RRB NTPC 2026 — Complete Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Salary & Cut-off
Last Updated: 23 August 2026 · By SarkariPaper Editorial
RRB NTPC 2026 Overview
RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) is one of the largest government recruitment exams in India, conducted by 21 Railway Recruitment Boards. It fills vacancies for graduate and undergraduate level posts in Indian Railways.
RRB NTPC 2026 has 11,558 vacancies across posts like Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (undergraduate level) and Station Master, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist (graduate level).
The exam consists of CBT 1 (qualifying), CBT 2 (merit), and Skill Test / Document Verification. Railway jobs are popular for their job security, regular promotions through the DPC, and additional perks like free railway passes for self and family.
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
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
All Cut-offs →RRB NTPC 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by post. Detailed post-wise cut-offs (2015–2026) available withSarkariPaper Premium →
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 test if applying for clerk posts
- ›Revise current affairs of last 6 months
- ›Target 65+ in CBT 2 for safe selection