The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are preparing to release the RRB NTPC Admit Card 2024 for the Tier 1 exam. Below is detailed information about the exam date, pattern, selection process, and important updates to assist candidates.
RRB NTPC Tier 1 Exam Details
Detail |
Information |
Name of Exam |
RRB NTPC Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) Stage 1 Exam 2025 |
Recruitment Name |
Non-Technical Popular Category (NTPC) |
Post Names |
Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk/Typist, Trains Clerk, Junior Clerk/Typist |
Conducting Body |
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
Number of Vacancies |
11,558 Posts |
Mode of Exam |
Online (Computer-Based Test) |
Correction Window |
30th October 2024 (Graduate) & 6th November 2024 (Undergraduate) |
Admit Card Release Date |
January 2025 (Expected) |
Exam Date |
January 2025 (Expected) |
Exam Time Shifts |
Three shifts: Shift 1, Shift 2, and Shift 3 |
Selection Process |
Tier 1 CBT, Tier 2 CBT, Skill Test, Medical Test, Document Verification (DV) |
Admit Card Link |
indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB NTPC Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2024
Feature |
Details |
Exam Mode |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
Duration |
90 minutes |
Total Questions |
100 |
Marking Scheme |
+1 for each correct answer, -1/3 for each incorrect answer |
Subjects and Topics Covered:
Subjects |
Key Topics |
Mathematics |
Number Systems, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Data Interpretation, Statistics, Probability |
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
Analogies, Problem-Solving, Visual Memory, Coding-Decoding, Arithmetic Number Series, Non-Verbal Series |
General Awareness |
Current Events, General Science, History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Culture, General Knowledge |
RRB NTPC Selection Process
The recruitment process includes five key stages:
Stage |
Description |
1. CBT Tier 1 |
A 90-minute Computer-Based Test with questions from Mathematics, Reasoning, and General Awareness. |
2. CBT Tier 2 |
A subject-specific Computer-Based Test for shortlisted candidates from Tier 1. |
3. Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) |
Conducted for specific posts to evaluate aptitude for computer-based work. |
4. Document Verification |
Verification of age, qualifications, category, and other relevant documents. |
5. Medical Examination |
Physical fitness assessment for the applied posts. |
Key Dates and Timeline
Event |
Date |
Correction Window |
30th Oct 2024 (Graduate), 6th Nov 2024 (Undergraduate) |
Admit Card Release |
January 2025 (Expected) |
Tier 1 Exam |
January 2025 (Expected) |
Preparation Tips
- Understand the Exam Pattern: Focus on the marking scheme and prioritize subjects with higher weightage.
- Regular Practice: Attempt mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
- Time Management: Allocate time efficiently for each section.
- Stay Updated: Follow current events for General Awareness and practice reasoning puzzles regularly.
For further updates, regularly check the official RRB website. Best of luck to all aspirants!
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