What is RRB NTPC educational qualification?

The age limit for undergraduate posts is between 18 and 30 years whereas the age limit for graduate posts is between 18 to 33 years. The relaxation in the age limit is provided to the candidates belonging to unreserved categories. RRB NTPC educational qualification for graduate-level posts is graduation. Whereas, candidates applying for undergraduate posts should have passed Class 12.

How many vacancies have been announced for RRB Group D in previous years'?

The year-wise total recruitment done through RRB Group D is given below. Year Group ‘C’ Level 1 (Erstwhile Group D) Through RRCs 2016-2017 6731 2017-2018 5362 2018-2019 4766 2019-2020 55942 2020-2021 3327 Total 76128

When RRB NTPC application form 2025 was released?

RRB NTPC application form 2025 was released on October 28 for Under Graduate posts. Interested candidates could apply till December 4. Candidates who will fulfil the eligibility criteria can apply online for the exam.

How many RRB Group D 2025 vacancies were released for NR?

RRRB Group D 2025 vacancies for NR are given below. Name of the Post Department Rly./ PU No. of Vacancies UR SC ST OBC EWS Total ExSM CCAA VI LD HI MD B-VI B-LD B-HI B-MD (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) ASSISTANT (S and T) S and T PLW 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ASSISTANT (S and T) S and T NR 101 38 18 67 23 247 50 50 8 8 5 8 0 0 0 0 ASSISTANT (S and T) S and T RCF 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ASSISTANT (WORKSHOP) MECHANICAL PLW 35 11 5 21 7 79 16 16 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 ASSISTANT (WORKSHOP) MECHANICAL NR 221 45 21 117 37 441 89 89 5 5 6 3 0 0 0 0 ASSISTANT (WORKSHOP) MECHANICAL RCF 37 13 7 24 9 90 18 18 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 ASSISTANT BRIDGE ENGINEERING NR 53 20 10 35 13 131 26 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ASSISTANT CARRIAGE and WAGON MECHANICAL NR 225 80 40 143 54 542 108 108 0 17 14 14 0 0 0 0 ASSISTANT LOCO SHED (DIESEL) MECHANICAL NR 38 14 8 26 10 96 19 19 6 2 3 3 0 0 0 0 ASSISTANT LOCO SHED (ELECTRICAL) ELECTRICAL NR 51 18 9 33 12 123 25 25 5 3 4 3 0 0 0 0 ASSISTANT OPERATIONS (ELECTRICAL) ELECTRICAL PLW 5 1 0 1 0 7 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ASSISTANT OPERATIONS (ELECTRICAL) ELECTRICAL NR 62 18 9 34 13 136 27 27 8 2 3 2 0 0 0 0 ASSISTANT OPERATIONS (ELECTRICAL) ELECTRICAL RCF 9 3 1 5 2 20 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 ASSISTANT P.WAY ENGINEERING NR 4 2 1 3 1 11 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ASSISTANT TL and AC (WORKSHOP) ELECTRICAL NR 21 8 4 14 5 52 10 10 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 ASSISTANT TL AND AC ELECTRICAL NR 103 39 19 67 26 254 50 50 14 6 6 5 0 0 0 0 ASSISTANT TRACK MACHINE ENGINEERING NR 9 2 1 5 1 18 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 ASSISTANT TRD ELECTRICAL NR 35 13 9 21 8 86 17 17 0 4 5 6 0 0 0 0 POINTSMAN B TRAFFIC NR 243 90 45 161 61 600 119 119 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TRACKMAINTAINER-IV ENGINEERING NR 753 276 139 498 183 1849 370 370 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

How to check RRB Group D application status?

RRB Group D application status can be checked by using user ID and password. The application status displays whether their applications are accepted or rejected for the recruitment exam.

When RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 admit card was released?

RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 2 hall ticket was released on October 9. The admit card can be downloaded by logging with the required credentials.

What items are banned inside RRB NTPC exam centre?

Following are the items banned inside RRB NTPC exam centre: Banned items are electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, pager, watches, Bluetooth, calculator, metallic wears, bangles, belts, bracelets, books, papers, etc. are not allowed inside the exam centre Candidates should not carry pen/pencil inside the test centre Pen will be provide during the exam Candidates should not apply henna/Mehendi because there will be biometric capture

Where will I find the link to download RRB NTPC admit card?

RRB NTPC admit card download link is available. The link to download the admit card is made available on the region-wise official websites of RRBs. Candidates can download their admit cards from the region they have applied for by logging with the required credentials.

When RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 Result 2025 (05/2024) announced?

RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 2 result 2025 (05/2024) was announced on December 15. The result was made available in PDF form. It contains the roll numbers of qualified candidates for CBAT/TST.

What is self-declaration in RRB Group D exam?

In RRB Group D admit card, candidates will find a space for writing self-declaration along with signature and left thumb impression. Candidates are required to fill the self-declaration in front of the invigilator. By writing the self-declaration, candidates agree that the details filled in the application form are correct and complete.

What are the important changes announced related to RRB NTPC result?

The important changes announced related to RRB NTPC result are given below: In case of shortfall in the empanelment of candidates, RRB reserves the right to utilize the candidates down the merit list if required, as per the merit and option of the candidates The normalised score of 1st Stage CBT is used for short listing of candidates for CBT 2 exam as per their merit Candidates equal to the number of vacancies are called for document verification 20 times unique candidates are selected for CBT 2 EWS candidates can produce valid income and asset certificate that is issued even after the date of notification in 2019

How to check RRB NTPC Result?

RRB NTPC result is announced separately for different stages of recruitment. The roll numbers of qualified candidates are made available in PDF form. Candidates securing the required marks are called for the different rounds of selection.

Will RRB NTPC exam be conducted this year?

RRB NTPC exam is being conducted. The exam comprises various stages CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable), and Document Verification/Medical Examination. Candidates are selected based on merit.

What is the syllabus of RRB Group D exam?

RRB Group D syllabus comprises the topics and sub-topics that candidates need to prepare for the exam. RRB Group D syllabus is given below. Subjects Topics Mathematics Number System, Percentage, BODMAS, LCM-HCF, Simple and Compound Interest, Algebra, Profit and Loss, etc. General Intelligence and Reasoning Analogies, Data Sufficiency, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Relationships, etc General Science Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of CBSE Class 10 level General Awareness Current Affairs Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics

What is the medical test in the RRB Group D exam?

After document verification in RRB Group D exam, candidates are called for a medical test. It is mandatory to clear the medical test to be considered for the recruitment exam. The medical fitness test is conducted by the railway administration to ensure that the candidates are medically fit to carry out the duties connected with the post. The near vision should be Sn/ 0.6, 0.6 without glasses and must pass tests for color vision, binocular vision, night vision, mesopic vision, etc. Distant vision should be 6 / 9, 6 / 9 with or without glasses (power of lenses should not exceed 2D).

What is the distribution of questions in RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam?

The distribution of questions in the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam is given below. Sections No. of Questions Mathematics 30 General Intelligence and Reasoning 30 General Awareness 40 Total 100

How many questions are asked in each section of RRB Group D exam?

In RRB Group D exam, there are 25 questions each in General Science and Mathematics. There are 30 questions in the General Intelligence and Reasoning and 20 questions in General Awareness and Current Affairs. We have provided below the topic-wise weightage. Maths Topics Expected weightage Number System 1-2 BODMAS 2-3 Decimals & Fractions 1-2 Average 1-2 LCM & HCF 1-2 Ratio and Proportion 2-3 Percentages 2-3 Mensuration 2 Time and Work 3-4 Time and Distance 2-3 Simple and Compound Interest 1 Profit & Loss 1-2 Algebra 1 Geometry and Trigonometry 1 Age Calculations 2-3 Calendar & Clock 1 Miscellaneous 2-3 General Awareness Topics Expected Weightage Sports 2-3 Economics 1-2 CEO/Chairman/Appointments 1-2 Current Affairs 8-9 Geography 2-3 History 2-3 Miscellaneous 4-5 General Intelligence and Reasoning Topics Expected Weightage Analogies 2-3 Alphabetical and Number Series 3-4 Coding and Decoding 2-3 Mathematical Operations 1-2 Syllogism 1 Venn Diagram 1-2 Data Interpretation and Sufficiency 1-2 Conclusions and Decision Making 1 Analytical Reasoning 3-4 Classification 2-3 Directions 1-2 Statement-Arguments and Assumptions 4-5 Miscellaneous 2-3 General Science Topics Expected Weightage Physics 7-8 Chemistry 9-10 Biology 6-7

Is there any negative marking in RRB NTPC CBAT exam?

There is no negative marking in RRB NTPC CBAT exam. qualifying marks in the exam are 42. Candidates are required to qualify this test. Those qualifying the exam are called for next round of selection.

What is the distribution of questions in RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam?

The distribution of questions in the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam is given below. Sections No. of Questions Mathematics 30 General Intelligence and Reasoning 30 General Awareness 40 Total 100

What is RRB Group D Selection Process?

RRB Group D selection process comprises CBT, PET/PST, Document Verification and Medical Exam. The PET/PST is qualifying in nature. Though PET/PST is qualifying in nature, candidates are required to clear it. There is weightage of marks for this stage. The final selection of candidates is done based on CBT provided they qualify PET/PST, medical exam and document verification. Medical exam is conducted by the railway hospitals.

My age is 36 years. Can I prepare for Railways Group D?

You are not eligible to apply for the upcoming RRB Group D exam cycle. This is due to the age criteria of the RRB for the Group D exam. The age limit for the Indian Railways Group D exam is 33 years. The educational requirement states that applicants must hold a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) or have completed the equivalent of grade 10 or higher. However, if you belong to a category like OBC, SC, ST, or PwBD, you may get some age relaxations of up to 5 years. In that case, you can prepare for the Group D exam.

Who has to appear for the RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test?

RRB NTPC Typing Test is conducted for Junior Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Senior Clerk, and Senior Time Keeper post. Candidates are given to type certain words in Hindi or English. This test is qualifying in nature.

Which post is better in RRB NTPC exam as per salary?

Under RRB NTPC undergraduate-level posts, the maximum salary is offered to the post of Commercial cum Ticket Clerk. Under the graduate-level posts, the maximum salary is offered to Station Master and Commercial Apprentice. The starting basic salary for undergraduate posts is INR 19,900 to 21,700. RRB NTPC salary for graduate posts is INR 25,500 to 35,400.

What are the reasons for rejection of RRB Group D application form?

The reasons for rejection of RRB Group D application form are given below: Application forms might be rejected due to invalid photos Signature in capital/block letters Not satisfying the prescribed qualification for the post Over-aged or under-aged or Date of Birth wrongly filled Multiple applications to different Railway zones or to the same Railway zone. In such case, all applications will be rejected and such candidates will be debarred from future RRB/RRC exams Candidate's name figuring in the debarred list of any RRB / RRC Incomplete or incorrectly filled application or any other irregularities which are observed and considered as invalid by RRB.

Is there any negative marking in RRB NTPC CBAT exam?

There is no negative marking in RRB NTPC CBAT exam. qualifying marks in the exam are 42. Candidates are required to qualify this test. Those qualifying the exam are called for next round of selection.

What if I have submitted more than one RRB NTPC application form?

Candidates should submit only one application for RRB NTPC exam. If candidates submit multiple application forms then their applications will be rejected. Candidates are required to apply online for the exam. The application fee for all candidates except the fee concession categories is INR 500 whereas it is INR 250 for PwBD/Female/Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class.

How to get refund of RRB NTPC application fee?

Candidates who appear in the first stage CBT are eligible for the refund of examination fee as per details. Candidates belonging to SC / ST/ ExSM/ PwBD/ Female/ Minority/EBC/Transgender categories will be entitled to get a full refund of their examination fees, which is INR 250. Whereas candidates belonging to General/EWS/OBC categories receive a partial refund of their examination fees, which is INR 400 after deducting the bank charges. Candidates who do not wish to receive the refund in the account should provide the details of the beneficiary account in which they wish to receive the refund such as beneficiary name, account number, name of bank and IFSC Code in the application form.

How many candidates qualify RRB Group D exam?

RRB Group D exam is conducted for the level 1 posts in Indian Railways. The selection process includes Computer Based Test, Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST), Document Verification and Medical Exam. The year-wise total recruitment done through RRB Group D is given below. Year Group ‘C’ Level 1 (Erstwhile Group D) Through RRCs 2016-2017 6731 2017-2018 5362 2018-2019 4766 2019-2020 55942 2020-2021 3327 Total 76128

When is the modification link going to be activated to upload the photograph and signature for RRB Group?

The link to modify the photograph and signature is activated after completion of application process. RRB Group D application form is released online. The details should be uploaded correctly or else it will be rejected.

How many vacancies were announced for RRB Group D 2025 exam?

A total of 32438 vacancies were announced for the exam. The vacancy break-up is given below. RRB Group D Vacancy (Post wise distribution) Category Department Vacancies Pointsman-B Traffic 5058 Assistant (Track Machine) Engineering 799 Assistant (Bridge) Engineering 301 Track Maintainer Gr. IV Engineering 13187 Assistant P-Way Engineering 247 Assistant (C&W) Mechanical 2587 Assistant TRD Electrical 1381 Assistant (S&T) S&T 2012 Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) Mechanical 420 Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) Electrical 950 Assistant Operations (Electrical) Electrical 744 Assistant TL & AC Electrical 1041 Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) Electrical 624 Assistant (Workshop) (Mech) Mechanical 3077 Total 32438 RRB Group D Vacancy (Railway/PU wise distribution) Railway Vacancies Central Railway 3244 CLW 42 PLW 86 ECR 1250 ECOR 964 ER 1775 ICF 445 MCF 38 NAIR -- NCR 2020 NER 1332 NWR 1433 NFR 2048 NR 4586 RCF 112 RWF 13 RWP 01 SCR 1642 SECR 1337 SER 1044 SWR 490 SR 2249 WCR 1614 WR 4672 Total Vacancies 32438

Can a 12th pass apply for RRB Group D?

Candidates for RRB Group D exam should have passed Class 12. The age of candidates should be between 18 and 36 years.

Is there any fee to modify RRB Group D application form?

RRB Group D modification window is made available after the closure of the application process. To modify the details related to railway, email, and mobile number can be done by paying the modification fee of INR 100. The modification fee is applicable to all candidates including fee concession categories and this is not refundable. In the case candidates are modifying their communities from SC/ST to UR or OBC, they need to pay the difference in examination fee i.e. INR 250 in addition to the modification fee. In case candidates are switching from Ex.SM/PwBD/Female/Transgender to UR/OBC (NCL)/Non Ex.SM/Non PwBD/Male etc., they need to pay the difference in examination fee i.e. INR 250 in addition to the modification fee. The modification can be done for a maximum of two times only. In case candidates are switching from Ex.SM/PwBD/Female/Transgender to UR/OBC (NCL)/Non Ex.SM/Non PwBD/Male etc.., need to pay the difference in examination fee i.e. INR 250 in addition to the modification fee

Which are the posts announced under RRB Group D exam?

RRB Group D employees are recruited for the maintenance and cleanliness of railway assets and tracks. RRB Group D recruitment is conducted for the following posts: Assistant Workshop Assistant C&W Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) Assistant Depots (Store) Assistant Operations (Electrical) Assistant Pointsman (Traffic) Assistant Signal & Telecom Assistant Track Machine Assistant Bridge Assistant TL&AC Assistant TL & AC (Train Lights and AC) workshop Assistant TRD (Electrical) Assistant Work Engineer Assistant Work (Workshop) Assistant Track maintainer

Why RRB Group D notification is released?

RRB Group D notification is released to select eligible candidates for various Level 1 posts in Indian Railways such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical and S&T departments), Pointsman, etc. RRB Group D notification is released on the official website in PDF form. The notification comprises important details related to the exam such as important dates, application process, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus and more information. Candidates must read the notification before applying to the exam to understand the overall structure of the exam. RRB Group D application form is released along with the notification. Candidates are required to apply online for the exam.

Can I apply for RRB NTPC exam offline?

RRB NTPC application form can be filled online only. Candidates are required to submit only one form. The first process towards filling the application form is registration. The same may be rejected if the details are not right.

How many RRB Group D 2025 vacancies were announced for NWR?

RRRB Group D 2025 vacancies for NWR are given below. Cat No Name of the Post Department Rly./ PU No. of Vacancies UR SC ST OBC EWS Total ExSM CCAA VI LD HI MD B-VI B-LD B-HI B-MD (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) 1 ASSISTANT (S and T) S and T NWR 36 9 8 15 8 76 14 14 3 5 17 11 0 0 0 0 2 ASSISTANT (WORKSHOP) MECHANICAL NWR 37 12 6 24 9 88 18 18 0 2 25 22 0 0 0 0 3 ASSISTANT BRIDGE ENGINEERING NWR 6 2 0 0 2 10 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 ASSISTANT CARRIAGE and WAGON MECHANICAL NWR 43 14 9 18 15 99 19 19 0 11 19 11 0 0 0 0 5 ASSISTANT LOCO SHED (DIESEL) MECHANICAL NWR 13 2 3 3 4 25 5 5 0 0 7 5 0 0 0 0 6 ASSISTANT LOCO SHED (ELECTRICAL) ELECTRICAL NWR 5 1 0 0 0 6 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 ASSISTANT OPERATIONS (ELECTRICAL) ELECTRICAL NWR 8 3 1 5 3 20 4 4 2 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 9 ASSISTANT TL and AC (WORKSHOP) ELECTRICAL NWR 8 3 1 5 1 18 3 3 0 1 5 3 0 0 0 0 10 ASSISTANT TL AND AC ELECTRICAL NWR 26 9 4 9 11 59 12 12 3 3 11 9 0 0 0 0 11 ASSISTANT TRACK MACHINE ENGINEERING NWR 25 8 1 0 1 35 7 7 0 6 5 3 0 0 0 0 12 ASSISTANT TRD ELECTRICAL NWR 5 2 0 1 1 9 2 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 13 POINTSMAN B TRAFFIC NWR 129 21 14 28 21 213 42 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 TRACKMAINTAINER-IV ENGINEERING NWR 456 105 30 109 75 775 155 155 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Railway Total 797 191 77 217 151 1433 284 284 9 31 95 70 0 0 0 0

In how many languages RRB Group D question paper will be framed?

RRB Group D CBT question paper will be available in 15 languages: Hindi, English, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. The language of the paper is based on the region or the specific exam. But the majority of Railway Recruitment Board papers will be in the official language of the state in which the exam is conducted. For example, if the exam is taking place in Tamil Nadu, the paper is likely to be in Tamil. Likewise, if the exam is taking place in Kolkata, the language of the question paper will be in Bengali. Candidates can choose the exam language while filling out the application form.

What is the duration of RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam?

The RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam is held for 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates accompanied by a scribe). The questions are based on General Awareness, Mathematics and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The exam is held for 100 marks.

When RRB Group D notification 2025 was released?

RRB Group D notification 2025 was released by the Railway Recruitment Boards. The notification was released in PDF form and comprises the details related to the exam. The selection process of RRB Group D comprises Computer Based Test, Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST), Document Verification and Medical Exam. CCAAs trained in railway establishment are given due weightage of marks obtained in NCVT for preparation of the final merit list. They are also exempted from PET/PST.

What is RRB Group D salary?

RRB Group D exam is conducted to select candidates for Level 1 posts in Indian Railways. RRB Group D salary for all posts ranges between INR 22,500 to 25,380 depending on the place they are posted. The basic pay of RRB Group D employees is INR 18,000 as per the Seventh pay matrix. RRB Group D salary serves as a motivation to lakhs of aspirants. The salary structure is tabulated as per the 7th pay commission. This structure help candidates to understand how their compensation is calculated. RRB Group D salary structure for different cities is given below: RRB Group D Salary Structure City - X City - Y City - Z Pay Scale INR 5,200-20,200 INR 5,200- 20,200 INR 5,200-20,200 Grade Pay 1800 1800 1800 Basic Pay INR 18,000 INR 18,000 INR 18,000 DA INR 3,060 INR 3,060 INR 3,060 HRA 24% 16% 8% Travel Allowance Depends upon the location RRB Group D Salary INR 27,920 INR 27,000 INR 25,560

RRB Exams 2026: RRB Group D Notification, RRB NTPC, ALP, JE, Syllabus, Pattern & Results

Updated on Jan 28, 2026 00:07 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

RRB 2026: The Railway Recruitment Board released the detailed RRB Group D 2026 notification on January 31 for CEN No.09/2025. The application form was released along with the notification. Interested candidates can fill the application form till March 2. Candidates aged between 18 to 33 years can apply. They must have completed Class 10th/ITI. RRB Group D exam is conducted to select candidates to various level 1 posts in Indian Railways. Further, the Board is expected to release RRB NTPC 2026 notification in August. The application form will be released along with the notification.

RRB NTPC 2025

RRB NTPC Graduate application status was released on January 20 for CEN No. 06/2025. Candidates can check the same by logging with the required credentials. RRBs closed the window to edit RRB NTPC UG application form on December 16. The detailed Railway NTPC UG notification was released for a total of 3058 vacancies. A total of 8875 vacancies were announced for Graduate posts for RRB NTPC exam. Candidates can check below in detail about the RRBs exams including RRB Group D, RRB NTPC, RRB ALP, and RRB JE.

Note: The RPF SI 2025 and RP F Constable exams will now be conducted by the Staff Selection Commission.

Table of contents

RRB Exam 2026 Updates: RRB NTPC, RRB Group D, RRB JE, RRB ALP, RPF SI & Constable
RRB Exam Dates 2026
What is RRB Railway Recruitment?
RRB Exam 2026: Highlights
What are the Exams conducted by RRB?
RRB 2026 Exam: Eligibility Criteria
RRB Selection Process 2026
RRB Syllabus 2026
RRB Exam Pattern 2026
RRB Admit Card 2026
RRB Result 2026
RRB Exam Salary 2026 & Important Points
RRB Exam FAQs 2026

RRB Exam 2026 Updates: RRB NTPC, RRB Group D, RRB JE, RRB ALP, RPF SI & Constable

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) conduct various RRB exams, such as RRB NTPC, RRB Group D, RRB JE, RRB ALP, etc., to select candidates for different posts in the railway units. A large number of applicants apply for these Railway exams. Get here the updates on the ongoing Railway exam events:

RRB NTPC 2025: RRB NTPC Graduate application status was released on January 20 for CEN No. 06/2025. Candidates can check the same by logging with the required credentials. The Board released RRB NTPC CBT 2 UG answer key 2025 CBT 2 on December 24. Candidates could raise objections in RRB NTPC 2025 UG CBT 2 answer key online till December 30.

RRB NTPC (UG) Result for the notification number CEN 6/2024 was released online by the regional portals. Every region selected different number of candidates based on their vacancies.

The RRB NTPC Graduate application form for graduate posts was available till December 4, 2025. The RRB NTPC UG applications 2025 begun on October 28, 2025.

Download Here RRB NTPC 2025 Notification for Graduate Posts

Download Here RRB NTPC 2025 Notification for Undergraduate Posts

RRB Group D 2026: Railway Recruitment Boards will release the detailed RRB Group D 2026 notification on January 31 for CEN No. CEN No.09/2025. The application form will be released along with the notification. Interested candidates can fill the application form till March 2. RRB Group D application form will be available from January 31 to March 2, 2026.

The Railway RRB Group D exam begun on November 27. The RRB Group D notification PDF was released on on January 23, 2025, for 32,438 vacancies. The RRB Group D application form 2025 was released on January 23, 2025 and was available till March 1, 2025. The RRB Group D form correction 2025 was active from March 4 to 13, 2025.

RRB ALP 2025: The notification (CEN 01/2025) was released for 9970 vacancies. RRB ALP application form 2025-26 was invited from April 12, 2025, to May 19, 2025.

Download Here: RRB ALP 2025 Notification PDF

RRB JE 2025: The RRB JE 2025 application dates were October 31 to November 30, 2025.

RRB Exam Dates 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RRB 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
15 Feb ' 26	RRB Group D 2025 Answer Key
31 Jan ' 26 - 02 Mar ' 26	RRB Group D Application Form 2025 (09/2025)
24 Dec ' 25	RRB RRB NTPC CBT 2 Undergraduate answer key
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What is RRB Railway Recruitment?

The national transporter, Indian Railways, is the biggest recruiter in the country. Every year Indian Railways announces lakhs of jobs for graduates, Class 12 and matric pass candidates. Against the vacancies, the Railways receive crores of application forms. The recruitment of the railways is handled by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) and Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs). RRBs are mandated with the responsibility of conducting recruitment to all Group C (Technical and Non-Technical) posts. RRCs are given the responsibility of conducting exams for Group D recruitment. There are a total of 21 RRBs and 16 RRCs.

Also Read: RRB Answer Key

RRB Recruitment 2026

RRB Recruitment 2026 is a national-level exam conducted by the RRBs on behalf of the Railway Recruitment Cells (RRC). The recruitment of the railways is handled by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) and Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs). RRBs are mandated with the responsibility of conducting recruitment to all Group C (Technical and Non-Technical) posts. RRCs are given the responsibility of conducting exams for Group D recruitment. There are a total of 21 RRBs and 16 RRCs. Against the vacancies, the Railways receive crores of application forms.

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RRB Exam 2026: Highlights

Candidates can check below some of the important highlights of RRB exams.

Overall RRB Exam Highlights
Conducting Body	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) and Railway Recruitment Cells (RRC)
Exams Level	National
Exams Purpose	Selection of candidates for the various posts in Group C and D categories.
Exams Frequency	Once a year (but based on vacancy)
Exams Language	RRB NTPC & Group D: 15 different languages which are English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu RRB ALP: 12 languages- Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Manipuri, Konkani Also Read: RRB Admit Card
Official Website	indianrailways.gov.in
RRB Group D
Post names	Various Posts in Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant Pointsman, etc.
Number of vacancies	22,000 (Announced in 2025)
Recruitment stages	CBTs, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification and Medical Examination
Exam Duration	CBT is conducted for 90 minutes
RRB NTPC
Post names	Undergraduate posts: Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk and Commercial cum Ticket Clerk. Graduate posts: Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice, and Station Master.
Number of vacancies	8868 (Announced in 2025)
Recruitment stages	1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable to the posts) and Document Verification/Medical Examination
Exam Duration	1^st Stage & 2^nd Stage: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates accompanied by scribe)
RRB ALP
Post names	Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician
Number of vacancies	6180 vacancies (Announced in 2025)
Recruitment stages	First Stage CBT, Second Stage CBT, Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (conducted for Assistant Loco Pilot) and Document Verification
Exam Duration	First stage CBT: 1 Hour Second stage CBT: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
RRB JE
Post names	Junior Engineer (JE), Junior Engineer (Information Technology) Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
Number of vacancies	RRB JE vacancy was revised from 2588 from 2569 (announced in 2025)
Recruitment stages	First Stage CBT, Second Stage CBT, Document Verification and Medical Examination
Exam Duration	First Stage CBT: 90 minutes Second Stage CBT: 120 minutes Also Read: RRB Results

What are the Exams conducted by RRB?

Railway recruitments are done for Non-Technical Popular Categories, Para-Medical Categories, Ministerial and Isolated Categories, Various Posts in level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, various posts of Jr. Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and CMA, ALP and Technicians, etc. Besides, the different railway zones also conduct individual recruitments for various posts as per their requirements. In this article, we have discussed the various RRB exams.

RRB exams in India
RRB Group D	RRB NTPC
RRB JE	RRB ALP

RRB 2026 Exam: Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria vary as per the posts. RRB eligibility criteria for various exams are given below:

Exam	Eligibility criteria
RRB Group D	Age Limit: 18 to 33 years Educational Qualification: The minimum education qualification for candidates applying to the technical departments is Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical and Signal & Telecom departments) and catering wing of Railways will be a Class 10 pass plus National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by the National Council for Vocational Training or a Class 10 pass plus ITI.
RRB NTPC	Age Limit: The age limit for the undergraduate post is 18 to 30 years. The age limit for the graduate post is 18 to 33 years. Educational Qualification: For undergraduate posts, candidates must have passed Class 12 For graduate posts, candidates must have passed the graduation
RRB JE	Age Limit: 18 to 33 years Educational Qualification JE Post: An applicant must have three years Diploma in Civil Engineering/Mechanical/ Production/ Automobile / Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation & Control Engineering/ Control/ Tools & Machining/ Tools & Die Making/ Computer Science/ Computer Engineering or B.Sc in Civil Engineering from a Recognized University/Institute. DMS: Applicants need to complete a three-year Diploma in Engineering from any govt. recognized university or equivalent. JE (IT): Candidates must have PGDCA / B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ BCA/ B.Tech. (Information Technology)/ B.Tech. (Computer Science)/ DOEACC ‘B’ level course of three years duration or equivalent. CMA: Degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry with a minimum of 55 per cent marks
RRB ALP	Age Limit: 18 to 28 years. Educational Qualification: ALP: Must have passed Class 10/SSLC & ITI/Course Completed Act Apprentices or Diploma/Degree in Engineering. Technician: Completed Class 10/SSLC plus ITI/ Course Completed Act Apprentices or 10+2 with Physics and Maths or Diploma in Engineering

RRB Selection Process 2026

RRB selection process is different for the different exams. Discussed below is the common selection process for all the exams

RRB Notification

RRB notification for various Railway exams will be released online. The notification will comprise every detail related to the exam. RRB notification will contain details such as eligibility, vacancies, reservations, important dates and many more.

Also Check:

RRB NTPC Notification

RRB Group D Notification

RRB ALP Notification

Filling Railway Exam Application Form

The application form for RRB should be filled out online only. The application fee is INR 500 (for all candidates except the fee concession categories). The fee for PwBD / Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class is INR 250. The application fee can be paid online and offline. The application fee is refunded after deducting the bank charges appearing in the CBT.

How Can I Apply for RRB 2026?

The ways to fill the RRB application form for various exams are given below

Visit the website-https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/
Read all the information and instructions thoroughly
Click on the ‘New Registration’ link
Register for the exam by submitting details such as name, date of birth and father’s name, mother’s name, Aadhaar Number, SSLC/Matric registration number, year of passing, mobile number, and email ID, and then submit the registration form
Upon registration, candidates need to verify their email ID and mobile number through OTP
In Part I of the application page, candidates are required to provide the details of educational qualification, community, gender, religion, Ex-Servicemen, CCAA, Minority, Economically Backward Class, Age Relaxation and other details
In Part II of the application page, candidates are required to indicate the priority/preference of the posts
On completion of application details, candidates are redirected to the payment page using Online Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI and Offline Challan
Candidates are required to choose the exam language
Candidates are required to fill in the details of a valid photo ID card
Enter bank details to get the refund of fees
Candidates are required to upload their scanned images of photograph and signature
SC/ST candidates are required to upload the category certificates
Candidates are required to agree to the terms and conditions and submit the application form

Also Read:

RRB NTPC Application Form

RRB Group D Application Form

RRB ALP application form

Release of RRB Admit Card

RRB admit card 2026 will be released four days before the scheduled date of the exam. The admit card is issued online separately for different stages of the exam. Candidates can download the admit card by logging in with the required credentials. The admit card contains information related to the exam as well as candidates’ personal details.

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RRB Group D Admit Card

RRB NTPC Admit Card

Appearing in CBT

The CBT is conducted in two stages: First and Second. The exam is conducted across various cities in the country and in multiple shifts. The CBTs usually comprise questions from General Science, Mathematics, General Awareness and Current Affairs, and Reasoning. Candidates qualifying for the first stage CBT are called for the second stage CBT. The first stage CBT is usually for screening candidates for the next round.

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RRB Group D Exam Pattern

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern

RRB JE Exam Pattern

RRB ALP Exam Pattern

Declaration of Result

The result is declared online separately for different stages of the recruitment exam. Candidates can access the result from the official website. The result will be available in PDF format. The scorecard can be downloaded by entering the required credentials.

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RRB Group D Result

RRB ALP Result

RRB JE Result

Typing Skill Test/ Computer Based Aptitude Test/Skill Test/ Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Typing Skill Test/ Computer Based Aptitude Test/Skill Test/PET are conducted as per the posts. Candidates for this stage are selected based on their performance in the second stage CBT.

Document Verification

Document Verification is done for all the posts. It is mandatory for candidates to appear at this stage.

Medical Examination

Candidates need to undergo a medical examination before the appointment. Candidates are offered a letter of appointment only if they are found medically fit.

RRB Syllabus 2026

RRB Railway Syllabus 2026 varies for different posts. The syllabus comprises topics and sub-topics from different subjects such as General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness and Current Affairs. Candidates should be well aware of the chapters given in the RRB exam syllabus as it will help them to score good marks in the exam.

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RRB Exam Pattern 2026

RRB exam pattern is prescribed by the examination authority. It is framed is based on the nature of the post. RRB exam is conducted online in computer based mode. The RRB Exam Pattern 2026 highlights the overall structure of the exam. RRB Exam Pattern is given below for different posts:

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern

There will be 2 CBT mode examinations under NTPC and the details are given below:

Sections	Maximum allotted marks	Total time
General Awareness	40	90 minutes
Mathematics	30
General Intelligence and Reasoning	30
Total	100	90 minutes

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern

NTPC CBT 2 exam comprises General Awareness, Mathematics and General Intelligence and Reasoning. Check the given below table for more details.

Sections	Maximum allotted marks	Total time
General Awareness	50	90 minutes
Mathematics	35
General Intelligence and Reasoning	35
Total	120	90 minutes

RRB ALP Exam Pattern

According to the RRB ALP exam pattern, the first stage of CBT is divided into four sections: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness and Current Affairs. The test paper will have 75 objective-type questions and the duration of the test is 60 minutes. There is a negative marking of 1/3 for wrong answers.

The second stage of CBT is divided into two parts: A and B. Part A comprises questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering and General Awareness and Current Affairs. Part B comprises relevant trade-related questions. Total number of questions in the test will be 175.

The CBAT of RRB comprises five test batteries. Candidates have to score 42 marks in the test battery.

RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Pattern

The exam will be conducted in two stages and details for the same are given below:

Topics	No. of Questions	Total Marks
Mathematics	30	30
General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	25
General Awareness	15	15
General Science	30	30
Total	100	100

RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Pattern

The details of the RRB JE CBT 2 exam are given below:

Topics	No. of Questions	Total Marks
General Awareness	15	15
Physics and Chemistry	15	15
Basics of Computers and Applications	10	10
Concepts Related to Environment and Pollution Prevention	10	10
Total	150	100

RRB Group D Exam Pattern

The structure of the RRB Group D pattern for CBT is given below.

Sections	Number of questions
General Science	25
Mathematics	25
General Intelligence and Reasoning	30
General Awareness and Current Affairs	20
Total	100

Also read: RRB Exam Pattern

RRB Admit Card 2026

RRBs release the admit card for the RRB NTPC, Group D, ALP and other exams around four days before the allotted date. The admit card is released online on the regional websites. Candidates can download the admit card by logging in with the required credentials. The hall ticket contains the exam centre and candidates' personal details.

RRB Result 2026

The RRBs declare the RRB Result after the completion of the assessment process. The result is made available region-wise in PDF download format. Marks obtained by candidates in CBT are normalised to announce the result. The result PDF will display the list of qualifying candidates. To qualify for the CBT, candidates will be required to secure the category-wise qualifying marks prescribed for the exam.

RRB Exam Salary 2026 & Important Points

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) decide RRB Group D, NTPC, etc. salary as per 7th pay commission. Candidates are also entitled to various perks and allowances. RRB salary plays an important role in the recruitment process. The post-wise RRB exam salary is given below:

RRB NTPC Salary for Undergraduate Post

Posts	Level in 7^th CPC	Initial Pay (In INR)
Junior Clerk cum Typist	2	19,900
Accounts Clerk cum Typist	2	19,900
Junior Time Keeper	2	19,900
Trains Clerk	2	19,900
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	3	21,700

RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Post

Posts	Level in 7^th CPC	Initial Pay (In INR)
Traffic Assistant	4	25,500
Goods Guard	5	29,200
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	5	29,200
Senior Clerk cum Typist	5	29,200
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist	5	29,200
Senior Time Keeper	5	29,200
Commercial Apprentice	6	35,400
Station Master	6	35,400

Also Read: RRB NTPC Salary

RRB Group D Salary

The basic RRB Group D salary is INR 18,000. The in-hand salary of RRB Group D posts is INR 22,000-25,000. Besides, candidates get various benefits and allowances.

RRB ALP Salary

RRB Assistant Loco Pilot salary varies from INR 19,900 (excluding HRA, DA, etc.) to INR 35,000.

RRB Exam 2026: Important Points

Candidates can check below some of the important points related to the RRB exam:

RRB Group D eligibility criteria have been revised for candidates who wish to apply for the exam in the future. As per the revised eligibility, candidates applying for the technical departments must be a Class 10 pass plus National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) or a Class 10 pass plus ITI
The Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, recently informed the parliament that 1.49 lakh entry-level job posts are lying vacant in Indian Railways. The maximum number of vacant posts is reported in Northern Railways
Percentile-based normalisation of marks will be done wherever the number of shifts involved is more than one
Any available Income and Asset Certificate for candidates, who have applied under Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), is considered valid
The Ministry of Railways has decided to give due weightage to CCAAs trained in the railway establishments in the preparation of the final merit list
CCAAs will be exempted from the Physical Efficiency Test

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RRB Group D Result

RRB Exam FAQs 2026

Candidates can check below more FAQs about RRB exam.

Q: What is the difference between RRB Group D and RRB NTPC?

RRB Group D is a level-1 job while RRB NTPC (non-technical popular categories) is a level 2 to 7 job. The basic salary of candidates selected through RRB Group D is INR 18,000. RRB NTPC salary is different for different posts. The starting basic salary range offered to undergraduate posts is INR 19,900 to 21,700. While, the graduate post employees are offered RRB NTPC salary in the range of INR 25,500 to IBR 35,400. For eg: the monthly basic RRB NTPC salary for Junior Clerk cum Typist is INR 19,900 while it is INR 35,400 for Station Master and Commercial Apprentice. The posts announced under RRB Group D are Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical and S&T departments), Pointsman. The posts announced under RRB NTPC are Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice, and Station Master.

Q: Can I check RRB NTPC result offline?

RRB NTPC result can be checked online only. There is no facility to check the result offline. RRB NTPC result is made available on the region-wise RRBs sites. The result is made available in PDF form and comprises the roll numbers of qualified candidates.

Q: Does accuracy matter in normalisation of RRB NTPC marks?

There are lots of candidates who claim that normalisation depends on accuracy but it is not the case. Normalisation of marks depends on various factors given above but not accuracy. Normalisation doesn't depend on accuracy. It is done to adjust the difficulty level of question papers.

Q: When RRB NTPC CBT 1 cut off 2025 was released?

RRB NTPC CBT 1 cut off 2025 for Graduate Posts was released on September 19, 2025. The cut off for Undergraduate posts was released on November 21. The cut off was released category-wise and post-wise in PDF form. Candidates securing the equal to or more than the cut off marks are called for the next round of selection process.

Q: How do I prepare for General Intelligence and Reasoning section of RRB Group D exam?

The tips and tricks to prepare the General Intelligence and Reasoning section of RRB Group D exam are given below:

The syllabus of Reasoning & General Intelligence covers a vast range of topics, candidates must find out what topics are important and what topics are not that important.
Candidates must focus to make their logical skills strong they can solve daily puzzles and reasoning questions daily to strengthen their reasoning skills.
Candidates should revise the topics weekly and must find out their weak subject. By doing revision regularly, candidates can find out their weak areas and can give more attention to those topics.
Candidates should attempt mock tests regularly to check their progress. We provide weekly mock tests for RRB Group D Exam for free. You can check your progress by giving our mock tests here.

Q: What is the right time to begin with the preparation for RRB NTPC exam?

Candidates must begin their RRB NTPC exam preparation one year or six months before the exam. They should be thorough with the exam pattern. Knowing the pattern help candidates to understand the overall structure of the exam.

Q: What is the structure of RRB NTPC exam pattern for CBT 2?

The structure of RRB NTPC exam pattern for CBT 2 is given below.

Sections	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Duration
Mathematics	35	35	90 minutes
General Intelligence and Reasoning	35	35
General Awareness	50	50
Total	120	120

Q: What is RRB NTPC Typing Test?

The candidates are required to type certain words in English or Hindi. Candidates are given passage for the typing test. This test is qualifying in nature. Those qualifying this stage are called for the next round.

Q: How do I prepare for the Maths section of RRB Group D exam?

The strategy given below will help candidates to prepare the Maths section of RRB Group D.
Clear the concept of the topics given in RRB Group D syllabus for Maths. Attempt mock tests regularly. Learn shortcut method of solving problems. Prepare a study plan. Determine weaknessesRRB Group D answer key is released online. Candidates can download the answer key by logging with the user ID and password. Objections can be raised against the answer key by paying INR 50.

Q: What is RRB Group D normalisation?

RRBs follow percentile-based normalisation in the RRB Group D exam. The percentile score of each candidate is converted into normalised marks by inserting the raw marks into the base shift. The calculation of base shift is done by using the standard mathematical formula of interpolation. The percentile score indicates the percentage of candidates that have scored equal to or below (same or lower raw scores) that particular percentile in that examination.