RRB NTPC is expected to release the notification in July–September 2024 to fill up vacancies for various non-technical popular category posts. The RRB NTPC application form 2024 will be released along with the notification.
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced the RRB NTPC 2024 notification date. The notification will be released in July–September 2024.
The exam comprises both graduate and undergraduate posts. For eligibility in undergraduate posts, the age limit mentioned for the exam is between 18 and 30 years, and candidates should have passed Class 12. The age limit for candidates for graduate posts is 18 to 33 years. The educational qualification for the graduate posts should be graduation.
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
| Exam name | RRB NTPC |
| Conducted by | Railway recruitment boards |
| Exam level | National |
| Exam frequency | Recruitment is based on the vacancies and requirements of the concerned departments. |
| Stages of the exam | First Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), Second Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer-Based Aptitude Test (as applicable), and Document Verification/Medical Examination |
| Exam category | Undergraduate posts: Class 12 pass
Graduate posts: graduation |
| Mode of exam | Online |
| Eligibility | Age Limit: Undergraduate posts: 18 to 30 years
Graduate posts: 18 to 33 years Education qualification For graduate posts, candidates must have passed Class 12. Graduate posts: Candidates must have passed graduation from a recognized university. |
| Exam purpose | To select candidates for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Graduate and Undergraduate Posts in various Zonal Railways and production units of Indian Railways |
| No. of test cities | More than 200 cities |
| Official website | indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB NTPC 2024:
RRB NTPC EXAM dates will be announced along with the notification. Check the table below for the important dates related to the recruitment exam.
| RRB NTPC notification 2024 | July-September 2024 |
| RRB NTPC application form 2024 | July-September 2024 |
| RRB NTPC exam dates: 2024 | To be notified |
RRB NTPC Application Form 2024
The application fee can be paid by both online and offline methods. The application fee for every candidate is 500 INR, except for PwBD/Female/Transgender/Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/Economically Backward Class candidates, for whom it is 250 INR. The application fee is refunded after candidates appear for the CBT exam. Candidates belonging to the SC/ST/ExSM/PwBD/Female/Minority/EBC/Transgender categories will get a full refund of their examination fees, which is INR 250. Whereas candidates from general, EWS, or OBC categories receive a partial, which is INR 400 after deducting the bank charges.
Steps to fill out the form
- Visit the official website of RRBs.
- Click on the ‘RRB NTPC Apply Online’ link.
- Enter the details to register for the exam.
- A registration ID and password are generated.
- Fill out the RRB NTPC 2024 application form.
- Click on the submit button.
- Pay the application fee.
- Take a printout of the RRB NTPC application form.
RRB NTPC Age limit for Undergraduate level posts
| Age group | Upper Age Limit of Date of Birth (not earlier than) | Lower Age Limit of Date of Birth (N |
| 18 to 30 years | UR | OBC-Non-Creamy Layer | SC/ST | For all communities and categories |
| July 2, 1989 | July 2, 1986 | July 2, 1984 | July 1, 2001 |
RRB NTPC Age Limit for Graduate Level Posts
| Age group | Upper Age Limit of Date of Birth (not earlier than) | Lower Age Limit of Date of Birth (not later than) |
| 18 to 33 years | UR | OBC-Non-Creamy Layer | SC/ST | For all communities and categories |
| July 2, 1986 | July 2, 1983 | July 2, 1981 | July 1, 2001 |
RRB NTPC Salary
Salary is the most important part of the recruitment process based on which candidates decides whether to appear for the exam or not. RRB NTPC salary is different for different posts. The starting basic salary range offered to undergraduate posts is INR 19,900 to 21,700. While the graduate post employees are offered RRB NTPC salary in the range of INR 25,500 to IBR 35,400. The post-wise salary structure of RRB NTPC is given below.
RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Posts
| Posts | Level in 7th CPCevel | Initial Pay (In INR) |
| Traffic Assistant | 4 | 25,500 |
| Goods Guard | 5 | 29,200 |
| Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 5 | 29,200 |
| Senior Clerk and Typist | 5 | 29,200 |
| Junior Account Assistant and Typist | 5 | 29,200 |
| Senior Time Keeper | 5 | 29,200 |
| Commercial Apprentice | 6 | 35,400 |
| Station Master | 6 | 35,400 |
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