| RRB NTPC 1st Stage CBT 2019 Exam Pattern | ||
|---|---|---|
| Subject | Number of Questions (Objective Multiple Choice Questions of 1 mark each) | Duration |
| General Awareness | 40 | 1 hour 30 minutes (2 Hours for PwBD Candidates) |
| Mathematics | 30 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | |
| Total | 100 Questions of 100 marks | |
Note:
The 1st Stage CBT is of screening nature and the standard of questions for the CBT will be generally in conformity with the educational standards prescribed for the posts.
The normalized score of 1st Stage CBT shall be used for short listing of candidates for 2nd Stage CBT as per their merit.
There will be negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer.
The section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some variations in the actual question papers.
Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR-40%, EWS40%, OBC (Non creamy layer) -30%, SC-30%, ST-25%. These percentages of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
Subject-wise Preparation Strategy for RRB NTPC CBT-1 2019 Exam From the above exam pattern, it can be assessed that the candidates are required to prepare themselves for three subjects, i.e., General Awareness, Mathematics and General Intelligence & Reasoning to clear the RRB NTPC CBT-1 2019 Exam. So, let’s have a look at the subject-wise preparation strategy and tips for RRB NTPC CBT-1 2019 Exam:
| Subject | Important General Awareness Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness (40 Marks) | Current Events of National and International Importance, Games and Sports, Art and Culture of India, Indian Literature, Monuments and Places of India, General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE), History of India and Freedom Struggle, Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World, Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system, General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India, UN and Other important World Organizations, Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large, Basics of Computers and Computer Applications, Common Abbreviations, Transport Systems in India, Indian Economy, Famous Personalities of India and World, Flagship Government Programs, Flora and Fauna of India, Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India etc. |
| Subject | Important General Intelligence and Reasoning Topics |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 Marks) | Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc. |
| Subject | Important Mathematics Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics (30 Marks) | Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics etc. |
The eligibility of a candidate willing to appear for NDA is evaluated on the basis of four different categories.
| Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 30 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
RRB NTPC Syllabus for Stage II CBT
Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics etc.
Analogies, Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Similarities and Differences, Relationships, Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Puzzle, Data Sufficiency, Statement- Conclusion, Statement- Courses of Action, Decision Making, Maps, Interpretation of Graphs etc..
Current Events of National and International Importance, Games and Sports, Art and Culture of India, Indian Literature, Monuments and Places of India, General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE), History of India and Freedom Struggle, Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World, Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system, General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India, UN and Other important World Organizations, Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large, Basics of Computers and Computer Applications, Common Abbreviations, Transport Systems in India, Indian Economy, Famous Personalities of India and World, Flagship Government Programs, Flora and Fauna of India, Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| S. No. | Category | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | For GEN/OBC | Rs. 500/- Out of this fee of Rs 500 an amount of Rs 400 shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in 1st Stage CBT. |
| 2 | For SC/ST/PWD/Women/Ex-Sm/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backward | Rs. 250/- This fee of Rs 250 shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable on appearing in 1 stStage CBT. |
| Category | Relaxation in Upper Limit |
|---|---|
| OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL) | 3 years |
| SC/ST For SC/ST/PWD/Women/Ex-Sm/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backward | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR) | 33 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defense plus 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-Non Creamy) | 36 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defense plus 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 38 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defense plus 3 years. |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. (UR) | 38 years |
| Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. (OBC) | 41 years |
| Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. (SC/ST) | 43 years |
| Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum of 3 years service (UR) | 40 years |
| Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum of 3 years service (OBC) | 43 years |
| Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum of 3 years service (SC/ST) | 45 years |
| Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (UR) | 33 Years plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower |
| Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (OBC) | 36 Years plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower |
| Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (SC/ST) | 38 Years plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower |
| Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried. (UR) | 35 years |
| Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried. (OBC) | 38 years |
| Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried. (SC/ST) | 40 years |