RRB NTPC 2026: Railway Recruitment Boards have announced 3,477 vacancies for the RRB NTPC Graduate Level 2026 recruitment for candidates holding a Bachelor's degree. Candidates can check RRB NTPC Graduate Level Syllabus 2026, exam pattern, CBT 1 & 2 details, and preparation tips for railway recruitment.
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Syllabus
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Syllabus 2026: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have released notice for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Graduate level recruitment 2026. The notice announces 3,477 tentative vacancies under CEN 06/2026.
The selection process starts with CBT 1, followed by CBT 2 and a skill or aptitude test for some posts. Check the subject-wise syllabus, exam pattern, marking scheme and preparation tips for RRB NTPC Graduate level below.
- RRB NTPC Graduate Level 2026 Dates
- RRB NTPC Graduate Level 2026 Posts
- RRB NTPC Graduate Level Exam Pattern 2026
- RRB NTPC Graduate Level Subject Wise Syllabus 2026
- RRB NTPC Graduate Level: CBT 1 vs CBT 2
- RRB NTPC Graduate Level Positions
- RRB NTPC Graduate Level Eligibility
- How to Prepare for RRB NTPC Graduate Level 2026
RRB NTPC Graduate Level 2026 Dates
Candidates can RRB NTPC Graduate Level dates below
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
RRB NTPC 2026 |
| Conducting Body |
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
| Notification |
CEN 06/2026 |
| Vacancies |
3,477 |
| Pay Level |
Level 5 and Level 6 (7th CPC) |
| Application Start |
October 8, 2026 |
| Exam Mode |
Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Selection Stages |
CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test / CBAT, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
Commonly asked questions
RRB NTPC syllabus is given below.
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) 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 and Governance- constitution and political system | General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India |
UN and Other important World Organizations | Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large |
Basics of Computers and Computer Applications | Common Abbreviations |
Transport Systems in India | Indian Economy |
Famous Personalities of India and World | Flagship Government Programs |
Flora and Fauna of India | Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India etc. |
The topics included under General Intelligence and Reasoning are of basic level. The topics assess the candidates ability to think logically.
A total of 30 questions are asked from this section in CBT 1 exam. Candidates must prepare the following chapters for RRB NTPC Maths section.
Number system | Decimals |
Fractions | LCM, HCF |
Ration and Proportions | |
Mensuration | Time and Work |
Time and Distance | |
Profit and Loss | Elementary Algebra |
Geometry and Trigonometry | Elementary Statistics |
Check tips below.
Understand the concept
Practice enough questions
Learn formulas
Revise regularly
Maintain speed and accuracy
Analyse performance in the mock tests
RRB NTPC Graduate Level 2026 Posts
Graduate level posts commonly include following. Please check final post wise list in the detailed CEN.
- Station Master
- Goods Guard (Train Manager)
- Senior Clerk-cum-Typist
- Senior Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk
- Junior Account Assistant-cum-Typist
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates can check RRB NTPC Graduate Level exam pattern below
| Particulars |
CBT 1 |
CBT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Duration |
90 minutes |
90 minutes |
| Extra time for PwBD candidates (with scribe) |
120 minutes |
120 minutes |
| Negative marking |
One-third of the marks for each wrong answer |
One-third of the marks for each wrong answer |
| Nature |
Qualifying, shortlists candidates for CBT 2 |
Merit is based on CBT 2 score |
CBT 1 (Screening Test)
RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam pattern is given below
| Subject |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning |
30 |
30 |
| General Awareness |
40 |
40 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
CBT 2 (Main Exam for Graduate Level Posts)
RRB NTPC CBT 2 is the main exam for Graduate level posts
| Subject |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics |
35 |
35 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning |
35 |
35 |
| General Awareness |
50 |
50 |
| Total |
120 |
120 |
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Subject Wise Syllabus 2026
Here is RRB NTPC Graduate level subject wise syllabus
Mathematics
| Topic Group |
Topics |
|---|---|
| Basic Arithmetic |
Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM and HCF, Square Root |
| Ratio and Percentage |
Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest |
| Time-based Topics |
Time and Work, Time and Distance, Pipes and Cistern, Age Calculations, Calendar and Clock |
| Advanced Topics |
Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Mensuration, Elementary Statistics |
General Intelligence and Reasoning
| Topic Group |
Topics |
|---|---|
| Series and Coding |
Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations |
| Verbal Reasoning |
Analogies, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams |
| Logical Reasoning |
Conclusions and Decision Making, Statement and Arguments, Statement and Assumptions, Analytical Reasoning |
| Others |
Similarities and Differences, Classification, Directions, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency |
General Awareness
| Topic Group |
Topics |
|---|---|
| Current Affairs |
Current events of national and international importance, Games and Sports |
| History and Culture |
Art and Culture of India, Indian Literature, Monuments and Places of India, History of India and Indian National Movement |
| Polity and Economy |
Indian Polity and Constitution, Indian Economy, Important Government and Public Sector Organisations |
| Science and Technology |
General Science and Life Science (up to Class 10 CBSE level), General Scientific and Technological Developments, Basics of Computers and Computer Applications |
| General Topics |
UN and other world organisations, Environmental Issues concerning India and the World, Common Abbreviations, Transport Systems (Road, Rail, Air, Water), Famous Personalities, Flora and Fauna of India |
RRB NTPC Graduate Level: CBT 1 vs CBT 2
CBT 1 and CBT 2 follow the same syllabus, but CBT 2 has more questions and a higher difficulty level. The Graduate level paper is generally tougher than the Undergraduate level paper, especially in Mathematics and General Awareness.
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Positions
| Post |
Test |
|---|---|
| Senior Clerk-cum-Typist |
Typing Skill Test (English or Hindi) |
| Junior Account Assistant-cum-Typist |
Typing Skill Test (English or Hindi) |
| Station Master |
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) |
| Goods Guard (Train Manager) |
No skill test, based on CBT 2 merit |
| Senior Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk |
No skill test, based on CBT 2 merit |
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Eligibility
Before filling forms, candidates can check RRB NTPC eligibility below
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification |
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university |
| Age Limit |
18 to 33 years (age relaxation as per rules) |
The detailed eligibility conditions will be given in CEN 06/2026.
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
30 Sep '26 - 30 Oct '26
21 Nov '26 - 22 Nov '26
12 Dec '26 - 13 Dec '26
6 Oct '26 - 5 Nov '26
How to Prepare for RRB NTPC Graduate Level 2026
- Start with the full syllabus and divide it into Mathematics, Reasoning and General Awareness.
- Give extra time to General Awareness, as it carries the most questions (40 in CBT 1, 50 in CBT 2).
- Practise Mathematics and Reasoning daily with timed sets.
- Read current affairs of the last 6 months and revise static GK (history, polity, geography, science).
- Solve previous years' papers and take mock tests in CBT mode.
- Keep the one-third negative marking in mind and avoid blind guessing.
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