RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2021 - Subject Wise Paper Pattern for CBT 1, 2 & 3

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2021 - The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) mentions the RRB NTPC 2021 exam pattern in its official notification PDF. The exam pattern of RRB NTPC 2021 is released at the official regional website of RRB NTPC exam. As per the RRB NTPC exam pattern 2021, the exam is conducted in 4 stages - Computer Based Test 1, Computer Based Test 2, Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Typing Test and Document Verification. Appearing and qualifying in each stage of the RRB NTPC 2021 is compulsory. Along with the exam pattern, aspirants are also advised to check the RRB NTPC syllabus to know about the subjects, topics and sections of the exam. Here candidates can check the stages of RRB NTPC, marking scheme, the time duration of each stage of the exam and much more related to the RRB NTPC exam pattern 2021.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2021 - Stage 1 Computer Based Test (CBT)

From the following table, aspirants can check the exam pattern of RRB NTPC for stage 1.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2021 for CBT 1

• In Stage 1, one mark is allotted for every correct response.

• There is a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.

• CBT 1 is a screening test. The level of questions is equivalent to academic standards specified for the posts. The marks will be normalized and this normalized score will be used for shortlisting candidates for CBT 2.

RRB NTPC 2021 Exam Pattern - Stage 2 Computer Based Test (CBT)

From the following table, aspirants can check the exam pattern of RRB NTPC for stage 2.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2021 for CBT 2

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CBT 2 is different for each post. 7th CPC Level 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 will have separate Stage 2 CBT with the graded difficulty level. However, all posts within the same level of 7th CPC will have the same Stage 2 CBT. Aspirants may be eligible for more than one level of 7th CPC posts as per their academic qualifications. In such cases, they will have to give common Stage 1 CBT and respective Stage 2 CBT for each level of 7th CPC. Aspirant final selection for Stage 2 CBT will be based on:

• The normalized marks scored by them in Stage 1.

• Their preference for various posts as per their academic qualification i.e. 10+2 or Graduate

• The sections in both the CBT 1 & 2 remain the same, only the difficulty level differs.

• Total number of candidates to be shortlisted = 20 times the vacancies of posts

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2021: Stage 2 CBT Marking Scheme

RRB NTPC 2021 Exam Pattern - Stage 3 Typing Skill Test

Stage three as per the RRB NTPC exam pattern 2021, has two tests - CBAT and Typing Test. These tests are different for each post.

RRB NTPC Typing Test/CBAT - Post-wise

RRB NTPC 2021 Exam Stage 3 - Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

The CBAT is conducted only for those candidates who have opted for Traffic Assistant and Station Master posts. To qualify for the CBAT, aspirants need to obtain a minimum T-score of 42 marks in each of the test batteries. No relaxation is given to reserved category candidates in this test and all need to score the same or above marks.

Total number of candidates shortlisted for CBAT = 8 times the number of vacancies*

Exam Pattern of RRB NTPC 2021 - Stage 3 Marking Scheme

• The questions in CBAT will be in English and Hindi medium only.

• There is no negative marking in CBAT.

• The SM/TA merit list will be prepared for those aspirants who qualify in CBAT and 70% weightage will be given for the marks obtained in the Stage 2 CBT and 30% weightage for the marks secured in CBAT.

Note: Aspirants are advised to visit official websites of RDSO (rdso.indianrailways.gov.in - >Directorates->Psycho Technical Directorate ->Guidelines for Aptitude Test) for question patterns and other details related to the CBAT.

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RRB NTPC 2021 Exam Stage 3: Typing Skill Test (TST)

The typing test is qualifying in nature and is conducted for Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Junior Time Keeper.

Number of candidates shortlisted for Typing Skill Test = 8 times the number of vacancies

Details related to the typing test of RRB NTPC

• Candidates must be able to type 30 WPM for English or 25 WPM for Hindi on Personal Computer only.

• No use of editing tools and spell check facility will be allowed.

Note: Exemption in Typing Skill Test for aspirants who are permanently disabled due to Blindness/Low Vision, Cerebral Palsy & LocoMotor Disability with not less than 40% permanent disability. For these candidates, the merit will be drawn only based on performance in CBT 2.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2021 - Stage 4 Document Verification/Medical

After qualifying the stage 2 CBT and CBAT/TST, aspirants will be called for the final stage of the RRB NTPC selection process which is the Document Verification (DV). The number of candidates called for DV will be equal to the number of vacancies and in addition to it, 50% more candidates will also be invited for the same to cover up the shortfall of recommended candidates. If in case, two or more candidates score the same marks, a tie-breaker method will opt. As per the tiebreaker, the candidate who is older in age as compared to the other one will be taken for final selection.

Selected candidates will have to go through medical tests and will have to showcase all their original documents like academic-related, caste-related etc.

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RRB NTPC Preparation Tips 2021

RRB NTPC is one of the most competitive exams in India. The competitiveness level of this exam can be realised by the large number of applications received for the recruitment. As per the various analysis, close to 90 lakh to 1 crore candidates apply for RRB NTPC. So, in order to qualify it and have an upper edge over all the other candidates, the preparation level of this exam needs to be spot on and very effective. Here, we are sharing some quick tips related to the RRB NTPC preparations.

• Stick to the official RRB NTPC exam pattern 2021 and syllabus.

• Download RRB NTPC previous year question papers and solve them.

• Start giving RRB mock tests on a regular basis when the exam is like 2-3 months close.

• Get yourself the best books for RRB NTPC.

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RRB NTPC Application Form 2021