RRB NTPC Cut Off 2025 (OUT): Download Zone-wise CBT 1 Cutoff Marks PDF Here

RRB Non Technical Popular Categories 2025 ( RRB NTPC )

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Anangsha Patra
Updated on Nov 21, 2025 15:05 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

RRB NTPC Cutoff 2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) released RRB NTPC UG cut off. The cut off is the minimum qualifying mark that candidates need to secure in order to qualify the exam. RRB NTPC cut off was released along with the RRB NTPC result. The cut off was made available on RRB region-wise official websites. RRB NTPC 2025 category-wise cutoff PDFs is provided on this page. RRB NTPC zone-wise cutoff is 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. The CBT 1 RRB NTPC Graduate exam was conducted from June 5 to 24, 2025. Read below for more details on the cut off of RRB NTPC.

 

 
 
Table of contents
  • RRB NTPC cut off
  • RRB NTPC 2025 Dates
  • How to Check RRB NTPC Cutoff?
  • RRB NTPC Cut off 2025 FAQs
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RRB NTPC cut off

Check CBT 1 cut off marks below.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 1 Cut off

Regions  Cut off Marks
RRB Ranchi NTPC UG Cut off  Downnload Here
RRB Prayagraj NTPC Cut off Download Here
RRB Jammu NTPC Cut off Download Here
RRB Guwahati UG NTPC Cut off Download Here
RRB Gorakhpur UG NTPC Cut off Download Here
RRB Patna UG NTPC Cut off Download Here
RRB Siliguri UG NTPC Cut off Download Here

RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Cutoff 

Regions RRB NTPC Graduate Level Cut off
RRB Chennai NTPC Cut off Download Here
RRB Siliguri NTPC CUt off Download Here
RRB Bhopal NTPC CUt off Download Here
RRB Chandigarh NTPC Cut off Download here
RRB Gorakhpur NTPC Cut off Downnload Here
RRB NTPC Patne Cut off Download Here
RRB NTPC Malda Cut off Download Here
RRB NTPC Ahmedabad Cut off Download Here
RRB NTPC Prayagraj Cutoff Download here
RRB Bengaluru NTPC Cutoff Download Here
RRB NTPC Guwahati Cutoff Download Here
RRB Muzaffarpur NTPC Cutoff Download Here

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
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Q:   What is RRB NTPC expected cut off for CBT 1?
A: 

RRB NTPC expected cut off for CBT 1 is given below.

Category

Expected Cut off (Out of 100 marks)

General

82-84

OBC

76-78

SC

69-73

ST

64-68

 
Q:   What is RRB NTPC CBT 2 expected cut off?
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RRB NTPC CBT 2 expected cut off is given below.

Category

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Expected Cut off

UR

75-80

OBC (Non-Creamy)

70-75

SC

60-65

ST

55-60

EWS

65-75

RRB NTPC 2025 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

Sep ' 25

RRB NTPC UG Answer Key 2025

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How to Check RRB NTPC Cutoff?

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

  • Click the link-'CEN-05/2024 (NTPC-G) cut off' 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

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.

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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.

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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:   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 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:   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.

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:   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.

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

Candidates can click retrieve the password for RRB NTPC exam by clicking the forgot password tab. The password is required while downloading the admit card, result, etc. The can keep the same safely.

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:   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:   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:   What is the passing score for RRB NTPC exam?
A: 

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 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:   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:   How is RRB NTPC score calculated?
A: 

The raw score of RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam is calculated based on the correct and incorrect answers. Total marks allotted to the CBT 2 are 100. Normalisation of marks are done since the exam is conducted in multiple shifts.

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Yes, the Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB NTPC (UG) result 2025 for the notification CEN 6/2024 on its regional portals. The regions selected the candidates based on their regional vacancies. 

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The results for the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) undergraduate-level CBT 1 exam are expected to be released in the fourth-week of November 2025. The graduate-level CBT 1 results were already declared on September 19, 2025. 
 
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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.

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