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RRB NTPC (2025)

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13 Sept 2024
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14 Sept 2024
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5 Jun 2025
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15 Aug 2025
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12 Nov 2025
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10 Feb 2026
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RRB NTPC (2024)

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RRB NTPC (2023)

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1 Jan 2023
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RRB NTPC (2022)

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1 Jan 2022
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RRB NTPC (2021)

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1 Jan 2021
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RRB NTPC (2020)

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1 Jan 2020
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1 Jan 2020
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1 Feb 2020
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1 Jun 2020
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RRB NTPC (2019)

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28 Feb 2019
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1 Mar 2019
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12 Apr 2019
CBT 1 Exam
1 Jun 2019
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1 Sept 2019
Exam
28 Dec 2020
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14 Jan 2022
Final Selection List
9 May 2022
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10 Jan 2023
AI Overview • Direct Answer Summary
Verified via Official Gazette & Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)

RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories Examination) is a national competitive recruitment examination conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). Candidates appointed receive an estimated in-hand monthly salary of ₹32,000 - ₹55,000 / month (Undergraduate Level 2/3, Graduate Level 5/6), with general eligibility requiring ages between 18 - 30 years (UG), 18 - 33 years (Graduate) with standard category relaxation.

Conducting BodyRailway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Monthly In-Hand₹32,000 - ₹55,000 / month
Age Limit18 - 30 years
Official Sourceindianrailways.gov.in

About RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories Examination)

RRB NTPC recruits candidates for non-technical posts like Station Master, Goods Guard, Clerk and Commercial Apprentice across Indian Railways.

Conducting Body: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)Official Portal: https://indianrailways.gov.in

💡 Why Prepare for RRB NTPC?

  • ✓Huge number of vacancies across India
  • ✓Job security and railway staff benefits
  • ✓Diverse posts for graduates and undergraduates
💰 In-Hand Monthly Salary & 7th CPC

₹32,000 - ₹55,000 / month (Undergraduate Level 2/3, Graduate Level 5/6)

🎯 Age Limit & Eligibility

18 - 30 years (UG), 18 - 33 years (Graduate) with standard category relaxation

🎫 Admit Card & City Allotment

RRB NTPC City Intimation Slip released 10 days prior; Hall Ticket available 4 days before CBT 1.

📋 RRB NTPC Exam Pattern & Selection Stages

StageModeSubjects / ModulesDurationTotal MarksNegative MarkingDifficulty
CBT 1CBT (Objective (MCQ))Maths, GI & Reasoning, GA90 Minutes1000.33 per wrong answerEasy to Moderate
CBT 2CBT (Objective (MCQ))Maths, GI & Reasoning, GA90 Minutes1200.33 per wrong answerModerate
Typing/Skill Test & DVSkill/Document Verification (Qualifying)Typing test (for clerical posts) and document check-0Not applicableEasy

🎯 Who Should Apply / Target Audience

10th/12th/graduate candidates seeking railway jobs

Aspirants preferring non-technical desk roles

Candidates looking for pan-India posting options

🚀 How to Start Preparing for RRB NTPC

  1. 1Verify eligibility, age limits and qualification for RRB NTPC
  2. 2Review the latest exam pattern and detailed syllabus
  3. 3Collect standard books and solve previous 5-year papers
  4. 4Take section-wise and full-length mock tests regularly
  5. 5Analyze mock test scorecards and revise weak topics

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (RRB NTPC)

Q: Who conducts RRB NTPC?

A: RRB NTPC is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board.

Q: Is RRB NTPC conducted every year?

A: Yes, RRB NTPC is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.

Q: Is there negative marking in RRB NTPC?

A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.