RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2020 - Subject Wise Paper Pattern for CBT 1, 2 & 3

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2020 - Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) releases the RRB NTPC 2020 exam pattern in its detailed official notification. The exam pattern of RRB NTPC 2020 has prescribed two stages Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Skill Test. Knowing the RRB NTPC exam pattern 2020 helps the candidates become aware of the expected question paper - various sections, number of questions, marking scheme etc. This will help them in attempting the question paper. Also, knowledge of RRB NTPC 2020 exam pattern will greatly help candidates in making an effective preparation strategy. RRB NTPC exam is conducted for Non-Technical Popular Categories. In 2019, Railway Board had released NTPC notification to recruit about 35,277 candidates for various posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) in various Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways. Read the complete article for detailed information on the exam pattern of RRB NTPC 2020.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2020 - Stage 1 Computer Based Test (CBT)

The exam paper will be of objective type with multiple choice questions. RRB NTPC stage 1 exam includes the following sections:

Note:

• This section-wise syllabus distribution is only indicative and there may be some variations in the actual question papers.

• One mark is allotted for every correct response.

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

The first stage CBT is a screening test. The level of questions for the CBT is equivalent to the educational standards specified for the posts. The marks will be normalized and this normalized score will be used for shortlisting the candidates for Second Stage CBT.

RRB NTPC 2020 Exam Pattern - Stage 2 Computer Based Test (CBT)

The Stage 2 CBT will be different for each of the 7th CPC Level i.e. Level 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 will have separate Stage 2 CBT with graded difficulty level. However, all posts within the same level of 7th CPC will have the same Stage 2 CBT. The candidates may be eligible for more than one level of 7th CPC posts as per their educational qualifications. In such cases, they have to give the common Stage 1 CBT and the respective Stage 2 CBT for each level of 7th CPC. The candidates are shortlisted for the Stage 2 CBT based on:

• The normalized marks obtained by them in Stage 1 CBT

• Their preference for various posts as per the educational qualification of the candidate i.e. 10+2 or Graduate

The number of candidates shortlisted will depend on their category, merit and choice of posts. The Railways can increase/decrease this limit as per their requirements.

Exam pattern for RRB NTPC 2020 Stage 2 CBT

Note: The above section wise distribution is only indicative and there may be some differences in the actual exam paper.

So we see that in Stage 1 CBT and Stage 2 CBT, while the sections remain the same, the difficulty level will be different in both stages as also the number of questions in each section and total number of questions.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2020: Stage 2 CBT Marking Scheme

RRB NTPC 2020 Exam Pattern - Stage 3 Typing Skill Test/ Aptitude Test

Stage 3 is a Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) or a Typing Skill Test. RRB NTPC 2020 exam pattern has categorized these tests as per the post.

Typing Skill Test/ Computer Based Aptitude Test

RRB NTPC 2020 Exam Stage 3: Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

The RRB NTPC 2020 exam pattern has prescribed CBAT only for those candidates who have opted for Traffic Assistant and Station Master.

Qualifying marks: The candidates need to obtain a minimum T-score of 42 marks in each of the test batteries to qualify the Stage 3.

Important Note:

• No relaxation is permissible in the minimum T- Score. This is applicable to all communities or categories i.e. every candidate irrespective of their category SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/Ex SM must score a T-score of 42 marks.

• *Vacancies of Station Master (SM) / Traffic Assistant (TA) for each of the communities i.e. UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST and EWS (including ExSM)
• This shortlisting will be based on performance of candidates in Stage 2 CBT from among the candidates who have opted for the post of SM/TA.
• Such shortlisted candidates must produce the Vision Certificate otherwise they will not be allowed to appear in the CBAT.
• Aspirants will have to qualify in each of the test batteries of CBAT for considering them for the post of SM/TA.

Exam Pattern of RRB NTPC 2020 - Stage 3 Marking Scheme

• The CBAT will have questions and answer options in English and Hindi medium only.

• There will be no negative marking in CBAT.

• The SM/TA merit list will be prepared for those aspirants who qualify in the 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 may visit official websites of RDSO (rdso.indianrailways.gov.in - >Directorates->Psycho Technical Directorate ->Guidelines for Aptitude Test) for question patterns and other details of CBAT.

RRB NTPC 2020 Exam Stage 3: Typing Skill Test (TST)

Typing Skill Test (TST) is of qualifying nature. The marks are not added for making merit list. Typing test is conducted for following posts:

• Senior Clerk cum Typist

• Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist

• Senior Time Keeper

• Junior Clerk cum Typist

• Accounts Clerk cum Typist

• Junior Time Keeper

Details of Typing test:

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

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2020 - Stage 4 Document Verification/Medical

The candidates who qualify Stage 2 CBT and CBAT/TST (as applicable) are called for Document Verification as per their merit and options.

The number of candidates called for DV will be equal to the number of vacancies. In addition, 50% more candidates will also be invited for document verification to cover up any shortfall if the recommended candidates cannot join for any reason. In case two or more candidates obtain the same marks, to break the tie, older people are placed at higher merit. In case age is also the same, then alphabetical order (A to Z) of the name shall be taken into account. Selected candidates are required to undergo Medical Fitness Test and appointment of aspirants is finalized after final verification of educational and community certificates and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates. Then the RRBs will recommend the names of the selected candidates and appointments will be offered by the respective Railway Administrations.

RRB NTPC Syllabus 2020

Both Stage 1 CBT and Stage 2 CBT have the same sections. However, it is expected that the difficulty level will be relatively higher in CBT Stage 2. The syllabus of RRB NTPC 2020 for below given sections will include:

RRB NTPC Previous Papers

A great way of getting familiar with RRB NTPC exam pattern 2020 is to solve previous year papers and sample papers of the exam. Solving RRB NTPC previous year papers will help the candidates get acquainted with various sections of the question paper, type of questions asked and number of questions. This will help them in preparing a study plan.

How to Prepare for RRB NTPC

Candidates should make a proper preparation plan to ensure their selection:

• Refer best and recommended books to prepare

• Solve RRB NTPC previous year papers

• Practice mock test series regularly for self-assessment

• Keep themselves physically and mentally healthy

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