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RRB NTPC 2026
RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Recruitment · आरआरबी एनटीपीसी
What is RRB NTPC?
RRB NTPC recruits for non-technical railway posts such as Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist and various clerk posts, through two computer-based tests and a skill or aptitude test.
Notifications are issued separately for graduate-level and undergraduate (Class 12) level posts. Typing skill tests apply to typist posts and a computer-based aptitude test to Station Master and Traffic Assistant.
- Conducting body
- RRB
- Qualification
- Undergraduate posts: Class 12 pass (50% for some typist and clerk posts, relaxed for reserved categories)
- Age limit
- 18–33 years
- Exam stages
- 3 stages: CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test / Computer-Based Aptitude Test
- 2026 vacancies
- 5,165 vacancies
- Negative marking
- One-third mark per wrong answer
RRB NTPC 2026 (CEN 06/2026 Graduate, CEN 07/2026 Undergraduate): important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Graduate posts (CEN 06/2026): applications open | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Graduate posts: last date to apply | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Undergraduate posts (CEN 07/2026): applications open | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Undergraduate posts: last date to apply | 13 Nov 2026 |
| CBT 1 | To be announced |
Latest RRB NTPC updates
No RRB NTPC updates have been published yet. We check the official website twice a day.
How to apply for RRB NTPC
- 1Create an account on rrbapply.gov.in — the common application portal for all Railway Recruitment Boards
- 2Open the NTPC Centralised Employment Notice (CEN), choose your RRB and post preferences
- 3Fill in educational and personal details and upload photograph and signature
- 4Pay ₹500 (₹250 for SC/ST, women, PwBD, ex-servicemen, minorities and EBC); most of it is refunded after you appear in the CBT
- 5Submit and download the application
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RRB NTPC eligibility
- Educational qualification
- Undergraduate posts: Class 12 pass (50% for some typist and clerk posts, relaxed for reserved categories). Graduate posts: bachelor's degree.
- Age limit
- 18–33 years
- Nationality
- Citizen of India, or other categories as specified in the notification.
Application fee
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT 1) | ₹500 |
| SC, ST, women, PwBD, ex-servicemen, minorities, EBC (fully refunded after appearing) | ₹250 |
RRB NTPC exam pattern
| Stage | Mode | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBT 1 | Computer-based test | 100 | 100 | 90 min |
| CBT 2 | Computer-based test | 120 | 120 | 90 min |
| Typing Skill Test / Computer-Based Aptitude Test | Skill / aptitude | — | — | — |
RRB NTPC syllabus
CBT 1 & 2
General Awareness
Current affairs, Indian history, Geography, Indian polity, Economy, General science, Static GK, Sports and awards, Indian Railways basics
CBT 1 & 2
Mathematics
Number system, Simplification, Percentage, Ratio and proportion, Average, Profit and loss, Simple and compound interest, Time and work, Time, speed and distance, Mensuration, Data interpretation
CBT 1 & 2
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Analogies, Classification, Series, Coding-decoding, Blood relations, Direction sense, Syllogism, Venn diagrams, Seating arrangement, Puzzles, Non-verbal reasoning
Selection process
- 1CBT 1 (screening)
- 2CBT 2
- 3Typing skill test / CBAT as applicable
- 4Document verification and medical
How to prepare for RRB NTPC
- General Awareness carries the most marks in both CBTs — revise static GK and current affairs together.
Practice for RRB NTPC
Reading the syllabus is step one. Timed practice under the real RRB NTPC pattern is what moves your score. Our partner platform EduJha offers practice with instant scoring and explanations.
RRB NTPC: frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for RRB NTPC?
The age limit for RRB NTPC is 18–33 years (as on 1 January of the notification year). Upper age relaxation: OBC (non-creamy layer) 3 years, SC / ST 5 years, PwBD (Unreserved) 10 years, PwBD (OBC) 13 years, PwBD (SC/ST) 15 years, Ex-servicemen 3 years.
What is the educational qualification for RRB NTPC?
To apply for RRB NTPC: Undergraduate posts: Class 12 pass (50% for some typist and clerk posts, relaxed for reserved categories). Graduate posts: bachelor's degree.
What is the selection process of RRB NTPC?
The RRB NTPC selection process is: CBT 1 (screening) → CBT 2 → Typing skill test / CBAT as applicable → Document verification and medical.
Is there negative marking in RRB NTPC?
Yes. CBT 1: One-third mark per wrong answer; CBT 2: One-third mark per wrong answer.
How to apply for RRB NTPC?
Apply online on the official portal (https://www.rrbapply.gov.in): 1) Create an account on rrbapply.gov.in — the common application portal for all Railway Recruitment Boards; 2) Open the NTPC Centralised Employment Notice (CEN), choose your RRB and post preferences; 3) Fill in educational and personal details and upload photograph and signature; 4) Pay ₹500 (₹250 for SC/ST, women, PwBD, ex-servicemen, minorities and EBC); most of it is refunded after you appear in the CBT; 5) Submit and download the application.
How many vacancies are there in RRB NTPC 2026?
RRB NTPC 2026 (CEN 06/2026 Graduate, CEN 07/2026 Undergraduate) has 5,165 notified vacancies, as per the official notification.