RRB NTPC 2026
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RRB NTPC 2026 Overview
RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) is one of the largest and most sought-after government recruitment examinations in India, conducted by 21 Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) across all zones of Indian Railways. It fills vital operational, administrative, and commercial positions for both graduate and 12th-pass candidates.
RRB NTPC 2026 has notified 11,558 vacancies across diverse posts. Graduate-level posts include Station Master (Level 6), Goods Guard (Level 5), Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, and Senior Clerk cum Typist. Undergraduate posts include Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (Level 3), Accounts Clerk cum Typist (Level 2), and Junior Clerk cum Typist.
The selection process consists of two online Computer-Based Tests (CBT 1 as a screening test and CBT 2 for final merit ranking), followed by post-specific Typing Skill Tests or Computer Based Aptitude Tests (CBAT for Station Master), Document Verification, and Railway Medical Fitness examination.
Working with Indian Railways offers unmatched job stability, medical benefits, housing quarters, and free railway travel passes for self and dependents. Aspirants must target high composite scores in Mathematics, Reasoning, and General Science to clear competitive zonal cut-offs.
RRB NTPC 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 September 2026 |
| Application Opens | 1 September 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 1 December 2026 |
| Tier 2 Exam Date | 1 February 2027 |
| Official Website | https://indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Graduate: Bachelor's Degree. Undergraduate: 12th Pass (Class XII)
Age Limit
18–33 years (as on 1st January 2026)
OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years, PwD: +10 years, Ex-SM: as per rules
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Check Your RRB NTPC Eligibility
Official Norms: OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years, PwD: +10 years, Ex-SM: as per rules
RRB NTPC Selection Process
CBT 1 — Computer Based Test: 100 questions, 90 minutes (qualifying)
CBT 2 — Computer Based Test: 120 questions, 90 minutes (merit)
Typing Skill Test / Computer Based Aptitude Test (post-specific)
Document Verification & Medical Examination
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026
CBT 1 (Qualifying)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
CBT 2 (Merit)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →Mathematics
General Intelligence & Reasoning
General Awareness
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RRB NTPC Posts — Which is Best?
RRB NTPC offers 4+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Station Master Graduate — Level 6 TOP PICK | ₹35,400 – ₹55,000 | medium |
Goods Guard Graduate — Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹48,000 | medium |
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk Graduate — Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹48,000 | medium |
Junior Clerk cum Typist Undergraduate — Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹35,000 | slow |
RRB NTPC Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
RRB NTPC Cut-off Marks & Predictor
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RRB NTPC 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
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RRB NTPC Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Core Subjects (Month 1–2)
- ›Focus on Mathematics — 30+35 marks across CBT 1 & 2
- ›Study Railway-specific GK from previous papers
- ›Practice reasoning series and coding-decoding daily
- ›Read Lucent GK for static portion
Phase 2: CBT 2 Focus (Month 3)
- ›Attempt full CBT 1 & 2 mocks under 90 minutes each
- ›Practice typing at /typing-test if applying for clerk posts
- ›Revise current affairs of last 6 months
- ›Target 65+ in CBT 2 for safe selection
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✓ Verified ExpertSSC, Railways & Technical Recruitment Specialist · 8+ Years in Central Recruitment & CBT Analytics
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