RRB NTPC Exam Dates 2020: Check Complete Exam Schedule
RRB is conducting the exam for all Non-Technical Popular Categories and Non-Technical Staff. The RRB has released RRB NTPC 2019-20 Notification. As per the latest notice, the exam dates have been announced by the RRB. Candidates appearing for the exam can check out the RRB NTPC Exam Dates in this post to know the complete exam schedule.
RRB NTPC Exam Dates 2020
As per the announcement made by the Chairman of the Railway Board, the first stage of CBT exam will commence from 15 December 2020. As the exam is approaching, candidates must make sure to increase their preparation levels by knowing complete RRB NTPC Syllabus to score good marks in the upcoming exam.
- RRB is going to fill 35, 208 vacancies through RRB NTPC Recruitment 2020 exam.
- The exam is going to take place in two main stages: Prelims & Mains (CBT1 & CBT 2). The third stage includes the Typing Test for those candidates who applied for RRB JAA, RRB Senior Clerk cum Typist and RRB Senior Time Keeper posts.
- RRB NTPC Exam Centers will be authenticated in 33 states/ UTs across the nation as per the official notification.
- In this post, we have provided all the important events and dates related to the application, admit card, result, and more.
What Is The Reason for Delay in RRB NTPC Exam Date 2020?
- Most of the Exam Centers are owned for the exam of RRB Paramedical, which is one of the reasons for the delay of the RRB NTPC Exam Date 2019-20.
- The allocation of Exam Center and City will depend on the technical and logistical probability.
- It is not easy to get a large number of centers as the number of vacancies is high and a total of 1 crore 45 lakh application has been submitted for the exam.
- There are so many other exams of Railway are also lined up, this is also one of the reasons to delay the RRB NTPC Exam.
RRB NTPC Notification Date 2020
RRB released the official notification of RRB NTPC exam on 28 February 2019. The notification has included all the details such as the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, the application process, exam dates, and more other details related to the NTPC exam. It is important for candidates to go through the detailed notification before proceeding with the online form.
RRB NTPC Application Form Dates 2020
As per the notification, the last date for final submission of the online application form of RRB NTPC was April 12, 2019. The application fee for candidates belonging to the general category was Rs. 500/- while Rs. 250 for other category candidates. Let us have a look at the table below to know all the important events related to the RRB NTPC Application Form.
Events | Important Dates |
Release date of the Application Form | February 28, 2019 |
Starting Date | March 01, 2019 |
Last Date to Apply Online | March 31, 2019 |
Closing Date of Fee Payment | April 05, 2019 |
Final Submission of Form | April 12, 2019 |
RRB NTPC Admit Card Dates 2020
The exam conducting body will release the NTPC admit card four days prior to the exam. Candidates can download the admit card from the official website. Candidates have to enter their registration number and password to download the admit card. RRB NTPC Admit Card is one of the important documents to carry to the examination center without fail.
The board will release a separate admit card for CBT 1 exam and CBT 2 exam. Check the table below to the admit card release dates.
Events | Dates (Tentative) |
CBT 1 Admit Card Release Date | 11 December 2020 |
CBT 2 Admit Card Release Date | To be Notified |
RRB NTPC Exam Dates 2020
As per the experts, it is important for candidates to be aware of the exam dates to plan their preparation in a better way. Let us have a look at the table below to know the exam dates of both CBT 1 and CBT 2 exams.
Events | Important Dates |
CBT 1 Exam Date | Will be Notified Soon |
CBT 2 Exam Date | Will be Notified Soon |
Interview Date | Will be Notified Soon |
RRB NTPC Result Date 2020
- Once the entire Recruitment Process of Railway NTPC 2019-20 Exam will be done, the final result will be declared.
- RRB NTPC Result will be declared on the basis of the merit list in the form of the scorecard.
- The scorecard will be available on the official website of RRB. Hence, candidates can download the scorecard using login details such as User ID and Password.
- Go through the table below to know the RRB NTPC Exam Dates related to the result.
Event | Dates (Tentative) |
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Result 2020 | January 2021 |
RRB NTPC CBT 2 Result 2020 | Will be notified soon |
When is the RRB NTPC Notification 2020-21 Released?
As the 2019-20 NTPC exam is not yet completed, it is difficult to predict the release of RRB NTPC 2021 Notification. However, it is expected that the next notification will be released tentatively in the month of March 2021.
Candiadtes are advised to visit the official website on a regular basis to stay updated about the notification 2021. Check the table below to know the expected dates of RRB NTPC notification 2020-21.
Events | Dates (Tentative) |
Notification 2021 Releases on | March 2021 |
Application Process starts from | To be Notified |
Last date for the application form | To be Notified |
CBT 1 Exam date | To be Notified |
CBT 2 Exam date | To be Notified |
RRB NTPC Exam dates FAQ 2020
Q) What is the last date for filling online NTPC 2020 form?
Ans- The online process for NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories has been closed on 31st March 2019.
Q) What is the RRB NTPC Exam Date 2020?
Ans- As per the latest notice released by the Chairman of Recruitment Board, the CBT 1 exam will be held starting from 15 December 2020.
Q) Is the RRB NTPC exam held every year?
Ans- Yes, the Railway Recruitment Board conducts the NTPC exam every year with a huge number of vacancies for different posts.
Q) What is the age limit for the RRB NTPC 2020?
Ans- As per the official notification of the railway, the age limit is 18-30 years. Along with the age relaxation of 3 years for OBC candidates and 5 years for SC/ ST candidates.
Q) Is RRB NTPC exam easy?
Ans-It is all how the candidates have prepared for the exam. Candidates can take the reference of exam pattern and syllabus to know the hierarchy and the topics of the exam, which helps them to prepare more effectively for the exam.
Q) How can I prepare for NTPC?
Ans- Candidates who have been applied for the exam should know the complete syllabus for the exam along with the tips and tricks which help in preparing for the exam. Check Expert RRB NTPC Preparation Tips to know complete preparation tips and study plan.

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