RRB NTPC
RRB NTPC recruits for Graduate and Under-Graduate level posts in Indian Railways — Station Master, Goods Guard, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk, etc.
Age Limit
18 – 36 years (post-wise)
Qualification
12th or Graduate (post-wise)
Stages
4 Selection Rounds
TNR Batch
Admissions Open
Selection Process & Stages
CBT Stage-1
Maths, GK, Reasoning — 100 questions, 90 minutes. Qualifying + shortlisting.
CBT Stage-2
Higher difficulty Maths, GK, Reasoning — 120 questions, 90 minutes.
Skill Test / Typing Test
Computer-based for applicable posts (Station Master, Clerk).
Document Verification & Medical
Final certificates verification and medical.
Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Standards
| Test / Activity | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| No standard PFT | Some posts (Station Master, SM) require vision standards | Vision standards for applicable posts |
Written Examination
Similar to Group D but higher difficulty at Stage-2. Includes questions from Economics, Polity, Computer Awareness for Stage-2.
Medical Standards
Vision and colour vision for traffic-related posts (Station Master, Guard).
How TNR Sainik Academy Prepares You
Recommended Preparation Strategy
Stage-1 focus: speed and accuracy
Stage-2: deeper conceptual understanding
Computer typing skills for clerk/SM posts
Frequently Asked Questions
No standard PFT for most NTPC posts. Some posts have vision requirements and a medical examination.
UG level posts (Clerk, TA) require 12th. Graduate posts (Guard, Station Master, Commercial Apprentice) require graduation. Salary is higher for graduate posts.