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Railway (RRB) Non Technical (NTPC) Recruitment 2024: Latest Exam Pattern and Best Recommended Books/Study Material
Exam Pattern
The RRB NTPC exam comprises of following levels:
- Computer based Test (1st Stage)
- Computer based Test (2nd Stage)
- Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST)
- Documents Verification
- Medical Examination
1. Computer-Based Test (CBT-1st Stage)
The exam comprises of three section and its complete details are as follows:
Subject | No of Questions | Marks | Time period ( In min) |
General Awareness | 40 | 40 | Cumulative time period of 90 min |
Maths | 30 | 40 | |
General Intelligence and reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
TOTAL | 100 | 100 | 90 |
- Duration: 90 minutes with extra 30 minutes for PwBD candidates
- Maximum Marks: 100
- Number of Questions: 100
- Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Marking: 1/3th of marks is deducted for each wrong answer.
- Qualification: This is a screening test conducted to shortlist candidates for 2nf level Computer based Test. Marks scored in this exam shall not be counted for selection to further stages.
2. Computer-Based Test (CBT-2nd Stage)
The exam comprises of three section and its complete details are as follows:
Subject | No of Questions | Marks | Time period ( In min) |
Maths | 35 | 35 | Cumulative 90 minutes |
General Intelligence and reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
General Knowledge | 50 | 50 | |
TOTAL | 120 | 120 | 90 |
- Duration: 90 minutes with extra 30 minutes for PwBD candidates
- Maximum Marks: 100
- Number of Questions: 100
- Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Marking: 1/3th of marks is deducted for each wrong answer.
- Qualification: This is a screening test conducted to shortlist candidates for 2nf level Computer based Test. Marks of this exam shall not be added in final merit list.
3. Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST)
After Computer Based Test (2nd Stage), candidates who apply for accounts clerk cum typist and junior clerk cum typist has to appear for Computer Based Typing Skill Test.
- Qualification: Nature of the test is only qualifying. Marks secured shall not be counted in final selection.
- Criteria: The candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi
- Exemption: For PwBD candidates there will be exemption for typing test
4. Document Verification:
- Candidates selected in CBT 2nd stage will be called for Document Verification. Number of shortlisted candidates will be equal to no of vacancies
- In case two candidates have equal marks , candidate will higher age will be given priority.
5. Medical Examination:
- Candidates passing document verification process will have to pass medical fitness test to secure the job.
Best Booklist for Railway Non Technical exam (NTPC)
General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Verbal/Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
- Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey
General Awareness
- Lucent’s General Knowledge by Dr. Binay Karna and Manwendra Mukul
- Manorama Yearbook by Mammen Mathew
- Pratiyogita Darpan (Monthly Magazine)
- General Knowledge by Arihant Publications
Mathematics
- Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
Additional Resources
- RRB NTPC 28 Previous Year Question Paper (2016-2022) by PW
Online Resources
- RRB NTPC Online Test Series by various platforms like Testbook, Oliveboard, and Adda247
- YouTube Channels such as Unacademy, Study IQ provide free lectures and tips for SSC CGL preparation.
Important Note: Candidates generally has limited time period, huge syllabus and availability of huge volume of books, study material. Therefore selective study is very important these days to clear any type of examination, which means a candidate has to choose only the best study material and keep on revising that regularly. All the books mentioned above are best available in the markets. Therefore, candidates can select among these books, magazines etc according to their liking. Further, it is advised that candidate should follow maximum of 2 books for each subject.
