RRB NTPC Exam Date Out: RRB NTPC notification was released in February 2020 and the exam was scheduled to hold in September 2020, which gets delayed due to the non-availability of the exam conducting body. Since then candidates have been waiting for the exam dates. After such a long delay, candidates had decided to run a twitter campaign #rrbexamdates, #Speakup, and other # tags. There is good news from the RRB Chairman, the exam is going to be conducted in this year. Check the update below.
16th September 2020 Update: Candidates can check their application Status on the official website of RRB NTPC. Application Status from 21st to 30th September 2020. The link to check the RRB NTPC Application Status is active now.
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RRB NTPC 2020 Exam Date
The notification was released for the recruitment of 35208 vacancies. The exam update involves the release of the admit card and the NTPC exam date, which has been postponed till further announcement from the Board. As per the new update from the RRB chairman, the RRB exam will be conducted from 15th December 2020.
RRB NTPC Exam Date 2020
RRB has released a notification for the finalization of the recruiting body for the RRB NTPC 2020 exam. As mentioned in the notice the RRB is going to finalize the recruiting body for RRB NTPC in October 2020. As the Unlock 4 has relaxed the traveling restriction, the finalization of the process will be completed within October 2020 as specified in Corrigendum 10.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Organization | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Official Website | www.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Name of the Post | Non-Technical Posts |
| Vacancies | 35,208 Vacancies |
| Pay Level | Level 2,3,4,5 & 6 |
| Selection process |
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| Language | 15 languages |
| Duration of CBT Stage 1 and 2 | 90 minutes |
| RRB NTPC Exam Date | 15th December 2020 (Tentative) |
| RRB NTPC Admit Card | To be announced |
RRB NTPC 2020 Exam Date
RRB or Railway Recruitment Board will be conducting RRB NTPC 2020 Exam for recruiting eligible candidates to fill 35208 Vacancies in Indian Railways. This is one of the most important exams conducted by RRB. RRB NTPC 2020 will be conducted for recruiting candidates to the post of:
- Commercial Apprentice (CA)
- Traffic Apprentice (TA)
- Asst Station Master (ASM)
- Senior Clerk-Cum-typist
- Enquiry-Cum-Reservation-Clerk
- Goods Guard Selection
- Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist
- Traffic Assistant
- Senior Time Keeper
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Application for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) | 1st March 2019 |
| Online Application for Para-Medical Staff | 4th March 2019 |
| Online Application for Ministerial And Isolated Categories | 8th March 2019 |
| Online Application for Level-1 Posts | 12th March 2019 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31st March 2019 |
| Closing Date & Time for Payment of Application Fee | 05.04.2019 at 23.59 hrs |
| Final submission of Applications | 12.04.2019 at 23.59 hrs |
| Applications Status | 21st to 31st September 2020 |
| RRB NTPC Exam Date (Stage I) | 15th December 2020 (Tentative) |
| RRB NTPC Exam Date (Stage II) | To be notified later |
RRB NTPC 2020 Notification
The Official Notification Pdf for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2020 has been released on 28th February 2019 by RRB (Railway Recruitment Board). Around 35,208 Vacancies have been declared for the exam. Candidates will be able to check the Official RRB NTPC Notification 2020 from the link below after it has been released by RRB. Keep visiting the page to remain updated about the latest information and notices on RRB NTPC 2020 Exam.
RRB NTPC 2020 Vacancy
Railway Recruitment Board announced a total of 35208 vacancies for the RRB NTPC 2020 Exam. The details on RRB NTPC 2020 Vacancy has been announced in the Official Notice released by Railway Recruitment Board. The Vacancies have been announced for all non-technical posts offered through RRB NTPC Exam.
Under Graduate Posts with Minimum Educational Qualification of 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent examination and Age between 18 to 30 Years as on 01.07.2019
| S. 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 | 4300 |
| 2 | Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 2 | 19900 | C-2 | 760 |
| 3 | Junior Time Keeper | 2 | 19900 | C-2 | 11 |
| 4 | Trains Clerk | 2 | 19900 | A-3 | 592 |
| 5 | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 3 | 21700 | B-2 | 4940 |
| Grand Total | 10603 | ||||
B. Graduate Posts with Minimum Educational Qualification of a University Degree or its equivalent and Age between 18 to 33 Years as on 01.07.2019.
| S. 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 | 2854 |
| 5 | Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | 5 | 29200 | C-2 | 3147 |
| 6 | Senior Time Keeper | 5 | 29200 | C-2 | 6 |
| 7 | Commercial Apprentice | 6 | 35400 | B-2 | 259 |
| 8 | Station Master | 6 | 35400 | A-2 | 6865 |
| Grand Total | 24605 | ||||
Graduate Posts with Minimum Educational Qualification of a University Degree or its equivalent and Age between 18 to 33 Years as on 01.07.2019
| S. 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 | 117 |
| 2 | Goods Guard | 5 | 29200 | A-2 | 7643 |
| 3 | Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 5 | 29200 | B-2 | 7494 |
| 4 | Senior Clerk cum Typist | 5 | 29200 | C-2 | 3813 |
| 5 | Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | 5 | 29200 | C-2 | 4197 |
| 6 | Senior Time Keeper | 5 | 29200 | C-2 | 15 |
| 7 | Commercial Apprentice | 6 | 35400 | B-2 | 327 |
| 8 | Station Master | 6 | 35400 | A-2 | 6865 |
| Grand Total | 30471 | ||||
RRB NTPC 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: The minimum age of the candidates must be 18 years and the maximum age limit is 33 years as of 1st January 2019, to be eligible for the upcoming RRB NTPC 2020 Exam.
For Age Group 18-30
| Age group | Upper Limit | Lower Limit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | OBC-Non Creamy Layer | SC/ST | For All Community or Categories | |
| 18-30 | 02.07.1989 | 02.07.1986 | 02.07.1984 | 01.07.2001 |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation in Upper Limit |
|---|---|
| OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL) | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR) | 30 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-Non Creamy) | 33 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 35 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years. |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Candidates have ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. (UR) | 35 years |
| Candidates have ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. (OBC) | 38 years |
| Candidates have ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. (SC/ST) | 40 years |
| Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in a minimum of 3 years service (UR) | 40 years |
| Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in a minimum of 3 years service (OBC) | 43 years |
| Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in a minimum of 3 years service (SC/ST) | 45 years |
| Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (UR) | 30 Years plus the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower |
| Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (OBC) | 33 Years plus the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower |
| Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (SC/ST) | 35 Years plus the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower |
| Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried. (UR) | 35 years |
| Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried. (OBC) | 38 years |
| Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried. (SC/ST) | 40 years |
For Age Group 18-33
| Age group | Upper Limit | Lower Limit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | OBC-Non Creamy Layer | SC/ST | For All Community or Categories | |
| 18-33 | 02.07.1986 | 02.07.1983 | 02.07.1981 | 01.07.2001 |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation in Upper Limit |
|---|---|
| OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL) | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR) | 33 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-Non Creamy) | 36 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 38 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years. |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Candidates have ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. (UR) | 38 years |
| Candidates have ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. (OBC) | 41 years |
| Candidates have ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. (SC/ST) | 43 years |
| Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in a minimum of 3 years service (UR) | 40 years |
| Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in a minimum of 3 years service (OBC) | 43 years |
| Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in a minimum of 3 years service (SC/ST) | 45 years |
| Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (UR) | 33 Years plus the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower |
| Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (OBC) | 36 Years plus the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower |
| Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (SC/ST) | 38 Years plus the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower |
| Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried. (UR) | 35 years |
| Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried. (OBC) | 38 years |
| Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried. (SC/ST) | 40 years |
Educational Qualification:
| Posts | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Commercial Apprentice (CA) | Degree from recognized university and equivalent |
| Senior Clerk-Cum-typist | Degree from recognized university and equivalent Typing proficiency in Hindi/English on computer |
| Traffic Apprentice (TA) | Degree from recognized university and equivalent |
| Enquiry-Cum-Reservation-Clerk | Degree from recognized university and equivalent |
| Asst Station Master (ASM) | Degree from recognized university and equivalent |
| Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | Degree from recognized university and equivalent Typing proficiency in Hindi/English on computer |
| Goods Guard Selection | Degree from recognized university and equivalent |
| Traffic Assistant | Degree from recognized university and equivalent |
| Senior Time Keeper | Degree from recognized university and equivalent Typing proficiency in Hindi/English on computer |
RRB NTPC 2020 Exam Pattern
RRB NTPC 2020 will be conducted in the below-mentioned steps:
- First Stage of CBT
- Second Stage of CBT
- Typing Test (Skill Test)
- Aptitude Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
First Stage of CBT
| Serial No. | Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 minutes |
| 2. | Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| 3. | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
There will be a negative marking of 1/3 Marks for every question attempted wrong. No marks will be deducted for a question left unanswered.
RRB NTPC Syllabus 2020
The detailed Syllabus for RRB NTPC 2020 Exam is discussed below. Let’s have a look at the same.
| Sections | Topics to Prepare |
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| Mathematics |
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| General Intelligence and Reasoning |
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| General Awareness |
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RRB NTPC 2020 Admit Card
RRB NTPC Admit Card will be released separately for different levels in which the exam will be conducted, i.e. the admit card for the first stage CBT will be released first followed by Admit Card for Second Stage CBT & So on. Admit Card will be released soon after the Online Application Process concludes.
Click here to check the latest update on RRB NTPC Admit Card
RRB NTPC 2020 Result
RRB NTPC Result will be declared after the examination for different levels of the RRB NTPC 2020 exam has been conducted. Candidates who successfully clear the first stage of CBT will be issued the result. Similarly, the candidates who clear Second Stage CBT will be issued results for the same. The final result will be declared once the entire Recruitment Process of the RRB NTPC 2020 Exam has been conducted.
Application Fee
| Category of Candidate | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC* | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBDs/Transgender** | Rs. 250/- |
*Out of this fee, Rs. 400/- will be refunded duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in 1st Stage CBT
**This fee of Rs. 250/- will be refunded duly deducting Bank Charges as applicable on appearing for 1st Stage CBT
RRB NTPC 2020 Apply Online
RRB NTPC 2020 Online Application was activated from 1st March 2019. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria of RRB NTPC 2020 had applied for the Online Application Form. The link to fill the Online RRB NTPC Application Form has been updated below. The details were available on official notification released on 28th February 2019.
RRB NTPC 2020 FAQs
Q 1. When was the RRB NTPC vacancy were announced.?
Ans. RRB NTPC Recruitment online application was completed in March 2019.
Q 2. What is the total number of vacancies in RRB NTPC.?
Ans. There are 35208 vacancies in RRB NTPC.
Q 3. How many vacancies are for Graduate posts.?
Ans. There are 24,649 vacancies for graduate posts.
Q 4. How many vacancies are for Under Graduate posts.?
Ans. There are 10,628 vacancies for graduate posts.
Q 5. Can we apply offline.?
Ans. No, Offline applications are not admissible in RRB NTPC.
Q 6. What is the expected exam date of RRB NTPC?
Ans. The RRB NTPC exam is going to start from 15th December 2020.
