RRB Group D Exam and RRB NTPC are different exams. However, both exams are conducted every year by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). The major difference between the two exams is RRB Group D Exam selects candidates for non-desk jobs in the Indian Railways, and RRB NTPC 2022 Exam selects candidates for non-technical jobs. NTPC stands for Non-technical Popular Categories. The exam is a gateway to desk jobs, including clerk, typist, accountant, etc., in the Indian Railways.
RRB Group D Jobs
The posts for the RRB Group D are as follows:
- Assistant Workshop
- Assistant C&W
- Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel)
- Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)
- Assistant Depots (Store)
- Assistant Operations (Electrical)
- Assistant Pointsman (Traffic)
- Assistant Signal & Telecom
- Assistant Track Machine
- Assistant Bridge
- Assistant TL&AC
- Assistant TL & AC (Train Lights and AC) workshop
- Assistant TRD(Electrical)
- Assistant Work Engineer
- Assistant Work (Workshop)
- Track maintainer
RRB NTPC (Non-popular Technical Categories) Jobs
The exam is conducted to recruit candidates for the following positions.
- Junior Clerk cum Typist
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist
- Junior Timekeeper
- Train Clerk
- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
- Traffic Assistant
- Goods Guard
- Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
- Senior Clerk cum Typist
- Junior Account Assistant cum Typist
- Senior Time Keeper
- Commercial Apprentice
- Station Master
Eligibility Difference in RRB Group D and RRB NTPC Exam
To appear in the RRB Group D exam, you need to have at least a 10th class (matriculation) certificate, ITI or a diploma from a recognised educational institution.
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Selection Process for RRB Group D and RRB NTPC Exam
Both the exams have four stages.
RRB Group D has the following process.
- Computer Based Test 1
- Computer Based Test 2
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
Similarly, RRB NTPC Exam also has four stages.
- Computer Based Test 1
- Computer Based Test 2
- Typing Test/ Computer Based Aptitude Test
- Document Verification/ Medical Test
In RRB Group D Exam, all candidates, regardless of the post, must mandatorily appear for the physical efficiency test. However, in the RRB NTPC Exam, typing test is applicable to selected roles where good typing speed is required. For instance, a computer-based aptitude test is applicable for the post of traffic assistant. It is usually applicable for level 4 and level 6 jobs. While for level 2 and level 5, the typing test is applicable.
The exam pattern for both exams is more or less the same, except for a few minor differences. You can see the difference in the exam pattern below.
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern
| Section | CBT 1 (Number of questions) | Duration
90 mins |
CBT 2
(Number of questions) |
Duration
90 mins |
| General Awareness | 40 | 50 | ||
| Mathematics | 30 | 35 | ||
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 35 | ||
| Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB Group D Exam Pattern
| Section | CBT 1 (Number of questions) | Duration
90 mins |
CBT 2 (Number of questions) | Duration
120 mins |
| General Science | 25 | 30 | ||
| Mathematics | 25 | 30 | ||
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 35 | ||
| General Awareness & Current affairs | 20 | 25 | ||
| Total | 100 | 120 |
Some of the major differences in the exam patterns are:
| Differences | RRB Group D Exam | RRB NTPC Exam |
| Section | 4
– General Science – Mathematics – General Intelligence & Reasoning – General Awareness and current affairs |
3
– General Awareness – Mathematics – General Intelligence & Reasoning |
| CBT 1 (Duration) | 90 mins | 90 mins |
| CBT 2 (Duration) | 120 mins | 90 mins |
All in all, RRB Group D Exam and RRB NTPC are different exams. If you’re looking for mock tests or other resources to prepare for the exam, BYJU’s Exam Prep has comprehensive mock tests, test series and more, which can help you ace your preparation and bring you closer to your dream of getting a job in the Indian Railways.
