The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is set to fill 8,868 vacancies for the 2025-26 fiscal year across Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC). This recruitment drive encompasses both undergraduate and graduate-level positions across various Zonal Railways and Production Units. The official RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Date 2026 has now been confirmed. The CBT 2 for graduate-level roles will be held on 10th July 2026, while the undergraduate-level examination is scheduled for 17th September 2026.
RRB NTPC 2026 Exam
The RRB NTPC recruitment remains a premier opportunity for candidates aiming to secure a career within the Indian Railways. Eligibility is open to those holding a 12th-grade certificate or a recognized university degree. This guide provides comprehensive insights into the exam dates, pattern, syllabus, vacancies, eligibility criteria, and the NTPC full form. Below are the details for the specific categories of posts available:
| Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025) | 12th Level (CEN 07/2025) |
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RRB NTPC Graduate and UG CBT 2 Exam Date 2026 Out
Candidates who successfully cleared the CBT 1 exam for graduate-level posts must now prepare for the CBT 2, which will take place on 10th July 2026. Similarly, the CBT 2 for undergraduate-level posts is confirmed for 17th September 2026. Essential details regarding exam centers, shift timings, and instructions for downloading your admit card will be provided shortly via official city intimation notices.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate Answer Key 2026 - Check Here
RRB NTPC 2026 Exam- Summary
| Key Details | |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Posts | Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Traffic Assistant, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum typist, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist, Trains Clerk |
| Advt. No. | For Graduates (CEN 06/2025) For Under Graduates (CEN-07/2025) |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Exam Dates | Graduate CBT 2- 10th July 2026 UGC CBT 2 - 17th September 2026 |
| Total Vacancy | Graduate Level- 5810 12th Level- 3058 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Qualification | 12th (+2 Stage) / Any Graduates |
| Age Limit | Graduate- 18 to 33 years UG- 18 to 30 years |
| Selection Process | CBT-1, CBT-2, CBAT, Skill Test, Document Verification, Medical Test |
| Official Website | http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
The essential schedule and key milestones for the upcoming RRB NTPC 2026 examination are provided below.
| Events | For Graduates (CEN 06/2025) | For UG Level (CEN-07/2025) |
| RRB NTPC Notification (Detailed) | 20th October 2025 | 27th October 2025 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 21st October 2025 | 28th October 2025 |
| RRB NTPC Apply Online Last Date | 27th November 2025 (11:59 pm) | 4th December 2025 (11:59 pm) |
| Last Date for Application fee payment for the submitted applications | 29th November 2025 | 6th December 2025 |
| Application Form Corrections | 30th November to 9th December 2025 | 7th to 16th December 2025 |
| Dates during which eligible scribe candidates must provide their scribe details in the application portal | 10th to 14th December 2025 | 17th to 21st December 2025 |
| RRB NTPC Application Status 2026 | 21st January 2026 | 6th February 2026 |
| RRB NTPC City Intimation 2026 | 6th March 2026 | 27th April 2026 |
| RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026 | 12th March 2026 | 3rd May 2026 |
| RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Date | 16th to 27th March 2026 | 7th May to 20th June 2026 |
| RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026 | 6th April 2026 | 27th July 2026 |
| RRB NTPC Result | 11th June 2026 | To be Notified |
| CBT 2 Exam | 10th July 2026 | 7th September 2026 |
RRB NTPC 2026 Notification
This year, Indian Railways has released 5,810 vacancies for graduate-level posts and 3,058 for undergraduate-level posts. Only candidates meeting the respective educational requirements for each tier are eligible to participate. You can download the official notification PDF for both graduate and undergraduate levels using the link provided below.
RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026 [Post-wise]
Under the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 guidelines, a total of 8,868 vacancies will be filled, with 5,810 allocated for graduates and 3,058 for 12th-pass candidates. The comprehensive breakdown of these vacancies is tabulated below.
| Post Type | Vacancies |
| Graduate Level | 5810 |
| UG Level (12th Level) | 3058 |
| Total | 8868 |
Graduate Level Vacancies
The 5,810 graduate-level vacancies are available to candidates holding a recognized university degree or equivalent qualification, aged between 18 and 33 years. Key posts relevant to the graduate-level examination are outlined below.
| Posts | Vacancies |
| Goods Train Manager | 3416 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | 921 |
| Senior Clerk Cum Typist | 638 |
| Station Master | 615 |
| Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor | 161 |
| Traffic Assistant | 59 |
| Total | 5810 |
RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2026 (Zone-wise)
| Zones | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| RRB AHMEDABAD | 43 | 12 | 03 | 15 | 6 | 79 |
| RRB AJMER | 121 | 64 | 12 | 111 | 37 | 345 |
| RRB BANGALORE | 115 | 32 | 17 | 47 | 30 | 241 |
| RRB BHOPAL | 151 | 60 | 27 | 106 | 38 | 382 |
| RRB BHUBANESWAR | 64 | 37 | 21 | 56 | 53 | 231 |
| RRB BILASPUR | 350 | 126 | 64 | 236 | 88 | 864 |
| RRB CHANDIGARH | 85 | 27 | 16 | 51 | 20 | 199 |
| RRB CHENNAI | 73 | 31 | 22 | 43 | 18 | 187 |
| RRB GORAKHPUR | 48 | 16 | 10 | 27 | 10 | 111 |
| RRB GUWAHATI | 20 | 10 | 04 | 14 | 08 | 56 |
| RRB JAMMU-SRINAGAR | 15 | 05 | 03 | 08 | 01 | 32 |
| RRB KOLKATA | 284 | 103 | 46 | 186 | 66 | 685 |
| RRB MALDA | 213 | 83 | 46 | 133 | 47 | 522 |
| RRB MUMBAI | 254 | 89 | 43 | 153 | 57 | 596 |
| RRB MUZAFFARPUR | 08 | 04 | 02 | 05 | 02 | 21 |
| RRB PATNA | -- | 10 | 12 | -- | 01 | 23 |
| RRB PRAYAGRAJ | 51 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 06 | 110 |
| RRB RANCHI | 255 | 118 | 45 | 166 | 67 | 651 |
| RRB SECUNDERABAD | 145 | 59 | 32 | 119 | 41 | 396 |
| RRB SILIGURI | 08 | 04 | 01 | 06 | 02 | 21 |
| RRB THIRUVANANTHAPURAM | 18 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 04 | 58 |
| Total | 2321 | 922 | 457 | 1508 | 602 | 5810 |
UG Level Vacancies
Undergraduate (12th-level) posts require a minimum qualification of a 10+2 certificate or equivalent, with an age requirement between 18 and 30 years. The specific posts available for this category are listed below, alongside their corresponding vacancy counts.
| Name of the posts | Total Vacancies(All RRBs) |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 163 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 394 |
| Trains Clerk | 77 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 2424 |
| Total Vacancies | 3058 |
RRB NTPC UG Vacancy 2026 (Zone-wise)
| Zones | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| RRB AHMEDABAD | 58 | 23 | 13 | 43 | 16 | 153 |
| RRB AJMER | 65 | 13 | 05 | 25 | 08 | 116 |
| RRB BANGALORE | 27 | 09 | 04 | 07 | 07 | 54 |
| RRB BHOPAL | 53 | 21 | 08 | 30 | 11 | 123 |
| RRB BHUBANESWAR | 10 | 02 | 02 | 03 | 01 | 18 |
| RRB BILASPUR | 26 | 11 | 05 | 19 | 08 | 69 |
| RRB CHANDIGARH | 10 | 03 | 03 | 06 | 02 | 24 |
| RRB CHENNAI | 33 | 11 | 05 | 23 | 08 | 80 |
| RRB GORAKHPUR | 68 | 25 | 15 | 48 | 17 | 173 |
| RRB GUWAHATI | 57 | 21 | 08 | 36 | 13 | 135 |
| RRB JAMMU-SRINAGAR | 58 | 21 | 13 | 34 | 11 | 137 |
| RRB KOLKATA | 215 | 76 | 38 | 129 | 41 | 499 |
| RRB MALDA | 79 | 29 | 16 | 52 | 20 | 196 |
| RRB MUMBAI | 190 | 72 | 39 | 140 | 53 | 494 |
| RRB MUZAFFARPUR | 16 | 05 | 03 | 11 | 04 | 39 |
| RRB PATNA | 09 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 03 | 24 |
| RRB PRAYAGRAJ | 128 | 53 | 54 | 50 | 18 | 303 |
| RRB RANCHI | 21 | 10 | 03 | 16 | 06 | 56 |
| RRB SECUNDERABAD | 115 | 40 | 25 | 68 | 24 | 272 |
| RRB SILIGURI | 03 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 07 |
| RRB THIRUVANANTHAPURAM | 39 | 12 | 01 | 26 | 08 | 86 |
| Total | 1280 | 461 | 264 | 773 | 280 | 3058 |
RRB NTPC Vacancy Comparison
Last year, the board released 11,558 vacancies, split between 8,113 graduate posts and 3,445 undergraduate posts. This year's total reflects a reduction of 2,690 positions. Comparing this to the 2019 recruitment, which featured over 35,000 vacancies, it is evident that total recruitment numbers in Indian Railways have seen a downward trend.
| Post Name | 2019 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 |
| Graduate | 24678 | 8113 | 5810 |
| 12th Level | 10603 | 3445 | 3058 |
| Total | 35281 | 11558 | 8868 |
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Vacancy Trend
RRB NTPC 12th Level Vacancy Trend
RRB NTPC 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants wishing to participate in the RRB NTPC 2026 recruitment must strictly adhere to the board's eligibility criteria. Detailed educational qualifications and age limits for the exam are provided below.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must strictly meet the minimum educational qualification requirements as prescribed for the RRB NTPC 2026 examination to be considered for selection.
| Posts | Educational Qualification | |
| Graduate Level | Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Station Master | Graduate Degree from recognized university and equivalent |
| 12th Level | Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 12th pass from a recognized school and equivalent Typing proficiency in Hindi/English on computer |
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
The age range for candidates applying to the RRB NTPC 2026 Exam is set between 18 and 33 years, subject to government relaxation rules.
| Levels | Age Limit |
| Graduate Level | 18 to 33 years |
| 12th Level (12th Pass) | 18 to 30 years |
| Graduate Level | ||||
| Age Group | Lower age limit as on 01.01.2026 (not born after) | Upper age limit as on 01.01.2026 (Date of Birth not earlier than) | ||
| 18 to 33 years | For all communities/categories | UR/EWS | OBC-NCL | SC/ST |
| 01.01.2008 | 02.01.1993 | 02.01.1990 | 02.01.1988 | |
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| Age Group | Lower age limit as on 01.01.2026 (not born after) | Upper age limit as on 01.01.2026 (Date of Birth not earlier than) | ||
| 18 to 30 years | For all communities/categories | UR/EWS | OBC-NCL | SC/ST |
| 01.01.2008 | 02.01.1996 | 02.01.1993 | 02.01.1991 | |
RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Check Requirements
RRB NTPC 2026 Apply Online
Candidates who have applied for the 5,810 graduate-level positions completed their registration through the official portal, http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/. You may click the link below for a detailed guide on the online application process.
Click Here to Apply for RRB NTPC Recruitment
RRB NTPC 2026 Application Fees
The online application window is currently closed. The examination fee for General and OBC categories was fixed at Rs. 500. Notably, Rs. 400 of this amount is refundable after the deduction of bank charges, provided the candidate appears for the 1st Stage CBT.
| S.No | Category | Fee |
| 1 | For GEN/OBC | Rs. 500/- |
| 2 | For SC/ST/PWD/Women/Ex-Sm/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backward | Rs. 250/- This fee of Rs 250 shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable on appearing in 1st Stage CBT. |
RRB NTPC 2026 Selection Process
The RRB NTPC 2026 selection procedure follows a multi-stage structure as detailed below:
- First Stage of CBT
- Second Stage of CBT
- Typing Test (Skill Test) / Aptitude Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
| RRB NTPC 2026 Selection Process for Graduate Level Posts | |
| Posts | Selection Process |
| Goods Train Manager | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
| Station Master | CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT |
| RRB NTPC 2026 Selection Process for Under graduate Level Posts | |
| Posts | Selection Process |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typis | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Trains Clerk | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
RRB NTPC 2026 Exam Pattern
The recruitment process consists of the 1st Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage CBT, Typing Skill Test or Computer-Based Aptitude Test (where applicable), and finally, Document Verification and Medical Examination. All selections are merit-based.
The examination is conducted in various languages, including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
| CBT 1 Exam Pattern | |||
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duraton |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 minutes |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
| CBT 2 Exam Pattern | |||
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duraton |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 minutes |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | |
Note: A negative marking of 1/3rd mark will be applied for every incorrect answer.
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RRB NTPC 2026 Syllabus
To perform well, candidates should thoroughly review the RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026. The table below outlines the CBT 1 syllabus structure.
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RRB NTPC 2026 Marks Normalisation
For exams held over multiple sessions, a normalization process is utilized to account for variations in paper difficulty levels. The specific formula used for calculating normalized marks is explained below:
RRB NTPC 2026 Salary
RRB NTPC positions are bifurcated into Graduate Posts and 12th Level Posts. Below, we detail the post names and their corresponding initial monthly RRB NTPC salary based on the 7th CPC guidelines:
RRB NTPC Salary for 12th Level Posts
- Junior Clerk cum Typist: Rs 19,900 (Level-2)
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist: Rs 19,900 (Level-2)
- Trains Clerk: Rs 19,900 (Level-2)
- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk: Rs 21,700 (Level-3)
RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Posts
- Goods Train Manager: Rs. 29,200 (Level-5)
- Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor: Rs. 35,400 (Level-6)
- Senior Clerk cum Typist: Rs. 29,200 (Level-5)
- Junior Account Assistant cum Typist: Rs. 29,200 (Level-5)
- Station Master: Rs. 35,400 (Level-6)
The various allowances and benefits applicable to all graduate and 12th-level posts are outlined in the following section:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Pension Scheme
- Medical Benefits
Check RRB NTPC Salary Structure, Job Profile, and Responsibilities
View the Official RRB Normalization Method & Formula 2026
RRB NTPC 2026 Exam Analysis
Review the summarized analysis of previous RRB NTPC exams to aid your preparation. This analysis is an invaluable resource for understanding the exam structure. Let’s examine the section-wise and topic-wise breakdown of the RRB NTPC paper.
RRB NTPC Stage-1: General Awareness Section
The General Awareness section is a critical, high-weightage component, contributing 40 marks to the total. Key topics include current affairs, General Science, and History. A detailed breakdown is provided below:
| Topic | No. of Questions | Level |
| History | 6-7 | Easy |
| Geography | 5 | Easy |
| Chemistry | 1-2 | Easy |
| Biology | 3-4 | Easy |
| Physics | 2-3 | Easy |
| Computer | 4 | Easy |
| Polity | 1-2 | Easy-Moderate |
| Static GK | 8-9 | Easy |
| Current Affairs | 11-12 | Easy-Moderate |
| Total | 40 | Easy- Moderate |
RRB NTPC Stage-1: Mathematics Section
Questions are distributed evenly across the curriculum; therefore, consistent practice in Arithmetic and Data Interpretation is essential to succeed. Focus on improving your speed and accuracy in these areas. The distribution of topics is listed below:
| Topic | No. of Questions | Level |
| Percentage | 1 | Easy |
| Number System | 3 | Easy |
| LCM & HCF | 2-3 | Easy |
| Time & Work | 2-3 | Easy |
| CI & SI | 2-3 | Easy |
| Time & Distance | 3 | Easy |
| Profit & Loss | 2 | Easy |
| Mensuration | 1 | Easy |
| Trigonometry | 2-3 | Easy |
| Average | 1-2 | Easy |
| Square- Root | 2 | Easy |
| Ratio | 1-2 | Easy |
| Total | 30 | Easy-Moderate |
RRB NTPC Stage-1: General Intelligence & Reasoning Section
The General Intelligence and Reasoning section carries 30 questions. The topic-wise distribution from the previous year's exam is detailed below:
| Topics | No. of Questions | Level |
| Puzzles | 3 | Easy |
| Syllogism | 3 | Easy |
| Venn Diagram | 3 | Moderate |
| Sentence arrangement | 3 | Easy-Moderate |
| Statement & Assumptions | 1 | Moderate |
| Statement & Conclusion | 2 | Easy-Moderate |
| Alpha-Nemuric Series | 1 | Easy |
| Analogy | 1 | Easy |
| Mathematical Operations | 3 | Easy-Moderate |
| Direction Sense | 2 | Easy-Moderate |
| Blood Relation | 1 | Easy-Moderate |
| Odd one out | 2 | Easy-Moderate |
| Seating Arrangement | 1 | Easy-Moderate |
| Coding-Decoding | 1 | Easy-Moderate |
| Total | 30 | Easy-Moderate |
RRB NTPC 2026 Cut-Off
We provide access to previous year cut-off scores for the RRB NTPC. During the last cycle, 18,252 candidates were shortlisted for the stage 2 round. Review the region-wise cut-off data from the 2015 RRB NTPC exam below.
| S.No. | Zone | General | OBC | SC | ST |
| 1 | Ahmedabad | 72.86 | 64.91 | 57.23 | 48.1 |
| 2 | Ajmer | 77.39 | 70.93 | 62.13 | 59.74 |
| 3 | Allahabad | 77.49 | 70.47 | 62.85 | 47.02 |
| 4 | Bangalore | 64.97 | 57.28 | 30.1 | 29 |
| 5 | Bhopal | 72.9 | 66.31 | 58.61 | 51.16 |
| 6 | Bhubaneshwar | 71.91 | 65.76 | 53.09 | 48.79 |
| 7 | Bilaspur | 68.79 | 60.7 | 51.49 | 50.07 |
| 8 | Chandigarh | 82.27 | 71.47 | 71.87 | 46.71 |
| 9 | Chennai | 72.14 | 69.11 | 57.67 | 46.84 |
| 10 | Gorakhpur | 77.43 | 69.01 | 56.63 | 47.67 |
| 11 | Guwahati | 66.44 | 57.11 | 52.53 | 52.91 |
| 12 | Jammu | 68.72 | 50.88 | 52.27 | 38.05 |
| 13 | Kolkata | 79.5 | 71.53 | 67.07 | 52.92 |
| 14 | Malda | 61.87 | 48.42 | 43.11 | 31.89 |
| 15 | Mumbai | 77.05 | 70.21 | 63.6 | 54.95 |
| 16 | Muzaffarpur | 57.97 | 45.57 | 30.06 | 25 |
| 17 | Patna | 63.03 | 53.57 | 38.55 | 26.69 |
| 18 | Ranchi | 63.75 | 57.29 | 45.48 | 48.58 |
| 19 | Secunderabad | 77.72 | 72.87 | 63.73 | 59.13 |
| 20 | Siliguri | 67.52 | 56.26 | 54.31 | 45.9 |
| 21 | Thiruvananthapuram | 79.75 | 75.1 | 56.14 | 36.45 |
Check RRB NTPC Previous Year Cut-Off Scores
FAQs
Yes, the RRB has announced the CBT 2 exam dates: 10th July 2026 for graduate-level posts and 17th September 2026 for undergraduate-level posts.
RRB NTPC stands for Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories, which governs recruitment for various non-technical roles in the Indian Railways.
This year, there are 8,868 vacancies, with 5,810 designated for graduates and 3,058 for 12th-level candidates.
Yes, the Railway Recruitment Board applies a normalization formula across all stages of the examination to ensure fairness.
Educational requirements vary by specific post. Please refer to the official notification for the exact qualifications required for your desired role.
The selection process consists of four stages: 1st Stage CBT, 2nd Stage CBT, Typing Skill/Aptitude Test, and Document Verification/Medical Examination.
Yes, a negative marking scheme is in effect, where 1/3rd of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
Also Read:
- RRB NTPC Undergraduate Admit Card 2026: Direct Download Link (CEN 07/2025)
- RRB NTPC UG Answer Key 2026 (CEN 07/2025): Download Response Sheet & Raise Objections
- RRB NTPC Salary 2026: Pay Scale, In-Hand Salary, Allowances & Job Profile
- RRB NTPC Result 2026 (Out): Download Graduate CBT 1 Scorecard & Zone-wise Merit Lists
- RRB NTPC Undergraduate Result 2026: CBT 1 Marks & Zone-wise Merit List PDF
- RRB NTPC Cut Off 2026: Graduate & Undergraduate Zone-wise Marks Released
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- RRB NTPC Fee Refund 2026: Update Bank Details for CEN 05/2024
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