The RRB NTPC Notification 2024 is out for Graduate and Under Graduate level positions by the Railway Recruitment Board. They plan to fill 11,558 vacancies for Level 2, 3, 5, and 6 jobs. This article provides details about the syllabus, exam pattern, preparation tips, and more.
The RRB has announced the NTPC exam for 11,558 vacancies across Level 2, 3, 5, and 6 positions for Graduate and Undergraduate candidates. Online registration is now closed, so candidates can focus on their preparation. Available roles include Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, and Station Master. For updates and the detailed notification PDF, bookmark this page.
RRB NTPC 2024 Exam Summary
This year, the RRB NTPC exam will recruit for 11,558 vacancies across various posts. Key details have been shared in the RRB NTPC Notification 2024 PDF, which is summarized in the table below. Take a look at a brief overview of the RRB NTPC Exam 2024 in the table.
| Authority | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Posts Name | Graduate Posts: Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accountant Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist Undergraduate Posts: Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk |
| Advt. No. | RRB/ADI/Advt./CEN 05 & CEN 06/2024 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Total Vacancies | Graduate Level: 8,113 Undergraduate Level: 3,445 |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| RRB NTPC Exam Date | To be announced |
| Qualification | 12th grade (+2 Stage) / Any Graduate |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years / 18 to 36 years |
| Selection Process | CBT-1, CBT-2, Skill Test, Document Verification, Medical Test |
| Official Website | RRB Official Site |
RRB NTPC 2024 Exam Date
Candidates who have applied for the 11,558 vacancies in Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC), including both undergraduate and graduate level posts, will need to take the CBT 1 Exam. The RRB NTPC Exam Date 2024 will be announced soon. Once the exam dates are confirmed, the official schedule will be updated here.
Important Dates Regarding RRB NTPC 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) has released the complete schedule for the online application process for RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) recruitment, as part of the RRB NTPC Notification 2024. All relevant dates are listed in the table below.
| Events | For Graduates | For Under Graduates |
| RRB NTPC Notification PDF | 13th September 2024 | 20th September 2024 |
| RRB NTPC Apply Online 2024 Start Date | 14th September 2024 | 21st September 2024 |
| Last Date To Apply Online | 20th October 2024 (11:59 pm) | 27th October 2024 (11:29 pm) |
| Date for fees payment after closing date | 21st & 22nd October 2024 | 28th & 29th October 2024 |
| Date for Modification window for corrections in application form | 23rd to 30th October 2024 | 30th October to 6th November 2024 |
| RRB NTPC Application Status | — | — |
| RRB NTPC Admit Card 2024 | — | — |
| RRB NTPC Exam Dates | To be notified | To be notified |
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RRB NTPC 2024 Vacancy
Indian Railways has announced the RRB NTPC Vacancy 2024 for both Graduate and Undergraduate level posts. According to the RRB NTPC Notification 2024, there are 3,445 vacancies for Undergraduate level posts and 8,113 vacancies for Graduate level posts. The table below shows the post-wise and educational qualification-wise breakdown of the vacancies.
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Vacancy 2024
A. Graduate Posts
Minimum Educational Qualification: University Degree or equivalent
Age Limit: 18 to 36 years
RRB NTPC 2024 Vacancy for Graduate Posts
| S. No. | Name of the Posts | Total Vacancies (All RRBs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goods Train Manager | 3,144 |
| 2 | Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | 1,736 |
| 3 | Senior Clerk cum Typist | 732 |
| 4 | Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | 1,507 |
| 5 | Station Master | 994 |
| Grand Total | 8,113 |
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Vacancy 2024 (Zone-wise)
A total of 8,113 vacancies for graduate level posts have been released, with the highest number of vacancies under the RRB Kolkata zone. The table below shows the zone-wise breakdown of RRB NTPC Graduate Level vacancies as mentioned in the notification.
| Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad | 202 | 79 | 37 | 137 | 61 | 516 |
| RRB Ajmer | 56 | 20 | 07 | 35 | 14 | 132 |
| RRB Bengaluru | 206 | 71 | 36 | 134 | 49 | 496 |
| RRB Bhopal | 65 | 32 | 12 | 25 | 21 | 155 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | 328 | 108 | 55 | 199 | 68 | 758 |
| RRB Bilaspur | 273 | 88 | 51 | 168 | 69 | 649 |
| RRB Chandigarh | 228 | 59 | 29 | 65 | 29 | 410 |
| RRB Chennai | 195 | 65 | 34 | 105 | 37 | 436 |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 54 | 19 | 10 | 33 | 13 | 129 |
| RRB Guwahati | 213 | 74 | 38 | 140 | 51 | 516 |
| RRB Jammu-Srinagar | 60 | 20 | 13 | 38 | 14 | 145 |
| RRB Kolkata | 628 | 188 | 121 | 329 | 116 | 1,382 |
| RRB Malda | 83 | 28 | 16 | 50 | 21 | 198 |
| RRB Mumbai | 319 | 126 | 66 | 217 | 99 | 827 |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | 04 | 02 | 01 | 04 | 01 | 12 |
| RRB Prayagraj | 103 | 34 | 13 | 56 | 21 | 227 |
| RRB Patna | 48 | 16 | 09 | 28 | 10 | 111 |
| RRB Ranchi | 133 | 49 | 22 | 87 | 31 | 322 |
| RRB Secunderabad | 212 | 66 | 39 | 101 | 60 | 478 |
| RRB Siliguri | 17 | 06 | 03 | 10 | 04 | 40 |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | 67 | 30 | 23 | 33 | 21 | 174 |
| Total Vacancies | 3,494 | 1,180 | 635 | 1,994 | 810 | 8,113 |
B. Under Graduate Posts
Minimum Educational Qualification: 12th grade (+2 Stage) or equivalent
Age Limit: 18 to 33 years
RRB NTPC 2024 Vacancy for Under Graduate Posts
| S. No. | Name of the Posts | Total Vacancies (All RRBs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Clerk cum Typist | 990 |
| 2 | Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 361 |
| 3 | Trains Clerk | 72 |
| 4 | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 2,022 |
| Grand Total | 3,445 |
RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level Vacancy 2024 (Zone-wise)
A total of 3,445 vacancies for undergraduate level posts have been released. The zone-wise breakdown of RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level vacancies is as follows:
| Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad | 91 | 32 | 16 | 48 | 23 | 210 |
| RRB Ajmer | 38 | 07 | 05 | 14 | 07 | 71 |
| RRB Bengaluru | 25 | 10 | 04 | 16 | 05 | 60 |
| RRB Bhopal | 30 | 06 | 05 | 12 | 05 | 58 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | 22 | 09 | 07 | 13 | 05 | 56 |
| RRB Bilaspur | 59 | 22 | 13 | 44 | 14 | 152 |
| RRB Chandigarh | 97 | 36 | 23 | 65 | 26 | 247 |
| RRB Chennai | 99 | 27 | 21 | 31 | 16 | 194 |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 54 | 18 | 11 | 25 | 12 | 120 |
| RRB Guwahati | 69 | 26 | 13 | 47 | 20 | 175 |
| RRB Jammu-Srinagar | 65 | 23 | 11 | 37 | 11 | 147 |
| RRB Kolkata | 200 | 68 | 55 | 95 | 34 | 452 |
| RRB Malda | 07 | 02 | — | 03 | — | 12 |
| RRB Mumbai | 290 | 103 | 55 | 182 | 69 | 699 |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | 28 | 10 | 05 | 18 | 07 | 68 |
| RRB Prayagraj | 254 | 51 | 31 | 35 | 18 | 389 |
| RRB Patna | 05 | 03 | 03 | 03 | 02 | 16 |
| RRB Ranchi | 29 | 12 | 07 | 20 | 08 | 76 |
| RRB Secunderabad | 42 | 16 | 07 | 17 | 07 | 89 |
| RRB Siliguri | 17 | 06 | 03 | 12 | 04 | 42 |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | 42 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 12 | 112 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,563 | 504 | 311 | 762 | 305 | 3,445 |
RRB NTPC 2024 Application Fee
RRB NTPC Online Application Fee
The online application fee for the RRB NTPC exam is as follows:
| S. No. | Category | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | For General / OBC | Rs. 500/- |
| (Rs. 400 will be refunded after deducting bank charges upon appearing in 1st Stage CBT) | ||
| 2 | For SC/ST/PWD/Women/Ex-Servicemen/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backward | Rs. 250/- |
| (Rs. 250 will be refunded after deducting bank charges upon appearing in 1st Stage CBT) |
RRB NTPC 2024 Eligibility Criteria
RRB NTPC 2024 Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2024, candidates must meet the minimum eligibility requirements set by the board.
RRB NTPC Educational Qualification
| Posts | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Graduate Level | Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Station Master |
| Undergraduate Level | Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
RRB NTPC Age Limit (as of 01/01/2025)
- Graduate Level: 18 to 36 years
- Undergraduate Level: 18 to 33 years
RRB NTPC Age Limit for Graduate Level Posts
| Age Group | Upper Limit of D.O.B (Not earlier than) | Lower Limit of D.O.B (Not later than) |
|---|---|---|
| UR & EWS | 02.01.1989 | 01.01.2007 |
| OBC-Non Creamy Layer | 02.01.1986 | |
| SC/ST | 02.01.1984 |
RRB NTPC Age Limit for Undergraduate Level Posts
| Age Group | Upper Limit of D.O.B (Not earlier than) | Lower Limit of D.O.B (Not later than) |
|---|---|---|
| UR & EWS | 02.01.1992 | 01.01.2007 |
| OBC-Non Creamy Layer | 02.01.1989 | |
| SC/ST | 02.01.1987 |
RRB NTPC 2024 Selection Process
| RRB NTPC 2024 Selection Process for Graduate Level Posts | |
| Posts | Selection Process |
| Goods Train Manager | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
| Station Master | CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT |
| RRB NTPC 2024 Selection Process for Under graduate Level Posts | |
| Posts | Selection Process |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typis | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Trains Clerk | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | CBT 1, CBT 2 |