Exam Pattern, Vacencies, Selection Process
The RRB NTPC (Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories) exam is a competitive examination conducted by the Indian Railways to recruit candidates for various non-technical positions. These roles typically involve administrative and clerical work.
Key Details about RRB NTPC Exam
- Posts Offered
- Junior Clerk cum Typist
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist
- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
- Traffic Assistant
- Goods Guard
- Station Master
- Senior Clerk cum Typist
- Senior Time Keeper
- Commercial Apprentice
- Traffic Apprentice
- Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Minimum 12th pass (for undergraduate posts) or a bachelor’s degree (for graduate posts).
- Age Limit: Generally between 18 to 30 years (with age relaxations for reserved categories).
- Selection Process
The exam is conducted in multiple stages:- Stage 1 CBT (Computer-Based Test): Common for all posts.
- Stage 2 CBT: Specific to the post you’ve applied for.
- Typing Skill Test/Computer-Based Aptitude Test (for relevant posts).
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Exam Pattern
The CBT stages include subjects like:- Mathematics
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Awareness
- Syllabus Highlights
- Mathematics: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, etc.
- Reasoning: Puzzles, Analogies, Coding-Decoding, etc.
- General Awareness: Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, etc.
- Preparation Tips
- Focus on strengthening your basics in math and reasoning.
- Stay updated with current affairs.
- Practice previous year question papers to improve speed and accuracy.
- Use mock tests to evaluate your performance regularly.
Would you like detailed syllabus breakdown, book recommendations, or preparation strategies for specific sections?
As of March 12, 2025, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has not officially announced the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) 2025 examination dates. However, based on recent updates, the exam is anticipated to be conducted in April 2025.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Non-Technical Popular Category (NTPC) exam cut-off mark varies every year based on factors such as the number of vacancies, difficulty in the exam, and the candidate’s performance. Although the official cut-off mark for the 2024 RRB NTPC exam is yet to be released, we can still refer to the previous year’s data to understand the trends.
Minimum Qualifying Marks for CBT 1 and CBT 2:
- General and EWS Categories: 40%
- OBC and SC Categories: 30%
- ST Category: 25%
These percentages represent the minimum marks candidates must achieve to be considered for the next stage of the selection process.
Previous Years’ Cut-Off Marks:
For a more detailed insight, let’s examine the RRB NTPC CBT 2 cut-off marks for Pay Level 5 from the 2019 recruitment cycle, focusing on the Siliguri region:
| Category | Cut-Off Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 71.33333 |
| SC | 60.84033 |
| ST | 47.39496 |
| OBC | 66.66667 |
| EWS | 63.33333 |
Please note that these statistics are from the 2019 cycle, and the cut-off numbers may vary each year. Candidates are advised to use these figures as a reference and prepare accordingly for the upcoming exam.