RRB NTPC 2021 Exam Date (on Hold) and Admit card for 5th Phase of CBT 1, RRB NTPC CBT - II (Delayed), Exam Pattern, Syllabus and Selection Process
Updated On -
Jun 11, 2021
Exams Prepmaster
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Chandigarh has issued a notification on the postponement of CBT 1 of the RRB NTPC 2021 exam due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, check RRB Upcoming Exam Dates 2021 here.
RRB NTPC 2021 CBT 1 exam is conducted to recruit candidates for several posts such as Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Junior Time Keeper, Goods Guard, Traffic Assistant, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Commercial Apprentice and Station Master in the Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways
A total of 1,26,30,885 candidates applied for the exam. The syllabus of RRB NTPC is of Class 10, 12, and graduation levels. The exam is conducted in 15 languages.
Latest Updates:
- June 11, 2021:
- RRB NTPC 2021 7th Phase CBT-I Exam Dates to be announced after Lockdown. Read more
- RRB NTPC Exam 2021 - How Many Candidates Will be Shortlisted in CBT-I Check here
- June 4, 2021: RRB NTPC CBT-II has been delayed - Check CBT-II Exam Pattern & Syllabus Here. Read more
- June 1, 2021:
- RRB NTPC Exam 2021 Expected Cutoff Marks of All 6 Phases. Read more
- RRB NTPC Exam 2019 Date is on Hold: Official Notice Released for 01/2019, 03/2019 and RRC 01/2019. Check Update
- May 31, 2021: RRB NTPC 2019 exams on hold due to Covid-19, revised schedule later. Read more
- May 27, 2021:
- May 21, 2021: NTPC Recruitment 2021 through GATE: Online Application Started for 280 Executive Engineer Trainee Posts @ntpccareers.net
- May 6, 2021: Till now 6 Lakh are awaiting the 7th Phase Exam Date and 119 Lakhs are waiting for Answer Key
- May 5, 2021: When will RRB Conduct the NTPC 7th Phase Exam 2021? Read more
- April 16, 2021: RRB NTPC answer key will be released soon. Read more
- April 07, 2021: RRB NTPC 7 April 2021 Exam Analysis has been released. Read it here.
- April 6, 2021: The detailed analysis of the Phase 6 exam from April 1-5, 2021 is out. Read more
- April 05, 2021: RRB NTPC 5 April 2021 Exam Analysis has been given. Check Difficulty Level
- April 5, 2021: Check the exam analysis for RRB NTPC April 03. Read more
RRB NTPC Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | RRB NTPC Exam |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post | Non-Technical Popular Categories(NTPC) |
| Exam level | National |
| Job Location | India |
| Total Vacancies | 35,208 |
| Pay Level | Level 2,3,4,5 & 6 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
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| Mode of exam | Online |
| Selection Process |
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| Medium of Exam | 15 Languages |
| Official website | indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB NTPC: Important Dates
The official notification has been released on February 28, 2019, on the official website of RRB. The exam dates of RRB NTPC are mentioned in the following table.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| RRB NTPC Notification Release Date | February 28, 2019 |
| Start Date To Apply Online for RRB NTPC | March 01, 2020 |
| Last Date To Apply Online | March 31, 2019 |
| Closing Date & Time for Payment of Application Fee | April 05, 2019, at 23:59 hrs |
| Final Submission of Applications | April 12, 2019, at 23:59 hrs |
| RRB NTPC Admit Card (Phase 1 of CBT 1) | December 24, 2020 |
| RRB NTPC Admit Card (Phase 2 of CBT 1) | January 12, 2021 |
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RRB NTPC Vacant Posts
As per the RRB official notification, a list of vacant posts is given below:
| 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 |
RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria of RRB NTPC include the upper age limit, educational qualification(s), and medical standards. However, the terms of age and educational qualification is essential to be considered primarily.
The details of the eligibility are given below as per the terms of the official notification.
- For the undergraduate level posts, the minimum age limit is 18 year and the maximum age limit is 30 years.
- For graduate-level posts, the minimum age limit is 18 years and the minimum age is 33 years.
- The educational qualification required for RRB NTPC varies depending on the posts. Check RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria
RRB NTPC Exam: Application Procedure
The RRB NTPC application process started on March 01, 2019. The last date for the final submission of RRB NTPC was March 31, 2019. The application form of the upcoming RRB NTPC will be released on the official website of RRB.
- The application fees can be paid both offline and online.
- Online payment can be made via Netbanking, Credit/ Debit/ Rupay/ Visa/ Master Card.
- Offline payment of RRB NTPC application fees can be made via E-challan where cash is to be deposited at SBI bank.
| NTPC Category | NTPC Application Fees |
|---|---|
| Unreserved & OBC Category Male | INR 500/- |
| Women/SC/ST/PwD/Ex.Servicemen/ Transgender | INR 250/- |
RRB NTPC Exam: Admit Card
The RRB NTPC admit card 2020 for Phase 5 of the CBT 1 Exam has been released on the regional websites officially. A total of 19 lakh candidates will appear for the 5th phase of the RRB NTPC 2020-21 Exam. Candidates can obtain their RRB NTPC 2020-21 Admit Card by using their user ID and password.
- Before downloading the admit card, check if the information is correct.
- Take a print out of the admit card as the soft copy is not allowed in the exam centres.
- Also, save the PDF in a save folder.
- Here are the region-wise admit card download links.
Check RRB NTPC Exam Centres
RRB NTPC: Exam Pattern
The RRB NTPC written test will be taken in 2 stages:
- 1st Stage of Computer Based Test (CBT)
- 2nd Stage of Computer Based Test (CBT)
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern: 1st Stage CBT
- The 1st Stage CBT is conducted for screening the aspirants.
- There is a negative marking of 0.25 Marks for every question, attempted wrong.
- No marks are deducted if a question is left unanswered.
- The exam duration for PWD candidates is 120 Minutes.
| Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| General awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- The normalized score of 1st Stage CBT will be used for shortlisting of candidates for 2nd Stage CBT as per their merit.
- Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR-40%, EWS40%, OBC (Non creamy layer) -30%, SC-30%, ST-25%.
- These percentages of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD candidates in case of a shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
Must-Follow:
- RRB NTPC CBT - I: Exam Analysis for January 12 paper (Shift 1)
- RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 2020-21 of CBT-I Shift 2
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern: 2nd Stage CBT
- 120 questions are making a total of 120 marks.
- 1/3 of the marks assigned to each question are deducted for every wrong answer, as negative marking.
- Normalization of marks is done.
- The level of difficulty of the question varies depending on the levels of posts.
| Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| General awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
RRB NTPC Syllabus
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has prescribed the syllabus of RRB NTPC. The objective type of questions will be asked from the following topics.
| Sections | Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Number system, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, 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, Decoding, Similarities and Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Jumbling, Puzzle, Statement-Conclusion, Decision Making, Completion of the number, and alphabetical series, Mathematical Operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Data Sufficiency, Statement- Courses of Action, Maps, Interpretation of Graphs. |
| General Awareness | Art and Culture of India, Current Events of National and International Importance, Monuments and Places of India, Games and Sports, Indian Literature, General Science and Life Science, History of India and Freedom Struggle, Physical Geography, Social and Economic Geography of India and World, Indian Polity and Governance, General Scientific and Technological Developments, UN and Other important World Organizations, Environmental Issues, Basics of Computers and Computer Applications, Common Abbreviations, Indian Economy, Transport Systems in India, Famous Personalities, Flora and Fauna of India, Famous Personalities, Flagship Government Programs, etc. |
RRB NTPC Selection Process
The aspirants who will be able to obtain the cutoff marks of the 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) will go through the below-mentioned selection process. Check RRB NTPC Selection Process
CBAT of RRB NTPC
- The candidates need to secure a minimum T-Score of 42 marks to qualify.
- This applies to all candidates irrespective of category and no relaxation in the minimum T- Score is permissible.
- Candidates will have to qualify in each of the test batteries of CBAT for considering them for the post of SM/TA.
- The CBAT will have questions and answer options only in English and Hindi.
- There will be no negative marking in CBAT.
- Merit list will be drawn only from amongst the candidates qualifying in the CBAT, with 70% weightage for the marks obtained in the 2nd Stage CBT and 30% weightage for the marks obtained in CBAT.
Typing skill test
- Qualifying in nature.
- Eight times the number of vacancies will be called for the typing test.
- The candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Personal Computer only without editing tools and spell check facility. Take a look at the expected cutoff of RRB NTPC
RRB NTPC Medical Standards
Candidates must ensure that they fulfil the prescribed Medical Standards for the post(s) for which they have applied. For this, they should refer to the medical standards for each post. Candidates found medically unsuitable for the applied post(s) will not be given any alternative appointment. Check the RRB NTPC Medical Standards
RRB NTPC Document Verification
Candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification. Candidates will be called for this stage of RRB NTPC Recruitment under few circumstances such as:
- Based on the performance of candidates in CBT II and based on the performance of candidates in both 2nd Stage CBT and CBT/TEST (as applicable),
- candidates equal to 50% (may increase or decrease at the sole discretion of RRBs) of the number of vacancies for various posts.
RRB NTPC Exam: Cutoff Marks
Multiple facts determine the RRB NTPC qualifying marks. The primary factors are listed below:
- The total number of appeared candidates
- The zone-wise number of vacancies
- The level of difficulty of the RRB NTPC exam.
- Previous Highest scores of the RRB NTPC applicants.
RRB NTPC Expected Cut Off
Based on the cut off marks for RRB NTPC CBI I stage, candidates 20 times the number of NTPC vacancies are selected for CBT II. The following table will provide the probable cutoff marks of CBT I of RRB NTPC 2021:
| Category | Cut Off Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 80-84 |
| OBC | 77-79 |
| SC | 70-72 |
| ST | 66-68 |
RRB NTPC Vacancies and Salary Structure
The vacancies for RRB NTPC Exam have been revised to 35,208, deducting the number of DLW vacancies from the RRB Allahabad zone. The DLW vacancies under RRB ALLAHABAD have been cancelled. Hence, the overall vacancies for RRB Allahabad have been decreased from 4099 to 4030.
For RRB NTPC Undergraduate Posts
| Name of the post | Level in 7th CPC | Initial pay (INR) | Medical Standard | Total Vacancies(All RRBs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 2 | 19900 | C-2 | 4300 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 2 | 19900 | C-2 | 760 |
| Junior Time Keeper | 2 | 19900 | C-2 | 11 |
| Trains Clerk | 2 | 19900 | A-3 | 592 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 3 | 21700 | B-2 | 4940 |
| Grand Total | 10603 | |||
For RRB NTPC Graduate Posts
| Name of the Post | Level in 7th CPC | Initial pay (INR) | Medical Standard | Total Vacancies(All RRBs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Assistant | 4 | 25500 | A-2 | 88 |
| Goods Guard | 5 | 29200 | A-2 | 5748 |
| Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 5 | 29200 | B-2 | 5638 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | 5 | 29200 | C-2 | 2854 |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | 5 | 29200 | C-2 | 3147 |
| Senior Time Keeper | 5 | 29200 | C-2 | 6 |
| Commercial Apprentice | 6 | 35400 | B-2 | 259 |
| Station Master | 6 | 35400 | A-2 | 6865 |
| Grand Total | 24605 | |||
Check RRB NTPC Post-wise Salary
Along with a handsome salary, RRB NTPC Employee is entitled to various allowances such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Pension Scheme, Medical Benefits, and other special allowance. These allowances will depend on the place and post of the employee.
RRB NTPC FAQs
Ques. What is RRB NTPC Exam?
Ans. Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) releases vacancies for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC). This exam provides a good opportunity for a graduate/undergraduate candidates to apply for various posts such as 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.
Ques. How many candidates applied for the RRB NTPC exam?
Ans. Approximately, 1.26 crores of candidates have applied for the exam of RRB NTPC 2021.
Ques. How many vacancies are for Graduate posts in RRB NTPC 2021?
Ans. As per the official notification, there are 24,649 vacancies for graduate posts.
Ques. How many vacancies are for Under Graduate posts in the RRB NTPC exam?
Ans. According to the notification released by RRB, there are 10,628 vacancies for Undergraduate candidates.
Ques. When is the CBT I exam date for the RRB NTPC 2021 exam?
Ans. Phase 5 of the CBT 1 has been scheduled from March 04 to March 27, 2021.
Ques. How to download RRB NTPC Admit card if I forget the registration number?
Ans. In such cases, you can follow the below-mentioned steps to download the admit card of the RRB NTPC exam:
- To get the registration number, candidates need to click the 'Forgot Registration Number' tab.
- On clicking the link, candidates will get two options - search by name and date of birth or email ID and date of birth.
- Choose one option to retrieve the registration number, enter the name, mother's name, and date of birth to login.
Ques. Is there any negative marking in RRB NTPC Exam?
Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking in RRB NTPC Exam. For every wrong attempt 1/3 marks assigned to a question, will be deducted from your score.
Ques. Will I be allowed to choose the RRB NTPC exam date?
Ans. No, the exam dates will be released and assigned by the RRB's of the respective region you apply for. The exam dates will be given in your RRB NTPC Admit Card with the other details.
Ques. What are the sections of Stage 1 and stage 2 of RRB NTPC?
Ans. In both states of CBT, there are three subjects which are Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness.
Ques. Is the RRB NTPC exam conducted every year?
Ans. No, it has not been conducted every year. It depends on the number of vacancies.
Ques. Has the RRB NTPC Admit card been released?
Ans. The admit card for Phase 5 of CBT-I has been released for different regions.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.