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Railway Exam Guide

RRB NTPC, Group D, ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot), JE (Junior Engineer)

Exam pattern

CBT 1 → CBT 2 → Typing/Skill Test → Document Verification

Eligibility

NTPC: Graduate | Group D: 10th | ALP: 10th + ITI

Important dates

NTPC: Dec | Group D: Oct | ALP: Aug

Key subjects

Mathematics, General Intelligence, General Science, General Awareness

Competition level

Group D: ~1 crore+ applicants (India's largest exam)

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What is the eligibility for RRB Group D?

10th pass or ITI, age 18-33 years (with reserved-category relaxation).

How many stages are there in RRB NTPC?

Two computer-based tests (CBT 1 and CBT 2), followed by a typing skill test or document verification depending on the post.

What subjects should I focus on for Railway exams?

Mathematics and General Intelligence/Reasoning carry high weightage across nearly every RRB exam, alongside General Science and current affairs.

Why is RRB Group D the largest exam in India?

It recruits for a very large number of Group D posts across zones with minimal eligibility (10th pass), drawing over a crore applicants nationwide.