Which subjects do I have to study for RRB NTPC Graduate exam?

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.

How many papers are there in the RRB NTPC Graduate post exam?

The RRB NTPC recruitment process for the Graduate posts consists of CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test as applicable and Document Verification/Medical Examination. It depends upon the performance of the candidate in the stage 1 and 2 and then they would be required to go for the Skill Test/Aptitude Test/Document Verification. Different tests will be there and it depends upon the posts.

What is RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate CBT 1 exam date for CEN No. 06/2025?

The RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate CBT 1 exam dates were released on February 13 for CEN No. 06/2025. It will be conducted from March 16 to 27 at various centres across the country.

Is the RRB NTPC exam easy or tough?

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 moderate to hard.

Which posts comes under RRB NTPC Level 6?

The posts that comes under RRB NTPC Level 6 are of Commercial Apprentice and Station Master. The salary for these posts are given below. Basic Pay INR 35,400 Grade Pay 4200 DA ( Currently 12% Of basic Pay) 4248 Travel Allowance ( Fixed Currently) 2016 HRA ( Varies according to Place – Minimum 8 % of basic ) 2832 Total Pay 48,696

How many vacancies were announced for RRB NTPC 2025 exam?

A total of 11558 vacancies have been announced for graduate posts and undergraduate posts. The vacancy break-up is given below. RRB NTPC Vacancy 2025 for Graduate-Level Posts Name of Post Vacancy Goods Train Manager 3144 Station Master 994 Chief Comm. cum Ticket Supervisor 1736 Jr. Accounts Asstt. cum Typist 1507 Sr. Clerk cum Typist 732 Total 8113 RRB NTPC Vacancy 2025 for Undergraduate-Level Posts Name of Post Vacancy Accounts Clerk cum Typist 361 Comm. Cum Ticket Clerk 2022 Jr. Clerk cum Typist 990 Trains Clerk 72 Total 3445

How many vacancies to be filled through RRB NTPC 06/2025 exam?

In RRB NTPC exam for total of 8868 vacancies were announced in which 5810 are for graduate posts and 3058 for 12th level posts.

Can I change my chosen RRB for RRB NTPC exam?

Candidates cannot change the chosen RRB for RRB NTPC exam. Therefore, candidates are advised to exercise the options for RRBs carefully. Selection of candidates will be done as per the vacancies allotted for the selected RRB.

How is RRB NTPC score calculated?

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.

Which one is better RRB NTPC or RRB Group D?

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.

What is RRB NTPC selection process for undergraduate posts?

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.

How normalisation affects RRB NTPC cut off?

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

What is the qualifying marks in RRB NTPC CBAT?

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.

How many candidates apply for RRB NTPC exam?

The year-wise total recruitment done through RRB NTPC exam is given below. 2016-2017-26,318 2017-2018-24,462 2018-2019-6,493 2019-2020-1,27,067 2020-2021-5,450

How do I prepare for the RRB NTPC CBT 2?

Candidates can prepare for RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam in following way. Go through the detailed exam pattern Know the syllabus for topics Learn time management Solve previous years question papers Stay confident Attempt mock

What are the allowances offered to candidates selected through RRB NTPC exam?

RRB NTPC allowances are given below. Dearness allowance House rent allowance Transport allowance Pension scheme Medical benefits Other special allowance

What is the difficulty level of questions asked in RRB NTPC exam?

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.

What are the factors that determines RRB NTPC cut off?

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.

What is the RRB NTPC selection process for graduate posts?

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.

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 is RRB JE vs RRB NTPC salary?

The basic salary of RRB JE is INR 35,400. The pay band for this post is INR 35,400-1,12,400. Grade pay is INR 4200. The basic RRB NTPC salary ranges between INR 19,900 to 21,700. The selection processes are different for both the posts.

What is RRB NTPC Salary?

RRB NTPC salary is different for different posts. The starting basic salary for undergraduate posts ranges between INR 19,900 to 21,700. RRB NTPC salary for graduate posts ranges between INR 25,500 to 35,400. RRB NTPC salary for Commercial cum Ticket Clerk is INR 21,700. RRB NTPC salary for Junior Clerk cum Typist is INR 19,900. RRB NTPC salary for Station Master is INR 35,400. The salary offered to the Commercial Apprentice through RRB NTPC exam is INR 35,400.

How many vacancies were announced for undergraduate posts in RRB NTPC 2025?

RRB NTPC 2025 vacancies for undergraduate posts are given below. Name of Post Vacancy Accounts Clerk cum Typist 361 Comm. Cum Ticket Clerk 2022 Jr. Clerk cum Typist 990 Trains Clerk 72 Total 3445

What is the zone-wise RRB NTPC vacancies 2025 for graduate posts?

The zone-wise RRB NTPC 2025 vacancy break-up for graduate posts is given below. RRB NTPC Graduate Level Vacancy Zones UR SC ST OBC EWS Total RRB Ahmedabad 202 79 37 137 61 516 RRB Ajmer 56 20 07 35 14 132 RRB Bengaluru 206 71 36 134 49 496 RRB Bhopal 65 32 12 25 21 155 RRB Bhubaneswar 328 108 55 199 68 758 RRB Bilaspur 273 88 51 168 69 649 RRB Chandigarh 228 59 29 65 29 410 RRB Chennai 195 65 34 105 37 436 RRB Gorakhpur 54 19 10 33 13 129 RRB Guwahati 213 74 38 140 51 516 RRB Jammu-Srinagar 60 20 13 38 14 145 RRB Kolkata 628 188 121 329 116 1382 RRB Malda 83 28 16 50 21 198 RRB Mumbai 319 126 66 217 99 827 RRB Muzaffarpur 04 02 01 04 01 12 RRB Prayagraj 103 34 13 56 21 227 RRB Patna 48 16 09 28 10 111 RRB Ranchi 133 49 22 87 31 322 RRB Secunderabad 212 66 39 101 60 478 RRB Siliguri 17 06 03 10 04 40 RRB Thiruvananthapuram 67 30 23 33 21 174 Total Vacancy 3494 1180 635 1994 810 8113

How many vacancies to be filled through RRB NTPC 06/2025 exam?

In RRB NTPC exam for total of 8868 vacancies were announced in which 5810 are for graduate posts and 3058 for 12th level posts.

RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026: Zone-wise Vacancies for UG & Graduate Posts

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RRB NTPC Vacancies 2026: The Railway Recruitment Board announced the vacancies for the RRB NTPC for CEN No. 06/2025. The RRB NTPC 2025-26 vacancies were released zone and category-wise. A total of 8868 vacancies were announced for Graduate and 12th posts. Out of this, 5810 vacancies for graduate level and 3058 for 12th level. The selection process for the RRB NTPC exam consists of CBT 1, 2, Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable), and Document Verification/Medical Examination.

The Graduate posts include Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accountant Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist. The UG posts include Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist, Trains Clerk.

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RRB NTPC 2024 vacancies were 11558. A total of 3445 vacancies were announced for graduate posts and 8113 were for graduate posts for RRB NTPC.

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RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026: Graduate Admit Card (OUT), Exam Date, Vacancies, Eligibility & Result

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RRB NTPC 2025-26: CBT 1 Graduate Admit Card (Released), City Slip (OUT), Exam Date, UG Result OUT & TST Dates

RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026: Graduate (06/2025) Hall Ticket Link Released & City Slip

RRB NTPC 2026 Admit Card Released for CEN No. 06/2025; Know Steps to Download

RRB NTPC 2025-26 (CEN No. 07 & 06/2025): PG Application Status (OUT), CBT 2 Result OUT, Cut off & Scorecard

RRB NTPC 2026 Post Preference: Check RRB NTPC Level 2,3,4,5,6 Post Details

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RRB Chandigarh NTPC Graduate Admit Card 2026 (LINK OUT): Download CBT 1 Admit Card Here

RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026: Graduate (06/2025) Hall Ticket Link Released & City Slip

RRB Mumbai NTPC Admit Card 2025 (Link Active); Download CBT 2 Undergraduate Admit Card Here

RRB NTPC Eligibility 2026: Educational Qualification, Age Limit & Medical Standards for Males & Females

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

RRB NTPC 2025-26: CBT 1 Graduate Admit Card (Released), City Slip (OUT), Exam Date, UG Result OUT & TST Dates

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