Railway RRB NTPC Result 2026 CBT 1 Out, Download Merit List PDF Zone Wise

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 Result 2026 for all regions on their respective regional websites. Candidates who have cleared the CBT 1 stage will now proceed to CBT 2, which is scheduled for 17 September 2026. A total of 45,998 candidates have been shortlisted for the second-stage examination.

The result can be checked through the respective RRB regional website by downloading the result PDF. Along with the result, the Board has also released category-wise cut-off marks and confirmed the CBT 2 examination date.

Railway RRB NTPC Result 2026 CBT 1 Out

The RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 exam was conducted across several shifts from 7 to 9 May and 13 to 20 June 2026. The result PDF lists the roll numbers of candidates provisionally selected for the second-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT 2).

Candidates have been shortlisted based on their CBT 1 performance and post preferences, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Railway Recruitment Board.

Latest Update:

1. RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 1 Result 2026 for all zones has been announced.
2. Along with result, RRB has also published the cut off marks.
3. A total of 45,998 candidates have been shortlisted for CBT 2.
4. CBT 2 will be held on 17 September 2026.

RRB NTPC UG Result – Highlights

RRB NTPC Result 2026 PDF Download Zone-wise

To access the RRB NTPC CBT 1 Result PDF, candidates need to visit the regional RRB website through which they submitted their application. The PDF provides the roll numbers of candidates who have qualified for the subsequent stage of the recruitment process.

RRB NTPC Score Card 2026 Out

How to Check RRB NTPC Result CBT 1 2026?

Candidates can follow these steps to check their RRB NTPC UG Result 2026:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the concerned Railway Recruitment Board.

Step 2: Go to the Results/Latest Updates section.

Step 3: Find the link related to “CEN No. 07/2025 – NTPC (Undergraduate) Result of 1st Stage CBT and Shortlisting of Candidates for 2nd Stage CBT.”

Step 4: Click on the result link.

Step 5: The RRB NTPC UG Result PDF will appear on the screen.

Step 6: Download the PDF and use Ctrl + F to search for your Roll Number.

Step 7: If your roll number appears in the list, you have been provisionally shortlisted for the 2nd Stage CBT.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Cut Off 2026

The Railway NTPC UG Cut Off has been released along with the CBT 1 result and indicates the minimum marks required to qualify for the next stage. As the examination was conducted in multiple shifts, RRB has normalised candidates’ scores before determining the cut-off marks. Separate cut-offs have been provided for UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS categories.

Railway Ahmedabad NTPC UG Cut Off

For Other Zones, Click on RRB NTPC UG Cut Off 2026

Details Mentioned on the CBT 1 Result PDF

• RRB Name (i.e., Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, etc.)
• CEN No.: 07/2025 (Non-Technical Popular Categories – Undergraduate)
• Subject: Result of 1st Stage CBT & shortlisting for 2nd Stage CBT
• CBT-1 exam dates: 7th–9th May 2026 and 13th–20th June 2026
• Shortlisted Roll numbers are listed for 2nd Stage CBT, based on CBT-1 merit and candidates’ post preference order
• 2nd Stage CBT date: 17 September 2026
• CBT 2 Exam City Intimation: 10 days before CBT-2 (via website/SMS/email)
• CBT 2 E-call letter: Available 4 days before CBT-2
• Score card details
• Roll numbers are listed in ascending order, not merit order

RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 Result 2026: What After Result?

Candidates who have been shortlisted in the Undergraduate CBT 1 Result will now appear for the 2nd Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT 2). According to the official notice, the CBT 2 examination is tentatively scheduled for 17th September 2026.

Candidates will receive information regarding the CBT 2 Exam City Intimation Slip through the official RRB websites, SMS, and email. The e-call letter will be available for download four days before the examination date.

RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam Date 2026 Out

Is there Normalisation in RRB NTPC UG Exam?

Yes, RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 was conducted in multiple shifts, from 7–9 May and 13–20 June 2026, so difficulty naturally varies slightly across shifts. To ensure a tougher shift disadvantages no candidate, RRB normalises the raw scores before preparing results and cut-offs. The normalised score of the 1st Stage CBT is used for shortlisting candidates for CBT 2, as per merit

RRB NTPC UG Selection Process

Stage 1: CBT 1: Candidates are shortlisted in the ratio of 1:20 times the vacancies of each category.

Stage 2: CBT 2: This is the merit-deciding round; the final selection is based on the CBT 2 merit list.

Stage 3: CBAT / Typing Skill Test: Required only for specific posts (for example, CBAT for Station Master/Traffic Assistant roles; Typing Skill Test for Clerk-based posts).

Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Examination: Final stage before appointment; based on performance in CBT 2 (and CBAT/Typing Test, where applicable).

CBT 2 Exam Pattern

The NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam is conducted in online mode and it has 120 questions worth 1 mark each also, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd for each incorrect answer.

Minimum qualifying marks (same across CBT 1 and CBT 2): 40% for General/EWS, 30% for OBC-NCL/SC, and 25% for ST (these percentages may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD candidates in case of a shortfall of PwBD candidates against reserved vacancies).