RRB ntpc 2024: analysis, eligibility, sllybus, Salary, job profile

Karan Patel
October 04, 2024
RRB ntpc


RRB ntpc (railway requirement board) conducts examinations for the recruitment of various important posts for Indian Railways. In this post, we are going to provide complete information for Graduate posts (Level 5, and 6 posts) and Undergraduate posts (Level 2 and 3 posts) conducted by Railway Requirement Board.

What is RRB NTPC?

RRB NTPC means Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories. This is one of the important exam conducted by Railway Recruitment Board. Through this exam, recruitment is done on vacant posts for non-technical and administrative posts. Through this, appointment is made on various posts, information of which you can read below.

RRB NTPC overview

Here is an overview of the RRB NTPC exam in which all the information is given in short.
Criteria Details
Full Form Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories
Eligibility 10th, 12th, or Graduation (varies by post)
Selection Process CBT-1, CBT-2, Typing Skill Test / Computer Aptitude Test, Document Verification, Medical Examination
Exam Conducting Body Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Exam Frequency As per vacancy (usually once every few years)
Official Website rrbapply.gov
Application Mode Online
Application Fee General/OBC: ₹500, SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Women: ₹250
Post Names Clerk, Goods Guard, Station Master, Traffic Assistant, Junior Clerk, Typist, etc.
Salary Range ₹19,900 to ₹35,400 per month (varies by post)
Exam Duration CBT-1: 90 minutes, CBT-2: 90 minutes
Job Location All over India (based on zonal allocation)
Age Limit 18 to 30 years (age relaxation as per government norms)

RRB NTPC requirement

RRB has released the requirement for 11558 vacancies for RRB NTPC 2024 this is a golden opportunity for those candidates who want to serve in Indian Railways because Indian Railways gives very good salary for which candidates are attractive towards Indian Railway Requirements.

RRB NTPC Notification 

Railway Recruitment Board has issued notification for the recruitment of various non-technical posts. This recruitment is being done for undergraduate level and graduate level posts under non-technical posts and if you are 10th pass, 12th pass or graduate pass then you are eligible for this. See additional information of the notification from here.

Notification

RRB NTPC Post details

Various posts are included under RRB NTPC 2024 post non-technical, there is different qualification for each, for some the qualification is undergraduate level and for some graduate level, you can apply for various posts according to your qualification, detailed information of which is given below

Under-Graduate Level Posts
  • Junior Clerk cum Typist
  • Accounts Clerk cum Typist
  • Trains Clerk
  • Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
Graduate Level Posts:
  • Goods Train Manager
  • Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor
  • Senior Clerk cum Typist
  • Junior Account Assistant cum Typist
  • Station Master

RRB NTPC Job profile 

Different tasks have been assigned for RRB NTPC non technical jobs and their job profiles are also different. You can see complete information below.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level Job Profiles

Post Name Responsibilities & Importance
Junior Clerk cum Typist Performs data entry and file maintenance for administrative tasks.
Accounts Clerk cum Typist Manages financial records and assists with accounts-related tasks.
Trains Clerk Maintains train schedules and records, supports operations.
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk Handles ticket sales, customer inquiries, and reservations.

RRB NTPC graduate level job profile

Post Name Responsibilities & Importance
Goods Train Manager Ensures safe and efficient freight train operations.
Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor Oversees ticketing and revenue-generating activities.
Senior Clerk cum Typist Supervises clerical tasks and prepares administrative reports.
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist Handles accounting entries and financial documentation.
Station Master Manages station operations, schedules, and passenger services.

How to join RRB NTPC

To join any post in RRB NTPC non-technical graduate level and undergraduate level, first you have to apply. When RRB issues notification and accepts applications on its official website, then you have to apply. After applying, you have to prepare for computer based examination. Computer based test is conducted in two stages for RRB NTPC. You have to pass both the stages.

After that, different tests have been kept for different posts. Skill test is required for some and typing test is required in some. You can see the information in the notification, after which the final merit list is released after medical test and document verification. If you fulfill all the dimensions and successfully pass all the tests, then you can ensure your post in RRB NTPC.

Qualification for RRB NTPC

If you want to apply for RRB NTPC Non Technical posts, then first of all you should know whether you are eligible to apply or not. Railway Recruitment Board has prescribed different eligibility criteria for various posts of RRB NTPC Non Technical, which includes age and educational qualification.

RRB NTPC education qualification

As you already know RRB NTPC releases notification for Non Technical Graduate Level and Undergraduate Level posts. Candidates can apply for the post for which they fulfil the educational qualification and if the candidate has the qualification for all the posts then he can apply for all.

Undergraduate Level Posts

Post Educational Qualification
Junior Clerk cum Typist 12th pass or equivalent from a recognized board
Accounts Clerk cum Typist 12th pass or equivalent from a recognized board
Trains Clerk 12th pass or equivalent from a recognized board
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk 12th pass or equivalent from a recognized board

Graduate Level Posts

Post Educational Qualification
Goods Train Manager Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized university
Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized university
Senior Clerk cum Typist Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized university
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized university
Station Master Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized university

RRB NTPC Age limit

The general age limit for RRB NTPC Non Technical posts is 18 to 30 years for undergraduate level posts and 18 to 33 years for graduate level posts along with age reservation for reserved categories as per government regulations.

Age relaxation for RRB NTPC

Here the candidate can get information about this relaxation according to his category and this age relaxation will be equally applicable to both the graduate level and undergraduate level categories of RRB NTPC Non Technical.

Category Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years
OBC 3 years
PWD 10 years
Ex-Servicemen Length of service + 3 years (maximum 6 months)
Jammu & Kashmir Domicile Candidates 5 years
Victims of 1984 Riots 5 years
Railway Employees Up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST)

Application fees

To apply for RRB NTPC, you need to fill your application on the official website and then make the payment, only then your application is approved, this application fee is different according to different categories.

Category Application Fee
General (UR) ₹500
OBC ₹500
SC/ST ₹250
PWD ₹250
Ex-Servicemen ₹250
Women Candidates ₹250

RRB NTPC salary

Pay levels 2 to 6 have been fixed for various posts under RRB NTPC. All these posts come under the Seventh Pay Commission. Its basic pay starts from Rs 19900.

RRB NTPC in hand salary

Overall, the in-hand salary for Indian Railways non-technical graduate level and undergraduate level can be around 25000₹ to 60000₹ and this salary can vary depending on your place of appointment and post.

Post Level Basic Pay (₹) Total Salary (Approx.) (₹)
Junior Clerk cum Typist 2 19,900 25,000 - 30,000
Accounts Clerk cum Typist 2 19,900 25,000 - 30,000
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk 3 21,700 30,000 - 35,000
Goods Train Manager 4 25,500 35,000 - 40,000
Station Master 6 35,400 50,000 - 60,000

RRB NTPC syllabus and exam pattern

RRB NTPC syllabus and exam pattern will be same for Computer Based Test One and Two but for some posts skill test will also be taken, candidates who will apply for that particular post will have to prepare for additional skill test also.

CBT1

Section No. of Questions Total Marks
Mathematics 30 30
General Intelligence and Reasoning 30 30
General Awareness 40 40
Total 100 100

Duration: 90 minutes

CBT 2

Section No. of Questions Total Marks
Mathematics 35 35
General Intelligence and Reasoning 35 35
General Awareness 50 50
Total 120 120

Duration: 90 minutes

Skill Test Information

Posts Requiring Skill Test:

  • Junior Clerk cum Typist
  • Accounts Clerk cum Typist

Posts Not Requiring Skill Test:

  • Trains Clerk
  • Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
  • Goods Train Manager
  • Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor
  • Senior Clerk cum Typist
  • Junior Account Assistant cum Typist
  • Station Master

RRB NTPC selection process

The RRB NTPC (Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Category) selection process takes place in various stages. This process generally consists of the following stages:
  1. Phase (CBT 1): In the first phase, there will be a computer based test in which questions will be asked from Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness and the number of questions will be 100 and the marks will also be 100 and the total time given will be 90 minutes
  2. Phase (CBT 2: In the second phase, the number of questions increases and there are 120 questions which you have to solve in the given time. This test will be for the candidates who qualify CBT 1 only
  3. Phase: Skill test (wherever applicable) is also mandatory for some special posts. Candidates who complete Phase 2 have to give skill test for special posts as well. Skill test may vary according to different posts. Candidates can see the official notification for more information.
  4. Phase: Medical test: Selected candidates will have to undergo medical test, where their health condition will be evaluated. For non technical posts of railway, especially eye test is done more because it is mandatory for the eyes to be completely healthy in Indian Railways.
  5. Phase Document Verification: All tests  After completing the form the candidate will have to get his/her documents verified.
This is your last step, after that you just have to wait for the merit list.

How to apply for RRB NTPC?

To apply, one has to visit the official website of RRB because all the applications are accepted by RRB on their official website.
  1. First, visit the official website of the RRB.
  2. After accessing the website, you will need to log in.
  3. If you have applied before, you must have your login credentials. You can directly log in using your registered information.
  4. If you have never applied before, you will need to create an account. Only then can you proceed with the application.
  5. Now, log in with your ID and password.
  6. After logging in, click on the application link for RRB NTPC Non-Technical posts.
  7. After clicking, fill in all the required information carefully and upload the necessary documents in PDF format.
  8. After that, upload your signature and a recent photo, then proceed to make the payment.
  9. Finally, take a printout of your application for future reference.