Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially extended the deadline for online applications for both graduate and undergraduate (UG) vacancies under the NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) recruitment for 2024. This extension gives aspiring candidates additional time to apply for these posts.
Revised Deadlines for Application Submission
According to the latest announcement, the deadline for applying to graduate vacancies has been pushed to October 20, 2024, from the previous closing date of October 14, 2024. Similarly, the deadline for UG vacancies has been extended to October 27, 2024, from the earlier date of October 20, 2024.
Category |
Old Deadline |
New Deadline |
Graduate Vacancies |
October 14, 2024 |
October 20, 2024 |
Undergraduate Vacancies |
October 20, 2024 |
October 27, 2024 |
Fee Payment and Application Modifications
Candidates are required to complete the payment for their applications by specific deadlines. For graduate vacancies, the fees can be paid until October 22, 2024, and applicants will be able to modify their application details until October 30, 2024. For UG vacancies, the last date to pay the fees is October 29, 2024, with the modification window available until November 6, 2024.
Category |
Last Date for Fee Payment |
Modification Window |
Graduate Vacancies |
October 22, 2024 |
October 30, 2024 |
Undergraduate Vacancies |
October 29, 2024 |
November 6, 2024 |
Eligibility Criteria for RRB NTPC 2024
For candidates applying to the graduate-level positions, they must have a graduation degree with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. The age limit for these posts is between 18 and 33 years, as of January 1, 2025, with age relaxation available for candidates from reserved categories.
For the undergraduate positions, candidates should have passed 12th grade or its equivalent from a recognized institute, also with a minimum aggregate of 50%. The age limit for UG vacancies is also set between 18 and 33 years, with age relaxation for specific categories.
RRB NTPC Application Procedure
The RRB NTPC application process is divided into two stages: Part-I (Registration) and Part-II (Candidate’s Login). Here’s a simplified guide to help candidates complete the application:
How to Apply Step-by-Step:
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Visit the official RRB website: rrbapply.gov.in.
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Click on the "Apply" button and begin the registration process.
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Fill in the required details and select "Preview and Create Account."
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After account creation, log in with the registration number and password.
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Complete the remaining form, upload your photograph and signature as per the specified format.
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Review all details and submit the application fee.
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Once done, print the completed application form for future reference.
Important Dates for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2024 (Undergraduate and Graduate)
The revised schedule for undergraduate and graduate posts is as follows:
Event |
Important Dates |
Closing of Online Registration (UG Posts) |
October 27, 2024 |
Fee Payment (UG Posts) |
October 28 to October 29, 2024 |
Application Modification Window (UG Posts) |
October 30 to November 6, 2024 |
Closing of Online Registration (Graduate Posts) |
October 20, 2024 |
Fee Payment (Graduate Posts) |
October 21 to October 22, 2024 |
Application Modification Window (Graduate Posts) |
October 23 to October 30, 2024 |
The extension of the application deadlines for both graduate and undergraduate NTPC vacancies under RRB 2024 comes as a relief for many aspiring candidates. Be sure to submit accurate information, as modifications can only be made during the specified window, with the payment of a modification fee.