RRB NTPC UG Cut Off 2025-26 (OUT): Download Zone-wise CBT 2 Cutoff Marks PDF Here

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Updated on Jan 23, 2026 19:18 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

RRB NTPC Cutoff 2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) released RRB NTPC UG cut off 2025 (CEN No. 06/2024) on January 23. The CBT 2 RRB NTPC UG exam was conducted on December 20. The cut off for CBT 2 was calculated out of 100 marks. Besides RRB NTPC cut off marks, candidates were also required to secure the qualifying marks in the CBT 2 exam.

Selection of candidates for the Tyoing Skill Test was done based on the merit in CBT 2 provided they secured more than the cut off marks in CBT 1. RRB NTPC 2025 category-wise cutoff PDFs is provided on this page.

RRB NTPC cut off is the minimum qualifying mark that candidates need to secure in order to qualify the exam. The cut off is released along with the RRB NTPC result. The cutoffs are different for different zones. Railway NTPC cut off is calculated based on the normalisation. 

Candidates are required to secure both the RRB NTPC qualifying marks and cut off in order to get selected for the next round of the selection process. Read below for more details on the cut off of RRB NTPC.

 

 
 
Table of contents
  • How to Check RRB NTPC Cutoff?
  • RRB NTPC 2026 Dates
  • RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 2 Cut off 2025 (05/2024)
  • RRB NTPC cut off
  • RRB NTPC Cut off 2025 FAQs
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How to Check RRB NTPC Cutoff?

The process to check Railway NTPC cut off is explained below.

  • Visit RRB websites
  • Click the link-'RRB NTPC cutoff' link on the home page
  • Clicking the link, RRB NTPC category-wise cutoff appears on the screen in PDF form
  • Check the cut off marks of RRBs and download them

Also Read: RRB NTPC dates

RRB NTPC CBT 2 UG Cut off 2025 PDF Links

The download PDF links for RRB NTPC CBT 2 cut off are provided below.

Regions RRB NTPC Cut off Links
RRB Bhubeshwar Download Here
RRB Chennai Download Here
RRB Chandigarh Download Here
RRB Bhubaneshwar Download Here
RRB Chennai Download Here

Stages of Railway NTPC Cut off 

The cut off is released in the following stages.

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Cutoff

RRB NTPC Stage 1 cutoff is calculated based on the 100 marks. This stage is qualifying in nature and the marks secured in this stage are not counted for final merit list. Based on the Railway NTPC CBT 1 cut off, candidates are selected for CBT 2 exam.

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Cutoff

RRB NTPC Stage 2 cutoff is calculated out of 120 marks. The marks obtained in this stage are taken into consideration for the final merit list. Based on RRB NTPC CBT 2 cut off, candidates are selected for CBAT/Typing Test.

RRB NTPC CBAT Cut off

To qualify this stage, candidates require a minimum T-score of 42. Candidates need to score 70 per cent in CBT 2 and 30 per cent marks in CBAT inorder to be called for document verification. 

RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test

Candidates need to secure the required cut off marks in the skill test. This is qualifying in nature. Candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Computer. Candidates are not allowed to use editing tools and spell-check facilities. Candidates are required to type at least 300 words in English or 250 words in Hindi. The exam session consists of three parts-Typing practice for one minute to warm up & familiarize with key board, Break of 30 seconds and Typing Test for 10 minutes which will be taken for evaluation. Candidates will have to type in English or Hindi, as per the option exercised by them. English will be the Typing Language for those who have not exercised their option. Candidates who have opted Hindi for Typing Test must be familiar with the usage of Krutidev or Mangal font. The duration of the test is 10 minutes.

RRB NTPC Final Cut off

RRB NTPC final cut off is calculated based on CBT 2 exam, subject to candidates qualifying the CBAT/Typing Skill Test. Based on the final cut off, candidates are selected for appointment.

Also Read:

RRB NTPC Salary

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How normalisation affects RRB NTPC cut off?
A: 

RRB NTPC cut off is calculated based on the normalised scores. This process is followed to adjust the difficulty level of questions since the exam is conducted in multiple sessions. The scores are normalised using the equi-percentile method. For eg: If the negative marking is 1/3 and candidates have answered 80 questions, out of which 12 were wrong, then the raw score will be 80-12-12 * (1/3) = 64. Therefore, 64 is the raw score.

Also Read: RRB NTPC Normalisation of Marks

Q:   Where can I find the cutoff link for RRB NTPC exam?
A: 

RRB NTPC cut off is announced along with the result. The link to download the cut off is made available on the official website. The cut off is released region-wise for different posts in PDF form. The cut off is calculated based on the percentile based normalisation of marks.

RRB NTPC 2026 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RRB NTPC 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
13 Oct ' 25

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam 2025

19 Sep ' 25

RRB NTPC Graduate Result 2025

01 Jul ' 25

RRB NTPC Answer Key for Graduate Posts

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RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 2 Cut off 2025 (05/2024)

RRB NTPC Graduate level CBT 2 cut off PDFs for different railway zones are provided in the table below. Candidates who are appearing for the exam in future can check these cut off marks to know how much they need to secure in the exam.

RRB Regions RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 Cut off Marks
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Bilaspur Cut off CBT 2 Download Here
RRB NTPC Graduate Guwahati Cut off CBT 2  Download Here
RRB NTPC Graduate Kolkata Cut off CBT 2  Download Here
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Chennai CBT 2 cut off  Download Here
RRB NTPC Siliguri Graduate Level CBT 2 Cut off Download Here

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is RRB NTPC cut off?
A: 

RRB NTPC cut off is the minimum qualifying that candidates need to secure inorder to qualify the exam and become eligible for the next round of selection process. The examination authority releases both sectional and overall cut off marks. The cut off marks are released category-wise and state-wise. Candidates securing equal to or more than the cut off marks are selected for the next round of selection.

Q:   How is RRB NTPC score calculated?
A: 

The marks of RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam is calculated based on the total marks. Normalisation of marks are done since the exam is conducted in multiple shifts. There are also negative marking in the exam.

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RRB NTPC cut off

RRB NTPC cut off is released for different states and categories. The cut off is made available in PDF form. Candidates securing the Railway NTPC cut off marks are selected for the next round of selection process.'

How is the RRB NTPC cutoff calculated?

Railway NTPC cut off is calculated based on the following factors:

  • Number of Candidates
  • Number of Vacancies
  • Total Marks
  • Level of competition

Normalisation of RRB NTPC Cut off

Normalisation of the Railway NTPC cut off is done since the exam is conducted in multiple shifts. This is done to adjust the difficulty level of the question. The Railways follow percentile-based normalisation. The formula for RRB NTPC normalisation is given below.

 X is the percentile score of a candidate. If the X percentile score is found in Base Shift, then the corresponding Normalized Marks (N) are directly available. Otherwise, following standard mathematical formula of interpolation is to be used.

RRB NTPC Minimum Qualifying Marks

The category-wise qualifying marks for RRB NTPC exam are given below:

Exam Stage Qualifying Marks 
CBT 1 & 2 The minimum qualifying marks for CBT 1 and 2 for General, EWS categories is 40 per cent, for OBC and SC is 30 per cent and for ST category is 25 per cent
CBAT T Score of 42

Also Read: RRB NTPC Answer Key

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the passing score for RRB NTPC exam?
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RRBs prescribes qualifying marks for RRB NTPC exam. Besides the cut off marks, candidates are also required to secure the qualifying marks. The minimum qualifying marks for CBT 1 and 2 for General, EWS categories is 40 per cent, for OBC and SC is 30 per cent and for ST category is 25 per cent. In CBAT, candidates are required to secure a minimum T-score of 42 marks.

 

Q:   What is the qualifying marks in RRB NTPC CBAT?
A: 

The candidates need to secure a minimum 42 marks.  This applies to all categories. Candidates must qualify this test. The performance is taken into consideration for final selection.

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RRB NTPC Cut off 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check below RRB NTPC cut off 2025 FAQs.

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

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:   Do marks increase in RRB NTPC normalisation?
A: 

In the process of normalisation,  candidates of particular session generally have increase in the marks as we equalise the difficulty level of this session as compared to the base session. So a few high performer in the difficult session, such as the candidate Example 1 may get normalised marks over 100 also.

Q:   How to check RRB NTPC Result?
A: 

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.

 

Q:   What is the formula for RRB NTPC normalisation?
A: 

Normalisation of marks are done to adjust difficulty level of question papers.Normalisation formula is Xn= (S2/S1) (X-Xav) + Yav, Xn= Normalized Score of a Candidate. S2= Standard Deviation of raw marks of Base Session. S1= Standard Deviation of raw marks.

Q:   What details are printed on the scorecard of RRB NTPC?
A: 

The scorecard of RRB NTPC displays the marks secured by candidates. Besides, the scorecard comprises Candidates can download their scorecards by logging with user ID and password. The scores are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. 

 
Q:   Will there be any normalisation of marks in RRB NTPC exam?
A: 

Yes, there is normalisation of marks in RRB NTPC exam. This is done to adjust the difficulty level of the question papers held across various sessions. Result is announced based on the normalised marks.

Q:   What is the tie-breaking policy of RRB NTPC?
A: 

The tie-breaking policy of RRB NTPC exam is given below:

In case two or more candidates secure the same marks, the merit position in RRB NTPC exam is determined based on the age 

Where the age of candidates is same, then the names are arranged in alphabetical order

Q:   How many candidates have qualified RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam in 2019-23?
A: 

The zone-wise data of the number of candidates who qualified RRB NTPC exam in 2019-23 is given below.

ZoneNo. of Qualified Candidates
RRB Ranchi27,734
RRB Ahmedabad20,490
RRB Ajmer35,490
RRB Allahabad80,632
RRB Bangalore49,353
RRB Bhubaneshwar9,969
RRB Bilaspur24,155
RRB Chandigarh49,678
RRB Chennai 52,862
RRB Guwahati16,332
RRB Kolkata60,466
RRB Malda20,873
RRB Mumbai73,351
RRB Patna20,769
RRB Secunderabad 64,716
RRB Siliguri8,516
RRB Thiruvananthapuram16,812
RRB Bhopal19,956
RRB Gorakhpur4,141
Total 6,56,295

 

Q:   What if I forget the password/roll number while checking RRB NTPC result?
A: 

Candidates can click forgot password tab to create new one for RRB NTPC exam. The password is required while downloading the admit card, result, etc. They can keep the same safely. Candidates must download the result online.

Q:   What are the factors that determines RRB NTPC cut off?
A: 

RRB NTPC cut off is calculated based on number of candidates, difficulty level, competition level. Separate cut off marks are announcedf for different stages. Besides cut off, candidates are required to secure the qualifying marks.

Q:   When RRB NTPC scorecard is released?
A: 

RRB NTPC scorecard is released along with the result. To download the scorecard, candidates are required to enter user ID and password. Hard copy of the scorecard is not sent to candidates by post. The scorecard carries the marks secured by candidates.

Q:   How do I download RRB NTPC scorecard?
A: 

RRB NTPC scorecard is released along with the result. Candidates can check their scores by logging with the required credentials. The process to download it is given below.

  • Visit RRBs
  • Click the 'RRB NTPC Scorecard link' on the home page
  • Enter user ID and password
  • The scorecard appears on the screen
  • Download the scorecard and take its printout
Q:   Do I need to check the RRB NTPC result from the region I have applied?
A: 

Yes, candidates need to check RRB NTPC result from the region they have applied. The link to check the result is made available online by the different RRBs on its respective regional websites. RRBs announce RRB NTPC result region-wise. The result is made available in PDF form and comprises the roll numbers of qualified candidates. The result PDF of RRB NTPC comprises the roll numbers of qualified. Candidates qualifying the exam by securing the required cut off marks and qualifying marks are called for the next round of selection process.

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In the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam: General Awareness (40 Questions), Mathematics (30 Questions) and General Intelligence and Reasoning (30 Questions). Total marks allotted are 100. On the other hand the RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam pattern is General Awareness (50 Questions), Mathematics (35 Questions) and General

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Chanchal Shekhar

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The RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam is conducted for 90 minutes and 120 minutes for the PwBD candidates accompanied by a scribe. The exam is held for 100 marks. On the other hand, the RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam is also conducted for 90 minutes and 120 for PwBD candidates. It is conducted for those candidates who quali

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Manisha Singh

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There are three core subjects in the RRB NTPC exam and all the subjects requires in-depth study for the examination. The subjects are General Awareness, Maths and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The RRB NTPC CBT 1 and CBT 2 syllabus is similar only the difficulty level and the question level dif

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Satyendra Garg

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Candidates can download the RRB NTPC Graduate posts exam syllabus PDF by visiting the RRBs regional websites or Central Indian Railways website and there checking the CEN No. The board releases the RRB NTPC syllabus along with the exam pattern. The syllabus of CBT 1 and 2 consists of the subjects in

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Ishita Kaur

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Generally, the RRB NTPC exam is considered to be of Moderate difficulty level. As per experts, the RRB NTPC CBT 1 is considered as Easy to Moderate in difficulty level where as CBT is considered as Moderate to Tough as some of the questions asked may be tricky.

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Shikha Goyal

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Answered 2 days ago

For RRB NTPC Graduate exam, candidates need to study three subjects properly. These three subjects are General Awareness, Maths and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The level of difficulty of the questions at graduate level is slightly higher.

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Chanchal Shekhar

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In RRB NTPC exam for CEN No. 06/2025 total of 8868 vacancies were announced in which 5810 are for graduate posts and 3058 for 12th level posts.

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Manisha Singh

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Answered 2 days ago

Generally, the RRB NTPC exam is considered to be of moderate difficulty or easy to moderate. Questions asked are mainly from the three subjects that is Maths, GK and Reasoning. As per the experts, the level of questions asked in the CBT 1 exam is easy to moderate level and for CBT 2 can be said that

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Satyendra Garg

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Answered 2 days ago

Yes, there is a negative marking in the RRB NTPC CBT exam. For every wrong answer, one third marks will be deducted. But for unattempted question, there will be no deduction.

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Ishita Kaur

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Answered 2 days ago

The duration of the RRB NPTC CBT 1 exam for graduate level is 90 minute. Total test is of 100 marks and also 100 MCQs will be asked in the examination. It consists of three sections namely Maths (30 questions), GA (40 questions) and General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 Questions). There is a negativ

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