RRB Exams – The Railway Recruitment Board conducts the RRB Exams. RRB recruitment is a highly competitive annual process. RRB NTPC 2019-20 Recruitment is specially for the candidates who are having Graduate Degree from any recognised unversity.


RRB Exam Highlights
Title | Details |
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Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) and Railway Recruitment Cells (RRC) |
RRB Exams | RRB NTPC RRB ALP RRB JE RRB Group D |
Exams Level | National |
Exams Purpose | Selection of candidates to the various posts in Group C and D categories. |
Title | Details |
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Exams Frequency | Once a year (but based on vacancy) |
Exams Language | RRB NTPC & Group D: 15 different languages which are English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu RRB ALP: 12 languages- Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Manipuri, Konkani |
Official Website | Indian Railways Website |
RRB Eligibility Criteria 2020
Before applying for the different RRB posts, candidates should satisfy themselves that they fulfill all the eligibility norms including age, upper age limit, educational qualification(s) and medical standards.
Examination | Eligibility criteria |
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RRB Group D | Age Limit: 18 to 33 years Educational Qualification: Passed Class 10th from Institution recognized by NCVT/SCVT or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT |
RRB NTPC | Age Limit: The age limit for undergraduate post is 18 to 30 years. The age limit for graduate post is 18 to 33 years. Educational Qualification: For undergraduate post, candidates must have passed Class 12th For graduate post, candidates must have passed graduation. |
RRB JE | Age Limit: 18 to 33 years Educational Qualification: JE Post: An applicant must have three years Diploma in Civil Engineering/Mechanical/ Production/ Automobile / Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation & Control Engineering/ Control/ Tools & Machining/ Tools & Die Making/ Computer Science/ Computer Engineering or B.Sc in Civil Engineering from a Recognized University/Institute. DMS: Applicants need to complete a three-year Diploma in Engineering from any govt. recognized university or equivalent. JE (IT): Candidates must have PGDCA / B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ BCA/ B.Tech. (Information Technology)/ B.Tech. (Computer Science)/ DOEACC ‘B’ level course of three years duration or equivalent. CMA: Degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry with minimum 55% marks. |
RRB ALP | Age Limit: 18 to 28 years. Educational Qualification: ALP: Must have passed Class 10th/SSLC & ITI/Course Completed Act Apprentices or Diploma/Degree in Engineering. Technician: Completed Class 10th/SSLC plus ITI/ Course Completed Act Apprentices or 10+2 with Physics and Maths or Diploma in Engineering. |
RRB exam dates
RRB Exams | Notification & Application Dates | Exam Dates |
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RRB NTPC 2020 |
Start: 1st March 2019 – 31st March 2019 |
15th December Onwards |
RRC/RRB Group D 2020 Level 1 Posts |
1st March 2019 – 31st March 2019 | 15th December Onwards |
RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories (MI) 2020 Exam |
1st March 2019 – 31st March 2019 | 15th December Onwards |
RRB JE 2019 CBT-1 |
2nd Jan 2019 – 31st Jan 2019 | From 22nd May till 2nd June 2019 onwards Rescheduled Cancelled Exam Dates - 26th to 28th June 2019 |
RRB JE 2019 CBT-2 |
2nd Jan 2019 – 31st Jan 2019 | 28thAugust to 1st September 2019 |
RRB Paramedical 2019 Exam |
4th March 2019 – 2nd April 2019 | 19th, 20th and 21st July 2019 |
RRB Group D Exam Pattern (CBT) - Detailed Analysis of Exam
All those candidates who filled RRB Group D registration forms and received the admit cards have to appear for the RRB Group D CBT test. The computer - based test of RRB Group D exam is conducted for 90 minutes. A total of 100 questions are asked and there is a negative marking of $1/3$ marks for each wrong attempt in the CBT.
RRB Group D Subjects | Number of questions in each section | Time duration |
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General Science | 34 | 60 minutes |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 90 minutes |
Mathematics | 25 | 90 minutes |
General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 90 minutes |

General Intelligence & Reasoning: Candidate’s logical reasoning ability is tested through the General Intelligence & Reasoning section. Topics covered from this section in RRB Group D syllabus are as mentioned below:
Mathematics For Mathematics RRB Group D Syllabus candidates are required to know maths till 10th standard. This section tests candidates calculative skills. The topics covered in the RRB Group D syllabus Mathematics are as mentioned below:
General Science: This section checks candidates knowledge in basic terminologies and concepts of Science. The topics covered in Railway Group D syllabus for general science includes general Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences. The level of questions asked in the RRB Group D exam for this section is of Class 10 standard CBSE.
RRB NTPC CBT Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The RRB NTPC Exam Pattern consists of:
Sections | Max Marks |
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General Awareness | 40 |
Mathematics | 30 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 |
Total | 100 |

Mathematics:
Reasoning:
RRB NTPC CBT – 2 Exam Pattern
The RRB NTPC Exam Pattern consists of:
Sections | Max Marks |
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General Awareness | 50 |
Mathematics | 35 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 |
Total | 120 |

Qualifying for both tests is necessary to move on to the next stages of the RRB NTPC Exam. For the preparation of the general awareness section of the RRB NTPC exam, candidates can refer to various Static GK topics (link given above).
Typing Test for RRB NTPC Exam:
Candidates will have to pass requisite physical fitness test conducted by the Railway Administration to ensure that they are medically fit to carry out duties connected to the post opted by them. Visual Acuity Standard is one of the important criteria of medical fitness of railway staff. To know more about the criteria to pass the Medical Examination stage, you can visit the RRB NTPC Eligibility page.
RRB NTPC Exam – Document Verification PageBased on the performance of candidates in 2nd Stage CBT and based on the performance of candidates in both 2nd Stage CBT and CBAT/TST (as applicable), candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification. Also, candidates equal to 50% (may increase or decrease at the sole discretion of RRBs) of the number of vacancies for various posts will be called for document verification.
RRB JE $1^{st}$ Stage CBT Exam Pattern
The entire recruitment process shall involve: 1st stage Computer Based Test (CBT), 2nd stage CBT, and Document Verification/ Medical Examination as applicable. Selection is made strictly as per merit, on the basis of CBTs.
Subjects | Number of questions | Duration |
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Mathematics | 30 | 1.5 hours |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 1.5 hours |
General Awareness | 15 | 1.5 hours |
General Science | 30 | 1.5 hours |

Mathematics: Number systems, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM and HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern
General Intelligence and Reasoning 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.
Current Affairs is the game-changing section in any exam. It tests candidates’ awareness about the happenings around the world. The topics covered in RRB Group D 2019 syllabus for General Awareness are Economics, Politics, Science & Technology, Sports, Personalities, Culture, and any other subject of importance. Preparation from the beginning itself is important in order to obtain a good score in this section
General Awareness: Knowledge of Current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history of India including freedom struggle, Indian Polity and Constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General scientific and technological developments, etc.
RRB JE $2^{nd}$ Stage CBT Exam Pattern
Sections | No of Quests | Duration |
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General Awareness | 15 | 2 Hours |
Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 2 Hours |
Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 2 Hours |
Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 2 Hours |
Technical Abilities | 100 | 2 Hours |

General Awareness: Knowledge of Current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history of India including freedom struggle, Indian Polity and constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General scientific and technological developments etc.
Physics and Chemistry Up to 10th standard CBSE syllabus
Basics of Computers and Applications Architecture of Computers; input and Output devices; Storage devices, Networking, Operating System like Windows, Unix, Linux; MS Office; Various data representation; Internet and Email; Websites & Web Browsers; Computer Virus.
Technical Abilities: Questions on the Technical abilities will be framed in the syllabus defined for 7 Exam Groups.
1. Civil & Allied Engineering-JE
2. Electrical & Allied Engineering-JE
3. Electronics & Allied Engineering-JE
4. Mechanical & Allied Engineering-JE
5. Computer Science and Information Technology-JE
6. Printing Technology-JE
7. Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
RRB ALP Exam Pattern
The RRB ALP exam has 2 stages-
The $1^{st}$ stage CBT will be a common exam for ALP/Technician whereas the $2^{nd}$ stage CBT will be only for ALP Exam.
RRB ALP Exam | Maximum no.of Questions | Duration |
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$1^{st}$ stage CBT | 75 | 60 min |
$2^{nd}$ stage CBT- PART A | 100 | 90 min |
$2^{nd}$ stage CBT- PART B | 75 | 60 min |

Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.
General Intelligence and Reasoning 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.
General Awareness & Current Affairs:Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics.
General Science: Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of the 10th standard level.
RRB ALP Syllabus CBT 2
There are two parts of the syllabus for the CBT 2 Exam. The part B of the Assistant Loco Pilot CBT 2 syllabus is a bit different from the other sections of the ALP Exam. But, aspirants must be updated with the latest news on ALP for any changes to be notified. Important Pointers related to Part B – CBT 2 exam:

Mathematics:Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.
General Intelligence and Reasoning 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, Clocks, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
Basic Science & Engineering Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, Symbolic Representation), Units, Measurements, Mass Weight and Density, Work Power and Energy, Speed and Velocity, Heat and Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Education, IT Literacy etc.