Indian Railways have announced a bumper +8,000 vacancies for graduate candidates. These vacancies are for posts of clerk, typist, station master, etc. As you know, there’s a massive interest in railway jobs among Indian students, and on top of that, this massive recruitment has come after five years. So if you’re qualified, read this job post, and apply for the PSU job. And before we forget – the salary range for this central govt job is from Rs 50,000/- to Rs 70,000/- per month. Read more and apply for these central govt jobs here.
Railway job vacancy exam details
This year Railways NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) was due to be announced and many people were wondering about the number of vacancies. Some people were expecting the vacancies to be in the range of 20,000.
| Exam name | Vacancies | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| Railways NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) | 8,113 | Degree |
However, the vacancies are a mere 8,113 – even after being announced after a gap of 5 years. But the good news is there’s a one-time age relaxation of 3 years due to the pandemic. To apply for the job – your age must be between 18-36 years as on the 1st Jan 2025 – you can use this Age calculator to discover your eligibility
As per the notice, the candidates who are awaiting the final results of their graduation aren’t qualified to apply. That means, if you can’t have your mark sheet by the closing date i.e. 13 Oct 2024 then you’re not qualified to apply for the job in the first place.
Railway RRB NTPC Graduate Posts-wise Vacancies
As per the Railway notification CEN No. 05/2024, RRB has announced the following posts and number of vacancies.
| Name of the Post | Total Vacancies in all RRBs |
|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager | 3,144 |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | 1,736 |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | 1,507 |
| Station Master | 994 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | 732 |
Railways NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern
| Sections | No. of Questions/ Marks |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
- There’s a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.
- The exam duration will be of 90 minutes (120 minutes for PWD candidates).
- 1st Stage CBT is of a screening nature only. This means marks achieved in CBT-1 won’t be considered for your final selection.
How to prepare for the Railways NTPC Exam
Here are the topics which are suggested by the railways:
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Percentage, etc. |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogies, Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series, Coding and Decoding, Statement-Conclusion, Statement-Courses of Action, Decision Making, etc. |
| General Awareness | Current Events of National and International Importance, Games and Sports, Art and Culture of India, Indian Literature, Monuments and Places of India, General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE), etc. |
Some of the best books I would love to recommend is RS Agarwal (for Maths and Reasoning, etc.) and Lucent publications. You can also for mock tests and previous years’ questions from various coaching centers.
Here’re some the of questions from NTPC 2019 exams
From these questions, you can see the syllabus is vast, and usually questions are from the 10th to 12th level. Here are two interesting questions, and later I’ll suggest a few books to prepare for the exams.
Sample Question 1: Which of the following technological inventions came first?
(a) Telegraph
(b) Telescope
(c) Telephone
(d) Teletype
Ans
The correct answer is (b) Telescope.
Explanation:
- Telescope: Invented in 1608 by Hans Lippershey, it was used for observing distant objects in space.
- Telegraph: Developed by Samuel Morse in the 1830s–1840s, it enabled long-distance message transmission using Morse code.
- Telephone: Invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876, it allowed voice communication over distances.
- Teletype: Introduced in the 1920s, it combined telegraph and typewriter functions for text transmission.
Thus, the telescope was invented first
Sample Question 2: Choose the pair which is related in the same way as the words in the first pair from the given
choices.
INDIA: TIGER ∷ USA : __
(a) UNICORN
(b) BALD EAGLE
(c) TURUL
(d) DRUK
Ans
Explanation:
- INDIA : TIGER – The tiger is the national animal of India.
- USA : BALD EAGLE – The bald eagle is the national bird and symbol of the USA.
Other options:
- Unicorn is the national animal of Scotland.
- Turul is a mythological bird of Hungary.
- Druk is a dragon symbol associated with Bhutan.
Therefore, the correct pair is USA : Bald Eagle.
Important links
- Notification – NTPC Graduate notice
- Apply – click here
- NTPC 2019 questions
Conclusion: Railways NTPC Graduate Recruitment
Indian Railways has announced a significant recruitment with over 8,000 vacancies for graduate candidates. This opportunity is notable given the gap since the last major recruitment. The positions offered are diverse, ranging from clerks to station masters, with competitive salaries. Candidates should ensure they meet the qualifications and age requirements, and prepare thoroughly for the exam by focusing on the recommended topics and using suggested study materials. This recruitment offers a great chance to secure a central government job, so make sure to apply by the deadline and prepare well for the examination.
How many vacancies are available in the current Railway NTPC recruitment?
There are 8,113 vacancies available for graduate candidates. Positions include Clerk, Typist, Station Master, and more.
What are the qualifications required for these Railway NTPC vacancies?
Candidates must hold a degree. Those awaiting their final results by the closing date (13 October 2024) are not eligible to apply.
What is the age limit for applying to these Railway NTPC jobs?
The age limit is between 18 and 36 years as of 1 January 2025. There is a one-time age relaxation of 3 years due to the pandemic.
Which books are recommended for Railway NTPC exam preparation?
RS Agarwal (for Mathematics and Reasoning) and Lucent Publications are highly recommended. Additionally, consider using mock tests and previous years’ question papers.
