RRB NTPC Recruitment Overview 2026
| RRB NTPC Exam 2025 Summary | |
| Name of the Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Posts | Graduate Posts- Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Traffic Assistant, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Senior Clerk cum typist |
| Advt. No. | For Graduates (CEN 06/2025) |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Total Vacancy | Graduate Level- 5810 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Registration Dates | Graduate level- 21st October to 20th November 2025 Undergraduate level- 28th October to 27th November 2025 |
| Qualification | Graduates |
| Age Limit | Graduate- 18 to 30 years |
| Official Website | http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ |
RRB NTPC IMP Dates
| CENTRALISED EMPLOYMENT NOTICE (CEN) No. 07/2026 Recruitment for the various posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories (Under Graduate) |
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RRB NTPC Application Fees
| S. No. | Categories / Communities of Candidates | Fee |
| 1 | For all candidates (except categories mentioned below at Sl. No. 2). Out of this fee of ₹ 500/-, an amount of ₹ 400/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in 1st stage CBT. | ₹ 500/- |
| 2 | For candidates who belong to SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities or Economically Backward Class (EBC)*. (Caution to Candidates: EBC should not be confused with OBC or EWS. EBC certificate should also not be confused with Extremely Backward Class Certificate issued by some State Governments) This fee of ₹ 250/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in 1st stage CBT. | ₹ 250/- |
RRB NTPC 2026 Vacancy
VACANCIES: Please note that these vacancies may increase or decrease as per the requirement of the Railway Administration (Revised Vacancy Table will be published accordingly). The post wise parameters (i.e., qualification, medical standard and suitability of the post for PwBD etc) of the various posts is at Annexure A and RRB-wise, Railway/PU-wise & post-wise vacancy details are at Annexure B, in this CEN.
RRB NTPC 2026 Selection Process
(a) ONLY ONE online application through unified official RRB Website is required to be submitted by the candidate. Candidates can apply to only one RRB; the selection of RRB once exercised shall be final. Application to more than one RRB by a candidate will lead to rejection of all the applications and he/she will be debarred from all future RRB & RRC examinations
(b) The recruitment process shall involve 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) and Document Verification/Medical Examination. Selection is made strictly as per merit, on the basis of above-mentioned recruitment stages. However, RRB reserves the right to conduct additional CBTs, if considered necessary, for all or for a limited number of candidates as may be deemed fit by RRB.
(c) The Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) for recruitment to the posts of Junior Clerk Cum Typist (Level 2) and Accounts Clerk Cum Typist (Level 2) has been dispensed with for CEN No. 07/2026. Candidates are still expected to have basic computer proficiency, including adequate typing proficiency using computers. Their proficiency in this regard shall be assessed after joining, and unsatisfactory performance may affect/delay their confirmation or promotion.
(d) The date, time and venue for all the activities viz. CBTs, Document Verification, Medical Examination or any other additional activity as applicable shall be fixed by the RRBs and shall be intimated to the eligible candidates in due course. Request for postponement of any of the above activity or for change of venue, date and shift will not be entertained under any circumstances.
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026
1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)- Common for all notified posts of this CEN 07/2026 |
| Exam Duration in Minutes | No. of Questions (each of 1 mark) from | Total No. of Questions | ||
| General Awareness | Mathematics | General Intelligence and Reasoning | ||
| 90 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 100 |
| The examination duration will be 120 minutes for PwBD/ PWD candidates who are eligible for use of a scribe. The section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some variations in the actual | |||||
| question papers. There will be negative marking and 1/3 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer. | |||||
| The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions pertaining to: a. Mathematics: Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics etc. b. General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Similarities and Differences, Relationships, Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Puzzle, Data Sufficiency, Statement-Conclusion, Statement- Courses of Action, Decision Making, Maps, Interpretation of Graphs etc. c. General Awareness: Current Events of National and International Importance, Games and Sports, Art and Culture of India, Indian Literature, Monuments and Places of India, General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE), History of India and Freedom Struggle, Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World, Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system, General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India, UN and Other important World Organizations, Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large, Basics of Computers and Computer Applications, Common Abbreviations, Transport Systems in India, Indian Economy, Famous Personalities of India and World, Flagship Government Programs, Flora and Fauna of India, Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India etc. 13.2.2 Minimum percentage qualifying of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR-40%, EWS- 40%, OBC (Non creamy layer)-30%, SC-30%, ST-25%. This is also applicable to Ex-Serviceman & PwBD category candidates, as per their community. These percentages of qualifying marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2 Marks for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them. nd 13.2.3 The normalized marks scored by the candidate in theINDIAN R2AI LW AYS stage CBT shall be used for short listing the candidates for document verification. 13.2.4 Normalization of marks: Short listing of Candidates for various stages shall be based on the normalized marks obtained by them whenever CBT is conducted in multiple sessions for the same syllabus. 13.3 Document verification and Empanelment: (a) Shortlisting of candidates for Document Verification and empanelment will be made strictly on merit based on the performance of the candidate in the CBT subject to securing minimum qualifying marks prescribed for their communities. Minimum qualifying mark prescribed for UR/EWS is 40%, OBC (Non creamy layer) and SC is 30% and ST is 25%. This is also applicable to Ex. Servicemen and PwBD category candidates, as per their community. If sufficient candidates for PwBD are not available 2 marks relaxation in minimum qualifying marks will be given. (b) Based on the performance of candidates in the CBTExamination candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called for document verification (1:1). (c) In case two or more candidates secure equal marks, their merit position shall be determined by age criteria i.e., the older candidate shall be given higher merit than the younger candidate and in case age being same, then alphabetical order (A to Z) of the given name (not surname) shall be taken into account to break the tie. (d) During document verification, candidates will have to produce their original certificates. No additional time will be given and the candidature of the candidates not producing their original certificates on the date of verification is liable to be forfeited. (e) Empanelment of candidates will be based on merit and subject to successful completion of document verification and passing prescribed medical examination. (f) Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration/RRB, final verification of educational and community certificates and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates. (g) On completion of all stages of recruitment process, RRB will allot Railway zone/Production unit as per the option of eligible candidates, subject to merit, medical standard and vacancy position. Once candidates are empaneled, as per their merit and choice, they will forfeit the right to be considered for their preference in the next priority zone/unit. However, RRBs also reserve the right to allot Railway zone/unit, which is/are not opted by the candidate, if considered in administrative interest, subject to the candidates’ meeting eligibility requirements. (h) Candidates may please note that RRBs only recommend names of empaneled candidates to the Railway Administrations concerned. The offer of appointment is issued only by the respective Railway Administrations. (i)In case of any shortfall in empanelment or other exigencies, RRBs reserve the right to utilize the candidates down in the merit list if required, as per merit and options of such candidates. This however, will not confer any vested right on such candidates to be considered for appointment. |
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F.A.Q.
The RRB NTPC Exam is a national-level recruitment exam conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) to fill various Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) graduate posts in Indian Railways.
To prepare for RRB NTPC, start by understanding the syllabus and exam pattern. Focus on Mathematics, General Awareness, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. Follow a daily study schedule, practise previous-year papers and mock tests, and regularly revise current affairs and important concepts. Consistent practice and time management are key to improving your RRB NTPC preparation.
The graduate posts in the RRB NTPC Exam include Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Traffic Assistant, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk cum Typist, and Junior Account Assistant cum Typist.
The salary structure in RRB NTPC Recruitment varies by post, generally ranging from Pay Level 2 to Level 6, along with allowances such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Transport Allowance.
The age limit for the RRB NTPC Exam generally ranges from 18 to 33 years, with age relaxation provided for reserved categories as per government rules.
No, RRB NTPC recruitment generally does not include a personal interview. Candidates are selected through CBT 1, CBT 2 and, for certain posts, CBAT or CBTST, followed by document verification and a medical examination.