RRB Account Assistant & Junior/Senior Clerk Cum Typist Syllabus & Pattern 2024

RRB is going to conduct online computer based examinations on various clerical positions in Indian Railways, such as Account Clerk Cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist, Senior Clerk Cum Typist, and Junior Account Assistant Cum Typist under various undergraduate and graduate NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories).

The exam follows a detailed syllabus and CBT/CBTST exam pattern required to prepare effectively for RRB NTPC Exam 2024. In this article, we provide detailed information about the RRB NTPC Clerical exam pattern and syllabus along with medical standards, computer based typing skill test (CBTST) details.

RRB Account Assistant & Junior/Senior Clerk Cum Typist Syllabus & Pattern 2024

RRB Account Asst & Junior/Senior Clerk Cum Typist Exam Pattern

The selection process for Undergraduate and Graduate posts namely, Account Clerk Cum Typist (ACCT), Junior Clerk Cum Typist (JCCT), Senior Clerk Cum Typist (SCCT), and Junior Account Assistant Cum Typist (JACT) involves the following stages:

  1. 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
  2. 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2)
  3. 3rd Stage Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST)
  4. Document Verification
  5. Medical Examination
Conducted By Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Name of Post
  • Account Clerk Cum Typist (Undergraduate)
  • Junior Clerk Cum Typist (Undergraduate)
  • Senior Clerk Cum Typist (Graduate)
  • Junior Account Assistant Cum Typist (Graduate)
No of Vacancies
  • Account Clerk Cum Typist: 361 Posts
  • Junior Clerk Cum Typist: 990 Posts
  • Senior Clerk Cum Typist: 1507 Posts
  • Junior Account Assistant Cum Typist: 732 Posts
Qualification
  • Account Clerk Cum Typist: 12th Pass
  • Junior Clerk Cum Typist: 12th Pass
  • Senior Clerk Cum Typist: Graduate
  • Junior Account Assistant Cum Typist: Graduate
  • Typing proficiency in English / Hindi for All Above Posts
Category Syllabus & Pattern
Notification No. CEN: 05/2024
Salary
  • Account Clerk Cum Typist: Rs 19,900 (Level 02)
  • Junior Clerk Cum Typist: Rs 19,900 (Level 02)
  • Senior Clerk Cum Typist: Rs 29,200 (Level 05)
  • Jr Account Asst Cum Typist: Rs 29,200 (Level 05)
Expected Exam Date January 2025
Selection Process CBT-1 Prelims, CBT-2 (Mains), CBTST, Medical Test and Document Verification
Exam Type Computer Based Test (CBT)
Official Website www.rrbapply.gov.in

RRB Ticket Supervisor/Clerk Exam Pattern

  • The CBT-1 (Prelims) and CBT-2 are objective-type exams that consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). It is divided into several sections that test the candidate’s general awareness, mathematics, general intelligence and reasoning.
  • 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT): Common for all notified posts of this CEN 05/2024. 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT): shall be based on qualification marks obtained by candidates in 1st Stage CBT.

RRB NTPC 1st Stage CBT-1 (Prelims) Exam Pattern

  1. Mode of Examination: Online (Computer Based Test)
  2. Question Type: Objective type (MCQs)
  3. Total Number of Questions: 100 Questions
  4. Maximum Marks: 100 Marks
  5. Exam Time: 90 minutes (1 hour & 30 Minutes) (For PwBD: 2 Hours)
  6. Negative Marking Scheme: There will be negative marking and 1/3 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
  7. Question Paper Language: The question paper will be provided in English language by default, but candidates can select their local/regional language from drop down menu. The languages listed are Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
  8. Subjects Concerned: General Awareness, Mathematics, General intelligence and Reasoning.
Subject Questions Max Marks
General Awareness 40 40
Mathematics 30 30
General intelligence and Reasoning 30 30
TOTAL 100 100

RRB NTPC 2nd Stage CBT-2 (Main) Exam Pattern

  1. Mode of Examination: Online (Computer Based Test)
  2. Question Type: Objective type (MCQs)
  3. Total Number of Questions: 120 Questions
  4. Maximum Marks: 120 Marks
  5. Exam Time: 120 minutes (2 Hours)
  6. Negative Marking Scheme: There will be negative marking and 1/3 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
  7. Note: Syllabus, Question Paper Languages and Subjects are same as CBT Stage-1 (Prelims).
Subject Questions Max Marks
General Awareness 50 50
Mathematics 35 35
General intelligence and Reasoning 35 35
TOTAL 120 120

RRB Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST)

  • For the posts of Account Clerk Cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist and Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, the Typing Skill Test (TST) of qualifying nature shall be conducted.
  • The candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Personal Computer only without editing tools and spell check facility.
  • Options for typing skill test in Hindi, Kruti Dev and Mangal font shall be made available for typing skill test on Personal Computer.

RRB NTPC Post Graduate & Undergraduate Syllabus 2024

Note: Syllabus for Account Clerk Cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist, Senior Clerk Cum Typist, and Junior Account Assistant Cum Typist under various undergraduate and graduate NTPC is same for CBT-1 and CBT-2. However, exam pattern/scheme is different. See CBT Prelim and CBT Main Scheme above.

Mathematics Syllabus

  1. Number System
  2. Decimals
  3. Fractions
  4. LCM & HCF
  5. Ratio and Proportions
  6. Percentage
  7. Mensuration
  8. Time and Work
  9. Time and Distance
  10. Simple and Compound Interest
  11. Profit and Loss
  12. Elementary Algebra
  13. Geometry and Trigonometry
  14. Elementary Statistics etc.

General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus

  1. Analogies
  2. Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series
  3. Coding and Decoding
  4. Mathematical Operations
  5. Similarities and Differences
  6. Relationships
  7. Analytical Reasoning
  8. Syllogism, Jumbling
  9. Venn Diagrams
  10. Puzzle
  11. Data Sufficiency
  12. Statement- Conclusion
  13. Statement- Courses of Action
  14. Decision Making
  15. Maps
  16. Interpretation of Graphs etc.

General Awareness Syllabus

  1. Current Events of National and International Importance
  2. Games and Sports
  3. Art and Culture of India
  4. Indian Literature
  5. Monuments and Places of India
  6. General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE)
  7. History of India and Freedom Struggle
  8. Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World
  9. Indian Polity and Governance
  10. Constitution and Political system
  11. General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India
  12. UN and Other important World Organisations
  13. Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large
  14. Basics of Computers and Computer Applications
  15. Common Abbreviations
  16. Transport Systems in India
  17. Indian Economy
  18. Famous Personalities of India and World
  19. Flagship Government Programs
  20. Flora and Fauna of India
  21. Important GovernmentPublic Sector Organisations of India etc.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

  1. Stage One (CBT-1): Minimum percentage of qualifying marks in CBT-1 for eligibility in various categories: UR 40%, EWS 40%, OBC (Non creamy layer) 30%, SC 30% and ST-25%.
  2. Stage Two (CBT-2): The candidates need to secure a minimum T-Score of 42 marks in each paper section to qualify that is, general awareness, mathematics, general intelligence and reasoning. This is applicable to all candidates irrespective of community or category.

Medical Standard Test

Distant Vision: 6/12, nil with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn 0.6 combined with or without glasses where reading or close work is required. (C2 as prescribed in NTPC Undergraduate & Graduate Notification)

Important Dates

Official Notification Published On 20 September 2024
Online Application Available From 21 September 2024
Last Date To Apply Online 20 October 2024 at 23:59 Hours
Last Date To Submit Application Fee 22 October 2024 at 23:59 Hours
Correction/Edit Application Form 23 October 2024 to 01 Nov 2024
Expected RRB NTPC Exam Date January 2025

Important Links

RRB NTPC 2024 exam for Account Clerk Cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist, Senior Clerk Cum Typist, and Junior Account Assistant Cum Typist requires a solid understanding of the syllabus and exam pattern. Candidates should focus on both knowledge-based sections and skill-based requirements, like typing speed, to maximise their chances of selection. Best of Wishes from 4Syllabus.In.

Important FAQs

  • CBT 1:
    • Duration: 90 minutes
    • Questions: 100 (General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning)
    • Marking: 1 mark per question, with a negative marking of 0.33 marks for each incorrect answer.
  • CBT 2:
    • Duration: 120 minutes
    • Questions: 120 (same sections, with more detailed questions)
    • Marking: Same as CBT 1.
  • Typing Skill Test:
    • English: Minimum 30 words per minute (WPM)
    • Hindi: Minimum 25 WPM

Yes, for both CBT 1 and CBT 2, there is a negative marking of 0.33 marks for every incorrect answer.

  • Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT 1)
  • Stage 2: Computer-Based Test (CBT 2)
  • Stage 3: Typing Skill Test (for clerical posts)
  • Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination
Updated: November 12, 2024 — 8:53 pm

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