RRB NTPC Clerk Exam Preparation

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Ministry of Railways, Government of India conduct an exam to recruit in various Graduate and Undergraduate Posts under Non Technical Popular Categories (NTPC). The Railway Recruitment Board conducts the RRB Exams. The exam takes place when the Board announces the date. The RRB NTPC exam is a 2-stage Computer Based Test (CBT) which is followed by Skill Test, Document Verification and Medical Test. RRB recruitment is a highly competitive and an annual process. The Railway entrance examinations are held for the selection of technical and non–technical cadres in the Indian Railways. The following posts come under Railway NTPC: Station- Master, Ticket Clerk, Goods Guard, Junior Clerk, Train Clerk, Jr Accountant, Typist and various other profiles.

RICE Education prepares candidates for RRB NTPC examinations. Students who want to be sure of their success in results enroll with the RICE Smart program where all the videos are pre recorded. For better guidance and assistance the classes are also held in online mode with virtual interaction with the faculty members. RICE provides study resources like notes for future reference. RRB NTPC is lucrative for candidates as railways are known to provide sufficient opportunity for growth and advancement. The sector believes in team building and is result oriented. RICE is one of the top institutes providing coaching in Kolkata for RRB NTPC, with a high success rate of students clearing the examinations.

NOTICE ON CBT-1 RESULTS AND CBT-2 SCHEDULE

1. The 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1)was held in 7 phases from December 28, 2020 to July 31, 2021.

2. The result of 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1) is currently under process and the results are tentatively scheduled to be published in the official websites of RRBs by January 15, 2022.

3. The 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2) exam for the candidates who get shortlisted in CBT-1 is tentatively scheduled to be held from February 14-18, 2022, subject to the prevailing conditions and Government guidelines issued from time to time in view of handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

4. Candidates are advised to refer only to the official websites of RRBs for latest updates on the recruitment process. Please do not get misled by unauthorized sources.

 
RAILWAY CLARIFICATION ON NTPC CBT-1 RESULTS

Attention of the Railways has been drawn to the concerns raised by some candidates over the process of shortlisting of candidates for the second stage of the ongoing recruitment examination under RRBs Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2019 (for Non-Technical Popular Categories – Graduate and Under-graduate) – results of which were announced on 14.01.2022.

In this connection it is reiterated that the procedure for shortlisting of candidates for the second stage computer based test (CBT) had already been given elaborately under Para 13 of the original notification i.e., CEN 01/2019 published on 28.02.2019.

In this employment notification thirteen categories were advertised which were open to graduates and six of these for under-graduates. These thirteen categories were segregated into five groups based on 7th CPC pay-scale levels (viz., Levels 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) and the stage-wise procedure of recruitment for each category has already been indicated clearly in para 13.6 of the CEN. Every candidate was free to opt for all or any of these thirteen categories subject to conditions of eligibility

While the first stage CBT was a common examination for all the candidates, Para 13.2 of the notification clearly states that in the 2nd stage CBT there would be a separate examination for each group (viz., Levels 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) with differing graded levels of difficulty. Accordingly, all posts falling within the same level shall have a common 2nd stage CBT. Therefore, if a candidate is eligible and has opted for more than one level (as per educational qualification), he/she will have to appear in the corresponding 2nd stage CBT for each level as given in Para 13.6 since the standard (difficulty level) for each group of posts will be different (i.e., of graduate or under-graduate level).

It is also brought to the attention of Candidates that as per provisions the number of Candidates to be called for NTPC Second Stage Exam is only 10 times the number of approved vacancies. This number of calling 10 times of the number of vacancies was increased to 20 times the number of vacancies in CEN 1/2019 to protect the interest of the candidates, when shortlisting is done across levels, and ensuring meritorious candidates are not denied an opportunity. Hence, to cover a reasonable number of candidates for the 2nd stage CBT, the number of candidates to be shortlisted has been kept at twenty times the community-wise vacancies of posts notified based on their merit in the 1st stage CBT cum preference of posts.

In addition, while an eligible candidate will have to appear for each separate corresponding 2nd stage CBT as per his/her eligibility and option, he/she will be selected and final appointment will be against one post only. Hence the question of depriving any deserving candidate from selection does not arise.

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NOTICE on EXAM SCHEDULE FOR CBT-2

1. The 2nd Stage CBT will be held in single phase from 15th Feb-2022 to 19th Feb-2022

2. Each of Level. i.e Level 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the 7th CPC will have Separate 2nd Stage CBT. All posts falling within the same level of 7th CPC will have a common 2nd stage CBT.

3. The Roll Number for CBT-2 is same as that of CBT-1.

4. A candidate appearing for CBT-2 for different levels and on different dates will have different e-call letter for each level/date. A candidate will be scheduled for all his exams in the same city, but the exam center may vary. Each candidate will have a common city intimation slip.

5. For the Candidates who are scheduled for CBT-2 exam:  The LINK for viewing the Exam City & Date and downloading of Travelling Authority for SC/ST candidates will be made available on all RRB websites by 3rd Feb 2022.  Downloading of E-Call letters will start 4 days prior to exam date mentioned in Exam City and date intimation link.

6. Aadhaar linked Biometric authentication of candidates will be done in the exam center prior to entry in the exam hall. Candidates are required to bring their original Aadhaar card.

7. Candidates will have to follow all Covid-19 prevention protocol, including wearing Face Mask, Hand Sanitation, Social Distancing etc., during the 2nd stage CBT.

8. Candidates are advised to refer only to the official websites of RRBs for latest updates on the recruitment process. Please do not be misled by unauthenticated sources.

9. Beware of touts who try to misguide candidates with fake promises of appointment for jobs on illegal consideration. RRB selections are based on Computer Based Test (CBT) and recruitment is based only on the merit of the candidates.

Ministry of Railways in terms of Order No. ERB-I/2022/23/06 dated 26.01.2022 has constituted a Committee to examine the concerns of candidates of CEN 01/2019 (Non technical Popular Categories) and CEN RRC-01/2019 (Level-1). It has now been decided as follows:

• 20 times unique candidates will be shortlisted with Pay Level wise for 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) for CEN 01/2019 (NTPC).
• The candidates already announced qualified will continue to remain qualified.
• The list of additional candidates getting shortlisted will be notified at each Pay Level.
• RRB wise 2nd Stage CBT for each Pay Level with all candidates of one RRB accommodated in a single shift which should eliminate normalization. Wherever single shift is not possible because of capacity constraints or otherwise, percentile based normalization will be done.
• CEN RRC-01/2019 (Level-1) will be a single stage exam. There will be no second stage CBT.
• RRC wise CBT will be held for Level-1. Also maximum available capacity is recommended to be used, to significantly reduce the number of shifts involved for each RRC and to speed up the examination process.
• Percentile based normalization, which is simple and easy to understand, will be used wherever the number of shifts involved are more than one.
• Medical standards as prescribed in Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) will be used for different posts of Level-1. 
• Any available Income and Asset Certificate for candidates, who have applied under Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), will be considered as Valid.

SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE) OF CEN 01/2019 (NTPC) and CEN RRC-01/2019 (Level-1)

• Revised results of all Pay Levels to be declared by the first week of April, 2022.
• 2nd stage CBT for Pay Level 6 to be held in May, 2022.
• 2nd Stage CBT for other Pay Levels to be conducted after giving a reasonable gap.
• It has been decided to follow revised methodology with special conditions for conduct of CBT for Level-1 due to elimination of 2nd stage CBT etc.
• This will involve mobilising of additional infrastructure and logistics to conduct CBT for Level-1 with significant increase in per shift requirement. Efforts will be made to have the exam conducting agency (ECA) on board to conduct the CBT for Level-1 as early as possible.
• Hence, CBT for Level-1 is planned to be held tentatively from July 2022 onwards.

NTPC Grad/Under Grad Categories – Link to view scorecard of CEN-01/2019(NTPC) and Eligibility for CBT-2 (CEN 01/2019):

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NTPC Grad/Under Grad Categories – Link to view scorecard and Eligibility for CBT-2 (CEN 01/2019):

Click the following link in order to get the scorecard and Eligibility status for CBT-2:

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NTPC Grad/Under Grad Categories – Link to view Exam City Slip & Score Card for NTPC CBT-2 Phase 1 & Helpdesk (CEN 01/2019)

Follow the link in order to get Exam City Slip & Score Card for NTPC CBT-2 Phase 1:

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RRB NTPC Grad/Under Grad Categories – NOTICE on EXAM SCHEDULE FOR CBT-2 of Level-5,3&2 (CEN 01/2019):

1. The 2nd Stage CBT for pay levels 5, 3 and 2 will be held from June 12, 2022 to June 17,2022.

2. The CBT-2 for RRBs Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur, Chandigarh, Gorakhpur, Mumbai, Muzaffarpur, Ranchi and Secunderabad is scheduled for Level 5 on 12.06.22, Level 2 on 13.06.2022 and Level 3 on14.06.2022.

3. The CBT-2 for RRBs Ajmer, Bhopal, Chennai, Guwahati, Patna, Bengaluru, Jammu-Srinagar, Kolkata, Siliguri, Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Malda and Thiruvananthapuram is scheduled for Level 5 on 15.06.22, Level 2 on 16.06.2022 and Level 3 on 17.06.2022.

4. A candidate appearing for CBT-2 for different levels and on different dates will have different e-call letter for each level/date. A candidate will be scheduled for all his exams in the same city, but the exam center may vary. Each candidate will have a common city intimation slip. The exams for a particular level will be scheduled in a single shift for the candidates belonging to one RRB .

5. The LINK for viewing the Exam City & Date and downloading of Travelling Authority for SC/ST candidates will be made available on all RRB websites 10 days prior to the date of examination.

6. Downloading of E-Call letters will start 4 days prior to exam date mentioned in Exam City and date intimation link.

7. Aadhaar linked Biometric authentication of candidates will be done in the exam center prior to entry in the exam hall. Candidates are required to bring their original Aadhaar card.

8. Candidates are advised to refer only to the official websites of RRBs for latest updates on the recruitment process. Please do not be misled by unauthenticated sources.

9. Beware of touts who try to misguide candidates with fake promises of appointment for jobs on illegal consideration. RRB selections are based on Computer Based Test (CBT) and recruitment is based only on the merit of the candidates.

RRB NTPC Grad/Under Grad Categories – NOTICE ON AADHAAR BASED BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION FOR CBT-2 (CEN 01/2019):

NOTICE ON AADHAAR BASED BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION FOR CBT-2 – 

1. The 1st phase of 2nd Stage Computer based Test (CBT-2) for Pay Levels – 6 and 4 was conducted on 09th and 10th May, 2022.

2. The next phase of 2nd Stage Computer based Test (CBT-2) for Pay Levels – 5,3 & 2 is tentatively scheduled to be held from 12th June-2022 onwards subject to prevailing conditions.

3. In pursuance of Sub-clause (ii) of Clause (b) of Sub-section (4) of Section 4 of Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (as amended) read with Rule 5 of the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Rules, 2020, the Railway Recruitment Boards are allowed to perform Aadhaar Authentication, on voluntary basis, for the authentication of each candidate to avoid impersonation and other malpractices during the examination and to ensure fair conduct of examination.

4. Accordingly, Aadhaar based Biometric Authentication of candidates will be carried out during Second stage Computer Based Test.

5. Candidates are advised to refer only to the official websites of RRBs for latest updates on the recruitment process. Please do not be misled by unauthenticated sources.

6. Beware of touts who try to misguide candidates with fake promises of appointment for jobs on illegal consideration. RRB selections are based on Computer Based Test (CBT) and recruitment is based only on the merit of the candidates.

RRB NTPC Grad/Under Grad Categories – NOTICE on EXAM SCHEDULE FOR CBT-2 of Level-5,3 & 2:

CEN 01/2019

(FOR RECRUITMENT OF VARIOUS NTPC GRADUATE AND UNDER GRADUATE POSTS)

1. The result of CBT-1 was published in the official Websites of RRBs between March 30th, 2022 to April 1, 2022
2. The 2nd Stage Computer based Test (CBT-2) for Pay Level-6 and 4 were conducted on 09th and 10th May-2022.
3. The 2nd Stage Computer based Test (CBT-2) for the candidates who were shortlisted for Pay Level-5, 3 & 2 in CBT-1, is tentatively scheduled to be held on 12th June-2022 onwards subject to the prevailing condition
4. Candidates are advised to refer only to the official websites of RRBs for latest updates on the recruitment process. Please do not be misled by unauthenticated sources.
5. Beware of touts who try to misguide candidates with fake promises of appointment for jobs on illegal consideration. RRB selections are based on Computer Based Test (CBT) and recruitment is based only on the merit of the candidates.

RRB NTPC Grad/Under Grad Categories – Link to know Exam date & city, Intimation/Free Travel Authority and Scorecard for CBT-2 (for Level 5, 3 & 2) (CEN 01/2019)

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RRB NTPC Grad/Under Grad Categories – List of candidates shortlisted for CBAT for Level-4 & 6 and Link to view score card of CBT – 2 and status for CBAT (CEN 01/2019)

Follow the links to the list of candidates shortlisted for CBAT for Level-4 & 6 – 

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To view score card of CBT – 2 and status for CBAT follow the link below:

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RRB NTPC Grad/Under Grad Categories – Notice for Viewing of Question Paper, Responses and Keys & Raising of Objections if any to Questions/Options/Keys

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RRB NTPC Grad/Under Grad Categories – NOTICE ON EXAM SCHEDULE FOR COMPUTER BASED APTITUDE TEST (CBAT)

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NTPC Grad/Under Grad Categories – NOTICE ON DATE OF COMPUTER BASED APTITUDE TEST (CBAT) (CEN 01/2019)

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RRB NTPC Grad/Under Grad Categories – List of Candidates shortlisted for CBT from level 2 & 5 and Score Card

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Download Candidate List – Level 5

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RRB NTPC Grad/Under Grad Categories- CBAT City slip, CBT-2 Score Card, Question paper of Level 4 and 6 and Shortlist Status for CBAT (CEN 01/2019)

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RRB NTPC Grad/Under Grad Categories-NOTICE ON COMPUTER BASED TYPING SKILL TEST (CBTST) – SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES (CEN 01/2019):

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RRC CEN 01/2019 – LEVEL-1 Posts (7th PC) – Link to download City Slip & Etc. – 

Please go through the following links:

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Link for Application Forgot Registration No

Helpdesk Link for Candidates to Raise Query

RRC LEVEL-1 Posts (7th PC) – NOTICE ON EXAM SCHEDULE FOR CBT (PHASE-2) (CEN 01/2019):

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RRB NTPC Grad/Under Grad Categories – NOTICE ON RE-EXAM FOR TYPING SKILL TEST HELD ON 12.08.2022 (Shift-1) (CEN 01/2019):

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RRC LEVEL-1 Posts (7th PC) – APPLICATION STATUS & ELIGIBILITY/ INELIGIBLITY STATUS OF APPLICATION (CEN 01/2019):

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RRC LEVEL-1 Posts (7th PC) – NOTICE ON EXAM SCHEDULE FOR CBT (PHASE-3) (CEN 01/2019):

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RRB NTPC Grad/Under Grad Categories – List of Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification (Pay Level-6) CEN 01/2019:

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RRB NTPC Grad/Under Grad Categories – Notice on Document Verification Process (CEN 01/2019):

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RRB NTPC 2019 – List of Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification of (Pay Level-6) – Part shortlist_3 & (Pay Level-5) – Part shortlist_2

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1. For 7^th CPC Level-2 and 3 (Under Graduate Level Posts), the date of birth of candidates should be between the dates given below (both dates inclusive):

2. For 7^th CPC Level 4, 5 and 6 (Graduate Level Posts), the date of birth of candidates should be between the dates given below (both dates inclusive):

Relaxation in age

The age relaxations for different categories are discussed below.

For under graduate posts:

For graduate posts:

Some more points

• Date of birth as‌ ‌recorded‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌Matriculation/SSLC/Xth class‌or‌ ‌equivalent‌ ‌certificate, will ‌only‌ be accepted.
• No age relaxation is allowed to SC/ST/OBC-NCL (Non Creamy Layer) candidates applying against unreserved vacancies.
• PwBD candidates applying against UR vacancies will be allowed age relaxation applicable for UR PwBD only.
• If a candidate is eligible for relaxation of age on more than one ground, he/she would be accorded the highest of the age relaxations for which he/she is eligible.

 However, the minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR-40%, EWS-40%, OBC (Non creamy layer)-30%, SC-30%, ST-25%. These percentages of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.

• It is a two stage Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Skill Test (Computer based Aptitude Test for Station Master and Traffic Assistant, Typing Skill Test for Junior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist and Senior Time Keeper). Next, document verification and medical examination take place.
• For Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial
  • cum Ticket Clerk, Commercial Apprentice, it is a two stage CBT followed by document verification and medical examination.

The complete exam pattern for RRB NTPC is discussed below.

1^st Stage CBT

• It is a common computer based test for all the posts and it is of screening nature.
• There will be 1/3 mark negative marking for each wrong answer.

2^nd Stage CBT

• Separate computer based tests will be conducted for each of the 7^th CPC level with graded difficulty.
• All posts under the same level of 7^th CPC shall have a common 2^nd stage computer based test.
• The normalized marks obtained by the candidates in the 1^st stage CBT and the options for various posts given by them keeping in view their educational qualifications will be deciding one to get shortlisted for 2^nd stage CBT.
• There will be 1/3 mark negative marking for each wrong answer.

• Mathematics: 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 etc.
• 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.
• 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 have to fill the form in online once the official notification comes out for that particular year using their mobile number and e-mail ID.
• Candidates can apply for the posts of any one RRB as per their eligibility and they need visit the specific website of that particular RRB of their choice for filling the application.
• Before form fill up the aspirants are requested to thoroughly go through official notification.
• Candidates need to keep ready the scanned photograph (JPEG image, 20-50 KB) and signature (JPEG image, 10-40 KB) before logging in.
• SC/ST candidates seeking free travel pass need to upload JPEG image (50-100 KB) of their certificates.
• Scribe photo (JPEG image, 20-50 KB) needs to be uploaded wherever applicable.
• Candidates need to furnish their detailed educational qualification.
• The choice of exam language has to be provided by candidates. In case of any difference/ discrepancy/dispute in the questions between English and the opted language, the content of English version shall prevail.
• If the candidate is eligible for more than one post based on his/her educational qualification and other details furnished, he/she must set the priority/preferences for these posts.
• Payments can be done through both online and offline mode.
• After completion the candidates are requested to keep the PDF copy of their application form for any future reference.

1. Under graduate posts with minimum educational qualification of 12^th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent examination.

2. Graduate posts with minimum educational qualification of a University degree or its equivalent.

Regular practice of the RRB NTPC test series ensures that you consistently revise the syllabus and plan the best manner to attempt the question paper.

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