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Railway Recruitment Board(RRB) is expected to release notification soon. The applications will be invited from Graduates & Under Graduates to fill the popular Non-Technical Popular Category (NTPC) posts. As of March 2024, vacancies are yet to be reported from different RRB’s. The selection process involves two stages of Computer Based Test following Skill test (for typist and clerk posts) and Aptitude test (for Station Master) and document verification and medical examination.
The stage 01 exam would be common for all and the stage 02 written examination will be different for each pay band. The RRB NTPC Syllabus 2024 would be the same for both stages of examination with slight variation in the difficulty level. The Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) vacancy includes 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 Railway Boards.
Graduation and HSE are the minimum education qualification for different posts. Candidates should note that those awaiting results of the minimum educational qualification is not eligible.
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RRB NTPC Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024 Details
| RRB NTPC Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024 Details | |
| Particulars | Details |
| NTPC Full Form | Non-Technical Popular Categories |
| Name of the Organisation |
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
|
| Exam Level | National |
| Subjects |
Mathematics, General Awareness, General Intelligence and Reasoning
|
| Exam Mode |
Online (Computer Based Test)
|
| Exam Duration | 90 minutes |
| Negative Marking |
1/3 for each wrong answer
|
| Exam Category |
Under-Graduate Level posts, Graduate Level posts
|
| Stages of Exam/Selection Process |
CBT-1
CBT-2 Typing Skill Test/CBAT Document Verification/Medical Exam |
| Medium/Language of Exam | 15 Languages |
RRB NTPC Syllabus 2024 PDF
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RRB NTPC Syllabus 2024
The RRB NTPC Syllabus for the Preliminary Stage and Main Examination is:
Mathematics/ Numerical Ability
- 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
RRB NTPC Syllabus: 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.
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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
Candidates are advised to visit websites of RDSO [www.rdso.indianrailways.gov.in ) ► Directorates ► Psycho Technical Directorate ► Guidelines for Aptitude Test ] for question patterns and other details of Computer Based Aptitude Test(CBAT). CBAT would be of qualifying nature and mandatory for the Station Master and Traffic Assistant Posts. Candidates should score at least 42 T-score for having a passing grade in this section.
RRB NTPC 2024 Exam Pattern
- Preliminary Stage
The exam pattern for the RRB NTPC 2024 preliminary exam is:
| Subject |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
- RRB NTPC Stage-II Examination
| Subject |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
- Exam Duration: 90 minutes, and Maximum Marks: 120
- Candidates have to attend different Stage 02 examinations for each pay level.
- Negative marking is present in both stages of the examination(1/3 marks for each wrong answer)
- The normalization of the Marks is present.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What topics are included in the NTPC syllabus?
Ans. The NTPSC syllabus covers general awareness, quantitative aptitude, reasoning ability, English language, and domain-specific knowledge.
2. How should I prioritize my study efforts based on the NTPC syllabus?
Ans. Prioritize studying weaker subjects first, then allocate time based on the weightage of topics within the syllabus. Go through RRB NTPC Study Plan given below.
3. Are there any specific strategies for effectively studying the NTPC syllabus?
Ans. Effective strategies include breaking down the syllabus, using mnemonic devices, and practicing with previous papers. You can go through the RRB NTPC Study Plan and other blogs given below.
4. Are there any changes or updates to the NTPC syllabus that I should be aware of?
Ans. Stay updated with any syllabus changes through official notifications and adjust your study plan accordingly. Keep coming back to this blog for updates
