What was the distribution of questions in the General Awareness section of RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam?

The distribution of questions in the General Awareness section of RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam are given below: Topics Number of Questions Static GK 2 History 5 to 6 Economics 1 to 2 Current Affairs 10

What was the difficulty level of RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam?

The overall difficulty level of RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam was moderate to difficult. Maximum questions in the General Awareness section were asked from Computers. The General Awareness section carried questions from topics such as Women premiere league, Percentage of GDP on research and development, the Relation of Geographical features, etc. The GK section was difficult compared to other sections.

What was the distribution of questions in the Maths section of RRB NTPC 2025 CBT 1 exam?

The distribution of questions in RRB NTPC Maths section of CBT 1 exam is given below. Topics No. of Questions Profit, Loss & Discount 2 to 3 SI & CI 1 to 2 Number System 2 Percentage, Ratio & Proportion 3 to 4 LCM & HCF 1 Mesuration 2 Time, Speed & Distance 2 Alegbra/Simplification 1 to 2

What was the distribution of questions in the Reasoning section of RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam?

The distribution of questions in the Reasoning section of RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam are given below. Topics No. of Questions Puzzles & Seating Arrangement 3 to 4 Blood Relation 2 Syllogism 1 to 2 Analogy & Classification 3 to 4 Number Series 2 ro 3 Coding & Decoding 3 Direction Sense 1

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.

When was the RRB NTPC UG CEN No. 07/2025 result released?

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. The scorecard was available from August 26.

Can I check RRB NTPC result offline?

RRB NTPC result can be checked online only. There is no facility to check the result offline. RRB NTPC result is made available on the region-wise RRBs sites. The result is made available in PDF form and comprises the roll numbers of qualified candidates.

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

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.

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.

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.

What are the important points related to RRB NTPC admit card?

Some of the important points related to RRB NTPC admit card are given below. Candidates are informed through SMS and email regarding the uploading of RRB NTPC admit card The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post Candidates must bring one colour photograph

What is the right time to begin with the preparation for RRB NTPC exam?

Candidates must begin their RRB NTPC exam preparation one year or six months before the exam. They should be thorough with the exam pattern. Knowing the pattern help candidates to understand the overall structure of the exam.

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 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

Where will I get the region-wise RRB NTPC answer key links?

RRB NTPC answer key released online on the region-wise official websites of RRBs. The region-wise RRB NTPC answer key links is provided on this page. To download the answer key, candidates need to enter user ID and password. Candidates can use the answer keys to check the correct answers to the questions asked in the exam. Using the answer key, candidates can calculate the probable scores asked in the exam by knowing the correct and incorrect answers.

Till when can I submit objections against RRB NTPC answer key?

You can submit objections against RRB NTPC answer key with the deadline prescribed by the examination authority by paying INR 50. Candidates are also required to mention the reason as to why they wanted to raise objections against the answer key along with the documentary evidence. The fee for raising objections is INR 50 per question/answer.

How to check RRB NTPC answer key?

RRB NTPC answer key is released after the exam is held. Candidates can download it by logging with the required credentials. Along with the answer key, question papers are also released.

Is the RRB NTPC result prepared based on the answer key?

RRB NTPC result is based on the final answer key. The answer key is released after the declaration of the result. The result PDF consists of roll numbers of qualified candidates.

Where can I get RRB NTPC previous years' question papers?

RRB NTPC previous year question papers are provided on this page to download. Candidates can download the question papers and practice for the exam. By practising RRB NTPC previous year question papers, candidates can know the important topics for the exam. Candidates can also know the weightage given to each and every topic prescribed in the RRB NTPC syllabus.

When RRB NTPC question papers are released?

RRB NTPC question papers are released by RRBs along with the answer key. To download the question papers, candidates are required to enter user ID and password. The question papers are made available for different shifts and stages of exams. The question papers help future aspirants to know the type of questions asked in the exam. Accordingly, candidates can chalk out their preparation strategy for the exam.

How to attempt RRB NTPC question papers?

RRB NTPC question paper help candidates to know the type of questions asked in the exam. The process to attempt the question papers is given below. Attempt question papers like real exam Manage time to solve all the questions Avoid doing guesswork Analyse your performance Practice regularly

Is it enough to solve RRB NTPC question papers or should I attempt mock tests also?

Besides solving RRB NTPC question papers, candidates need to attempt mock tests. This helps in improving speed and accuracy. They can work upon improving weak areas. Candidaates must know the exam pattern and syllabus.

When RRB NTPC Graduate result CBT 1 (CEN No. 06/2025) was announced?

RRB NTPC graduate level result was announced on September 19, 2025. RRB NTPC result for graduate posts was announced region-wise RRB NTPC Graduate result PDF was provided on this page once it is announced. RRB NTPC zone-wise graduate result display the roll numbers of qualified candidates shortlisted for CBT 2 exam.

When RRB NTPC answer key was released?

RRB NTPC Undergraduate answer key was released on September 15. RRB NTPC CBT 1 answer key for Graduate posts was released on July 1. Along with the answer key, the question papers, objection tracker and candidate response sheet are also made available. To download the answer key, candidates need to enter user ID and password. The objection against the answer keys can be raised by paying INR 50.

How to complete the RRB NTPC syllabus in four months?

Check tips below. Understand the concept Practice enough questions Learn formulas Revise regularly Maintain speed and accuracy Analyse performance in the mock tests

What are the documents required along with RRB NTPC admit card?

The following documents are required to be taken to RRB NTPC exam centre: RRB NTPC Admit card Photo ID (Includes Aadhaar Card, Driving License, Ration Card, etc.) A passport-size photograph

How can I check my RRB NTPC application status?

RRB NTPC application status is released few days after the declaration of the result. Candidates can check your application status of RRB NTPC with the direct link from the RRB Zone candidates have applied for. To check your status candidates need their Registration Number and Date of Birth. On this portal candidates can check whether their application form has been accepted or rejected. Only those candidates will be issued RRB NTPC admit card whose application forms were accepted.

Why is RRB NTPC admit card released four days before the exam?

RRB NTPC admit card is released four days before the exam. Admit card is released four days prior to exam to maintain transparency. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent by post.

Will my RRB NTPC admit card contains information regarding the free travel facility?

SC/ST candidates who opt for free travel facility, RRB NTPC call letter for CBT, CBAT/TST, DV contains information regarding the free travel authority. Such candidates are allowed to book their tickets after they submit a self-attested photocopy of the RRB NTPC admit card and SC/ST Certificate. Candidates need to download their admit cards online. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter user ID and password. RRB NTPC admit card is an important document for the exam without which candidates are not given entry to the examination centre. Candidates need to carry their admit cards along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre. RRB NTPC admit card carries important information related to the exam.

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.

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.

How to check RRB NTPC Result?

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.

Do I need to check the RRB NTPC result from the region I have applied?

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

RRB NTPC 2026: Application Dates OUT (CEN 06/2026 & 07/2026), UG CBT 2 Admit Card (Out), Result (OUT), Cut Off, Syllabus & Pattern

RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate Posts (06/2026) Application

8 Oct '26 - 6 Nov '26

Updated on Oct 15, 2026 16:15 IST

By Sneha Singh, Senior Executive, Shikha

RRB NTPC 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards have released RRB NTPC 2026 Notification for 5,236 vacancies across graduate and undergraduate posts. The online application process for Graduate posts is active from October 8 to November 6, 2026. For Undergraduate posts, registration is started from October 15 to November 13, 2026. Candidates can apply online through the official regional websites of RRBs. Scroll down for complete details on eligibility, syllabus, exam dates, and selection process.

Table of contents

RRB NTPC 2026 Latest Updates
RRB NTPC 2026 Dates
RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026
RRB NTPC Dates 2026
RRB NTPC Result 2026
RRB NTPC Cutoff 2026
RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026
RRB NTPC Question Papers 2026
RRB NTPC Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation 2026
RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 2026
RRB NTPC Eligibility & Application 2026
RRB NTPC Exam Exam Snapshot & What is Exam
RRB NTPC Salary 2026
RRB NTPC Vacancies 2026
RRB NTPC 2026 FAQs

RRB NTPC 2026 Latest Updates

RRB NTPC 2026 Notification has been released for a total of 5,236 vacancies across graduate and undergraduate categories. The online application window for Graduate level posts is active from October 8 to November 6, 2026. Application process for Undergraduate posts has been started from October 15 to November 13, 2026. Eligible candidates can register online through the official RRB application portal.

Earlier, Railway Recruitment Boards concluded RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 exam in September 2026, following release of CBT 1 results in August 2026. Candidates appearing for the 2026 recruitment cycle must review the detailed eligibility norms, post-wise pay levels, and revised selection stages before submitting their applications.

RRB NTPC 2026 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RRB NTPC 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
08 Oct ' 26 - 06 Nov ' 26	RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate Posts (06/2026) Application ONGOING
15 Oct ' 26 - 13 Nov ' 26	RRB NTPC 2026 Under Graduate Posts (07/2026) Application ONGOING

Dates	Past Exam Dates
14 Oct ' 26	RRB NTPC 2026 Under Graduate Posts (07/2026) Notification
07 Oct ' 26	RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate Posts (06/2026) Notification
17 Sep ' 26	RRB NTPC 2026 UG CBT 2 Exam (07/2025)
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RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) will release the RRB NTPC 2026 Admit Card for CBT 1 approximately 4 days prior to the commencement of the exam. The exam city intimation slip will be made available around 10 days before the exam date. Candidates will be able to check their allotted exam city and download the e-call letter from the official regional websites of RRBs or through the unified portal at rrbapply.gov.in using their registration number and password/date of birth.

Earlier, the RRBs concluded the RRB NTPC (CEN No. 07/2025 & 06/2025) CBT 2 examinations in September 2026. For the newly announced RRB NTPC 2026 recruitment (5,236 vacancies), online applications are active for Graduate posts (CEN 06/2026) from October 8 to November 6, 2026, and Undergraduate posts (CEN 07/2026) from October 15 to November 13, 2026. The CBT 1 exam schedule and admit card release dates for the 2026 cycle will be notified following the completion of the application window.

How to Download RRB NTPC UG Exam City Slip 2026?

Candidates can check below the methods to download the RRB NTPC 2026 UG City Slip.

Visit the official website at rrbcdg.gov.in
Click on the "Link to download city intimation slip for CBT 2 under CEN No. 07/2025 on the homepage
Enter registration number, date of birth and click on "Login"
The RRB NTPC UG City Slip will be displayed on the screen
Download and save it for future reference

RRB NTPC 2026 Admit Card

Before releasing the admit cards, RRBs activate the city intimation link. The city slip provides advance information regarding the allotted test city and state, allowing candidates to arrange travel and accommodations. It also includes the Free Travel Authority pass for eligible SC/ST candidates. Note that the city slip does not act as a substitute for the official admit card.

Direct Link to download the RRB NTPC UG Admit Card (07/2025) for CBT 2

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RRB NTPC Exam Centres 2026

RRB NTPC exam centres details are mentioned in the admit card. To check exam city, candidates are required to login with user ID and password. They are required to indicate the test city at the time of filling the application form. Candidates are scheduled for all their exams in the same city, but the RRB NTPC exam center may vary. The authority alloted the RRB NTPC exam centre for the under graduate posts based on the preferences submitted by the candidate while filling out the application form. The RRB exam city intimation slip displays exam details such as test city, test state, date of exam, exam time, reporting time, gate closure time, exam start time and shift.

RRB NTPC Dates 2026

Candidates can check below the RRB NTPC important dates for graduate and under graduate posts.

Events	Graduates (CEN 06/2026)	UG Level (CEN 07/2026)
RRB NTPC Notification	07-Oct-2026	14-Oct-2026
Apply Online Start Date	08-Oct-2026	15-Oct-2026
RRB NTPC Apply Online Last Date	06-Nov-2026	13-Nov-2026
Last Date for Application Fee Payment	08-Nov-2026	15-Nov-2026
Application Form Corrections	09 to 18-Nov-2026	16 to 25-Nov-2026
Dates for Scribe Details Submission	To be announced	To be announced
RRB NTPC Application Status	To be announced	To be announced
RRB NTPC City Intimation	To be announced	To be announced
RRB NTPC Admit Card	To be announced	To be announced
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Date	To be announced	To be announced
RRB NTPC Answer Key	To be announced	To be announced
RRB NTPC Result	To be announced	To be announced
City Intimation Slip (CBT 2)	To be announced	To be announced
RRB NTPC CBT 2 Admit Card	To be announced	To be announced
CBT 2 Exam	To be announced	To be announced
RRB NTPC CBT 2 Answer Key	To be announced	To be announced
RRB NTPC CBT 2 Result	To be announced	To be announced

RRB NTPC Result 2026

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) released the RRB NTPC CBT 1 Under Graduate post Result for the CEN 07/2025. It was released along with the roll numbers of candidates who are declared qualified in the CBT 1 exam and shortlisted to appear for the CBT 2 exam. Also, the category-wise cut-off marks are released zone-wise.

RRB NTPC Under Graduate CBT 1 Result PDF (CEN No. 07/2025): Download PDF

The normalisation process is followed to calculate the RRB NTPC result. The scorecard is released on the day of the result. The authority released the RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate posts CBT 1 result for the exam conducted from March 16 to 27.

RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Result PDF (CEN No. 06/2025): Download PDF

RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 result PDF (06/2024):Download PDF

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) officially declared the RRB NTPC 2026 Final Result for CEN No. 05/2024 on the official and regional websites of RRB. The result consists of the list of the shortlisted candidates for document verification and Medical examination for 8113 graduate-level vacancies. Total candidates appeared for CBAT were 13,616 and total candidates appeared for CBTST were 30,341. Candidates can check their marks, normalized scores and qualifying status through the scorecard. The NTPC Graduate level result PDF consists of the roll numbers of the shortlisted candidates for the next stage

RRB NTPC Final result PDF (05/2024): Download Here

RRB NTPC 2024

The RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 result and cut off marks for CEN No. 06/2024 released on regional websites of RRBs. Based on marks obtained in CBT 2, those shortlisted will have to appear for Document Verification & Medical Examination. The exam that was conducted on December 20, 2025. The RRB NTPC Final result released for CEN No. 05/2024 on the official and regional websites of RRBs for the graduate posts. The scorecard was available from May 7 to May 22.

RRB NTPC Cutoff 2026

RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 cut off released along with the result for CEN No. 07/2025. The cut off marks announced along with the results in PDF form for different categories and pay levels. Based on the RRB NTPC cutoff marks, candidates are selected for the different stages of recruitment.

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

RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 06/2024 cut off PDF: Download Here

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RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026

RRB NTPC 2026 answer key released for CEN NO. 07/2025 for the under graduate posts. Along with the answer key, the challenge window was also activated. To download RRB NTPC response key, candidates were required to enter user ID and password. Candidates can raise objections online against RRB NTPC answer key by paying INR 50. Candidates will be able to calculate their approximate marks by using the official answer key with the help of marking scheme.

Candidates can check below the methods to download the answer key of RRB NTPC.

Visit 21 RRB websites
Click RRB NTPC answer key link
Enter required credentials
The answer key appears on screen
Download and save it

Direct link to download the RRB NTPC UG Answer Key 2026 (07/2025)

How to raise objections in RRB NTPC CEN 07/2025 CBT 1 Answer Key?

Candidates can challenge RRB NTPC provisional answer key by checking these steps

Go to official websites of RRBs
On homepage, click on RRB NTPC Answer Key, Response Sheet, Objection Tracker and Question Paper
Enter login details
Now, click on Objection tab
Select Question ID and choose preferred language for submitting objection
Also submit documentary proof for objection raised in NTPC answer key
Pay objection fee and submit it

RRB NTPC Question Papers 2026

RRB NTPC question papers 2026 will be released for all exam shifts. To download the question papers, candidates need to enter user ID and password. Candidates can download the RRB NTPC question papers to know the weightage of topics, type of questions asked in the exam, difficulty level of questions, and many more. Candidates can check the RRB NTPC previous year question papers to know the type of questions asked in the exam.

RRB NTPC UG Mock Test Link Active for CBT 1 (CEN No. 07/2025)

The Board activated the mock test link for Computer Based Test 1 for the recruitment for the various posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories Under Graduate. To take the RRB NTPC mock test, candidates need to log in with the required credentials. The mock test is released so that candidates can know the pattern of the CBT exam and how to attempt the online test.

Direct link for RRB NTPC Mock Test UG CBT 1 exam

RRB NTPC Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation 2026

The standard of topics prescribed in the RRB NTPC syllabus is of Class 10, 12, and Graduation levels. RRB NTPC syllabus is the same for the first stage CBT and second stage CBT. However, the difficulty level varies for both stages. RRB NTPC syllabus is given below.

General Awareness: History, Geography, Economy, Indian Polity and Governance, General Science, Current Affairs, etc.

Mathematics: Number System, Decimals, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Time and Work, Mensuration, Percentage, Elementary Statistics, etc.

General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, Mathematical Operations, Coding and Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Puzzle, etc.

Candidates preparing for the exam should focus on revising the RRB NTPC exam topics given in the syllabus. Candidates can download the NTPC exam syllabus PDF on this page. RRB NTPC subjects are General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. RRB NTPC syllabus comprises the chapters that candidates need to study for the exam. It is given by the examination authority based on the nature of the posts. Usually questions in the exam are based on the chapters that they have studied in the high school level.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026

RRB NTPC exam pattern is divided into the first Stage CBT, second stage CBT, CBAT, and typing skill test. Check below the RRB NTPC exam pattern for different stages.

Exam stage	Overall Pattern
1st stage CBT	The exam is conducted online for 90 minutes 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions are asked from General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning The total marks allotted for the exam are 100
2nd stage CBT	The exam comprises three sections-General Questions Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning The duration of the test is 90 minutes The total number of questions is 120 This is common for all posts
CBAT/Aptitude Test/Physcho Test	The exam comprises six test batteries There is no negative marking
Typing skill test	Candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi The test is conducted online

RRB NTPC Preparation 2026

Candidates can check below subject-wise preparation strategy:

Candidates should work on their basic concepts. For increasing speed, candidates must focus on short-cut techniques of solving questions. Candidates must solve previous years’ RRB NTPC question papers.
Candidates need to read magazines, newspapers, weekly GK blog online, watch news to increase their knowledge. Candidates should create and revise the notes.
Candidates should attempt RRB NTPC mock tests to improve the speed and accuracy of solving questions, etc.

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RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 2026

RRBs have restricted the publishing and coverage of exam analysis. We will provide the exam review based on the student's feeback. This will be provided on the exam day. RRB NTPC exam analysis help candidates to know the section-wise difficulty, overall difficulty, expected cut off, good attempts, etc.

Previous Years RRB NTPC Exam Analysis

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Analysis 2025

Subjects	Difficulty Level
Numerical Ability	Easy to Moderate
General Intelligence & Reasoning	Easy
General Awareness	Hard

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Analysis 2025

RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam analysis for Graduate & Undergraduate posts is given below.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level Exam Analysis

The overall difficulty level of RRB NTPC UG post is given below.

Section	Difficulty Level
Maths	Easy
Reasoning	Easy to Moderate
General Awareness	Easy to Moderate

RRB NTPC Graduate Level Exam Analysis

The overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate to difficult. Questions in Numerical Ability were asked from Ratio and Proportion, Means and Median, etc. The General Awareness section included questions from Women premiere league, Percentage of GDP on research and development, the Relation of Geographical features, etc.

Subjects	Difficulty Level
General Intelligence & Reasoning	Moderate
Numerical Ability	Moderate
General Awareness	Difficult
Overall	Moderate to Difficult

RRB NTPC UG Exam Analysis 2025 Video

Also Read: RRB NTPC UG exam analysis

RRB NTPC Eligibility & Application 2026

The online form of RRB NTPC 2026 will be released in August. The direct link to fill the RRB NTPC application form will be provided on this page. The application fee can be paid online only.

RRB NTPC Application Fees

Categories	Application Fees (In INR)
For all candidates except the fee concession categories	500
For PwBD/Female/Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class.	250

RRB NTPC Eligibility 2026

RRB NTPC eligibility was revised. RRB NTPC eligibility criteria are certain parameters in terms of age, educational qualification, and medical standard. The eligibility criteria of RRB NTPC are given below in terms of age and educational qualification:

RRB NTPC Age limit

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
18 to 33 years	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
18 to 36 years	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

RRB NTPC Educational Qualification

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

Also Read: RRB NTPC Notification

RRB NTPC Exam Exam Snapshot & What is Exam

Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) or RRB NTPC exam is conducted to select candidates for Graduate and Undergraduate posts such as Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Station Master in various Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways.

RRB NTPC recruitment is conducted especially for candidates who have passed graduation and Class 12 from recognised board/universities. The vacancies will be filled for the following posts:

Post Name	Post Name
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

RRB NTPC Full Form

RRB NTPC Full Form is the 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.

RRB NTPC Highlights

RRB NTPC recruitment comprises a multi-stage selection process. Each and every stage is designed to test the candidate's intelligence and physical fitness. Only candidates with exceptional performance are recruited to the various posts announced by the Indian Railways. Given below is the summary of RRB NTPC recruitment.

Exam Particulars	Exam Details
Exam name	RRB NTPC
Conducted by	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Job Role	Graduate Posts- Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accountant Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist Under Graduate Posts- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist, Trains Clerk
Exam level	National
Exam frequency	Recruitment is based on vacancies and requirements of the concerned departments
Stages of exam	First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable), and Document Verification/Medical Examination
Exam category	Undergraduate posts: Class 12 pass Graduate posts: Graduation
Mode of exam	Online
Total vacancies	Total: 11558 Graduate Level- 8113 Undergraduate Level- 3445
Number of applicants	12,167,679
Number of test takers	Approximately 1.20 crore
Exam fees	For all candidates except the fee concession categories: 500 For PwBD/Female/Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class: 250
Eligibility	Age Limit Undergraduate posts: 18 to 30 years Graduate posts: 18 to 33 years Education qualification Undergraduates posts: Candidates must have passed Class 12 Graduate posts: Candidates must have passed graduation from a recognised university
Exam purpose	To select candidates for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Graduate and Undergraduate posts in various Zonal Railways and production units of Indian Railways
RRB NTPC syllabus	General Awareness Mathematics General Intelligence and Reasoning
Exam duration	90 minutes
No. of papers and total marks	CBT 1: General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning (100 marks) CBT 2: General Questions Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning (200 marks)
Total questions	CBT 1: 100 CBT 2: 120
Marking scheme	For the correct answer, candidates score one mark There is a negative marking for wrong answers, 1/3 marks are deducted for incorrect answers
No. of test cities	More than 200 cities
Official website	indianrailways.gov.in

Also Read: RRB NTPC exam schedule

RRB NTPC Salary 2026

RRBs offer a handsome salary package along with other benefits. The salary is as per Seventh Pay Commission for undergraduate and graduate posts. RRB NTPC salary structure is given below.

RRB NTPC Salary for Undergraduate Posts

Post	Basic Salary (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

RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Posts

Post	Basic Salary (In INR)
Traffic Assistant	25,000
Goods Guard	29,200
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	29,200
Senior Clerk cum Typist	19,900
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	29,200
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist	29,200
Senior Time Keeper	29,200
Commercial Apprentice	35,400
Station Master	35,400

The following allowances are offered to candidates:

Dearness Allowance (DA)
Transport Allowance (TA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Pension Scheme
Medical Benefits

RRB NTPC Post Preference

RRB NTPC exam is conducted to recruit graduates and undergraduates for various posts such as Junior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist etc. Candidates are required to enter RRB NTPC post preference while filling the application form.

RRB NTPC Job Profiles

The job profiles for undergraduate and undergraduate posts are given below:

Undergraduate Level Posts

Job Profile	Responsibilities
Junior Clerk cum Typist	The job involves assisting senior clerks. One has to be proficient in the language and have a good typing speed. Work also involves Data entry. Candidates have to pass the Medical Test for selection(distant vision)
Accounts Clerk cum Typist	Comes under Junior Accounts Assistant. Works in the Department of Finance and Accounts. Maintains an internal check of transactions involving receipts and expenditure. Keeps track of various transactions Responsible for data entry and other associated works in the department There are no shifts (fixed hours). Helps in administrative activities
Junior Time Keeper	Work in sync with the railway time network. Keep the Record of the timing of the trains. Work in rotational shifts.
Trains Clerk	Checks the number of coaches/wagons in each train in the Railway Yard. Prepares Vehicle Guidance Document. Maintains records of the condition of the train and feeds information in the railway network terminal. Keeps and maintains records related to luggage Generally, there is just one shift in small stations.
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	Issues Tickets through UTS or CRS (Maintains records of booking luggage or parcel). Responsible for issuing tickets through CRS and UTS Keeps and maintains records related to luggage

Graduate Level Posts

Traffic Assistant

This job profile demands the person to be in charge of traffic signals
He/She might have to work in shifts depending upon the movement and management of trains
The onboarding process provides 45 days of training
Job Profile for Goods Guard
Manages the running of a goods train and checks for loose ends in the train
Coordinates with the Station Master regarding arrival and departure
Manages the condition of the train (Vehicle Guidance Report, cross-checking safety requirements of the train)
There is no fixed timing for work hence, this post requires high flexibility. Training is provided in your Zonal Training Institute
Works with Station Master and communicates information about the arrival and departure of trains, etc.

Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

Candidates must have good typing efficiency
Manages junior clerks in the departments
Works in various departments(engineering departments-electrical, electronics, mechanical, etc.)
Working hours are fixed

Senior Clerk cum Typist

Candidates must have good typing efficiency
Manages and supervises junior clerks in the departments
Works in various departments(engineering departments-electrical, electronics, mechanical, etc.)
Working hours are fixed

Junior Account Assistant cum Typist

Provides administrative support to the accountants along with assisting with the clerical task of typing
Work involves accounting terminologies or using spreadsheets
Keeps the accounts of the railway according to the rules
Assists in Complies the Railway Budget from various departments
The candidate has to pass the Computer Based Test(Hindi/English proficiency). He has to work in various departments

Senior Time Keeper

They Maintain the time records of the movement of the trains hence, they have to be in sync with the train network
The workload is high as this post requires a great deal of management of time records
The person has to work in different shifts (focus and flexibility)
The training period will be 45 days after selection

Commercial Apprentice

The person is a mid-level multi-skilled supervisor
Has to maintain the balance between the field staff and people at the higher level of the bureaucracy
Training period- 2 years of training duty as Commercial Clerks, Goods clerks, Commercial Inspectors, Zonal/Divisional Headquarter Inspector, etc

Station Master

As the name suggests, the person is in charge of the station
The person is responsible for the smooth arrival/departure of the trains in a punctual manner
Has to make sure passengers are provided with all the basic amenities in the railway station
The person is the person of contact at the railway station
Bigger stations have more than one station master

RRB NTPC Vacancies 2026

Railway NTPC vacancies 2026 will be released along with the notification. It is released zone-wise and category-wise. Candidates can check below the previous years' vacancies.

RRB NTPC Vacancies 2025

The vacancies for CEN 06/2025 and 07/2025 were announced. The vacancy break-up for these two recruitments is given below.

UG Vacancies

Name of the posts	Total Vacancies(All RRBs)
Junior Clerk cum Typist	163
Accounts Clerk cum Typist	394
Trains Clerk	77
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	2424
Total Vacancies	3058

Graduate Vacancies

Posts	Vacancies
Goods Train Manager	3416
Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist	921
Senior Clerk Cum Typist	638
Station Master	615
Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor	161
Traffic Assistant	59
Total	5810

RRB NTPC 2024 Vacancy

A total of 11558 were announced for the recruitment exam. The RRB NTPC post-wise vacancy break-up is given below.

Under Graduate 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

Graduate 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

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RRB NTPC 2026 FAQs

Candidates can check below RRB NTPC FAQs related to the exam. Going through the FAQs, candidates can know regarding the selection process, salary, application process, etc.

Q: What is the eligibility for Free Travel Authority (free railway pass) for RRB NTPC exam?

Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe only can avail ‘Free Travel Authority’ (free Railway Pass). For availing the travel pass, candidates need to provide proper documents to the examination authority.

Q: What to do if there is a delay in assessing the RRB NTPC application form status page?

At times due to the heavy load at the server, the application page takes time to load. Candidates should keep patience and retry after 15 minutes.

Q: 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

Q: What is RRB NTPC CBT 2 syllabus?

The RRB NTPC CBT 2 syllabus comprise questions from topics-General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The topics are basically Class 10, Class 12, and Graduation levels, keeping in view the nature of the post. The General Awareness section carried questions from 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, Indian Polity etc. The Reasoning section carries from 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. The Mathematics section carries questions from topics such as 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.

Q: What details do I need to enter in the RRB NTPC application form?

Candidates in the registration form are required to enter the basic details.The registration details once entered cannot be edited later.

Q: 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

Q: Is RRB NTPC syllabus same for CBT 1 and 2?

RRB NTPC syllabus for CBT 1 and 2 is more or less same. However, there is a variation in the difficulty level of the exam. Candidates should check the syllabus thoroughly inorder to crack the exam.

Q: How do I avail Free Travel Authority (free Railway Pass) for RRB NTPC exam?

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.

Q: How to prepare for RRB NTPC exam using the syllabus?

Candidates must go through RRB NTPC syllabus. They must focus on preparing those topics. Solving previous years question papers help candidates to know the type of questions asked in the exam. Candidates must also attempt mock tests.

Q: When RRB NTPC notification 2025 was released?

RRB NTPC notification 2025 was released to fill up a total of 11558 vacancies. The short notification was released on September 2, 2024. The notification is released to select candidates for various graduate and undergraduate posts. The posts announced under 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. RRB NTPC notification is released in PDF. The notification PDF comprises details such as important dates, application process, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, exam day guidelines, etc. Candidates must read the notification carefully before applying for the exam.

Q: What is RRB NTPC application fee for graduate posts?

The application fees is accepted only online. RRBs have withdrawn the facility to pay the application form offline. The application fee is INR 500 for general category applicants, while it is INR 250 for Women, SC, ST, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen.