RRB NTPC 2021: Railway Recruitment Board has released the different exam dates for the CBT-1 exam of NTPC 2021. There is good news from the RRB, it is all set to conduct all the phases including the last phase that is the 7th Phase for the 1st stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1) and it has been declared for 23rd, 24th, 26th, and 27th July 2021. The 7th Phase will be held for around 2.78 lakh candidates. The admit card will be available 4 days prior to exam date and link to check exam date and city will be active 10 days prior to exam date.
Check RRB NTPC 7th Phase Exam Date 2021
RRB NTPC 2021
RRB NTPC notification was released in February 2019 and the exam was scheduled to hold in September 2019, which got delayed due to some administrative reasons. Around 1.26 crore students were waiting for the exam since then. The RRB exam is conducting the Phase 1 exam from December 28 to April 2021.
RRB NTPC 2021: Exam Date
The RRB has released the exam date of all phase schedules of RRB NTPC 2021 on the official website. The RRB is conducting the said exam in a phased manner. The board has made all the arrangements, for successfully conducting the exam for all candidates. The 1st phase exam was held for approx 28 lakhs candidates. The second phase exam was held from January 16 to 30, 2021. The third phase exam was held for 28 lakhs students from January 31 to February 12, 2021. The 4th phase exam took place from February 15, 2021, to March 03, 2021. The 5th phase exam was held on March 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, and 27 2021. The 6th phase exam was conducted on April 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2021. Now 7th phase exam dates are out for July 23, 24, 26, and 27, 2021 for 2.78 candidates.
RRB NTPC 2021: Overview
RRB or Railway Recruitment Board is taking the RRB NTPC 2021 Exam for recruiting candidates to fill 35208 Vacancies in Indian Railways. This is one of the most awaited exams of RRB. RRB NTPC 2021 will be conducted for recruiting candidates to the post of:
- Commercial Apprentice (CA)
- Traffic Apprentice (TA)
- Asst Station Master (ASM)
- Senior Clerk-Cum-typist
- Enquiry-Cum-Reservation-Clerk
- Goods Guard Selection
- Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist
- Traffic Assistant
- Senior Time Keeper April 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8, 202
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Application for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) | March 01, 2019 |
| Online Application for Para-Medical Staff | March 04, 2019 |
| Online Application for Ministerial And Isolated Categories | March 08, 2019 |
| Online Application for Level-1 Posts | March 12, 2019 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | March 31, 2019 |
| Closing Date & Time for Payment of Application Fee | April 04, 2019, at 23.59 hrs |
| Final submission of Applications | April 12, 2019, at 23.59 hrs |
| Applications Status | September 21 to 31, 2020 |
| RRB NTPC Exam Date (Stage I) Phase 1 | December 28, 2020, to January 13 2021 |
| RRB NTPC Exam Date (Stage I) Phase 2 | January 16 to 30 2021 |
| RRB NTPC Exam Date (Stage I) Phase 3 | January 31 to February 12, 2021 |
| RRB NTPC Exam Date (Stage I) Phase 4 | February 15, 16, 17, 27 and March 01, 02, 03, 2021. |
| RRB NTPC Exam Date (Stage I) Phase 5 | March 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, and 27 2021. |
| RRB NTPC Exam Date (Stage I) Phase 6 | April 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2021 |
| RRB NTPC Exam Date (Stage I) Phase 7 | July 23, 34, 26, 31, 2021 |
| RRB NTPC Answer Key 2021 | 16 August 2021 |
| RRB NTPC Result 2021 | September 2021 (Tentative) |
| RRB NTPC Exam Date (Stage II) | To be notified later |
RRB NTPC 2021 Notification
The Official Notification Pdf for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2021 has been released on 28th February 2019 by RRB (Railway Recruitment Board). Around 35,208 Vacancies have been declared for the exam. Candidates will be able to check the Official RRB NTPC Notification 2021 from the link below after it has been released by RRB. Keep visiting the page to remain updated about the latest information and notices on RRB NTPC 2021 Exam.
Check RRB NTPC 2021 Official Notification PDF
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Organization | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Official Website | www.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Name of the Post | Non-Technical Posts |
| Vacancies | 35,208 Vacancies |
| Pay Level | Level 2,3,4,5 & 6 |
| Selection process | 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable)Document Verification/Medical Examination. |
| Language | 15 languages |
| Duration of CBT Stage 1 and 2 | 90 minutes |
| RRB NTPC Exam Date | December 28, 2020, to July 27, 2021 |
| RRB NTPC Admit Card | 24th December onwards |
Railway Recruitment Board announced a total of 35208 vacancies for the RRB NTPC 2021 Exam. The details on RRB NTPC 2021 Vacancy has been announced in the Official Notice released by Railway Recruitment Board. The Vacancies have been announced for all non-technical posts offered through RRB NTPC Exam.
Under Graduate Posts with Minimum Educational Qualification of 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent examination and Age between 18 to 30 Years as on 01.07.2019
| S. No. | Name of the post | Level in 7th CPC | Initial pay (Rs.) | Medical Standard | Total Vacancies(All RRBs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Clerk cum Typist | 2 | 19900 | C-2 | 4300 |
| 2 | Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 2 | 19900 | C-2 | 760 |
| 3 | Junior Time Keeper | 2 | 19900 | C-2 | 11 |
| 4 | Trains Clerk | 2 | 19900 | A-3 | 592 |
| 5 | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 3 | 21700 | B-2 | 4940 |
| Grand Total | 10603 |
B. Graduate Posts with Minimum Educational Qualification of a University Degree or its equivalent and Age between 18 to 33 Years as on 01.07.2019.
| S. No. | Name of the post | Level in 7th CPC | Initial pay (Rs.) | Medical Standard | Total Vacancies(All RRBs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Traffic Assistant | 4 | 25500 | A-2 | 88 |
| 2 | Goods Guard | 5 | 29200 | A-2 | 5748 |
| 3 | Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 5 | 29200 | B-2 | 5638 |
| 4 | Senior Clerk cum Typist | 5 | 29200 | C-2 | 2854 |
| 5 | Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | 5 | 29200 | C-2 | 3147 |
| 6 | Senior Time Keeper | 5 | 29200 | C-2 | 6 |
| 7 | Commercial Apprentice | 6 | 35400 | B-2 | 259 |
| 8 | Station Master | 6 | 35400 | A-2 | 6865 |
| Grand Total | 24605 |
Graduate Posts with Minimum Educational Qualification of a University Degree or its equivalent and Age between 18 to 33 Years as on 01.07.2019
| S. No. | Name of the post | Level in 7th CPC | Initial pay (Rs.) | Medical Standard | Total Vacancies(All RRBs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Traffic Assistant | 4 | 25500 | A-2 | 117 |
| 2 | Goods Guard | 5 | 29200 | A-2 | 7643 |
| 3 | Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 5 | 29200 | B-2 | 7494 |
| 4 | Senior Clerk cum Typist | 5 | 29200 | C-2 | 3813 |
| 5 | Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | 5 | 29200 | C-2 | 4197 |
| 6 | Senior Time Keeper | 5 | 29200 | C-2 | 15 |
| 7 | Commercial Apprentice | 6 | 35400 | B-2 | 327 |
| 8 | Station Master | 6 | 35400 | A-2 | 6865 |
| Grand Total | 30471 |
RRB NTPC 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: The minimum age of the candidates must be 18 years and the maximum age limit is 33 years as of 1st January 2019, to be eligible for the upcoming RRB NTPC 2021 Exam.
For Age Group 18-30
| Age group | Upper Limit | Lower Limit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | OBC-Non Creamy Layer | SC/ST | For All Community or Categories | |
| 18-30 | 02.07.1989 | 02.07.1986 | 02.07.1984 | 01.07.2001 |
For Age Group 18-33
| Age group | Upper Limit | Lower Limit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | OBC-Non Creamy Layer | SC/ST | For All Community or Categories | |
| 18-33 | 02.07.1986 | 02.07.1983 | 02.07.1981 | 01.07.2001 |
RRB NTPC 2021 Application Fee
| Category of Candidate | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC* | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBDs/Transgender** | Rs. 250/- |
*Out of this fee, Rs. 400/- will be refunded duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in 1st Stage CBT
**This fee of Rs. 250/- will be refunded duly deducting Bank Charges as applicable on appearing for 1st Stage CBT
RRB NTPC 2021 Apply Online
RRB NTPC 2021 Online Application was activated from 1st March 2019. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria of RRB NTPC 2021 had applied for the Online Application Form. The link to fill the Online RRB NTPC Application Form has been updated below. The details were available on the official notification released on 28th February 2019.