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What is RRB NTPC?
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) releases vacancies for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) that provide a golden chance for graduate/undergraduate aspirants to apply for the posts namely: 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 Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways.
RRB NTPC 2022
RRB NTPC 2022 Recruitment: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will be recruiting for various posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) like Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Goods Guard, etc in various Zonal Railways for a total of around 35,281 (Revised) vacancies.
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RRB NTPC 2022 Notification
RRB has released the RRB NTPC CBT 1 result on 14th January 2022 and the revised result on 30th March 2022 on the official website. The board has released the CBT 2 exam dates which are scheduled for May 2022. In this article, we have discussed all the detailed information regarding the RRB NTPC 2021. Candidates must go through the detailed information from important dates to the exam schedules, results, and much more.
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2022: Overview
Railway Recruitment Board has released a total of 35281 vacancies for various posts. To summarize all the details regarding the RRB recruitment process have been tabulated below. Candidates can refer to the information below.
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Exam Name | RRB NTPC |
| Posts Name | State Service & Subordinate Posts |
| Vacancies | 35281 |
| Category | Recruitment |
| RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam Date | 28th December 2020 to 31st July 2021 |
| RRB NTPC Result Date | 14th January 2022 |
| RRB NTPC Result Date Revised | 30th March 2022 [New] |
| RRB NTPC Cut Off | 30th March 2022 |
| RRB NTPC Marks & Score Card | 30th March 2022 |
| RRB NTPC CBT-2 Exam Date | May 2022 |
| Selection Process | CBT-1, CBT-2, Skill Test, Document Verification, Medical Test |
| Total No. of Applicants | 1,26,30,885 |
| Official website | http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ |
RRB NTPC 2022 Exam Date
1.26 crore applications from undergraduate and graduate candidates were received by the railways from all over India. It had been the talk of the town for a long time now. The RRB NTPC CBT 1 revised result is released on 30th March 2022 and the CBT 2 exam are scheduled for May 2022. Candidates must go through the detailed table provided below.
Phases of Exam |
RRB NTPC Exam Dates |
No. of Candidates |
| RRB NTPC CBT 2 | May 2022 | – |
| RRB NTPC Result | 14th January 2022 | – |
| RRB NTPC 7th Phase | 23rd, 24th, 26th, and 31st July 2021 | 2.78 Lakh Candidates |
| RRB NTPC 6th Phase | April 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 | 6 lakh Candidates |
| RRB NTPC 5th Phase | 4th March to 27th March 2021 | 19 lakh Candidates |
| RRB NTPC 4th Phase | 15, 16, 17, 22,23, 27 Feb and March 1, 2, 3 |
16 lakh Candidates |
| RRB NTPC 3rd Phase | 31st Jan to 12th Feb 2021 | 28 lakh candidates |
| RRB NTPC 2nd Phase | 16th Jan to 30th Jan 2021 | 27 lakh candidates |
| RRB NTPC 1st Phase | 28th Dec to 13th January 2021 | 23 lakh candidates |
RRB NTPC 2022: Vacancy Details
The Vacancies for RRB NTPC 2022 Government Recruitment Exam have been revised to 35,281. Railway has revised the vacancy to 35,281 for the posts of NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) through Railway NTPC Exam. The region-wise vacancies were released and candidates were required to apply for one region. Check out the distribution of vacancies:
Name of RRBs |
No. Of Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 1024 |
| Ajmer | 1773 |
| Allahabad | 4030 |
| Bangalore | 2470 |
| Bhopal | 997 |
| Bhubaneshwar | 498 |
| Bilaspur | 1207 |
| Chandigarh | 2483 |
| Chennai | 2694 |
| Gorakhpur | 1298 |
| Guwahati | 851 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 898 |
| Kolkata | 3022 |
| Malda | 1043 |
| Mumbai | 3665 |
| Muzaffarpur | 329 |
| Patna | 1039 |
| Ranchi | 1386 |
| Secunderabad | 3234 |
| Siliguri | 443 |
| Trivandrum | 897 |
| Total | 35281 |
RRB NTPC 2022 Vacancy For Under Graduate Posts
| 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 | ||||
RRB NTPC Vacancy For Graduate Posts
| 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 | ||||
RRB NTPC 2022: Educational Qualifications
The minimum educational qualifications required to appear in the RRB NTPC 2022 stage 1 exam have been mentioned below:
For Under Graduate Posts: Candidates must pass Minimum Educational Qualification of 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent examination.
For Graduate Posts: Candidates with Minimum Educational Qualification of a University Degree or its equivalent will be eligible to apply.
Those awaiting results of the final examination of the prescribed minimum educational qualification SHOULD NOT apply.
Important Points
- Candidates can apply to only one RRB NTPC 2022 Post.
- Application to more than one will lead to the rejection of all the applications.
- Any attempt to submit more than one application by a candidate against this CEN shall result in disqualification and debarment.
- If candidates are eligible for more than one level of 7th CPC posts, then they can apply for those posts.
- The candidates are required to indicate their Post-wise and Railway/Production Unit (PU) wise preferences very carefully.
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2022: Age Limit
The crucial date for determining the age limit was 1st July 2019. Check out the age limit for undergraduate and graduate-level posts including the relaxation given to various categories.
For Undergraduate level: Age between 18 to 30 Years as of 01.07.2019.
| Age Group | Upper Limit Of Date Birth | Lower Limit of Date of Birth (Not Later Than) For Under Graduate posts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | OBC Non-Creamy Layer | SC/ST | For All Community / Categories | |
| 18 to 30 | 02.07.1989 | 02.07.1986 | 02.07.1984 | 01.07.20001 |
For Graduate level: Age between 18 to 33 Years as of 01.07.2019.
| Age Group | Upper Limit Of Date Birth (Not Earlier Than) | Lower Limit of Date of Birth (Not Later Than) For Under Graduate posts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | OBC – Non-Creamy Layer | SC/ST | For All Community / Categories | |
| 18 to 33 | 02.07.1986 | 02.07.1983 | 02.07.1981 | 01.07.20001 |
RRB NTPC 2022 Recruitment: Selection Process
The RRB NTPC 2022 selection process for levels 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 consists of 2 stages of computer-based tests followed by the skill test. Here is the summary of the selection process that candidates will go through for the final selection:
| Sl. No. |
Name of the post | Level in 7th CPC |
1st stage CBT |
2nd stage CBT |
Skill Test requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Clerk cum Typist |
2 | Common for all posts |
Common For all Level 2 Posts |
Typing Skill Test |
| 2 | Accounts Clerk cum Typist |
2 | Typing Skill Test | ||
| 3 | Junior Time Keeper | 2 | Typing Skill Test | ||
| 4 | Trains Clerk | 2 | —————— | ||
| 5 | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
3 | Separate for Level 3 post |
—————— | |
| 6 | Traffic Assistant | 4 | Separate for Level 4 post |
Computer Based Aptitude Test |
|
| 7 | Goods Guard | 5 | Common For all Level 5 posts |
—————— | |
| 8 | Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
5 | —————— | ||
| 9 | Senior Clerk cum Typist |
5 | Typing Skill Test | ||
| 10 | Junior Account Assistant cum Typist |
5 | Typing Skill Test | ||
| 11 | Senior Time Keeper | 5 | Typing Skill Test | ||
| 12 | Commercial Apprentice |
6 | Common For all Level 6 posts |
—————— | |
| 13 | Station Master | 6 | Computer Based Aptitude Test |
RRB NTPC 2022 Exam Pattern
- The RRB NTPC 2022 stage 1 Exam Pattern consists of 40 questions from General Awareness, and 30 each from Mathematics & General Intelligence & Reasoning to be attempted in 90 minutes.
- The RRB NTPC 2022 stage 2 Exam Pattern contains 50 questions from General Awareness, and 35 each from Mathematics & General Intelligence & Reasoning to be attempted in 90 minutes.
- The typing test will be held to check the typing skills of the candidates for the mentioned posts.
RRB NTPC 2022 Syllabus
The RRB NTPC 2022 Syllabus for General Awareness, Mathematics and General Intelligence & Reasoning sections have been uploaded as per the official NTPC notification. The syllabus for all sections is based on the latest pattern that has been uploaded.
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2022: Application Fee
- UR & OBC: Rs. 500/-
Out of this fee of Rs.500/-, an amount of Rs.400/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in First Stage CBT.
- SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backward class : Rs. 250/-
This fee of Rs.250/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in First Stage CBT.
RRB NTPC 2022: Salary
The RRB NTPC 2022 Salary for all posts varies according to the level of the post. The salary ranges from the initial pay of Rs 19,900 to Rs. 35,400 The salary structure has been updated as per the 7th Pay Commission and categorized under levels 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Candidates can check the pay scale along with the added allowances provided in the link below.
RRB NTPC Salary for Undergraduate Posts
Junior Clerk cum Typist: Rs 19,900
Accounts Clerk cum Typist: Rs 19,900
Junior Time Keeper: Rs 19,900
Trains Clerk: Rs 19,900
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk: Rs 21,700
RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Posts
Traffic Assistant: Rs 25,000
Goods Guard: Rs 29,200
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk: Rs Rs 29,200
Senior Clerk cum Typist: Rs 29,200
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist: Rs 29,200
Senior Time Keeper: Rs 29,200
Commercial Apprentice: Rs 35,400
Station Master: Rs 35,400
The allowances and perks for all RRB NTPC Graduate and Undergraduate posts are entitled below:
Dearness Allowance (DA)
Transport Allowance (TA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Pension Scheme
Medical Benefits
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 Previous Year Exam Analysis
What should be the foremost thing for the candidates that need to be done before appearing for the RRB NTPC stage 1 exam? Going through the previous year’s exam analysis and analyzing each topic must be on your priority list. Check out the RRB NTPC Exam analysis for each subject including General Awareness, Mathematics, and Reasoning in the link below. It shows the number of questions asked and the exact review of the exam.
RRB NTPC 2022: FAQ
Q. What is RRB NTPC?
Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) are the non-technical field under the Railways
Q. What is the exam date for RRB NTPC CBT 1?
The exam date for RRB NTPC is 28 December 2020 to 31st July 2021.
Q. What are the posts under RRB NTPC?
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.
Q. Is the RRB NTPC exam tough?
The difficulty level of the RRB NTPC exam depends on the 3 sections asked in the computer-based test.
Q. What is the selection process for RRB NTPC?
The RRB NTPC selection process consists of 2 stages of computer-based tests followed the skill test.
