Railway Group C Coaching in Thane, Dadar & Borivali

Railway Group C (NTPC) Exam Highlights

(Vacancy numbers and application fee change every recruitment cycle — refer to our Notifications page for current figures rather than hardcoding them here.)

What Is Railway Group C (RRB NTPC)?

RRB NTPC recruits candidates for non-technical posts across Indian Railways, spanning both Graduate Level roles (such as Station Master, Goods Train Manager, and Senior Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk) and Undergraduate Level roles (such as Commercial Apprentice, Traffic Assistant, and Clerk). It’s conducted through a two-stage CBT process, with select posts requiring an additional Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) or Typing Skill Test before final selection.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

• Graduate Level posts: Graduation degree from a recognized university
• Undergraduate Level posts: 12th pass or equivalent

Age Limit: Typically 18–33 years, varying by post level, with age relaxation for reserved categories as per government norms.

Nationality: Indian citizen (certain provisions apply for specified categories, per official notification).

(Post-wise age limits and qualification cut-off dates are set fresh each recruitment cycle — always confirm against the current official notification.)

Exam Pattern — CBT 1 (Qualifying Stage)

Each correct answer carries 1 mark, with 1/3 mark deducted for every incorrect answer. Reasoning carries the single highest section-wise weightage (30 marks), followed by Mathematics and General Science at 25 marks each, with General Awareness & Current Affairs at 20 marks. Minimum qualifying marks are typically around 40% for UR/EWS and 30% for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/SC/ST candidates. The question paper is available in 15 languages, and the section order is fixed — candidates must answer sections in the order they appear on screen.

Exam Pattern — CBT 2 (Scoring Stage)

CBT 2 covers the same three subject areas as CBT 1, but at a more advanced difficulty level appropriate to the post applied for, with a higher number of questions within the same 90-minute duration. This stage is both a screening and scoring round — CBT 2 marks are included in the final merit list.

CBAT / Typing Skill Test (post-specific):

• CBAT is required for Station Master and Traffic Assistant posts, testing memory, spatial visualisation, and selective attention — candidates need a minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery to qualify.
• Typing Skill Test is required for posts involving typing duties, such as Clerk-cum-Typist.

(Exact question counts and qualifying percentage cutoffs are revised periodically by RRB — our faculty updates class material each cycle to match the current official pattern.)

Selection Process

1. CBT 1 — Qualifying stage; used to shortlist candidates for CBT 2
2. CBT 2 — Scoring stage; primary basis for merit
3. CBAT / Typing Skill Test — For applicable posts (Station Master, Traffic Assistant, Clerk-cum-Typist, etc.)
4. Document Verification & Medical Examination — Final stage before appointment

Syllabus Covered

• Mathematics: Number system, percentages, ratio, time & work, mensuration, algebra, geometry
• General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, coding-decoding, puzzles, classification, series
• General Awareness: Current affairs, static GK, science, sports, history, geography, polity
• CBAT-specific: Memory, spatial visualisation, selective attention (for Station Master/Traffic Assistant aspirants)
• Typing Skill Test-specific: Speed and accuracy practice (for Clerk-cum-Typist and similar posts)