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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) has announced the RRB NTPC 2024 Notification for both Graduate and Undergraduate posts. This recruitment drive aims to fill 11,558 vacancies in various Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC), including both undergraduate-level posts (such as Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, and Commercial cum Ticket Clerk) and graduate-level posts (such as Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Station Master) across different Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways.
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board conducts the RRB NTPC and other railway exams, offering candidates a valuable opportunity to join the prestigious Indian Railways. The RRB NTPC 2024 Recruitment is specifically open to candidates with at least a 12th-grade certificate or a Graduate Degree from a recognized board or university. This article covers key details including the Railway RRB NTPC Exam Date, Application Status, Admit Card, Notification, Answer Key, Fee, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria, and the full form of NTPC.
RRB NTPC Notification 2024 Released
The RRB NTPC 2024 Notification includes 8,113 graduate-level posts and 3,445 undergraduate-level posts. In total, 11,558 vacancies are announced this year for Non-Technical Popular Categories across Indian Railways. Candidates who have completed at least 12th grade or graduated and are looking for a government job with Indian Railways can refer to the detailed information available in the RRB NTPC 2024 Notification PDF linked below.
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2024
The RRB NTPC Recruitment process consists of four stages: CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, and Typing/Skill Test. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) offers a great opportunity for candidates aspiring to join Indian Railways through the RRB NTPC exam. Below are the details of the NTPC recruitment:
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2024 Overview
| Conducting Authority | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories Exam |
| Level of Exam | National |
| Number of Vacancies | 11,558 |
| Name of Posts | Under Graduate: Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk Graduate: Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist |
| Category | Job Alert |
| RRB NTPC Exam Date 2024 | To be Announced |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Stages of Exam | CBT 1, CBT 2, Skill Test, Document Verification |
| Job Location | All Over India |
| Official Website of RRB | https://indianrailways.gov.in/ |
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2024: Key Dates
Candidates can refer to these important dates to stay updated on the RRB NTPC exam schedule. Below are the crucial dates for both Graduate (CEN No. 05/2024) and Undergraduate (CEN No. 06/2024) positions. For additional RRB exams, candidates can check the RRB Exam Calendar 2024.
RRB NTPC Important Dates 2024
| Events | Graduates (CEN No. 05/2024) | Undergraduates (CEN No. 06/2024) |
|---|---|---|
| RRB NTPC Notification 2024 | 13th September 2024 | 20th September 2024 |
| Start Date to Apply Online | 14th September 2024 | 21st September 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20th October 2024 (11:59 PM) | 27th October 2024 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay the Fee | 21st to 22nd October 2024 | 28th to 29th October 2024 |
| Application Modification | 23rd October to 1st November 2024 | 30th October to 6th November 2024 |
| RRB NTPC Application Status | TBA | TBA |
| RRB NTPC Admit Card 2024 | TBA | TBA |
| RRB NTPC Exam Date 2024 | February-March 2025 | February-March 2025 |
RRB NTPC 2024 Vacancy Details
Indian Railways has announced the RRB NTPC Vacancy 2024 for both Graduate and Undergraduate level posts. According to the RRB NTPC Notification 2024, this year there are 3,445 vacancies for Undergraduate level posts and 8,113 vacancies for Graduate level posts. Below is the breakdown of vacancies by post and educational qualification.
RRB NTPC 2024 Graduate Level Vacancy
A. Graduate Posts with a Minimum Educational Qualification of a University Degree or its equivalent and Age between 18 to 36 years.
| S. No. | Name of the Post | Total Vacancies (All RRBs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goods Train Manager | 3144 |
| 2 | Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | 1736 |
| 3 | Senior Clerk cum Typist | 732 |
| 4 | Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | 1507 |
| 5 | Station Master | 994 |
| Grand Total | 8113 |
Zone-wise RRB NTPC Graduate Level Vacancy 2024
| Zones | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad | 202 | 79 | 37 | 137 | 61 | 516 |
| RRB Ajmer | 56 | 20 | 07 | 35 | 14 | 132 |
| RRB Bengaluru | 206 | 71 | 36 | 134 | 49 | 496 |
| RRB Bhopal | 65 | 32 | 12 | 25 | 21 | 155 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | 328 | 108 | 55 | 199 | 68 | 758 |
| RRB Bilaspur | 273 | 88 | 51 | 168 | 69 | 649 |
| RRB Chandigarh | 228 | 59 | 29 | 65 | 29 | 410 |
| RRB Chennai | 195 | 65 | 34 | 105 | 37 | 436 |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 54 | 19 | 10 | 33 | 13 | 129 |
| RRB Guwahati | 213 | 74 | 38 | 140 | 51 | 516 |
| RRB Jammu-Srinagar | 60 | 20 | 13 | 38 | 14 | 145 |
| RRB Kolkata | 628 | 188 | 121 | 329 | 116 | 1382 |
| RRB Malda | 83 | 28 | 16 | 50 | 21 | 198 |
| RRB Mumbai | 319 | 126 | 66 | 217 | 99 | 827 |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | 04 | 02 | 01 | 04 | 01 | 12 |
| RRB Prayagraj | 103 | 34 | 13 | 56 | 21 | 227 |
| RRB Patna | 48 | 16 | 09 | 28 | 10 | 111 |
| RRB Ranchi | 133 | 49 | 22 | 87 | 31 | 322 |
| RRB Secunderabad | 212 | 66 | 39 | 101 | 60 | 478 |
| RRB Siliguri | 17 | 06 | 03 | 10 | 04 | 40 |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | 67 | 30 | 23 | 33 | 21 | 174 |
| Total Vacancies | 3494 | 1180 | 635 | 1994 | 810 | 8113 |
RRB NTPC 2024 Under-Graduate Level Vacancy
B. Under Graduate Posts with a Minimum Educational Qualification of 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent and Age between 18 to 33 years.
| S. No. | Name of the Post | Total Vacancies (All RRBs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Clerk cum Typist | 990 |
| 2 | Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 361 |
| 3 | Trains Clerk | 72 |
| 4 | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 2022 |
| Grand Total | 3445 |
Zone-wise RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level Vacancy 2024
| Zones | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad | 91 | 32 | 16 | 48 | 23 | 210 |
| RRB Ajmer | 38 | 07 | 05 | 14 | 07 | 71 |
| RRB Bengaluru | 25 | 10 | 04 | 16 | 05 | 60 |
| RRB Bhopal | 30 | 06 | 05 | 12 | 05 | 58 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | 22 | 09 | 07 | 13 | 05 | 56 |
| RRB Bilaspur | 59 | 22 | 13 | 44 | 14 | 152 |
| RRB Chandigarh | 97 | 36 | 23 | 65 | 26 | 247 |
| RRB Chennai | 99 | 27 | 21 | 31 | 16 | 194 |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 54 | 18 | 11 | 25 | 12 | 120 |
| RRB Guwahati | 69 | 26 | 13 | 47 | 20 | 175 |
| RRB Jammu-Srinagar | 65 | 23 | 11 | 37 | 11 | 147 |
| RRB Kolkata | 200 | 68 | 55 | 95 | 34 | 452 |
| RRB Malda | 07 | 02 | — | 03 | — | 12 |
| RRB Mumbai | 290 | 103 | 55 | 182 | 69 | 699 |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | 28 | 10 | 05 | 18 | 07 | 68 |
| RRB Prayagraj | 254 | 51 | 31 | 35 | 18 | 389 |
| RRB Patna | 05 | 03 | 03 | 03 | 02 | 16 |
| RRB Ranchi | 29 | 12 | 07 | 20 | 08 | 76 |
| RRB Secunderabad | 42 | 16 | 07 | 17 | 07 | 89 |
| RRB Siliguri | 17 | 06 | 03 | 12 | 04 | 42 |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | 42 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 12 | 112 |
| Total Vacancies | 1563 | 504 | 311 | 762 | 305 | 3445 |
RRB NTPC 2024 Online Application Form
The online registration for the RRB NTPC Exam 2024 started on 14th September 2024 for Graduate level posts, with the last date for submission being 20th October 2024. For Undergraduate level posts, the application process began on 21st September 2024 and continued until 27th October 2024. Candidates wishing to appear for the RRB NTPC Exam must submit their applications and pay the application fee within the specified time frame as notified by the Railway Recruitment Board.
RRB NTPC 2024 Fee Details
The application fee for the RRB NTPC exam is as follows:
| S.No | Category | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | For GEN/OBC | Rs. 500/- |
| 2 | For SC/ST/PWD/Women/Ex-Sm/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backward | Rs. 250/- |
For General and OBC candidates, the application fee is Rs. 500/-. However, Rs. 400 will be refunded (after deducting bank charges) if the candidate appears for the 1st Stage CBT. For SC/ST/PWD/Women/Ex-Sm/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backward candidates, the fee is Rs. 250/-, which will also be refunded (after deducting bank charges) upon appearing for the 1st Stage CBT.
Steps to Apply for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2024
- Visit the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) for your respective region.
- Find and click on the RRB NTPC 2024 recruitment notification. Carefully read the notification to understand eligibility criteria, important dates, application process, and other relevant details.
- Click the link to apply for the RRB NTPC 2024 exam.
- Register by entering basic details like your name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number.
- After successful registration, you will receive a registration ID and password via email and mobile.
- Log in with your registration ID and password to complete the application form. Fill in the required personal information, educational qualifications, and other relevant details.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-sized photograph and signature as per the specifications mentioned in the notification.
- Upload additional documents, such as category certificates (if applicable) and educational certificates.
- Pay the application fee using available online payment methods (credit card, debit card, net banking, etc.).
- Carefully review all the details you have entered in the application form and submit the form before the last date.
Make sure to follow all instructions carefully to complete the application process successfully.
RRB NTPC 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in applying for the RRB NTPC 2024 exam must meet the eligibility requirements set by the Railway Recruitment Board. Below are the details for the educational qualifications and age limits for both Graduate and Undergraduate level posts.
RRB NTPC Educational Qualification
| Posts | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Graduate Level | Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Station Master |
| Undergraduate Level | Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
RRB NTPC Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025)
The minimum age for candidates is 18 years, and the maximum age limit is 36 years for Graduate level posts and 33 years for Undergraduate level posts.
| Levels | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Graduate Level | 18 to 36 years |
| Undergraduate Level (12th Pass) | 18 to 33 years |
RRB NTPC Age Limit for Graduate Level Posts
| Age Group | Upper Limit of D.O.B (Not earlier than) | Lower Limit of D.O.B (Not later than) |
|---|---|---|
| UR & EWS | 02.01.1989 | 01.01.2007 |
| OBC-Non Creamy Layer | 02.01.1986 | 01.01.2007 |
| SC/ST | 02.01.1984 | 01.01.2007 |
RRB NTPC Age Limit for Undergraduate Level Posts
| Age Group | Upper Limit of D.O.B (Not earlier than) | Lower Limit of D.O.B (Not later than) |
|---|---|---|
| UR & EWS | 02.01.1992 | 01.01.2007 |
| OBC-Non Creamy Layer | 02.01.1989 | 01.01.2007 |
| SC/ST | 02.01.1987 | 01.01.2007 |
Candidates must ensure they meet these eligibility criteria to apply for the RRB NTPC 2024 exam.
RRB NTPC 2024 Selection Process
The RRB NTPC 2024 Recruitment process will be carried out in the following stages:
- First Stage of CBT
- Second Stage of CBT
- Typing Skill Test / Aptitude Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
RRB NTPC 2024 Selection Process for Graduate Level Posts
| Posts | Selection Process |
|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
| Station Master | CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT |
RRB NTPC 2024 Selection Process for Undergraduate Level Posts
| Posts | Selection Process |
|---|---|
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Trains Clerk | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
RRB NTPC 2024 Exam Pattern
The RRB NTPC 2024 recruitment process involves the following stages:
1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable), and Document Verification/Medical Examination. The selection is based on merit, considering the results from all recruitment stages.
The exam will be available in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
RRB NTPC 2024 CBT 1 Exam Pattern
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 minutes |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
RRB NTPC 2024 CBT 2 Exam Pattern
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 minutes |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 90 minutes |
Note: There will be a negative marking of ⅓ mark for each incorrect answer.
RRB NTPC 2024 Salary
The RRB NTPC posts are divided into two categories: Graduate Posts and Undergraduate Posts. Below is the breakdown of the initial monthly salary (as per the 7th CPC) for each post in both categories.
RRB NTPC Salary for Undergraduate Posts
| Post | Initial Salary (Level) |
|---|---|
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | Rs. 19,900 (Level-2) |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Rs. 19,900 (Level-2) |
| Trains Clerk | Rs. 19,900 (Level-2) |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | Rs. 21,700 (Level-3) |
RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Posts
| Post | Initial Salary (Level) |
|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager | Rs. 29,200 (Level-5) |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | Rs. 35,400 (Level-6) |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | Rs. 29,200 (Level-5) |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | Rs. 29,200 (Level-5) |
| Station Master | Rs. 35,400 (Level-6) |
Allowances and Perks for All RRB NTPC Posts
In addition to the basic salary, candidates appointed to RRB NTPC posts are entitled to the following allowances and perks:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Pension Scheme
- Medical Benefits
These allowances and perks will vary based on the location and other applicable factors.
