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RRB NTPC CBT 1 Recruitment 2023

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Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the RRB NTPC exam to recruit candidates for various graduate and undergraduate positions in zonal and production units of the Indian Railways. Candidates willing to secure a post in the RRB can apply for the RRB NTPC exam. To be eligible for the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam, candidates must complete their graduation and Class 12 from a recognised board.

The CBT 1 exam will be an objective test based on General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, and Mathematics subjects. Candidates who clear the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam will be eligible to appear for the CBT 2 exam. Continue reading the article to know the complete details regarding the RRB NTPC CBT 1 recruitment, such as eligibility criteria, important dates, exam pattern, selection process, and more.

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Overview

Candidates can refer to the below table to get an overview of the exam:

ParticularDetail
Conducting BodyRailway Recruitment Board
Posts NameVarious under Non-Technical Popular Categories
VacanciesAround 30,000 to 35,000 Vacancies
Selection ProcessCBT-1, CBT-2, Skill Test, Document Verification, Medical Test
Total No. of ApplicantsAround 1,26,30,885
Official Websitehttps://indianrailways.gov.in

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Important Dates

Refer to the below table to keep track of the upcoming RRB NTPC CBT 1 dates:

EventsDates
Release of RRB NTPC NotificationTo Be Announced
Release of RRB NTPC Application FormTo Be Announced
Last Date to Fill Out the RRB NTPC Application FormTo Be Announced
RRB NTPC CBT 1 ExamTo Be Announced
Release of CBT 1 Provisional Answer KeyTo Be Announced
RRB NTPC CBT 1 ResultTo Be Announced

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Eligibility Criteria 2023

Candidates must fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria to be eligible for the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam:

Age Limit: The RRB NTPC age limit for undergraduate posts is 18 to 30 years and 18 to 33 years for graduate posts.

Educational Qualification: Candidates must clear Class 12 for undergraduate posts,, whereas aspirants applying for graduate posts must have a graduation degree.

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2023

Candidates can refer to the below table to know the exam marks and question distribution:

SectionsTotal QuestionsTotal Marks
General Awareness4040
General Intelligence & Reasoning3030
Mathematics3030
Total100100

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Recruitment Application Form 2023

The authorities will tentatively release the RRB NTPC CBT 1 application form in March 2023. To submit the application form, candidates must first register themselves on the official website. Candidates willing to appear for the exam must submit their application form along with the application fee before the last submission date.

Steps to Submit the RRB NTPC Application Form

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to submit their RRB NTPC application form:

  • Visit the official website, i.e. https://indianrailways.gov.in
  • Fill out the registration form by providing the required details
  • Verify the candidate’s mobile number through OTP. (After verification candidate’s registration number is generated)
  • Fill out the online application form
  • Pay application fees
  • Provide educational details
  • Select the choice of exam language
  • Enter bank account details
  • Upload photograph and signature
  • Upload SC/ST certificate (If applicable)
  • Submit the RRB NTPC application form

RRB NTPC Selection Process

The RRB NTPC selection process comprises the following stages:

  • RRB NTPC CBT 1
  • RRB NTPC CBT 2
  • Typing Skill Test/Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
  • Document Verification/Medical Examination
  • Candidates Empanelment

RRB NTPC Vacancy

The following table provides the zone-wise RRB NTPC vacancy breakdown:

ZonesVacancies
Ahmedabad1,024
Ajmer1,773
Allahabad4,030
Bangalore2,470
Bhubaneshwar498
Bhopal997
Bilaspur1,207
Chennai2,694
Chandigarh2,483
Guwahati851
Gorakhpur1,298
Jammu-Srinagar898
Kolkata3,022
Malda1,043
Mumbai3,665
Muzaffarpur329
Patna1,039
Ranchi1,386
Secunderabad3,234
Siliguri443
Trivandrum897
Total35,281 Posts

RRB NTPC Salary

RRB NTPC posts are divided into Graduate Posts and Undergraduate Posts. The initial month RRB NTPC salary as per the 7th CPC is explained in the below table:

RRB NTPC Salary for Undergraduate Posts

The following table provides the RRB NTPC undergraduate post-wise salary:

PostSalary (In INR)
Junior Clerk cum Typist19,900/-
Accounts Clerk cum Typist19,900/-
Junior Time Keeper19,900/-
Trains Clerk19,900/-
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk21,700/-

RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Posts

The following table provides the RRB NTPC graduate post-wise salary:

PostSalary
Traffic Assistant25,000/-
Goods Guard29,200/-
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk29,200/-
Senior Clerk cum Typist19,900/-
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk29,200/-
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist29,200/-
Senior Time Keeper29,200/-
Commercial Apprentice35,400/-
Station Master35,400/-

FAQs on RRB NTPC CBT 1 Recruitment 2023

The following are the most frequently asked question on RRB NTPC CBT 1 recruitment:

Q: Where can I submit the RRB NTPC application form?

Ans: Candidates can submit the RRB NTPC application form on the official website.

Q: What is the RRB NTPC age limit?

Ans: The RRB NTPC age limit for undergraduate posts is 18 to 30 years and 18 to 33 years for graduate posts.

Q: What are the total RRB NTPC vacancies?

Ans: The total number of RRB NTPC vacancies is expected to be around 35,000.

Q: What is the RRB NTPC selection process?

Ans: The RRB NTPC selection process comprises CBT 1, CBT 2, typing skill test/computer-based aptitude test (CBAT), document verification/medical examination and candidates empanelment.

Q: When will RRB release the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam schedule?

Ans: RRB will soon release the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam schedule on the official website.

We hope the above article has answered all your doubts and queries. Embibe wishes you good luck and all the best.
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