The Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) is expected to announce the RRB NTPC exam date 2020 in the month of August 2020. The RRB exam is conducted for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) graduate and undergraduate posts n various Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways. The RRB NTPC 2019-20 has a total of 35,208 vacancies.
RRB NTPC Exam Dates 2020
The notification for RRB NTPC was released in 2019 and the exam was scheduled to be held between June and September. But, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the exam got postponed, and now the department RRB NTPC exam date 2020 expected to announce the dates in August. The RRB NTPC exam will be conducted in 15 different languages. Once the situation in the country eases out, Railways is going to expedite the recruitment process. The RRB NTPC exam will be conducted for 1.25 crore applicants.
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RRB NTPC 2020 Exam Highlights
| Exam Name | RRB NTPC |
| Conducted By | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Stages of Exam | 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable) and Document Verification/Medical Examination |
| Exam Category | Undergraduate posts: Class 12 pass
Graduate posts: Graduation |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Total Vacancies | 35,208 |
| Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB NTPC Exam Date 2020
| RRB NTPC | Exam Dates | Features |
| RRB NTPC 2019 Notification Release Date | 28th February 2019 | RRBs had released the notification of NTPC. The notification provides details regarding exam pattern, eligibility, vacancies, reservation, syllabus, etc. |
| Opening of Online Registration of Applications | 1st March 2019 (18:00 Hrs) | The application form was available online a few days after the notification was released |
| Closing of Online Registration of Applications | 31st March 2019 (23.59 Hrs) | Candidates could apply for the exam until this date |
| Fee Payment | 5th April 2019 | Candidates could pay the application fees which was Rs 500 (except the fee concession categories). For PwBD / Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen, SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class candidates it was Rs 250 |
| Closing of online submission of application complete in all respects | 12th April 2019 at 23.59 hrs | After fee payment, candidates could finally submit their application form. |
| RRB NTPC exam date 2019 CBT 1 | Updated Soon | RRB NTPC exam dates are yet to be announced by RRBs.
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| Admit Card Release Date | Updated Soon |
RRB NTPC Exam Date News
Aug 4, 2020: RRB NTPC exam date 2020 will be announced. August 17 is the last date to submit the tender online. Technical bids will be open on August 17.
July 14, 2020: Indian Railways postponed the finalization of the Exam Conducting Agency (ECA). The ECA is expected to be finalized in August.
June 29, 2020: Once the ECA is finalized, the RRB NTPC exam date will be announced.
June 26, 2020: Indian Railways is expected to generate 8 lakh employment in 125 days. The RRB NTPC exam 2020 will be held in 15 languages.
June 25, 2020: The RRB NTPC 2020 exam dates to announced in July or August.
June 24, 2020: The RRB NTPC admit card exam date will be released online. The candidates can then access the admit card through the official site.
June 23, 2020: RRB will conduct a pre-confidence bid for ECA on July 3, 2020. Indian Railways received 1.26 crore applications for the RRB NTPC exam.
RRB NTPC Shift Timings 2020
The RRB NTPC exam will be held in three shifts, 09.00 am to 10.30 am 12.30 pm to 2.00 pm, 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm. Below are the shift-wise timings of the RRB NTPC exam.
| Activity | Shift 1 (09.00 am to 10.30 am) | Shift 2 (12.30 pm to 2.00 pm) | Shift 3 (4.00 pm to 5.30 pm) |
| Reporting Time | 7:30 AM | 11:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Gate Closing Time | 8:15 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:15 PM |
| Exam Start Time | 9:00 AM | 12:30 PM | 4:00 PM |
Important Events of RRB NTPC Exam
RRB NTPC Application Form 2020
The RRB NTPC Application Form was released on March 1, 2019, and the candidates could apply for the exam till March 31, 2019. The candidates could pay the fees until April 5, 2019. Then, the candidates can submit the application by April 12, 2019. The application form was accepted in the online mode. Rs. 500 is the application fee. Also, for PwBD / Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen, SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class candidates it is Rs 250.
RRB NTPC Entrance Exam 2020
The RRB NTPC Exam will have First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable), and Document Verification/Medical Examination. The first stage CBT is common for all the posts.
RRB NTPC Admit Card 2020
The RRB BTPC admit card exam date will be released fifteen days before the scheduled date of the candidate’s CBT. Before the release of the admit card, the exam city, date, and time of the exam will be released. The RRB NTPC exam date 2019 admit card download can be done from the official website. The candidates will not receive the hard copy of the admit card by post.
RRB NTPC Result 2020
The RRB NTPC result will be announced online for different stages of the recruitment process. The roll numbers of the qualified candidates will be displayed in a PDF. Along with the result, the scorecard and cut off will also be released.
RRB NTPC Exam Dates FAQs
Q). When will the RRB NTPC exam date 2019 cbt 1 be announced?
A). The RRB NTPC cbt 1 exam date will be announced soon.
Q). When is the RRB NTPC exam date 2020 expected?
A). The RRB NTPC exam date 2020 is expected to be announced in August.
Q). When will the RRB NTPC admit card 2019 exam date be released?
A). The RRB NTPC admit card will be released four days before the scheduled date of candidate’s CBT.
Q). When was the RRB NTPC notification released?
A). The RRB NTPC notification was released on February 28, 2019.
Q). What is the RRB NTPC exam date 2019 latest news?
A). The RRB will speed up the RRB NTPC recruitment process once the lockdown eases.
Q). What is the age limit to appear for the RRB NTPC exam?
A). Candidates with the age limit of 18-30 years can apply for undergraduate level posts. While candidates with the limit of 18-33 years can apply for graduate-level posts.
Q). When can the candidates start his/her preparation?
A). As soon as the RRB NTPC exam dates are announced, the candidates should start their preparation.
Q). Will RRB release the answer keys?
A). Yes, RRB will release the answer keys.