The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has extended the last date for applying online for the Railway NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) recruitment. This move aims to provide more time for candidates to submit their applications for the 11,558 vacancies announced under this recruitment drive.
The initial deadline for graduate posts was set to October 13, 2024, but it has now been extended to October 20, 2024. Similarly, the deadline for undergraduate posts was initially set to October 20, 2024, and has been further extended to October 27, 2024.
Candidates can now pay their application fees until October 22 for graduate posts and until October 29 for undergraduate posts. The modification window for corrections in the application form has also been extended, with candidates able to make changes until October 30 for graduate posts and until November 6 for undergraduate posts.
Eligibility Criteria and Application Process
To be eligible for the RRB NTPC recruitment, candidates must meet specific criteria. For undergraduate posts, candidates must be between 18 and 33 years old as of January 1, 2025. They must also have completed their 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate from a recognized institute.
For graduate posts, candidates must be between 18 and 33 years old as of January 1, 2025. They must have completed their graduation with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate from a recognized university.
The application process for RRB NTPC involves two parts: Part-I (Registration) and Part-II (Candidates Login). Candidates must follow the steps outlined by the RRB to complete their registration and application forms.
The application fee for general/OBC candidates is Rs. 500, while it is Rs. 250 for reserved categories, minority, and female candidates. The fee is refundable after deducting bank charges upon appearing in the first stage of the Computer-Based Test (CBT).
Selection Process
The selection process for RRB NTPC involves several stages, including CBT-1, CBT-2, Typing Skill Test/Computer-Based Aptitude Test (as applicable), and Document Verification/Medical Examination.
Candidates who successfully complete these stages will be considered for the various posts announced under the RRB NTPC recruitment, including Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice, and Station Master.
The RRB NTPC recruitment is one of the most extensive selection processes in India, aiming to fill numerous non-technical roles within the Indian Railways.
For more information on the RRB NTPC recruitment, including application forms, eligibility criteria, and selection processes, candidates can visit the official RRB website.
