RRB NTPC 2026 Exam Date, 8868 Graduate & Undergraduate Posts
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Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) aims to fill a total of 8868 vacancies for FY 2025-26 for the posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC), including UG-level posts and graduate-level posts in various Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways. The online application process for the RRB NTPC 2026 Exam has been completed, and candidates are waiting for the announcement of exam date. The official RRB NTPC 2026 Exam Date 2026 for Graduate & Undergraduate Posts will be released soon at the official website https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/.
RRB NTPC 2026 Exam
The Railway Recruitment Board conducts Railway NTPC and other railway examinations, giving candidates a golden opportunity to fulfil their dream of joining the prestigious Indian Railways. The RRB NTPC 2026 Recruitment is specifically for candidates who hold a 12th pass certificate or a Graduate Degree from a recognised school board/ university. This article covers all details related to Exam Date, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria & NTPC Full Form. Through the recruitment, candidates will be recruited for UG-level posts and graduate-level posts, which are as follows-
| Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025) | 12th Level (CEN 07/2025) |
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RRB NTPC Notification 2026 PDF
The detailed RRB NTPC 2026 Notification for both Graduate (CEN 06/2025) and UG (CEN 07/2025) has been released at the official website. This year, Indian Railways has announced 5810 vacancies for graduate posts and 3058 for UG level posts. Candidates who have completed their Graduation are eligible for the RRB NTPC Graduate level exam, and those with a 12th pass certificate can apply for UG level posts. Download the graduate and undergraduate level notification pdf from the link below.
Railway NTPC 2026- Exam Summary
This year, the Railway NTPC exam will be conducted to recruit 8868 vacancies for multiple posts for Graduate and 12th Level posts. Have a look at a glimpse of the RRB NTPC Exam 2026 from the table below.
| RRB NTPC Exam 2026- Summary | |
| Name of the Organization | 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 Under Graduate Posts- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist, Trains Clerk |
| Advt. No. | For Graduates (CEN 06/2025) For Under Graduates (CEN-07/2025) |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Total Vacancy | Graduate Level- 5810 12th Level- 3058 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026 | To be Notified |
| Qualification | 12th (+2 Stage) / Any Graduates |
| Age Limit | Graduate- 18 to 33 years UG- 18 to 30 years |
| Selection Process | CBT-1, CBT-2, CBAT, Skill Test, Document Verification, Medical Test |
| Official Website | http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ |
RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will announce the RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026 for Graduate level posts (CEN 06/2025) and for UG Level (CEN 07/2025) shortly at the official website http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/. The details regarding the exam incluidng exam date, timing, exam venue, etc., will be released along with the admit card.
RRB NTPC UG Application Status 2026- Click to Check
RRB NTPC 2026- Important Dates
The complete schedule for the online registration process for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 (Graduate & 12th) has been updated here. The RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026 for Graduate level posts (CEN 06/2025) and for UG Level (CEN 07/2025) will be released shortly at the official website http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/. Check important dates from the table below.
| Events | For Graduates (CEN 06/2025) | For UG Level (CEN-07/2025) |
| RRB NTPC Notification (Detailed) | 20th October 2025 | 27th October 2025 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 21st October 2025 | 28th October 2025 |
| RRB NTPC Apply Online Last Date | 27th November 2025 (11:59 pm) EXTENDED | 4th December 2025 (11:59 pm) |
| Last Date for Application fee payment for the submitted applications | 29th November 2025 | 6th December 2025 |
| Application Form Corrections | 30th November to 9th December 2025 | 7th to 16th December 2025 |
| Dates during which eligible scribe candidates must provide their scribe details in the application portal | 10th to 14th December 2025 | 17th to 21st December 2025 |
| RRB NTPC Application Status 2026 | 21st January 2026 | February 2026 |
| RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026 | To be Notified | To be Notified |
RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026 [Post-wise]
As per the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026, a total of 8868 vacancies will be recruited this year, comprising 5,810 for graduate-level posts and 3,058 for UG-level posts. The post-wise vacancies are tabulated below.
| Post Type | Vacancies |
| Graduate Level | 5810 |
| UG Level (12th Level) | 3058 |
| Total | 8868 |
Graduate Level Vacancies
5810 Graduate Posts are announced and candidates with a Minimum Educational Qualification of a University Degree or its equivalent and an Age between 18 and 33 years are eligible to apply. The following posts are relevant to the Graduate Level exam.
| Posts | Vacancies |
| Goods Train Manager | 3416 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | 921 |
| Senior Clerk Cum Typist | 638 |
| Station Master | 615 |
| Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor | 161 |
| Traffic Assistant | 59 |
| Total | 5810 |
RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2026 (Zone-wise)
| Zones | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| RRB AHMEDABAD | 43 | 12 | 03 | 15 | 6 | 79 |
| RRB AJMER | 121 | 64 | 12 | 111 | 37 | 345 |
| RRB BANGALORE | 115 | 32 | 17 | 47 | 30 | 241 |
| RRB BHOPAL | 151 | 60 | 27 | 106 | 38 | 382 |
| RRB BHUBANESWAR | 64 | 37 | 21 | 56 | 53 | 231 |
| RRB BILASPUR | 350 | 126 | 64 | 236 | 88 | 864 |
| RRB CHANDIGARH | 85 | 27 | 16 | 51 | 20 | 199 |
| RRB CHENNAI | 73 | 31 | 22 | 43 | 18 | 187 |
| RRB GORAKHPUR | 48 | 16 | 10 | 27 | 10 | 111 |
| RRB GUWAHATI | 20 | 10 | 04 | 14 | 08 | 56 |
| RRB JAMMU-SRINAGAR | 15 | 05 | 03 | 08 | 01 | 32 |
| RRB KOLKATA | 284 | 103 | 46 | 186 | 66 | 685 |
| RRB MALDA | 213 | 83 | 46 | 133 | 47 | 522 |
| RRB MUMBAI | 254 | 89 | 43 | 153 | 57 | 596 |
| RRB MUZAFFARPUR | 08 | 04 | 02 | 05 | 02 | 21 |
| RRB PATNA | -- | 10 | 12 | -- | 01 | 23 |
| RRB PRAYAGRAJ | 51 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 06 | 110 |
| RRB RANCHI | 255 | 118 | 45 | 166 | 67 | 651 |
| RRB SECUNDERABAD | 145 | 59 | 32 | 119 | 41 | 396 |
| RRB SILIGURI | 08 | 04 | 01 | 06 | 02 | 21 |
| RRB THIRUVANANTHAPURAM | 18 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 04 | 58 |
| Total | 2321 | 922 | 457 | 1508 | 602 | 5810 |
UG Level Vacancies
UG Level Posts with a Minimum Educational Qualification of 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent examination and an Age between 18 and 30 Years. The list of posts that come under the 12th level exam is mentioned below, along with the number of vacant posts.
| Name of the posts | Total Vacancies(All RRBs) |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 163 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 394 |
| Trains Clerk | 77 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 2424 |
| Total Vacancies | 3058 |
RRB NTPC UG Vacancy 2026 (Zone-wise)
| Zones | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| RRB AHMEDABAD | 58 | 23 | 13 | 43 | 16 | 153 |
| RRB AJMER | 65 | 13 | 05 | 25 | 08 | 116 |
| RRB BANGALORE | 27 | 09 | 04 | 07 | 07 | 54 |
| RRB BHOPAL | 53 | 21 | 08 | 30 | 11 | 123 |
| RRB BHUBANESWAR | 10 | 02 | 02 | 03 | 01 | 18 |
| RRB BILASPUR | 26 | 11 | 05 | 19 | 08 | 69 |
| RRB CHANDIGARH | 10 | 03 | 03 | 06 | 02 | 24 |
| RRB CHENNAI | 33 | 11 | 05 | 23 | 08 | 80 |
| RRB GORAKHPUR | 68 | 25 | 15 | 48 | 17 | 173 |
| RRB GUWAHATI | 57 | 21 | 08 | 36 | 13 | 135 |
| RRB JAMMU-SRINAGAR | 58 | 21 | 13 | 34 | 11 | 137 |
| RRB KOLKATA | 215 | 76 | 38 | 129 | 41 | 499 |
| RRB MALDA | 79 | 29 | 16 | 52 | 20 | 196 |
| RRB MUMBAI | 190 | 72 | 39 | 140 | 53 | 494 |
| RRB MUZAFFARPUR | 16 | 05 | 03 | 11 | 04 | 39 |
| RRB PATNA | 09 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 03 | 24 |
| RRB PRAYAGRAJ | 128 | 53 | 54 | 50 | 18 | 303 |
| RRB RANCHI | 21 | 10 | 03 | 16 | 06 | 56 |
| RRB SECUNDERABAD | 115 | 40 | 25 | 68 | 24 | 272 |
| RRB SILIGURI | 03 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 07 |
| RRB THIRUVANANTHAPURAM | 39 | 12 | 01 | 26 | 08 | 86 |
| Total | 1280 | 461 | 264 | 773 | 280 | 3058 |
RRB NTPC Vacancy Comparison
Last year, 11558 vacancies were released, wherein 8113 were for the Graduate level and 3445 were for the 12th level. However, this year, the number of vacancies has been reduced by 2690. Before that in 2019, more than 35000 vacancies were released. This shows, the Indian Railways are decreasing the number of vacancies every year.
| Post Name | 2019 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 |
| Graduate | 24678 | 8113 | 5810 |
| 12th Level | 10603 | 3445 | 3058 |
| Total | 35281 | 11558 | 8868 |
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Vacancy Trend
RRB NTPC 12th Level Vacancy Trend
RRB NTPC 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Those willing to apply to the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 must be eligible as per the minimum eligibility requirements set by the board. The education qualification and age limit for candidates willing to apply for the RRB NTPC Exam are as mentioned below.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold the minimum educational qualification to be eligible to apply for the RRB NTPC 2026 Exam.
| Posts | Educational Qualification | |
| Graduate Level | Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Station Master | Graduate Degree from recognized university and equivalent |
| 12th Level | Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 12th pass from a recognized school and equivalent Typing proficiency in Hindi/English on computer |
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
The minimum age of the candidates must be 18 years and the maximum age limit is 33 years to be eligible for the upcoming RRB NTPC 2026 Exam.
| Levels | Age Limit |
| Graduate Level | 18 to 33 years |
| 12th Level (12th Pass) | 18 to 30 years |
| Graduate Level | ||||
| Age Group | Lower age limit as on 01.01.2026 (not born after) | Upper age limit as on 01.01.2026 (Date of Birth not earlier than) | ||
| 18 to 33 years | For all communities/categories | UR/EWS | OBC-NCL | SC/ST |
| 01.01.2008 | 02.01.1993 | 02.01.1990 | 02.01.1988 | |
| 12th Level | ||||
| Age Group | Lower age limit as on 01.01.2026 (not born after) | Upper age limit as on 01.01.2026 (Date of Birth not earlier than) | ||
| 18 to 30 years | For all communities/categories | UR/EWS | OBC-NCL | SC/ST |
| 01.01.2008 | 02.01.1996 | 02.01.1993 | 02.01.1991 | |
RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria 2026- Click to Check
RRB NTPC 2026 Apply Online
Candidates willing to apply for 5810 vacancies for graduate-level posts had completed the registration process through the official website http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/. Click on the link below to know the online application process.
Click to Apply for RRB NTPC Recruitment
RRB NTPC 2026 Application Fees
The online application process is over now. The RRB NTPC online application fee for General / OBC categories was Rs. 500/. Out of this fee of Rs 500, an amount of Rs 400 shall be refunded, duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in 1st Stage CBT.
| S.No | Category | Fee |
| 1 | For GEN/OBC | Rs. 500/- |
| 2 | For SC/ST/PWD/Women/Ex-Sm/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backward | Rs. 250/- This fee of Rs 250 shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable on appearing in 1st Stage CBT. |
RRB NTPC 2026 Selection Process
The RRB NTPC 2026 Recruitment Process will be done by following these steps:
- First Stage of CBT
- Second Stage of CBT
- Typing Test (Skill Test) / Aptitude Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
| RRB NTPC 2026 Selection Process for Graduate Level Posts | |
| Posts | Selection Process |
| Goods Train Manager | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
| Station Master | CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT |
| RRB NTPC 2026 Selection Process for Under graduate Level Posts | |
| Posts | Selection Process |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typis | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Trains Clerk | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
RRB NTPC 2026 Exam Pattern
The recruitment process shall involve 1st Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer-Based Aptitude Test (as applicable) and Document Verification/Medical Examination. Selection is made strictly as per merit, based on the above-mentioned recruitment stages.
The languages listed are English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
| CBT 1 Exam Pattern | |||
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duraton |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 minutes |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
| CBT 2 Exam Pattern | |||
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duraton |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 minutes |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | |
Note- There will be a negative marking of ⅓rd mark for each incorrect answer.
Click Here to View the RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026
RRB NTPC 2026 Syllabus
Candidates preparing for the exam must go through the RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026 to score well in the examination. The table below depicts the CBT 1 Syllabus for the RRB NTPC Exam.
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Click Here to View the RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026
RRB NTPC 2026 Marks Normalisation
For these multisession papers, a suitable normalization is applied to take into account any variation in the difficulty levels of the question papers across different sessions. The formula for calculating the normalized marks for the multi-session papers is detailed below:
RRB NTPC 2026 Salary
RRB NTPC posts are categorised into two categories, namely Graduate Posts and 12th Level Posts. Let us now look into the name of the posts under each category and their initial pay (initial monthly RRB NTPC salary as per the 7th CPC):
RRB NTPC Salary for 12th Level Posts
- Junior Clerk cum Typist: Rs 19,900 (Level-2)
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist: Rs 19,900 (Level-2)
- Trains Clerk: Rs 19,900 (Level-2)
- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk: Rs 21,700 (Level-3)
RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Posts
- Goods Train Manager: Rs. 29,200 (Level-5)
- Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor: Rs. 35,400 (Level-6)
- Senior Clerk cum Typist: Rs. 29,200 (Level-5)
- Junior Account Assistant cum Typist: Rs. 29,200 (Level-5)
- Station Master: Rs. 35,400 (Level-6)
The allowances and perks for all RRB NTPC Graduate and 12th Level posts are listed below:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Pension Scheme
- Medical Benefits
Check RRB NTPC Salary Structure, Job Profile & Job Responsibility
RRB NTPC 2026 Exam Analysis
Read the mentioned below-summarised exam analysis of the last RRB NTPC Exam conducted. If you are going to prepare for the upcoming RRB NTPC Exam, then this analysis would be of great help. Let's have a look at the section-wise & topic-wise exam analysis of RRB NTPC.
RRB NTPC Stage-1: General Awareness Section
The General Awareness section is one of the important and less time-consuming sections of any railway exams. This section has the highest number of questions & marks i.e. 40. Most of the questions are asked from current affairs, General Science and then history will comprise of more than 12 questions. The detailed exam analysis of the General Awareness section is given below:
| Topic | No. of Questions | Level |
| History | 6-7 | Easy |
| Geography | 5 | Easy |
| Chemistry | 1-2 | Easy |
| Biology | 3-4 | Easy |
| Physics | 2-3 | Easy |
| Computer | 4 | Easy |
| Polity | 1-2 | Easy-Moderate |
| Static GK | 8-9 | Easy |
| Current Affairs | 11-12 | Easy-Moderate |
| Total | 40 | Easy- Moderate |
RRB NTPC Stage-1: Mathematics Section
The questions were asked in a balanced form from all the topics, therefore, prepare every topic well and attempt the RRB NTPC Mock Test regularly to crack the exam. So practice well of Arithmetic & Data Interpretation. The distribution of questions & topics is given below:
| Topic | No. of Questions | Level |
| Percentage | 1 | Easy |
| Number System | 3 | Easy |
| LCM & HCF | 2-3 | Easy |
| Time & Work | 2-3 | Easy |
| CI & SI | 2-3 | Easy |
| Time & Distance | 3 | Easy |
| Profit & Loss | 2 | Easy |
| Mensuration | 1 | Easy |
| Trigonometry | 2-3 | Easy |
| Average | 1-2 | Easy |
| Square- Root | 2 | Easy |
| Ratio | 1-2 | Easy |
| Total | 30 | Easy-Moderate |
RRB NTPC Stage-1: General Intelligence & Reasoning Section
The total number of questions asked in this exam is 30. The topic-wise distribution of the General Intelligence and Reasoning Section of last year's exam is given below:
| Topics | No. of Questions | Level |
| Puzzles | 3 | Easy |
| Syllogism | 3 | Easy |
| Venn Diagram | 3 | Moderate |
| Sentence arrangement | 3 | Easy-Moderate |
| Statement & Assumptions | 1 | Moderate |
| Statement & Conclusion | 2 | Easy-Moderate |
| Alpha-Nemuric Series | 1 | Easy |
| Analogy | 1 | Easy |
| Mathematical Operations | 3 | Easy-Moderate |
| Direction Sense | 2 | Easy-Moderate |
| Blood Relation | 1 | Easy-Moderate |
| Odd one out | 2 | Easy-Moderate |
| Seating Arrangement | 1 | Easy-Moderate |
| Coding-Decoding | 1 | Easy-Moderate |
| Total | 30 | Easy-Moderate |
RRB NTPC 2026 Cut-Off
Here, we are providing RRB NTPC Previous Year Cut-Off. The total number of vacancies selected for the stage 2 round was 18252. Let's have a look at the region-wise cut-off for the RRB NTPC 2015 exam.
| S.No. | Zone | General | OBC | SC | ST |
| 1 | Ahmedabad | 72.86 | 64.91 | 57.23 | 48.1 |
| 2 | Ajmer | 77.39 | 70.93 | 62.13 | 59.74 |
| 3 | Allahabad | 77.49 | 70.47 | 62.85 | 47.02 |
| 4 | Bangalore | 64.97 | 57.28 | 30.1 | 29 |
| 5 | Bhopal | 72.9 | 66.31 | 58.61 | 51.16 |
| 6 | Bhubaneshwar | 71.91 | 65.76 | 53.09 | 48.79 |
| 7 | Bilaspur | 68.79 | 60.7 | 51.49 | 50.07 |
| 8 | Chandigarh | 82.27 | 71.47 | 71.87 | 46.71 |
| 9 | Chennai | 72.14 | 69.11 | 57.67 | 46.84 |
| 10 | Gorakhpur | 77.43 | 69.01 | 56.63 | 47.67 |
| 11 | Guwahati | 66.44 | 57.11 | 52.53 | 52.91 |
| 12 | Jammu | 68.72 | 50.88 | 52.27 | 38.05 |
| 13 | Kolkata | 79.5 | 71.53 | 67.07 | 52.92 |
| 14 | Malda | 61.87 | 48.42 | 43.11 | 31.89 |
| 15 | Mumbai | 77.05 | 70.21 | 63.6 | 54.95 |
| 16 | Muzaffarpur | 57.97 | 45.57 | 30.06 | 25 |
| 17 | Patna | 63.03 | 53.57 | 38.55 | 26.69 |
| 18 | Ranchi | 63.75 | 57.29 | 45.48 | 48.58 |
| 19 | Secunderabad | 77.72 | 72.87 | 63.73 | 59.13 |
| 20 | Siliguri | 67.52 | 56.26 | 54.31 | 45.9 |
| 21 | Thiruvananthapuram | 79.75 | 75.1 | 56.14 | 36.45 |