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RRB NTPC — General Awareness
History · Geography · Polity · Current Affairs · Railway GK
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Arithmetic · Algebra · Geometry · Mensuration
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Physics · Chemistry · Biology — Class 10 level
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RRB NTPC Exam Pattern (CBT 1)
100 questions | 100 marks | 90 minutes | Negative marking: -1/3 per wrong answer
- General Awareness — 40 questions | 40 marks
- Mathematics — 30 questions | 30 marks
- General Intelligence and Reasoning — 30 questions | 30 marks
Railway Exams — All You Need to Know
RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories)
One of India's largest recruitments with lakh+ vacancies. Eligible for 12th pass or graduates depending on post. CBT 1 → CBT 2 → Skill Test/Typing Test → Document Verification. Posts include Station Master, Goods Guard, Senior Clerk, Commercial Ticket Clerk.
RRB Group D (Level 1)
Requires only Class 10 pass. Largest single railway recruitment. Tests General Science (25Q), Maths (25Q), General Intelligence (30Q), General Awareness (20Q). Posts include Track Maintainer, Helper, Porter in various railway departments.
RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot)
Requires ITI or diploma in relevant trade. CBT 1 → CBT 2 (Part A general + Part B trade specific) → CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test). One of the sought-after technical posts in Railways.
RPF Constable and SI
Railway Protection Force recruitment for security roles. Constable requires Class 10 pass. SI requires graduation. Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Measurement Test are mandatory after CBT.
General Awareness Topics for Railway Exams
- Indian Railways: zones, divisions, headquarters, first railways in India, history
- Current Affairs: last 6 months national and international events
- History: Ancient, Medieval, Modern India and National Movement
- Geography: rivers, states, capitals, mountains, national parks
- Polity: Constitution, Parliament, President, elections
- Sports: recent tournaments, Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Indian achievements
- Science and Technology: recent developments, space missions, ISRO
- Books, Awards, Persons in News
General Science Topics for Group D
- Physics: Motion, Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Work and Energy, Sound, Light, Electricity, Magnetism
- Chemistry: Matter, Atoms and Molecules, Chemical Reactions, Acids/Bases/Salts, Metals and Non-Metals, Carbon Compounds
- Biology: Life Processes, Control and Coordination, How Organisms Reproduce, Heredity, Ecology, Human Health
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are in RRB NTPC CBT 1?
RRB NTPC CBT 1 has 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes. Sections: General Awareness (40Q), Mathematics (30Q), Reasoning (30Q). Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer.
What is the RRB NTPC salary?
RRB NTPC salary: Level 2 posts (Junior Clerk) — Rs 19,900/month basic. Level 5 posts (Station Master, Goods Guard) — Rs 29,200/month basic. Total in-hand salary with allowances: Rs 35,000 to Rs 60,000 depending on post and location.
What is the age limit for RRB NTPC?
RRB NTPC age limit: 18-30 years for most posts. 18-33 years for some posts. Age relaxation: SC/ST — 5 years, OBC — 3 years, PwD — 10 years, Ex-servicemen — as per rules.
Is railway exam practice on ExamBharat free?
Yes. All RRB NTPC, Group D, ALP and RPF practice questions on ExamBharat are 100% free. No registration needed to start practicing.
What is the difference between RRB NTPC and RRB Group D?
RRB NTPC requires 12th pass or graduation. RRB Group D requires only 10th pass (Class X). Group D posts are technical/maintenance roles. NTPC posts are clerical, supervisory and commercial roles. NTPC generally has better pay than Group D.
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