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RRB NTPC 2024

Non-Technical Popular Category — Indian Railways | 35,000+ Vacancies
Graduate / 12th Pass 35,000+ Vacancies Age: 18–33 CBT 1 + CBT 2
₹19,900
Starting Pay
100 Qs
CBT 1 (90 min)
120 Qs
CBT 2 (90 min)
11 Posts
Post Types

Eligibility

Graduation postsAny Graduate
12th pass posts10+2 from recognised board
Age (General)18–33 years
OBC NCL+3 years
SC/ST+5 years
Ex-Servicemen+3 years after deduction

CBT 1 Pattern

Mathematics30 Qs
General Intelligence & Reasoning30 Qs
General Awareness40 Qs
Total100 Qs · 90 min
Negative Marking1/3 per wrong

CBT 2 Pattern

Mathematics35 Qs
General Intelligence & Reasoning35 Qs
General Awareness50 Qs
Total120 Qs · 90 min
Higher DifficultyYes (Mains level)

Pay Scale

Level 2 Posts₹19,900–63,200
Level 3 Posts₹21,700–69,100
Level 4 Posts₹25,500–81,100
Level 5 Posts₹29,200–92,300
Level 6 Posts₹35,400–1,12,400

Selection Stages

1

CBT 1

100 Qs · 90 min · Common for all NTPC posts

2

CBT 2

120 Qs · 90 min · Post-specific shortlisting

3

Typing / CBAT

Typing Test (Clerk posts) or Computer-Based Aptitude Test (Station Master, Traffic Asst)

NTPC Posts

Junior Clerk cum TypistLevel 2
Accounts Clerk cum TypistLevel 2
Junior Time KeeperLevel 2
Train ClerkLevel 2
Commercial cum Ticket ClerkLevel 3
Goods GuardLevel 5
Senior Commercial cum Ticket ClerkLevel 5
Junior Account Assistant cum TypistLevel 5
Senior Time KeeperLevel 5
Commercial ApprenticeLevel 6
Station MasterLevel 6

Mathematics — CBT 1 & CBT 2

30 / 35 Qs▼

Number System & Arithmetic

  • Number System, Fractions, Decimals
  • LCM and HCF
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Percentage
  • Profit and Loss
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Time and Work
  • Time, Speed and Distance

Algebra & Geometry

  • Elementary Algebra
  • Geometry (Lines, Angles, Triangles)
  • Mensuration (Area, Volume)
  • Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode)
  • Tables and Graphs
  • Square Roots, Surds

General Intelligence & Reasoning

30 / 35 Qs▼

Verbal Reasoning

  • Analogies (Verbal and Non-verbal)
  • Number and Alphabet Series
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Blood Relations
  • Directions and Distances
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Syllogism

Non-Verbal & Logical

  • Puzzles and Arrangements
  • Missing Numbers
  • Clock and Calendar problems
  • Statement and Conclusions
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Figure Classification

General Awareness

40 / 50 Qs▼

India & World

  • Current Affairs (6 months)
  • Indian Geography
  • Indian History & Freedom Struggle
  • Indian Polity & Constitution
  • Indian Economy
  • General Science (basic)

Science & Technology

  • Physics (Force, Motion, Sound, Light)
  • Chemistry (Elements, Acids, Bases)
  • Biology (Cells, Diseases, Nutrition)
  • Computer Basics
  • Railways GK (history, milestones)
  • Sports & Awards

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Week 1 — Math Fundamentals + Reasoning

Days 1–7▼

Week 2 — Algebra, Science GK, Current Affairs

Days 8–14▼
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Q1 · LCM and HCF
The HCF of 12, 18 and 24 is:
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 12
12=2²×3, 18=2×3², 24=2³×3. HCF = lowest power of common factors = 2×3 = 6. Answer: B
Q2 · Time & Distance
A train travelling at 60 km/h crosses a bridge 240m long in 24 seconds. Length of the train is:
A) 120 m
B) 140 m
C) 160 m
D) 180 m
Speed = 60 km/h = 50/3 m/s. Distance covered in 24s = 50/3 × 24 = 400m. Length of train = 400–240 = 160m. Answer: C
Q3 · Simple Interest
At what rate % per annum will ₹5,000 give ₹1,500 as simple interest in 3 years?
A) 8%
B) 9%
C) 10%
D) 12%
SI = PRT/100 → 1500 = 5000 × R × 3/100 → R = 150000/15000 = 10%. Answer: C
Score: 0 / 0
Q1 · Analogy
Steam : Water :: ? : Ice
A) Snow
B) Vapour
C) Water
D) Fog
Steam is the gaseous state of Water. Similarly, Water is the liquid state of Ice. Answer: C
Q2 · Missing Number
3, 7, 13, 21, 31, ?
A) 41
B) 43
C) 45
D) 47
Differences: +4, +6, +8, +10, +12. Next term = 31+12 = 43. Answer: B
Q3 · Direction Sense
Rohit walks 5 km north, then 3 km east, then 5 km south. How far is he from the starting point?
A) 1 km
B) 2 km
C) 3 km
D) 5 km
North 5, South 5 cancels out. Net displacement = 3 km East. He is 3 km from start. Answer: C
Score: 0 / 0
Q1 · Indian Railways GK
India's first railway ran between which two cities in 1853?
A) Calcutta to Delhi
B) Bombay to Thane
C) Madras to Bangalore
D) Delhi to Ambala
India's first passenger train ran on 16 April 1853 between Bori Bunder (Bombay) and Thane — a distance of 34 km. Answer: B
Q2 · Indian Polity
The Right to Education (RTE) Act makes education free and compulsory for children aged:
A) 5–14 years
B) 6–14 years
C) 6–16 years
D) 5–16 years
The Right to Education Act 2009 (Article 21A) guarantees free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years. Answer: B
Q3 · Science
Which vitamin is produced in the human body when exposed to sunlight?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin B12
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin D
Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin upon exposure to ultraviolet rays from sunlight. It is essential for calcium absorption. Answer: D

RRB NTPC 2024 Notification

Official notification by all 21 RRBs

Jan 2024

CBT 1 Expected Window

Phase 1 preliminary exam

Expected 2025

CBT 2

Mains exam for shortlisted candidates

After CBT 1 results

Typing Test / CBAT

For specific posts like Station Master

Final stage

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