RRB NTPC Full Form

RRB NTPC full form is Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular categories. The RRB NTPC is a national-level examination which is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). The exam aims to provide jobs to candidates who want to pursue their careers in Indian railways. The Indian railway is recognized as the largest government organization which provides jobs in large numbers.

What is the full form of RRB NTPC?

As mentioned above the full form of RRB NTPC is Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular categories. The examination of RRB NTPC is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board and is held at the national level. The exam is considered as a popular entrance examination in India because they recruit a high number of candidates and provide decent salaries. 

What are the eligibility criteria for RRB NTPC? 

Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian citizen

Age: The minimum age to apply for the examination is 18 years and the maximum age is 33 years.

EducationalQualification: It depends according to post 

For undergraduate posts, the candidate must clear 10+2

For graduate posts, the candidate should have a minimum of graduation degree from any recognised institution

About RRB

The Railway Recruitment Board also known as RRB is responsible for conducting examinations for recruiting candidates in Group C and D for Railways jobs. The RRB was earlier known as Railway Service Commission but later in the month of January 1985, it was named as Railway Recruitment Board. 

How many RRB are situated in India?

In India, there are a total of 21 RRB and the headquarter is situated in New Delhi. They all are responsible for planning, conducting, evaluating, monitoring and implementing recruitment process for various vacancies in Indian Railways. Following are the names of all RRB’.

What are the different types of RRB examinations?

Below mentioned are the different types of examinations conducted by RRB for recruiting candidates in Indian Railways:

1. RRB NTPC
2. RRB Junior Engineer
3. RRB Assistant Loco Pilot
4. RRB Group D exam

What are the different job profiles hired after RRB NTPC?

Through RRB and NTPC candidates are hired for post levels of 2,3,4 and 6

• Junior Clerk cum Typist:  They are responsible for keeping transactions, and expenditures in railways 
• Accounts Clerk cum Typist: They work under the account and finance department in the railways 
• Junior Timekeeper: They have to assist with the trains movements and keep time records of every train 
• Clerk: They are responsible for checking coaches in the yard, preparing documents and much more.
• Traffic Assistant: They are well-trained to manage traffic and assist their seniors 
• Goods Guard: They are in charge of goods trains
• Senior Timekeeper: They are responsible for assisting the movements of trains and helping in the smooth functioning of railways.
• Assistant Station Master: They are responsible for maintaining the smooth running of trains from their station 
• Station Master: They are responsible for maintaining and smooth flow of the station 

What is the selection process of RRB NTPC?

Following are the stages which are involved in RRB NTPC:

• 1st Stage based on CBT
• 2nd Stage based on CBT
• Typing skill
• Medical examination

What is the examination pattern of RRB NTPC?

The examination is divided into 3 stages which include 2 stages of online examination and 3 stages consisting of Typing skill test 

Stage 1

• The paper is divided into 4 sections
• Total 100 questions
• Total for 100 marks
• Total time duration 90 minutes 
• For each incorrect answer 1/3rd marks are deducted

Stage 2  

• The paper is divided into 3 sections
• Total 120 questions
• Total for 120 Marks
• Total time duration 90 minutes
• For each incorrect answer 1/3rd marks are deducted

Stage 3 

The candidate has to type 30 words per minute in Hindi or English language.

What is the salary offered after RRB NTPC?

The starting salary after RRB NTPC  ranges from 35,400 INR to 1,12,400 INR with an additional of INR 4,200 as grade pay for 12th pass posts. The below tables show salaries for some job profiles which are given to undergraduates 

Salary for Graduates