RRB NTPC selection process 2026: The recruitment process for the RRB NTPC 2026 Undergraduate consists of CBT 1 which is common for all posts, CBT 2 which is also common for all posts, typing skill test which is for some posts and document verification or medical examination. Name of posts are Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk and commercial cum ticket clerk. On the other hand for the Graduate posts also the recruitment process consists of CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test/ Computer Based Aptitude Test as applicable and Document Verification/ Medical Examination. The CBT 1 and CBT 2 stages of the exam are common for all posts. In Graduate level name of posts are Goods Train Manager, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor and Station master.
A total of 35,281 RRB NTPC vacancies were announced for the exam. Read below for more details on the RRB NTPC 2026 selection process.
- RRB NTPC Selection Process
- Post-Wise RRB NTPC Selection Process
- RRB NTPC Salary
- RRB NTPC Exam Pattern
- RRB NTPC Selection Process FAQs
RRB NTPC Selection Process
The Railway Recruitment Board released the RRB NTPC CBT 1 UG exam Date notice on April 13. The exam dates were May 7, 8 and 9 and June 13, 14, 16 to 21, 2026. Fo graduate posts exam was conducted from March 16 to 27, 2026. The complete recruitment process of RRB NTPC exam is explained below:
Filling the Application Form
To appear for the RRB NTPC exam, candidates need to first fill the RRB NTPC application form online. The application fees for General/ OBC categories are INR 500 and INR 250 for SC / ST / PWD / Women/Ex-Servicemen/ Transgender/ Minorities/Economically Backward class.
RRB NTPC CBT
RRB NTPC first stage CBT is common for all posts. According to RRB NTPC exam pattern, the duration of the test is 90 minutes and comprises three sections: General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The first Stage CBT is for screening purpose. The marks of the first stage are normalised to select candidates for the second stage CBT. Candidates must solve the previous years' RRB NTPC Question Papers to crack the exam.
Also Read: RRB NTPC Syllabus
RRB NTPC Second Stage CBT
Shortlisting for the second stage CBT is done 20 times the number of vacancies based on the merit of the first stage. The second stage CBT comprises three sections: General Questions Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The duration of the test is 90 minutes. Candidates qualifying the second stage CBT are called for the skill test, depending on the posts they have applied for.
RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test/CBAT
CBAT is conducted for Station Master and Traffic Assistants while typing skill test is held for Junior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist and Senior Time Keeper. The shortlisting for CBAT and typing skill test is done eight times the number of vacancies based on the merit of second stage CBT.
RRB NTPC Document Verification
Candidates qualifying the second stage CBT and based on their performance in CBAT and typing skill tests (as applicable) are called for document verification as per the number of vacancies and merit. The appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing the requisite medical fitness test.
RRB NTPC Medical Exam
The appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing the requisite medical examination. Candidates are tested on the basis of their physical fitness required for the post. Candidates should note that RRBs only recommend the names of empanelled candidates and appointment is offered by the respective RRBs.
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Post-Wise RRB NTPC Selection Process
RRB NTPC selection process was revised for Graduate and Undergraduate posts. The post-wise revised selection process is given below.
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Selection Process
Name of the post |
Level in 7th CPC | 1st stage CBT | 2ndstage CBT | Skill Test requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager |
5 |
Common for all Posts |
Common for all posts |
------ |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist |
5 |
Typing Skill Test |
||
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist |
5 |
Typing Skill Test |
||
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor |
6 |
------- |
||
| Station Master |
6 |
Computer Based Aptitude Test |
RRB NTPC UG Selection Process
| Sl. No. | Name of the post | Level in 7th CPC | 1st stage CBT | 2ndstage CBT | Skill Test requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
3 |
Common for all Posts |
Common for all posts |
------ |
| 2 |
AccountsClerkcumTypist |
2 |
Typing Skill Test |
||
| 3 |
JuniorClerkcumTypist |
2 |
Typing Skill Test |
||
| 4 |
TrainsClerk |
2 |
------- |
RRB NTPC Salary
Railways offer a handsome salary package to their employees. Besides, candidates are offered perks and allowances. RRB NTPC salary structure is given below.
| Name of the post |
Initial Pay (In INR) |
|---|---|
| Junior Clerk cum Typist |
19,900 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist |
19,900 |
| Junior Time Keeper |
19,900 |
| Trains Clerk |
19,900 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
21,700 |
| Traffic Assistant |
25,500 |
| Goods Guard |
29,200 |
| Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
29,200 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist |
29,200 |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist |
29,200 |
| Senior Time Keeper |
29,200 |
| Commercial Apprentice |
35,400 |
| Station Master |
35,400 |
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RRB NTPC Exam Pattern
The RRB NTPC exam pattern is different for Graduate and Undergraduate posts. The Graduate exam pattern includes CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, Typing Skill Test, and document verification/medical examination. The paper structure for Graduate posts consists of CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test, document verification & medical examination.
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern
The section-wise distribution of questions is given below.
| Sections | Number of questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness |
40 |
40 |
| Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning |
30 |
30 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern
Candidates can check below the section-wise distribution of questions of RRB NTPC exam:
| Sections | Number of questions |
|---|---|
| General Awareness |
50 |
| Mathematics |
35 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning |
35 |
| Total |
120 |
Also Read: RRB NTPC exam pattern
RRB NTPC Selection Process FAQs
Candidates can check below RRB NTPC selection process FAQs.
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.
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.
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 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.
Yes, candidates shortlisted after CBT 2 and skill/aptitude tests must attend the document verification round. Candidates must carry the documents such as a pass certificate, identity proof, caste certificate, photographs, health certificate, domicile certificate, etc.
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.
This facility is available only to SC/ST candidates. While filling up online RRB NTPC application form, such candidates, should choose ‘Yes’ from the drop down under ‘Do you wish to avail free rail travel pass for the exam and fill up ‘Nearest Railway Station’. It is the responsibility of the candidates availing free travel authority to give the correct name of the Railway Station in online application, failing which their travel authority may get rejected while obtaining reservation. They are also required to upload their Caste Certificate.
The important changes announced in the selection process of RRB NTPC are highlighted below:
General Instructions
In case of the shortfall in empanelment of candidates or other exigencies, RRB reserves the right to utilize the candidates down the merit list if required, as per the merit and option given by them.
Recruitment Process
Candidates who are shortlisted for CBT 2 availing the reservation benefits of OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/EWS, PwBD, and ExSM will not continue to be considered only against OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/EWS, PwBD, and ExSM for all subsequent stages of recruitment process.
Document Verification
Based on the performance of candidates in CBT 2 only or in both CBT 2 and CBAT/TST (as applicable), candidates equal to the number of vacancies are called for document verification in the order of merit. Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and community certificates, and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates.
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
IBPS Clerk 2026 application form Jul '26 - Jul '26