CBT-1
The first stage computer-based test is conducted for screening the aspirants. The exam duration is 90 minutes and for PWD candidates it is 120 minutes. For every incorrect answer, the students are penalized with a deduction of 0.25 marks.
The following table will give you an idea of what to expect at this stage of the exam.
Sections | Total Questions | Marks |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
General intelligence and reasoning | 30 | 30 |
General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
CBT-2
The first stage of the exam is conducted to shortlist students for the second stage based on merit. The difficulty of the exam is likely to differ based on the post that you have applied for. The duration of the exam is 90 minutes and there is a negative marking of ⅓ of the marks assigned to the question for every question answered incorrectly.
The following table summarizes what to expect from CBT-2.
Sections | Total Questions | Marks |
Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
General intelligence and reasoning | 35 | 35 |
General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
Total | 120 | 120 |
Typing Skill Test
The candidates who have applied for jobs such as Junior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper etc. should be able to type 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute on a computer.
Document Verification
The candidates who clear CBT-1, CBT-2 and the typing test are called up to present their documents for verification.
Medical Examination
The selected candidates will then be called up for a medical examination. The applications of candidates found medically unsuitable for the specific post will not be processed further.
Please visit the RRB recruitment page for more information.
Admit Card
The RRB NTPC exam also generates an admit card for the appearing candidates will all the information that they filled in during the registration process. The card contains the following details:
- The candidate’s name
- Candidate’s date of birth
- Photograph and the signature of the candidate
- Registration number
- Exam centre’s name
- Date of the exam
- Reporting time
- Instructions for exam day
Registration Process
The candidates will have to complete the registration process once the RRB NTPC exam notification has been released by the Railway Board. Make sure that you follow the steps mentioned below to register yourselves for the exam. They include:
- Visit the official RRB website of your respective region.
- Press “Click here to apply”
- Click on “New Registration” and then fill out the application form.
- Make sure to fill in the personal details and educational qualifications. Then, upload your photograph and signature.
- Finally, pay your application fee after which you should be registered for the RRB NTPC exam.
The fee can be paid online through internet banking, UPI, credit cards and debit cards. Transaction charges, if any, are to be borne by the candidates as well. The registration process may require your mail id and your phone number so make sure that you have them.
