RRB NTPC Exam 2023 - Post Preference: How to Fill? Steps to follow

RRB NTPC Exam 2023 - Post Preference: How to Fill? Steps to follow

In this article, we'll discuss about RRB NTPC Post Preference and how to fill it, as well as the factors that affect it.
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RRB NTPC Exam 2023 – Post Preference: How to Fill? Steps to follow

The Railway Recruitment Board conducts a recruitment process every year to hire suitable candidates for the various RRB NTPC vacancies in the Indian Railways. It provides candidates and aspirants with ample opportunities to secure a government job or be a part of the esteemed Indian Railway Industry. However, the RRB NTPC application process involves a few complicated steps. In this article, we are going to talk about one of those steps that can impact your work life massively. Learn how to fill your post preference for RRB NTPC Exam 2023 in a few easy steps! Get the most up-to-date information.

Factors to Consider

Filling out the RRB NTPC Post Preference section can be more complicated than you realize. Make sure that you consider the following factors before deciding on your post as they can massively influence your lifestyle and work experience. They include: 

1.RRB NTPC Vacancies

Most candidates are likely to overlook this particular factor but being aware of the number of vacancies is extremely important. Candidates should understand that a higher vacancy count can boost the chances of you getting selected. This is why you must conduct proper research and verify the number of vacancies that are available for your preferred post.

2.RRB NTPC Eligibility

Remember that applicants must meet the criteria to be eligible to take the RRB NTPC exam, which is a very important element of the RRB NTPC requirement.  You must be a citizen of India to be eligible for the RRB NTPC Exam. Candidates should also be within the specified age bracket and must possess the required educational qualification required for the role.

3.Choice Of The Zone

RRB and RRC operate in different parts of the country, making it easier for the candidates to choose their preferred location of work. You should also be aware of the fact that every location has a different number of vacancies available for different RRB NTPC job profile. Conduct proper research to identify the ideal location with adequate vacancies and not too far from your hometown.

4.RRB NTPC Medical Standard

Upon clearing the Prelims and the Mains, candidates are going to be called up for a medical test before they appear for the interview. You should be aware of every medical requirement that has been prescribed for the position that you wish to apply for. If unable to meet those requirements, then you shall be exempted from giving the interview.

5.Work Profile

Candidates should be well aware of their skill sets and the type of work that suits them. For example, if a candidate is good at interacting with people then the role of a Stationmaster is going to be ideal for him/her. Hence, make sure that you consider your working style before choosing your RRB NTPC job profile.

Order Of Preferences

1.Graduates

Post

Order of Preference for Males

Order of Preference for Females

Station Master

1

1

Commercial Apprentice

2

3

Senior Time Keeper

3

2

Junior Account Assistant cum Typist

4

4

Senior Clerk cum Typist

5

5

Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

6

6

Goods Guard

7

8

Traffic Assistant

8

7

2.Non-graduates

Post

Order of Preference for Males

Order of Preference for Females

Accounts Clerk cum Typist

1

1

Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

2

2

Junior Clerk cum Typist

3

3

Junior Time Keeper

4

4

Trains Clerk

5

5

How Should You Fill Post Preferences?

Follow the following steps to fill your post preference with ease and without a shadow of a doubt. They include – 

  1. Check the RRB NTPC post preference based on vacancies available, salaries, work profile and scope of career growth.
  2. While preparing for your CBT tests make sure that you set up your mind for the desired post so that you can achieve it.
  3. There aren’t going to be any interviews and you shall be assigned a post based on the preference that you had filled in the RRB NTPC application form.

Conservative candidates tend to shift towards roles that have a better work and life balance along with reasonable pay. However, candidates who think radically tend to lean towards positions with a higher pay scale regardless of the conditions surrounding it. This is why it becomes very important for candidates to take the RRB NTPC Post Preference section very seriously and put some thought behind it before they fill it out.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1.What are the most preferred jobs in RRB NTPC?

The most preferred jobs in RRB NTPC include the roles of Station Master, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist and Goods Guard.

2.Does a Stationmaster have a good promotion hierarchy?

Yes, a Stationmaster has a good promotion hierarchy as the candidate becomes eligible to become a Station Superintendent, Assistant Operation and finally Divisional Operational manner based on the service and quality of work.

3.What is the promotion hierarchy of a goods guard in RRB NTPC?

A Goods Guard eventually gets promoted to Passenger Guard and then to Express Guard. After a certain period of service, he/she becomes eligible to get promoted to Section Controller and then finally to Chief Controller.

4.What is the total number of vacancies for the post of a Junior Clerk cum Typist?

The total number of vacancies for Junior Clerk cum Typist was around 4300 in the RRB NTPC Exam 2020

5.What is the RRB NTPC Salary for Traffic Assistant?

The minimum average salary of an RRB NTPC Traffic Assistant is around Rs. 25,500.

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