🧠 What is RRB NTPC?
RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) is one of the biggest competitive exams conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) for various non-technical posts in Indian Railways. These include jobs like Station Master, Goods Guard, Typist, Clerk, Time Keeper, etc. for 10+2 and graduate-level aspirants.
It offers central government jobs with good pay, job security, and career growth.
📅 Updated on: June 18, 2025
✍️ By: SarkariDamaad.com Team
📢 Notification Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification No. | CEN 01/2019 |
| Exam Name | RRB NTPC |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Job Type | Central Government |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
📅 RRB NTPC 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date (Expected) |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | July 2025 |
| Registration Start Date | August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | September 2025 |
| CBT 1 Exam Date | December 2025 – Jan 2026 |
| CBT 2 Exam Date | Feb – March 2026 |
| Skill Test / CBAT | April – May 2026 |
| Final Result Declaration | July 2026 |
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female | ₹250 |
Note: ₹400 refunded after CBT 1 for UR/OBC candidates who appear.
✍️ How to Apply Online for RRB NTPC
- Visit the official RRB zone website (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in)
- Click on “Apply Online for CEN 01/2019 NTPC”
- Register using your name, mobile, and email
- Fill in your qualification, category, and post preference
- Upload your photo, signature, and certificates
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit and download the confirmation page
🧮 RRB NTPC Exam Pattern
✅ CBT 1 (Preliminary Stage)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Duration | 90 mins |
📝 Negative marking: 1/3 marks deducted for each wrong answer
✅ CBT 2 (Main Stage)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning & Intelligence | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
| Duration | 90 mins |
✅ CBAT (Only for Station Master / Traffic Assistant)
- Minimum qualifying T-Score: 42 in each battery
- No negative marking
- Final merit = 70% CBT 2 + 30% CBAT
✅ Typing Skill Test
- Required for Clerk & Typist posts
- Typing speed: 30 WPM in English or 25 WPM in Hindi
- Conducted on computer, without autocorrect tools
📘 RRB NTPC Syllabus
📐 Mathematics:
- Number System, LCM, HCF
- Time & Work, Speed & Distance
- Profit & Loss, Interest
- Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration
- Trigonometry, Statistics
🧠 Reasoning:
- Series, Analogies, Syllogism
- Puzzles, Coding-Decoding
- Data Sufficiency, Venn Diagrams
- Decision Making, Statement-Conclusion
🌍 General Awareness:
- Indian Polity, History, Geography
- Economy, Railways, Government Schemes
- Science & Technology
- Current Events (national + international)
- Static GK, Awards, Sports, Books
📥 👉 Click here to download full RRB NTPC Syllabus in PDF
🧠 Study Tips for RRB NTPC 2025
- Make a proper daily study plan (4–6 hours/day)
- Practice with previous year papers (2016, 2019)
- Revise static GK weekly
- Attempt full-length mock tests every Sunday
- Follow monthly current affairs from good sources (e.g., Vision IAS, StudyIQ)
❓ FAQs – RRB NTPC 2024-25
Q1. What is RRB NTPC?
It’s a central government recruitment exam for non-technical posts in Indian Railways.
Q2. Can I apply for more than one zone?
No, you can apply for only one RRB zone.
Q3. Is Aadhaar mandatory for registration?
Yes, Aadhaar is required for ID verification.
Q4. What are the minimum eligibility criteria?
You must be 18+ and have passed 10+2 or Graduation as per the post.
Q5. Is there negative marking?
Yes, 1/3 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in CBTs.
Q6. What is the exam medium?
English and Hindi (plus other regional languages depending on your RRB zone).
Q7. Are final-year students eligible?
No, only those who have completed the required qualification before the deadline can apply.