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RRB NTPC Exam

Many Exams are Conducted by Railway Recruitment Board under 21 RRB Boards in India. For the posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) i.e., 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. This Exam is Conducted in two stages (CBT-1 and CBT-2) which will be Conducted through Computer Based Test (CBT).

Exam Pattern

Subject

Questions

Marks

Mathematics

30

30

General Intelligence & Reasoning

30

30

General Awareness

40

40

Total

100

100

Total Marks: 100

Total Time: 90 Min

Negative Marking: 0.33 (For each wrong answer)

Overview

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the official notification for the RRB NTPC recruitment 2019-2020 exam on 28 February 2019. Through this recruitment process, RRB will recruit 35,208 vacancies for the posts of NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) i.e. Junior Clerk cum Typist. , Accounts clerk cum typist, junior timekeeper, train clerk, commercial cum ticket clerk, traffic assistant, goods guard, senior commercial cum ticket clerk, senior clerk cum typist, junior account assistant cum typist, senior timekeeper, commercial apprentice, and station master In various zonal railways and production units of Indian Railways. Candidates who have minimum educational qualification 12th (10+2 stage) or its equivalent examination and are seeking a government jobs in Indian Railways can apply for Railway NTPC 2019 recruitment exam.

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Educational Qualifications:

Post Name

Qualification

Junior Clerk cum Typist

12th (+2 Stage) or it’s equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate. 50% marks are not to be insisted upon in the case of SC / ST / Persons with Benchmark Disability / Ex-servicemen and candidates who possess qualifications higher than 12th (+2 stage). Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential

Accounts Clerk cum Typist

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). Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential

Junior Time Keeper

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). Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential

Trains Clerk

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). Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential

Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

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). Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential

Traffic Assistant

Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent

Goods Guard

Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent

Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent

Senior Clerk cum Typist

Degree from recognized University or its equivalent. Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential

Junior Account Assistant cum Typist

Degree from recognized University or its equivalent. Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential

Senior Time Keeper

Degree from a recognized university or its equivalent and typing proficiency in English /Hindi on Computer is essential

Commercial Apprentice

Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent

Station Master

Degree from recognized University or its equivalent.

 

Age limit:

The age limit for the posts is 18-30 yrs.

(The lower and upper age limit indicated for a particular post(s) in the vacancy table will be reckoned as on 01.07.2019.)

 The relaxation in upper age limit / maximum upper age for the following categories/communities in the table below is applicable subject to the submission of requisite certificates.

SI No.

Category

Age relaxation permissible beyond the upper age limit

01

SC/ ST

5 years

02

OBC (NCL)

3 years

03

Ex-Servicemen candidates who have put in more than 6 months service after attestation

UR

33 years of age plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years

OBC (NCL)

36 Years of age plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years

SC/ ST

38 Years of age plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years

04

PwD

UR

10 years

OBC (NCL)

13 years

SC/ ST

15 years

05

Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989

UR

38 Years of age

OBC (NCL)

41 Years of age

SC/ ST

43 Years of age

06

Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum 3 years of service (continuous or in broken spells).

UR

40 Years of age

OBC (NCL)

43 Years of age

SC/ ST

45 Years of age

07

Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Cooperative Societies and Institutes.

UR

33 Years of age plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower.

OBC (NCL)

36 Years of age plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower.

SC/ ST

38 Years of age plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower.

08

Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried.

UR

35 Years of age

OBC (NCL)

38 Years of age

SC/ ST

40 Years of age

09

Course Completed Act Apprentices applying for the posts for which minimum qualification is ITI/Course Completed Act Apprenticeship.

UR

33 years of age plus extent of Apprentice Training undergone by them under the Apprentice Act 1961 subject to maximum three years

OBC (NCL)

36 years of age plus extent of Apprentice Training undergone by them under the Apprentice Act 1961 subject to maximum three years.

SC/ ST

38 years of age plus extent of Apprentice Training undergone by them under the Apprentice Act 1961 subject to maximum three years.

10

Candidates who have commenced Act Apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years

UR

35 Yrs of age

OBC (NCL)

38 Yrs of age

SC/ ST

40 Yrs of age

Medical Standards For The Posts:

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.

Physical Efficiency Test (For Group ‘C’ Posts)

S No

Male candidates

Female candidates

1.

Should be able to lift and carry 35 Kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down

Should be able to lift and carry 20 Kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down

2.

Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 metres in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance.

Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 metres in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance.

Note :- 

(1) The Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as specified in Para 11.0 are exempted from appearing for PET. However, after qualifying in the CBT, such candidates will have to pass the medical examination prescribed for PwBD.

(2) It is the candidates’ responsibility to ensure that they are medically fit enough to attempt the PET. Railways will not be responsible for any injury/harm suffered by candidates as a result of participating in the PET.

Vacancy Details

Details of Vacancies

  1. Under Graduate Posts with Minimum Educational Qualification of 12th (10+2 Stage) or its equivalent examination.

Sl. 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

4319 

2

Accounts Clerk cum Typist

2

19900

C-2

760

3

Junior Time Keeper

2

19900

C-2

17

4

Trains Clerk

2

19900

A-3

592

5

Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

3

21700

B-2

4940

Grand Total

10628

Graduate Posts with Minimum Educational Qualification of a University Degree or its equivalent.

Sl. 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

2873

5

Junior Account Assistant cum Typist 

5

29200

C-2

3164

6

Senior Time Keeper

5

29200

C-2

14

7

Commercial Apprentice

6

35400

B-2

259

8

Station Master

6

35400

A-2 

6865

Grand Total

24649

Syllabus

Syllabus Computer Based Examination (CBT-I):

The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions pertaining to:

  1. Mathematics: 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, etc.
  2. 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.
  3. General Awareness: Current Events of National and International Importance, Games and Sports, Art and Culture of India, Indian Literature, Monuments and Places of India, General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE), History of India and Freedom Struggle, Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World, Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system, General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India, UN and Other important World Organizations, Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large, Basics of Computers and Computer Applications, Common Abbreviations, Transport Systems in India, Indian Economy, Famous Personalities of India and World, Flagship Government Programs, Flora and Fauna of India, Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India, etc

Qualifying Eligibility Criteria:

Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories:

  • UR/EWS – 40%
  • OBC (Non-creamy layer) – 30%
  • SC – 25%
  • ST – 30%.

These percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.

Syllabus Computer Based Examination (CBT-II):

The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions pertaining to:

  1. Mathematics: 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, etc.
  2. 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.
  3. General Awareness: Current Events of National and International Importance, Games and Sports, Art and Culture of India, Indian Literature, Monuments and Places of India, General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE), History of India and Freedom Struggle, Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World, Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system, General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India, UN and Other important World Organizations, Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large, Basics of Computers and Computer Applications, Common Abbreviations, Transport Systems in India, Indian Economy, Famous Personalities of India and World, Flagship Government Programs, Flora and Fauna of India, Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India, etc.

Qualifying Eligibility Criteria:

Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories:

  • UR/EWS – 40%
  • OBC (Non-creamy layer) – 30%
  • SC – 25%
  • ST – 30%.

The normalized marks scored by the candidate in the 2nd stage CBT shall be used for shortlisting the candidates for document verification for the posts which do not have a Typing Skill Test/Computer-based Aptitude Test. For the posts having Typing Skill Test/Computer-based Aptitude Test, the normalized marks scored by the candidate in the 2nd stage CBT shall be used for shortlisting the candidates for Typing Skill Test/Computer-based Aptitude Test.

Typing Skill Test (TST):

For the posts, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, and Junior Time Keeper.

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.

Typing Skill Test (TST) of qualifying nature (marks obtained in typing skill test shall not be added for making merit) shall be conducted for which the number of candidates equal to eight times the number of vacancies for each of the community shall be called for.

The merit will be drawn only for the candidates qualified in the TST or TST exempted PwBD candidates based on performance in 2nd Stage CBT.