RRB NTPC vs SSC CGL

Which should you prepare for?

1. Both test Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude / Maths, so preparing for one covers much of the other. Most aspirants in this bracket sit both.
2. Age: RRB NTPC allows up to 33 (unreserved), SSC CGL up to 27. Past 27, only RRB NTPC stays open without relaxation.
3. Qualification: RRB NTPC needs degree from a recognised university or its equivalent; SSC CGL needs bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent.
4. Speed: SSC CGL gives 36 seconds a question against 54 in RRB NTPC. Practise SSC CGL with a stricter clock.

Neither is "easier": cut-offs move with vacancies and candidates every year. Take a free mock of each and compare your two reports; the gap to each exam's last cut-off is the honest answer.

FAQ

Can I prepare for RRB NTPC and SSC CGL together?

Yes. Both test Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude / Maths. Prepare those once, then the sections only one of them has.

Which has negative marking, RRB NTPC or SSC CGL?

RRB NTPC: +1 for each correct answer, −⅓ for each wrong answer. Common for graduate and undergraduate posts. SSC CGL: +2 for each correct answer, −0.5 for each wrong answer. Computer-based, in English and Hindi.

What are the age limits for RRB NTPC and SSC CGL?

RRB NTPC: 18 to 33 for unreserved candidates (as on 2027-01-01). SSC CGL: 18 to 27 (as on 2026-08-01). Category relaxations apply; check with the age-limit calculator.