Railway Recruitment Board conducts RRB NTPC Exam to recruit eligible and interested candidates to the post of NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories), Para Medical Staff, Material & Isolated Category and Level-1 Posts in Indian Railways. Candidates who are aspiring to appear for RRB NTPC Exam should know all the details about the exam such as eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus and so on.
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- RRB NTPC exam pattern highlights the subjects from which questions are asked in the exam, number of questions asked, duration of the exam and marking scheme.
- There are two Computer Based Tests in RRB NTPC Exam- CBT I and CBT II.
- The duration of each CBT is 90 minutes.
- There are questions asked from Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness
In this article, we have explained RRB NTPC exam pattern in detail for the benefit of the candidates. If you are preparing for competitive exams and are looking for expert guidance, you can check out our monthly FREE Current Affairs Ebook- Download Now.
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Table of Contents
1. RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2021
i. RRB NTPC Exam Pattern: CBT I
ii. RRB NTPC Exam Pattern: CBT II
iii. RRB NTPC Exam Pattern: Computer Based Aptitude Test
iv. RRB NTPC Exam Pattern: Typing Skill Test
2. RRB NTPC Exam Pattern FAQs
i. RRB NTPC Exam Pattern: CBT I
ii. RRB NTPC Exam Pattern: CBT II
iii. RRB NTPC Exam Pattern: Computer Based Aptitude Test
iv. RRB NTPC Exam Pattern: Typing Skill Test
2. RRB NTPC Exam Pattern FAQs
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2021
The recruitment process for RRB NTPC exam comprises of the following stages:- Computer Based Test I
- Computer Based Test II
- Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable)
- Document Verification/Medical Examination
The way in which candidates have to appear for these stages depends on the post they have applied for. The details are as follows:
| Name of the post | Level
in 7th CPC |
1st stage
CBT |
2nd stage
CBT |
Skill Test
requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Clerk cum
Typist |
2 | Common
for all posts |
Common
For all Level 2 Posts |
Typing Skill Test |
| Accounts Clerk cum
Typist |
2 | Typing Skill Test | ||
| Junior Time Keeper | 2 | Typing Skill Test | ||
| Trains Clerk | 2 | —————— | ||
| Commercial cum
Ticket Clerk |
3 | Separate for
Level 3 post |
—————— | |
| Traffic Assistant | 4 | Separate for
Level 4 post |
Computer
Based Aptitude Test |
|
| Goods Guard | 5 | Common
For all Level 5 posts |
—————— | |
| Senior Commercial
cum Ticket Clerk |
5 | —————— | ||
| Senior Clerk cum
Typist |
5 | Typing Skill Test | ||
| Junior Account
Assistant cum Typist |
5 | Typing Skill Test | ||
| Senior Time Keeper | 5 | Typing Skill Test | ||
| Commercial
Apprentice |
6 | Common
For all Level 6 posts |
—————— | |
| Station Master | 6 | Computer
Based Aptitude Test |
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern: CBT I
There are questions asked from Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness. A total of 100 questions are asked in this exam. The duration of the exam is 90 minutes. There is negative marking and 1/3 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer. The details are as follows:
| Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern: CBT II
A total of 120 questions are asked in this stage. The subjects from which questions are asked are the same as in CBT I. The duration of the exam is 90 minutes. There is negative marking and 1/3 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer.
| Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern: Computer Based Aptitude Test
This test is only for candidates who have opted for the post of Traffic Assistant and Station Master. There is no negative marking in this stage. Candidates need to secure a minimum T-Score of 42 marks in each of the test batteries to qualify. Merit list will be drawn only from amongst the candidates qualifying in the CBAT, with 70% weightage for the marks obtained in the 2nd Stage CBT and 30% weightage for the marks obtained in CBAT.
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern: Typing Skill Test
Total candidates eight times the number of vacancies will be called for Typing Skill Test. This test is qualifying in nature. The candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Personal Computer only without editing tools and spell check facility.
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