on RRB NTPC apply online link.
- Step 2 – Complete RRB NTPC registration process by entering your basic details including mobile number and email-id.
- Step 3 – You will get RRB NTPC one time password to registered mobile number and email ID.
- Step 4 – Now, start filling remaining part of application form by providing education qualifications. Once filled click on save and submit button.
- Step 5 – Pay application fee in online mode by selecting payment gateway options such as credit card or debit card or UPI.
- Step 6 – Then, candidates need to fill additional details in part II of application form such as detailed educational qualification and choice of language in question paper.
- Step 7 – Next, simply upload scanned photograph and signature in acceptable format and size.
- Step 8 – Finally, click on the declaration box to final submission of RRB NTPC application form 2024.
- Step 9 (Optional) – Take a printout of filled application form for future use.
RRB NTPC Application fee
| Category | Gender | Application Fee |
| General | Male | ₹500 |
| OBC/ST/SC/Ex-S /PWD | Male | ₹250 |
| OBC/ST/SC/Ex-S /PWD | Female/ Transgender | ₹250 |
- The application fee for general category male candidates is ₹500.
- Irrespective of caste, the application fee is ₹250 for all female/transgender candidates.
- For reserved category male candidates such as OBC/ST/SC/PWD, it is ₹250 only.
RRB NTPC Eligibility 2024
| Parameter | RRB NTPC Eligibility |
| Age | 18 to 33 years ( For undergraduate level vacancies); 18 to 36 Years ( for Graduate Level vacancies) |
| Educational | For undergraduate level vacancies- 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate. 50% marks is not to be insisted upon in case of SC / ST / Persons with Benchmark Disability / Ex-servicemen and candidates who possess qualifications higher than 12th (+2 stage) For Graduate Level Vacancies- Degree from recognized University or its equivalent. |
RRB NTPC Age Limit
The RRB NTPC age limit is 18 to 33/36 years for general category candidates. There is relaxation in upper age limit provided for SC/ST (5 years) and OBC (3 years) category candidates.
Minimum and maximum age limits as on 01.01.2025 for RRB NTPC exam are as follows:
- Minimum Age – 18 Years
- Maximum Age – 33 Years for Undergraduate Levels posts; 36 Years for Graduate Level Posts
RRB NTPC age relaxation by category follows as:
- OBC – 3 Years
- SC/ST – 5 Years
- PWD General – 10 Years
- PWD OBC – 13 Years
- PWD SC/ST – 15 Years
RRB NTPC Educational Qualification
Candidates should meet the following education qualifications to apply for RRB NTPC exam 2024.
- For UG Level Posts: 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate. SC / ST / PwD / Ex-servicemen who passed 12th (+2 stage) can apply for RRB NTPC UG level posts.
- For Graduate Level Posts: Degree from recognized University or its equivalent.
RRB NTPC 2024 – Medical Standards
| Sl. No. | Medical standard | General fitness | Visual acuity |
| 1 | A-2 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (No fogging test). Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses and must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision and Myopic vision. |
| 2 | A-3 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D). Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses and must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision and Myopic vision. |
| 3 | B-2 | Physically fit in all respects | Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (Power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass test for Field of Vision (Binocular Vision) etc. |
| 4 | C-2 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/12, nil with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn 0.6 combined with or without glasses where reading or close work is required. |
RRB NTPC Notification 2024 Important Dates
| Events | Important Dates |
| Railway NTPC 2024 Notification | September 7, 2024 |
| Start of Railway NTPC Graduate Level Online Application | September 14, 2024 |
| Start of Railway NTPC UG Level Online Application | September 21, 2024 |
| Railway NTPC Graduate Level 2024 Application Form Closes | October 13, 2024 |
| RRB NTPC UG Level 2024 Application Form Closes | October 20, 2024 |
| RRB NTPC Graduate Level fees payment date after closing date | October 14 & 15, 2024 |
| RRB NTPC Graduate Level Application Edit Window | October 16 to 25, 2024 |
| RRB NTPC Exam Date (Stage I) | Update Soon |
| RRB NTPC Result 2024 (Stage I) | Update Soon |
Let us look at the RRB NTPC Exam 2024 important dates:
- The RRB NTPC Graduate Level 2024 Online application form is active from September 14, 2024 and the last date to submit the application form is October 13, 2024.
- The RRB NTPC UG Level 2024 application form activates on September 19, 2024 and the last date to submit the application form is October 20, 2024.
RRB NTPC Notification 2024 – Important Links
| RRB NTPC Graduate Level Notification 2024 | Click Here |
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
RRB NTPC Admit Card 2024
RRB NTPC admit card 2024 for stage 1 exam will be available by the last week of November 2024. All the candidates will have to download admit by entering registration number and date of birth.
RRB NTPC 2024 admit card for CBT 1 and CBT 2 exams releases by Indian railways on official website rrbapply.gov.in. The admit card for the RRB NTPC would be available online on respective RRB zone websites. Candidate can login to the website using the credentials and download the RRB NTPC admit card for respective computer based online test.
The candidate should login with registration number and date of birth that was created during the RRB NTPC registration.
Check below steps to download RRB NTPC admit card 2024:
How to Download RRB NTPC Admit Card 2024?
- Visit the official website of your RRB zone.
- Click on download RRB NTPC admit card link.
- Login with registration number, date of birth and security code.
- Click on the submit button.
- Now, your RRB NTPC admit card will appear on screen.
- Download and take a print out to appear for RRB NTPC exam.
RRB NTPC 2024 admit card is the most important document that the candidate needs to carry along to the examination center. No person will be allowed to enter the examination hall without the hall ticket.
The candidate should go through the details present on the RRB NTPC admit card and should make sure that details present are complete and are correct.
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2024
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern for CBT 1
| Question Type | Subjects | No. of Qs | Marks |
| Objective Type (MCQ based) Online CBT | General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| Grand Total | 100 | 100 |
- Time Duration is 90 minutes
- Negative Marks of 1/3 will be deducted for each wrong answer
- 100 questions carrying 1 marks each will be there.
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern for CBT 2
| Questions Type | Subjects | No. of Qs | Marks |
| Objective (MCQ Based) Online Test | General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| Grand Total | 120 | 120 |
- Time Duration is 90 minutes.
- The Test will have 120 questions with 1 mark for each question.
- 1/3 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern for CBAT
| Eligibility | For the candidates who have applied for Station Master Post and qualifies the CBT 2 |
| Qualifying Criteria | Minimum T-Score of 42 marks in each of the test batteries |
| Questions Language | English and Hindi |
| Negative marks | Not Applicable |
| Weightage | CBT 2 – 70 % CBAT – 30% |
| Further Details | Candidates can visit websites of RDSO (www.rdso.indianrailways.gov.in – Directorates->Psycho Technical Directorate ->Guidelines for Aptitude Test) |
RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test (TST) Pattern
| Applicable For | For Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist Vacancy |
| Number of Candidates | 8 times of vacancy |
| Score | Typing Skill Test (TST) is of qualifying nature and does not carry any score. |
| Typing Speed | 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Personal Computer only |
| Exemption | PH Candidates with 40% permanent disability |
RRB NTPC Result 2024
RRB NTPC result 2024 for CBT 1 online test along with cut off marks will be declared by Indian railways in region-wise. The RRB NTPC 2024 result is expected to be out within 2 month of the selection test.
The exam participants can easily check the RRB NTPC Result visiting your RRB zone website and clicking on direct RRB NTPC result link, then login with registration number and password to check RRB NTPC result 2024 for stage 1 exam.
Only candidates who will clear the RRB NTPC exam of CBT 1 by getting minimum qualifying marks will be eligible to appear for CBT 2 exam.
Following are steps to check RRB NTPC exam result:
How to Check RRB NTPC Result 2024?
- Visit your RRB regional website.
- Click on the RRB NTPC result link.
- Enter registration number and date of birth and click on the submit button.
- Now your score card along with cut off will appear on screen.
The result of the RRB NTPC exam will be available soon after the CBT 1 and the selection for stage 2 exam is totally based on how the candidate scored in the stage 1 exam. Railway Recruitment Board will release RRB NTPC result for CBT 1 and CBT 2 exams separately on their respective regional websites.
If a candidate qualifies in stage 1 of RRB NTPC exam, then he/she can appear for stage 2 of CBT and on clearing the exam, he/she gets the call for medical test and document verification.
RRB NTPC Syllabus 2024
RRB NTPC Syllabus 2024 for CBT 1 exam comprises Math, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness for 100 marks. The CBT 1 will have a total of 100 objective type questions, which the candidates need to answer in 90 minutes. For each wrong answer, a candidate will lose 1/3rd of marks from the final score.
RRB NTPC Syllabus 2024 for CBT 2 exam also comprises Math, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness subjects but for 100 marks. A total of 120 objective type questions will be there, where candidates need to answer these questions in 90 minutes. For each wrong answer, a candidate will lose 1/3rd of marks from the final score.
The following tables show the detailed topic wise RRB NTPC syllabus 2024 for stage 1 and 2 CBT exams.
RRB NTPC Syllabus for CBT 1 & CBT 2
| RRB NTPC Syllabus for CBT 1 | |||
| Mathematics | General Intelligence and Reasoning | General Awareness | |
| Number systems | Analogies | Knowledge of Current affairs | |
| Pipes and Cisterns | Statement & Arguments and Assumptions | General scientific and technological developments | |
| Calendar and Clock | Directions | Sports | |
| Age Calculations | Analytical reasoning | Environmental issues concerning India and the World | |
| Square Root | Similarities and Differences | Indian Polity and constitution, Indian Economy | |
| Elementary Statistics | Conclusions and Decision Making | Indian geography | |
| Trigonometry | Classification | culture and history of India including freedom struggle | |
| Algebra Geometry | Data Interpretation and Sufficiency | ||
| Profit and Loss | Venn Diagram | ||
| Simple and Compound Interest | Syllogism | ||
| Time and Distance | Jumbling | ||
| Time and Work | Mathematical operations | ||
| Ratio and Proportion | Alphabetical and Number Series | ||
| LCM & HCF | Coding and Decoding | ||
| Percentage | |||
| Mensuration | |||
| Fractions | |||
| Decimal | |||
| BODMAS | |||
RRB NTPC Best Books
The RRB NTPC subject-wise books have been shared below. These books are the best in the market and provide comprehensive knowledge and reliable study material for optimal results. For more details, candidates can go through our post on RRB NTPC Books.
| Subjects | Name of the Books | Author |
| Mathematics | Fasttrack Objective Arithmetic | Arihant Publications |
| Quickest Mathematics | Kiran Publications | |
| Reasoning | A modern approach to verbal & Non-verbal reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal |
| General Awaness | Lucent G.K. | Binay Karna and Manwendra Mukul |
RRB NTPC Previous Year Paper
In order to get a firm understanding of the paper pattern and the difficulty level, it is important to practice the RRB NTPC previous year question papers. We have compiled papers that are free to download. Candidates can practice these previous years’ papers for all shifts of the RRB NTPC Exam to take their preparation level to second to none. Check the links to download the RRB NTPC question papers below.
| RRB NTPC 2nd April 2016 Shift 2 |
| RRB NTPC 3rd April 2016 Shift 1 |
| RRB NTPC 6th April 2016 Shift 1 |
| RRB NTPC 11th April 2016 Shift 1 |
RRB NTPC Exam Preparation Tips
To crack a highly competitive exam like RRB NTPC Recruitment, it is important that the aspirants make a proper strategy. Here we have shared some RRB NTPC preparation tips to help candidates in their preparation. Preparation tips will enhance their preparation strategy to boost your score in the RRB JE exam. Candidates can follow the preparation tips given below to prepare for the exam effectively.
- Start studying as soon as possible to have enough time to cover all the important topics.
- Revise regularly, especially weak topics.
- Practice the previous year’s question papers.
- Practice mock tests and keep track of time while doing so.
RRB NTPC Cut Off 2024
RRB NTPC 2024 cut off and qualifying marks for CBT 1 exam is available after completion of online test. The minimum qualifying marks for CBT 1 is 40% for General, 30% for OBC, 30% for SC and 25% for ST category candidates. These RRB NTPC cut off 2024 will be calculated out of 100 marks for CBT 1 exam and out of 120 marks for CBT 2 exam.
Following table shows the expected RRB NTPC cut off 2024 for CBT 1 exam:
| Expected RRB NTPC Cut off for CBT 1 | |
| Category | Cut off |
| General | 65-70 |
| ST | 45-50 |
| SC | 50-55 |
| OBC | 55-60 |
RRB NTPC Previous Cut Off 2022
| RRB Name | CBT 1 Cut Off 2022 | Final Cut Off 2022 |
| RRB Ahmedabad | Click Here | Click Here |
| RRB Ajmer | Click Here | Click Here |
| RRB Bangalore | Click Here | Click Here |
| RRB Bhopal | Click Here | Click Here |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | Click Here | Click Here |
| RRB Bilaspur | Click Here | Click Here |
| RRB Chandigarh | Click Here | Click Here |
| RRB Chennai | Click Here | Click Here |
| RRB Gorakhpur | Click Here | Click Here |
| RRB Guwahati | Click Here | Click Here |
| RRB Jammu Srinagar | Click Here | Click Here |
| RRB Kolkata | Click Here | Click Here |
| RRB Malda | Click Here | Click Here |
| RRB Mumbai | Click Here | Click Here |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | Click Here | Click Here |
| RRB Prayagraj | Click Here | Click Here |
| RRB Patna | Click Here | Click Here |
| RRB Ranchi | Click Here | Click Here |
| RRB Secunderabad | Click Here | Click Here |
| RRB Siliguri | Click Here | Click Here |
| RRB Trivandrum | Click Here | Click Here |
Railway recruitment board will decide RRB NTPC cut off 2024 is based on the performance of candidates in particular zone, difficulty level of question papers, number of vacancies and reservations. All the candidates should visit the respective regional RRB websites to check cut off marks for general, SC, ST, OBC and PwD categories. The final merit list will be available for each RRB region by considering cut off marks and reservations quota.
RRB NTPC 2024 – FAQs
The minimum age requirement for RRB NTPC exam is 18 years, and maximum age limit is 33 / 36 years as on 01.01.2025. However, 5 years and 3 years relaxations in upper age limit provided for SC/ST and OBC categories respectively.
Eligible candidates can apply online for RRB NTPC exam on rrbapply.gov.in. Simply click on RRB NTPC apply online 2024 link, select new registration and complete filling of RRB NTPC application form.
The RRB NTPC selection is through candidates performance in 2 stages of online tests and medical test/document verification.