The RRB NTPC selection process consists of the following stages:

• Stage 1 CBT (Computer-Based Test) – Common for all posts.
• Stage 2 CBT (Post-Specific Test) – Based on the post applied for.

Skill Test:

• Typing Skill Test (TST) – For clerical posts.

1. Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) – For Traffic Assistant and Station Master posts.

2. Document Verification (DV) – For shortlisted candidates.

• Medical Examination – To ensure medical fitness for the respective posts.

Stage 1 CBT (Preliminary Exam)

This stage is common for all posts and serves as a screening test.

Exam Details:

• Mode: Computer-Based Test
• Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwD candidates with scribe)
• Total Questions: 100

Subjects:

• Mathematics: 30 questions
• General Intelligence & Reasoning: 30 questions
• General Awareness: 40 questions

Marking Scheme:

• +1 for each correct answer
• -1/3 for each incorrect answer
• Qualifying Nature: Marks obtained are used to shortlist candidates for Stage 2.

Stage 2 CBT (Main Exam)

This stage is specific to the post applied for and has a higher difficulty level than Stage 1.

Exam Details:

• Mode: Computer-Based Test
• Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwD candidates with scribe)
• Total Questions: 120

Subjects:

• Mathematics: 35 questions
• General Intelligence & Reasoning: 35 questions
• General Awareness: 50 questions

Marking Scheme:

• +1 for each correct answer
• -1/3 for each incorrect answer
• Post-Specific Cutoff: Separate cutoffs for different posts.

4. Skill Test : Depending on the post, a skill test may be required:

Typing Skill Test (TST)

• Applicable for posts like Junior Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, etc.

Candidates must demonstrate a typing speed of:

• 30 words per minute (WPM) in English, or
• 25 WPM in Hindi.
• This is qualifying in nature.

Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

• Applicable for posts like Traffic Assistant and Station Master.

Focuses on cognitive abilities, including:

• Memory
• Attention
• Reasoning
• Multitasking
• Qualifying Nature: Candidates must score at least 42 marks in each test module (no relaxation for reserved categories).

5. Document Verification (DV)

• Candidates who qualify for Stage 2 CBT and Skill Tests are called for document verification.
• Relevant educational certificates, caste certificates, and other documents are verified.

6. Medical Examination

• After DV, shortlisted candidates undergo a medical examination to ensure they meet the medical fitness standards required for the post.

7. Exam Pattern Summary

Key Notes

Normalization of Marks:

• Marks are normalized as the exam is conducted in multiple shifts.
• Final merit is based on normalized scores.

Negative Marking:

• Deduction of 1/3 marks for each incorrect answer in both CBT stages.

Post-Specific Tests:

• Not all posts require skill tests; check post requirements in the official notification.