RRB NTPC
Conducted by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) / Railway Recruitment Control Board, Ministry of Railways
About this exam
RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) is a national railway recruitment exam by the Railway Recruitment Boards for Graduate and Undergraduate posts such as Station Master, Goods Guard, Senior Clerk, Commercial Apprentice, Junior Clerk and Accounts Clerk. Selection is via two computer-based tests: CBT-1 (100 questions, qualifying) and CBT-2 (120 questions, merit-deciding), each covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness, followed by a skill test (typing or computer-based aptitude, where applicable) and document verification. 1 mark per question with 1/3 negative marking.
Eligibility
Graduate posts require a Bachelor's degree; Undergraduate posts require a 12th (10+2) pass. Age limits vary by post and category (with standard relaxations). Confirm against the current RRB CEN notification.
Important Dates
Conducted in large CEN cycles across multiple shifts; a fresh CEN is expected each cycle. Treat specific dates as tentative until the live RRB CEN calendar on rrbcdg.gov.in and the regional RRB sites.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Qs | Marks | Negative | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 0.33 | 90 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 0.33 | 90 min |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 0.33 | 90 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 min |
One timer for the whole paper.
| Section | Qs | Marks | Negative | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 0.33 | 90 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 0.33 | 90 min |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 0.33 | 90 min |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 90 min |
One timer for the whole paper.
Pattern as configured for our mock tests. Always confirm against the official notification.
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