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    RRB NTPC 2026 Exam Date Soon, Check Exam Schedule and Shifts

    The Indian Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is the conducting body for RRB Non-Technical posts in Indian Railways, and the Board had released RRB NTPC Notification 2025-26 for 8868 vacancies for Graduate (CEN 06/2025) and Undergraduate (CEN 07/2025) posts. Both the post categories come under the Pay Level, ranging from level 2 to 6 and 12th/Graduate pass candidates can apply. Needless to say, it's a great opportunity for candidates between the ages of 18 to 33 years. The online application process is now over and candidates are eagerly waiting for RRB NTPC 2026 Exam Date announcements. So, bookmark this page and get latest updates here.

    RRB NTPC 2026 Exam: Brief Guide

    RRB NTPC stands for “Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories.” It is a national-level competitive examination conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) to recruit candidates for various non-technical posts in the Indian Railways. The exam evaluates candidates’ aptitude, reasoning, general awareness, and problem-solving skills. Successful candidates are appointed to different departments across Indian Railways, offering stable and prestigious career opportunities.

    RRB NTPC 2026 Exam: Highlights
    Railway Board Name
    Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
    Posts

    Graduate Posts: Station Master, Goods Train Manager,  Traffic Assistant,
    Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk cum Typist,
    Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Senior Clerk cum Typist-

    Undergraduate Posts: Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist,
    Junior Clerk Cum Typist, Trains Clerk

    Total Vacancy
    8860
    Advt Number
    CEN No. 06 & 07/2025
    Application Mode
    Online
    Qualification
    12th Pass/Graduated in any discipline
    Selection Process
    1. CBT-1
    2. CBT-2
    3. Skill Test
    4. Document Verification
    5. Medical Test
    Salary
    As per the post
    Official Website
    http://www.rrbapply.gov.in/
    Job Location
    Across India

    RRB NTPC 2026 Notification

    RRB NTPC not only offers a government job in Indian Railways but also provides the chance to secure your future. Out of the total 8,860 vacancies, 5,810 are for graduate-level posts, while 3,058 are for undergraduate-level posts. The detailed RRB NTPC Notification PDF was released separately for both Graduate and UG-level posts and carries important details related to the exam that each candidate must be aware of. It is available in PDF format and includes complete details such as the selection process, important dates, vacancy distribution, application procedure, exam pattern, salary and allowances, exam centres, and other key information.

    ​RRB NTPC Graduate Notification 2026 PDF​

    ​RRB NTPC Undergraduate Notification 2026 PDF​

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    Which Posts are being recruited under RRB NTPC 2025-26

    RRB NTPC covers both Graduate-level and Undergraduate-level Non-Technical posts. Graduate level posts come under Pay 4, 5, and 6, whereas UG level posts comes under Pay Level 2 and 3. You can check the list of all available posts in Indian Railways through NTPC exam:

    Graduate Level Posts (CEN 06/2025)
    UG (12th Level) Posts (CEN 07/2025)
    • Junior Account Assistant cum Typist
    • Station Master
    • Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor (senior commercial role)
    • Goods Train Manager (equivalent to Goods Guard/manager role)
    • Senior Clerk cum Typist
    • Traffic Assistant
    • Junior Clerk cum Typist
    • Accounts Clerk cum Typist
    • Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
    • Trains Clerk

    RRB NTPC 2026 Exam Date

    ​The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is expected to conduct the RRB NTPC 2026 exam for the Non-Technical Popular Categories process. While the exact exam dates will be announced through on the regional RRB websites, the CBT 1 exam is likely to be scheduled in early 2026, based on previous year timelines. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official RRB portal for updates on exam dates, admit card release, and the detailed schedule.

    RRB NTPC Exam 2025-26
    Activity
    NTPC Graduate Important Dates (CEN 06/2025) 
    NTPC Undergraduate Important Dates (CEN 07/2025) 
    Short Notice
    29th September 2025
    29th September 2025
    Detailed Notification
    20th October 2025
    27th October 2025
    Apply Online Starts
    21st October 2025
    28th October 2025
    Application Form Last Date
    20th November 2025 (23:59 hrs)
    27th November 2025
    Last Date to Pay Fee
    22nd November 2025
    29 November 2025
    Application Correction Window
    22 Nov to 2 Dec 2025
    30 Nov to 9 Dec 2025
    Admit Card
    -
    -
    CBT 1 Exam Date
    -
    -
    CBT 2 Exam Date
    -
    -
    Popular Test Series

    RRB NTPC 2026 Vacancy Distribution

    As mentioned above, there are total of 8868 vacancies available under Railway Non-Technical Categories. Out of total 3058 are for UG and 5810 are for Graduate level posts. The table here mentions the post names and available vacancies. You can also check the zone-wise NTPC vacancies below that.

    RRB NTPC Graduate Level Posts Vacancy Data
    No.
    Post
    Pay Level in 7th CPC
    Total Vacancies
    1
    Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor
    6
    161
    2
    Station Master
    6
    615
    3
    Goods Train Manager
    5
    3,416
    4
    Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist
    5
    921
    5
    Senior Clerk Cum Typist
    5
    638
    6
    Traffic Assistant
    4
    59

    Grand Total (All RRBs)
    5,810


    RRB NTPC UG Vacancy Details
    Sr. No.
    Post
    Total Vacancies (All RRBs)
    1
    Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk
    2,424
    2
    Accounts Clerk cum Typist
    394
    3
    Junior Clerk cum Typist
    163
    4
    Trains Clerk
    77
    Grand Total (All RRBs)
    3,058

    RRB NTPC Zone-wise and Category-wise Vacancies

    RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy (RRB and Category-wise)
    RRB Region
    UR
    SC
    ST
    OBC
    EWS
    Total
    ExSM
    Bilaspur
    350
    126
    64
    230
    88
    864
    87
    Chandigarh
    85
    27
    16
    51
    20
    199
    21
    Chennai
    73
    31
    22
    43
    18
    187
    18
    Gorakhpur
    48
    16
    10
    27
    10
    111
    10
    Guwahati
    20
    10
    4
    14
    8
    56
    5
    Jammu–Srinagar
    15
    5
    3
    8
    1
    32
    3
    Kolkata
    284
    103
    46
    186
    66
    685
    68
    Malda
    213
    83
    46
    133
    47
    522
    54
    Mumbai
    254
    89
    43
    153
    57
    596
    61
    Muzaffarpur
    8
    4
    2
    5
    2
    21
    2
    Patna
    0
    10
    12
    0
    1
    23
    2
    Ahmedabad
    43
    12
    3
    15
    6
    79
    8
    Ajmer
    121
    64
    12
    111
    37
    345
    34
    Bangalore
    115
    32
    17
    47
    30
    241
    23
    Bhopal
    151
    60
    27
    81
    33
    352
    38
    Bhubaneswar
    64
    37
    21
    56
    53
    231
    23
    Prayagraj
    51
    19
    18
    16
    6
    110
    11
    Ranchi
    255
    118
    45
    166
    67
    651
    65
    Secunderabad
    145
    59
    32
    119
    41
    396
    40
    Siliguri
    8
    4
    1
    6
    2
    21
    2
    Thiruvananthapuram
    18
    13
    13
    10
    4
    58
    5
    Total
    2321
    922
    457
    1508
    602
    5810
    580


    ​RRB NTPC Undergraduate Vacancy (RRB and Category-wise)​
    Zones
    UR
    SC
    ST
    OBC
    EWS
    Total
    RRB Mumbai
    190
    72
    39
    140
    53
    494
    RRB Prayagraj
    128
    53
    54
    50
    18
    303
    RRB Bhopal
    53
    21
    8
    30
    11
    123
    RRB Gorakhpur
    68
    25
    15
    48
    17
    173
    RRB Chennai
    33
    11
    5
    23
    8
    80
    RRB Secunderabad
    115
    40
    25
    68
    24
    272
    RRB Kolkata
    215
    76
    38
    129
    41
    499
    RRB Ahmedabad
    58
    23
    13
    43
    16
    153
    RRB Ranchi
    21
    10
    3
    16
    6
    56
    RRB Guwahati
    57
    21
    8
    36
    13
    135
    RRB Ajmer
    65
    13
    5
    25
    8
    116
    RRB Bilaspur
    26
    11
    5
    19
    8
    69
    RRB Thiruvananthapuram
    39
    12
    1
    26
    8
    86
    RRB Jammu-Srinagar
    58
    21
    13
    34
    11
    137
    RRB Malda
    79
    29
    16
    52
    20
    196
    RRB Bhubaneswar
    10
    2
    2
    3
    1
    18
    RRB Patna
    9
    3
    4
    5
    3
    24
    RRB Siliguri
    3
    1
    0
    2
    1
    7
    RRB Muzaffarpur
    16
    5
    3
    11
    4
    39
    RRB Chandigarh
    10
    3
    3
    6
    2
    24
    RRB Bangalore
    27
    9
    4
    7
    7
    54
    Total
    1280
    461
    264
    773
    280
    3058

    RRB NTPC 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    In applying for the RRB NTPC Exam, the first thing for candidates is to know the eligibility criteria. The RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria require candidates to meet certain educational and age standards. Candidates can check the details of the RRB NTPC Eligibility below.

    RRB NTPC 2026 Age Limit

    Check the post-wise age limit below:

     Entry Levels
    Age Limit (as on 1/1/ 2025)
    Undergraduate Level
    18 to 30 years
    Graduate Level
    18 to 33 years

    Age Relaxation

    The age relaxation will be provided as per govt rules. Check the details below.

    Category
    Relaxation in Upper Limit
    OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL)
    3 years
    SC/ST
    5 years
    Ex-Servicemen (UR and EWS)
    3 Years (After deduction of length of service from age)
    Ex-Servicemen (OBC-Non Creamy)
    6 Years (After deduction of length of service from age)
    Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)
    8 Years (After deduction of length of service from age)
    PwBD (UR & EWS)
    10 years
    PwBD (OBC-NCL)
    13 years
    PwBD (SC/ST)
    15 years
    Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, with a minimum of 3 years service as well as Substitutes with a minimum of 3 years service in continuous or in broken spells in Railway.
    UR & EWS- 40 years of age
    OBC (NCL)- 43 years of age
    SC/ST- 45 years of age
    Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway Organization (UR)
     Up to the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is less
    Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway Organization (OBC)
    Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (SC/ST)
    Women candidates are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from their husbands but not remarried. (UR)
    35 years
    Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from their husbands but not remarried. (OBC)
    38 years
    Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from their husbands but not remarried. (SC/ST)
    40 years

    RRB NTPC 2026 Qualification

    Check the post-wise RRB NTPC Educational Qualification details from the table below.

    Posts
    Educational Qualification
    Goods Train Manager
    Degree from a recognized university and equivalent
    Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor
    Station Master
    Junior Account Assistant cum Typist
    Degree from a recognized university or its equivalent.
    Typing proficiency in English/Hindi on the computer is necessary.
    Senior Clerk cum Typist
    Junior Clerk cum Typist
    12th pass from a recognized Board and equivalent
    Typing proficiency in Hindi/English on a computer
    Accounts Clerk cum Typist
    Trains Clerk
    Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

    RRB NTPC 2026 Selection Process

    The Railway NTPC selection process comprises four stages. Successful completion of all four stages makes applicants eligible for the RRB NTPC recruitment 2025. The stages are as follows:

    • First Stage of CBT
    • Second Stage of CBT
    • Typing Test (Skill Test) / Aptitude Test
    • Document Verification
    • Medical Examination
    Post-wise Selection Stages for RRB NTPC 2026 Exam
    Stage
    Graduate Posts
    Undergraduate Posts
    Details
    CBT Stage 1 (Prelims)
    Mandatory for all
    Mandatory for all
    Screening test with MCQs on General Awareness, Mathematics, Reasoning. Qualifying is required.
    CBT Stage 2 (Main Exam)
    Mandatory
    Mandatory
    Higher-level MCQs on General Awareness, Mathematics, Reasoning, and General Science (for some posts). Marks used for final merit.
    Typing / CBAT
    for Junior Clerk/Typist, Accounts Clerk, etc. and CBAT for Station Master
    Typist post
    Tests typing speed/accuracy or computer-based aptitude. Only applicable to selected posts. Aptitude test is only conducted for Station Master post
    Document Verification (DV)
    Mandatory
    Mandatory
    Verification of documents, eligibility, and category certificates.
    Medical Examination
    Mandatory
    Mandatory
    Medical fitness as per Indian Railways standards.

    RRB NTPC 2026 Exam Pattern

    If you want to crack the RRB NTPC Exam, then you must have a great understanding of the exam pattern. RB NTPC Exam Pattern helps you to understand the overall structure of the exam, the question's weightage from each section, and the time you will get to attempt it. Below we have explained the RRB NTPC Exam pattern for CBT 1, CBT 2 and CBAT.

    • CBT 1 exam has three sections: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness.
    • CBT 1 is 100 marks, whereas CBT 2 is 120 marks.
    • The total time allotted to complete the CBT 1 and CBT 2 papers is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
    • There is a negative marking; one-third of the marks for a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
    RRB NTPC Exam Pattern Details for CBT 1 and CBT 2
    Exam Stage
    Number of Questions
    Maximum Marks
    Duration
    Sections / Subjects
    Remarks
    CBT Stage 1 (Prelims)
    100
    100
    90 minutes (general candidates)
    120 minutes (PWD candidates)
    - General Awareness (40 Qs)
    - Mathematics (30 Qs)
    - General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 Qs)
    1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer

    CBT Stage 2 (Main Exam)
    120
    120
    90 minutes (general candidates)
    120 minutes (PWD candidates)
    - General Awareness (50 Qs)
    - Mathematics (35 Qs)
    - General Intelligence & Reasoning (35 Qs)

    RRB NTPC CBAT Exam Pattern

    • Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) is conducted for the Station Master post.
    • Typing Skill Test is conducted for posts like Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist, Senior Clerk-cum-Typist, and Senior Time Keeper.

    RRB NTPC 2026 Syllabus

    The RRB NTPC 2026 Syllabus includes 3 subjects, mainly Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness. Candidates can check the RRB NTPC Syllabus in the table below.

    Subjects
    Topics
    General Awareness
    • Current Affairs (National and International)
    • General Science
    • Indian History
    • Indian Polity
    • Indian Economy
    • Geography (India and the World)
    • Indian Culture and Heritage
    • Science and Technology
    • Sports
    • Books and Authors
    • Important Days and Events
    • Awards and Honors
    • Abbreviations
    • Major Financial and Economic News
    • Budget and Five-Year Plans
    • Who’s Who
    • Important Organizations and their Headquarters
    Mathematics
    • Number System
    • Simplification
    • Decimals and Fractions
    • LCM and HCF
    • Ratio and Proportion
    • Percentage
    • Profit and Loss
    • Simple and Compound Interest
    • Average
    • Time and Work
    • Time and Distance
    • Problems on Ages
    • Data Interpretation
    • Algebra
    • Geometry
    • Trigonometry
    • Mensuration
    General Intelligence and Reasoning
    • Analogies
    • Classification
    • Series (Number, Alphabet, and Mixed)
    • Coding and Decoding
    • Blood Relations
    • Direction Sense Test
    • Ordering and Ranking
    • Alphabetical and Number Series
    • Word Formation
    • Distance and Direction
    • Mathematical Operations
    • Venn Diagrams
    • Syllogism
    • Puzzle
    • Non-Verbal Reasoning
    General Science
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • Biology
    • Environmental Studies

    RRB NTPC 2026 Application Form

    The RRB NTPC Application Process is over for Graduate-level and 12th-level posts, allowing eligible candidates to apply through their respective regional RRB websites. Candidates are advised to check the official notification carefully and complete their applications within the given dates to avoid last-minute issues.

    RRB NTPC 2026 Application Fees

    The RRB NTPC Application Fees are mentioned in the table given below for the candidates. Candidates are specified application fee that they need to pay to complete the application form online or offline.

    Online Form Fee Details
    Category
    Application Fees
    PwBD, Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Minority Communities, and Economically Backward Class
    Rs 250/-
    SC, ST, ExSM, PwBD, Female, Minority, EBC, or Transgender
    Rs 250/-
    General, EWS, or OBC
    Rs 500/-

    RRB NTPC 2026 Salary

    The RRB NTPC exam offers various posts catering to different educational qualifications. Below are the details of the posts and the RRB NTPC Salary according to the 7th pay commission:

    RRB NTPC Undergraduate Posts and Salaries:

    Name of the Post
    Pay Level as per 7th CPC
    Initial Pay (Rs.)
    Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk
    3
    21,700
    Accounts Clerk Cum Typist
    2
    19,900
    Junior Clerk Cum Typist
    2
    19,900
    Trains Clerk
    2
    19,900

    RRB NTPC Graduate Posts and Salaries:

    Name of the Post
    Pay Level as per 7th CPC
    Initial Pay (Rs.)
    Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor
    6
    35,400
    Station Master
    6
    35,400
    Goods Train Manager
    5
    29,200
    Junior Account Assistant cum Typist
    5
    29,200
    Senior Clerk cum Typist
    5
    29,200
    Traffic Assistant
    4
    25,500

    RRBs Regional Websites

    The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has various regional websites for candidates to access information and updates. Candidates can check the following table for their respective regions.

    City
    Website
    Ahmedabad
    www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in
    Ajmer
    www.rrbajmer.gov.in
    Bengaluru
    www.rrbbnc.gov.in
    Bhopal
    www.rrbbhopal.gov.in
    Bhubaneswar
    www.rrbbs.gov.in
    Bilaspur
    www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in
    Chandigarh
    www.rrbcdg.gov.in
    Chennai
    www.rrbchennai.gov.in
    Gorakhpur
    www.rrbgkp.gov.in
    Guwahati
    www.rrbguwahati.gov.in
    Jammu-Srinagar
    www.rrbjammu.nic.in
    Kolkata
    www.rrbkolkata.gov.in
    Malda
    www.rrbmalda.gov.in
    Mumbai
    www.rrbmumbai.gov.in
    Muzaffarpur
    www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in
    Patna
    www.rrbpatna.gov.in
    Prayagraj
    www.rrbald.gov.in
    Ranchi
    www.rrbranchi.gov.in
    Secunderabad
    www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in
    Siliguri
    www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in
    Thiruvananthapuram
    www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in

    RRB NTPC 2026 Preparation Tips

    The candidates can go through the details of the RRB NTPC Preparation Tips to start preparing effectively. They need a strategise their preparation and include the below-mentioned tips to excel in the examination.

    • To understand the fundamentals of the topics included in the syllabus, consult the best RRB NTPC books.
    • To keep up with the most recent news and events, read newspapers.
    • Learn the key formulas and theorems by heart.
    • Improve your speed and accuracy when answering questions by working over the previous year's exam papers.
    • Take practice exams to gain insight into how to respond to questions on the real examination.

    RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Paper

    The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will be holding the RRB NTPC 2026 Exam soon. Candidates preparing for this exam can benefit from using the RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Papers. These papers are available for download on the official RRB website at https://indianrailways.gov.in/. Click on the link mentioned below to download the CBT 1 and CBT 2.

    Frequently Asked Questions
    Q: What is the full form of RRB NTPC?
    Q: What is the purpose of the RRB NTPC exam?
    Q: Is RRB NTPC a technical exam?
    Q: How many stages are there in the RRB NTPC selection process?
    Q: Is the RRB NTPC exam tough?
    Q: What is the educational qualification for RRB NTPC posts?
    Q: Is RRB NTPC Notification 2026 Out?