RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026: Graduate CBT 2 Exam (July 10), Admit Card, Vacancies, Eligibility & Result
RRB Non Technical Popular Categories 2026 ( RRB NTPC )
RRB NTPC 2026 UG CBT 2 Exam (07/2025)
17 Sep '26
RRB NTPC Recuitment 2026: Railway Recruitment Boards are expected to release RRB NTPC recruitment notification in September 2026. The notification will be released separately for Graduate and Undergraduate posts. RRB NTPC 2026 recruitment notification will be issued in PDF form. It comprises the details related to the exam. Separate selection process is followed for graduate and undergraduate posts for RRB NTPC 2026 exam. The recruitment process comprises CBT 1, 2, CBAT/TST, DV and Medical.
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025
The Railway Recruitment Boards will conduct the RRB NTPC UG 2026 CBT 2 exam on September 17, 2026 for CEN No. 07/2025. The e-call letter will be released 4 days before the CBT 2 exam. The CBT 1 result was released on the official and regional websites of RRB. The CBT 1 exam was conducted from May 7 to 9 and June 13 to 20. The Score or Qualifying status link was available from August 26, 2026. RRB NTPC recruitment 2025 is being conducted to fill up vacancies in various graduate and undergraduate posts.
- RRB NTPC Recruitment Application Form 2026
- RRB NTPC 2026 Dates
- RRB NTPC Eligibility 2026
- RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026
- RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026
- RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 FAQs
RRB NTPC Recruitment Application Form 2026
RRB NTPC application forms for graduate and undergraduate posts were available online.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. The process to fill RRB NTPC application form is given below.
- Visit RRBs
- Click 'Apply Online' link
- Register for the exam
- Upload the documents
- Fill the detailed form
- Pay the fees.
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Candidates in the registration form are required to enter the basic details.The registration details once entered cannot be edited later.
The application fee of RRB NTPC can be paid online only. 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. The application fees is refunded to candidates once candidates appear in the CBT.
RRB NTPC 2026 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RRB NTPC 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 17 Sep ' 26 | RRB NTPC 2026 UG CBT 2 Exam (07/2025) |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Sep ' 26 | RRB NTPC 2026 UG CBT 2 Admit Card (07/2025) |
| 31 Aug ' 26 | RRB NTPC 2026 Notification |
| 24 Aug ' 26 | RRB NTPC 2026 UG CBT 1 Result (07/2025) |
RRB NTPC Eligibility 2026
RRB NTPC PG age is 18 and 33 years whereas it is 18 to 36 years for PG post. Relaxation in the age is given to candidates as per government rule. The posts announced for RRB NTPC exam 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, etc. Read below for more details on RRB NTPC recruitment.
The post-wise educational qualification is given below.
| For Undergraduate posts |
Candidates must have passed Class 12 |
| For Graduate posts |
Candidates must be a Graduate from a recognised university |
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RRB NTPC age limit for candidates applying for the undergraduate level posts should be 18 to 33 years. The age limit for graduate-level posts is 18 to 36 years. Candidates belonging to the reserved categories are given relaxation in the age limit as per government rule. Candidates must check the RRB NTPC age limit before applying for the exam inorder to ensure whether they are eligible or not. RRB NTPC age limit for graduate and undergraduate posts is given below.
RRB NTPC Age Limit for Undergraduate Posts
RRB NTPC Age limit (As on 01.01.2025)
For Undergraduate level posts, candidates should be between 18 and 33 years.
| Age group | Upper Age Limit of Date of Birth (Not earlier than) | Lower Age Limit of Date of Birth (Not later than) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
18 to 33 years | UR | OBC-Non Creamy Layer | SC/ST | For all community /categories |
02.01.1992 | 02.01.1989 | 02.01.1987 | 01.01.2007 | |
The age limit prescribed for Graduate level posts has been revised. The revised age limit is 18 to 36 years. Earlier, it was 18 to 33 years.
| Age group | Upper Age Limit of Date of Birth (Not earlier than) | Lower Age Limit of Date of Birth (Not later than) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
18 to 36 years | UR | OBC-Non Creamy Layer | SC/ST | For all community /categories |
02.01.1989 | 02.01.1986 | 02.01.1984 | 01.01.2007 | |
Note: Relaxation in age is provided to candidates belonging to the reserved categories.
The revised age limit is given below.
Name of the post | Previous Age Limit (In Years) | Age Applicable to This CEN (as on 01.01.2025) (In Years) |
|---|---|---|
Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | 18-33 | 18-36
|
Station Master | 18-33
| 18-36
|
Goods Train Manager | 18-33
| 18-36
|
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | 18-33
| 18-36
|
Senior Clerk cum Typist | 18-33
| 18-36 |
RRBs provide candidates with the facility to modify RRB NTPC application form. Candidates can modify the details entered in the application form online by paying the required modification fees. The process how candidates can modify the details entered in the application form are given below:
- Login using Registration Number and Password
- Pay modification fee through any of the modes available for actual examination fee payment. Ensure payment is done well within the date and time prescribed
- Click on the Modify Application‘ Button
- Proceed with the changes intended as per instructions given and submit the application. Preserve the print out of the latest application for record
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026
Generally, the RRB NTPC exam pattern is fixed and not changes for different recruitment levels. Also, the exam pattern for graduate and undergraduate levels is different. The exam pattern consists of the marking scheme, duration of an exam, total marks, number of sections, etc. Candidates can check below the RRB NTPC exam pattern as per different stages.
| Exam stage | Exam Pattern |
|---|---|
| CBT 1 |
The first stage CBT comprises three sections. The total duration of the test is 90 minutes. The test paper will have 100 objective-type questions. The first stage CBT is qualifying in nature. |
| CBT 2 |
The second stage CBT comprises three sections. The exam consists of 120 questions. The duration of the test is 90 minutes. |
| CBAT |
This test is specific to certain postcodes. The test comprises different test batteries. Each test battery consists of five to six tests. There is no negative marking in the exam. |
| Typing Skill Test |
This test is specific to the post. Candidates will be given to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Computer. |
The first stage CBT of RRB NTPC comprises questions from General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The test paper carries a total of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions. The first stage CBT is qualifying in nature. The standard of questions in the first stage CBT is of Class 10, 12, and graduation levels.
Commonly asked questions
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.
RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026
The syllabus highlights the topics under each section of the exam. The syllabus is divided into General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The standard of RRB NTPC syllabus is Class 10, 12 and graduation levels. Candidates can check below the topics under different sections:
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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, etc. |
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RRB NTPC syllabus is the same for graduate and undergraduate posts. However, the difficulty level vary for two posts. The syllabus for graduate posts is more comprehensive and vast. RRB NTPC syllabus for undergraduate posts is bit easier.
RRB NTPC syllabus comprises topics of high school level. The syllabus for CBT 1 and 2 are same. There is variation in the difficulty level. Candidates can prepare well for the exam. They must attempt mock tests.
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Candidates can check below RRB NTPC recruitment FAQs.
RRB Group D is the entry-level job in the Indian railway while RRB NTPC comes under the category of group C jobs, which are next to Group D posts. For RRB Group D posts, the educational qualification required is a Class 10th pass. For RRB NTPC undergraduate posts, candidates must have passed Class 12th. 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, etc. 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.
There will be two stage CBTs for RRB NTPC undergraduate posts followed by Computer based Typing Skill Test (TST) wherever applicable. Typing Skill Test for Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Junior Clerk cum Typist. Subsequently, there will be document verification and medical examination. For Commercial cum Ticket Clerk and Trains Clerk there shall be two stage CBT followed by document verification and medical examination. RRB wise short listing of candidates for 2nd Stage CBT is done at the rate
of 15 times the vacancies. The short listing for Computer Based Aptitude Test and Typing Skill Test is done to the extent of 8 times the vacancies (may increase or decrease as per the requirement of Railway Administration) based on the merit of the candidates in 2nd Stage CBT. When a candidate is qualified in 1st stage CBT & shortlisted for subsequent stages as OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD he/she will continue to be considered as OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD respectively in all subsequent stages.
RRB NTPC Full Form is Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories. RRBs conduct the exam to recruit candidates as Commercial Apprentice, Goods Guard, Station Master, and many other posts across India. The exam is conducted in 15 languages which are English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
The difficulty level of questions asked in RRB NTPC exam is of moderate level. The level of questions asked in the General Intelligence and Reasoning section is and the Mathematics sections are easy. The level of questions asked in the General Awareness section is easy to moderate. The standard of RRB NTPC syllabus has been formulated keeping in mind the nature of the job profile and is basically based on Class 10, 12, and graduation levels.
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.
There are two stage Computer Based Test (CBTs) followed by Computer based Aptitude Test (CBAT)/ Typing Skill Test (TST) wherever applicable. The Computer-based Aptitude Test for Station Master and the Typing Skill Test are held for Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist. For Goods Train Manager, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, there are only two stage CBTs followed by document verification and medical examination.
RRB NTPC syllabus comprises topics of high school level. The syllabus for CBT 1 and 2 are same. There is variation in the difficulty level. Candidates can prepare well for the exam. They must attempt mock tests.
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The RRB NTPC CBT 1 Result 2025 for the under graduate posts released for CEN No. 07/2025 on the official and regional websites of RRBs. Candidates who appeared in UG CBT 1 exam can visit their official regional website to download the PDF of the result and check their qualification status for CBT 2.
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