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Railway NTPC Posts

The RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 includes a variety of Non-Technical Popular Categories posts. All interested candidates who are eligible and are willing to take the upcoming Railway NTPC 2026 Recruitment examination can check the complete list of posts is given below.

Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025)

• Station Master
• Goods Train Manager
• Traffic Assistant
• Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor (CCTS)
• Junior Account Assistant cum Typist (JAA)
• Senior Clerk cum Typist

Inter Level (CEN 07/2025)

• Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
• Junior Clerk cum Typist
• Accounts Clerk cum Typist
• Trains Clerk

• RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026

  The RRB NTPC Notification 2026 Recruitment is a golden opportunity for 12th Class or candidates with a UG degree aiming to work with the Indian Railways. This recruitment drive covers both Graduate and Under-Graduate posts across various Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways. The table below give you a complete overview of the RRB NTPC exam, including important dates, eligibility, syllabus, vacancies, and more. 

  RRB NTPC 2026
  Exam name	RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (RRB NTPC)
  Conducting Body	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
  Category	Railway Jobs
  Advt.No	CEN 05/2024	CEN 06/2024	CEN 06/2025	CEN 07/2025
  RRB NTPC Vacancy	8113 (Graduate Level)	3445 (Undergraduate Level)	5810 (Graduate Level)	3058 (Undergraduate Level)
  Post Level	Graduate & Undergraduate
  RRB NTPC Posts	Undergraduate Posts - Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk Graduate Posts - Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accountant Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist
  Level of Exam	National
  Frequency of Exam	As per the requirement
  Purpose	To Select Non-Technical Posts in Indian Railways
  RRB NTPC Qualification	Class 12th or Graduation
  RRB NTPC Selection Process	CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Test, DV, ME
  Official website	https://indianrailways.gov.in/

  RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026

  The Railway Recruitment Board has announced the RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026 at its official website. The RRB NTPC Exam will be held in a Computer-Based Test (CBT 1). Candidates must remember the RRB NTPC exam dates 2025 for each stage of the selection process to strategize their preparation accordingly and on time. All interested and eligible candidates can check the detailed Graduate and RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level Exam Date 2026 in the table shared below.

  RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 Dates
  Events	RRB NTPC Graduate Level Posts	RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level Posts
  RRB NTPC Notification PDF Release Date	20th October 2025	27th October 2025
  RRB NTPC Apply Online Start Date	21st October 2025	28th October 2025
  Last Date to Apply Online (Extended)	27th November 2025 (11:59 pm)	4th December 2025 (11:59 pm)
  Date for Online Fees Payment after Closing Date	29th November 2025	6 December 2025 (11:59 pm)
  Date for Modification Window for Corrections in Application Form	23rd November to 2nd December 2025	17 to 21 December 2025
  RRB NTPC Application Status 2026	20th January 2026	6th February 2026
  RRB NTPC City Intimation Slip 2026	6th March 2026	27th April 2026
  RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026	12th March 2026	3rd May 2026
  RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026	16th March to 27th March 2026	7th May to 20th June 2026
  RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Date	10th July 2026	TBA

  RRB NTPC Graduate Level Vacancies

  Graduate-level NTPC posts require a University Degree or equivalent with an age limit of 18–33 years. These posts include Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Traffic Assistant, and other administrative roles.

  RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2026
  Post	Vacancy (CEN 06/2025)
  Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor	161
  Station Master	615
  Goods Train Manager	3416
  Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist	921
  Senior Clerk Cum Typist	638
  Traffic Assistant	59
  Total Vacancy	5810

  RRB NTPC Graduate Zone Wise Vacancy Distribution (CEN 06/2025)

  The RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2025 has been released under CEN 06/2025 announcing a total of 5810 vacancies for various graduate-level NTPC posts across 21 Railway zones in India . Candidates can check the detailed RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2025 – Zone-wise distribution for all RRB regions in the table below.

  RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy CEN 06/2025 [Zone Wise]
  RRB Region	General	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total	ExSM
  RRB Ahmedabad	43	12	3	15	6	79	8
  RRB Ajmer	121	64	12	111	37	345	34
  RRB Bangalore	115	32	17	47	30	241	23
  RRB Bhopal	151	60	27	106	38	382	38
  RRB Bhubaneswar	64	37	21	56	53	231	23
  RRB Bilaspur	350	126	64	236	88	864	87
  RRB Chandigarh	85	27	16	51	20	199	21
  RRB Chennai	73	31	22	43	18	187	18
  RRB Gorakhpur	48	16	10	27	10	111	10
  RRB Guwahati	20	10	4	14	8	56	5
  RRB Jammu-Srinagar	15	5	3	8	1	32	3
  RRB Kolkata	284	103	46	186	66	685	68
  RRB Malda	213	83	46	133	47	522	54
  RRB Mumbai	254	89	43	153	57	596	61
  RRB Muzaffarpur	8	4	2	5	2	21	2
  RRB Patna	0	10	12	0	1	23	2
  RRB Prayagraj	51	19	18	16	6	110	11
  RRB Ranchi	255	118	45	166	67	651	65
  RRB Secunderabad	145	59	32	119	41	396	40
  RRB Siliguri	8	4	1	6	2	21	2
  RRB Thiruvananthapuram	18	13	13	10	4	58	5
  TOTAL	2321	922	457	1508	602	5810	580

   

  RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level Vacancies

  Undergraduate-level NTPC posts require 12th pass (+2 Stage) with an age limit of 18–30 years. These posts include Junior Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Trains Clerk, and Commercial cum Ticket Clerk.

  Name of the Post	Total Vacancies (All RRBs)
  Junior Clerk cum Typist	163
  Accounts Clerk cum Typist	394
  Trains Clerk	77
  Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	2424
  Total	3,058

  RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level Vacancy Zone Wise CEN 07/2025

  Candidates can check the detailed RRB NTPC UG Vacancy 2025-26 Zone-wise distribution for all RRB regions in the table below.

  RRB NTPC 12th Level Vacancies Zone Wise (CEN 07/2025)
  RRB Region	Total Vacancies	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS
  Ahmedabad	160	61	24	13	45	17
  Ajmer	116	65	13	4	21	13
  Bangalore	54	24	5	2	16	7
  Bhopal	77	26	12	5	22	12
  Bhubaneswar	18	10	2	2	3	1
  Bilaspur	69	26	10	3	5	5
  Chandigarh	24	9	5	2	5	3
  Chennai	80	33	12	5	23	7
  Gorakhpur	177	67	25	15	54	16
  Guwahati	135	57	21	8	36	13
  Jammu–Srinagar	136	55	22	12	33	14
  Kolkata	456	181	77	35	128	35
  Malda	110	44	18	7	29	12
  Mumbai	349	143	49	24	93	40
  Muzaffarpur	69	28	11	4	19	7
  Patna	164	67	26	10	45	16
  Prayagraj	234	93	34	16	66	25
  Ranchi	115	46	21	9	29	10
  Secunderabad	193	78	29	14	52	20
  Siliguri	73	30	11	4	19	9
  Thiruvananthapuram	111	46	18	5	31	11

  RRB NTPC Total Form Fill Up 2025-26

  Check the table below for the Number of Applications received in the RRB NTPC for Graduate and Undergraduate, as given below.

  RRB NTPC Total Form Fill Up CEN 06/2024 & CEN 05/2024
  Category	Total Form Fill Up	Number of Graduate Applications	Number of UG Applications
  General	27,17,045	13,70,732	13,46,313
  SC	28,71,922	12,79,063	15,92,859
  ST	9,48,865	4,40,584	5,08,281
  OBC	49,02,311	23,79,299	25,23,012
  EWS	7,28,752	3,71,743	3,57,009
  Total	1,21,68,895	58,41,421	63,27,474

  RRB NTPC Vacancy Comparison

  Over the years, the number of RRB NTPC vacancies has been gradually decreasing. In 2019, more than 35,000 vacancies were released, while in 2024-25, there were 11,558 vacancies. For 2025-26, the total vacancies have further reduced to 8,868, with 5,810 for Graduate posts and 3,058 for Undergraduate posts. This trend indicates that candidates need to prepare well due to increasing competition for fewer positions. The table below shows a year-wise comparison of NTPC vacancies.

  Post Name	2019	2024-25	2025-26
  Graduate	24,678	8,113	5,810
  Undergraduate	10,603	3,445	3,058
  Total	35,281	11,558	8,868

  RRB NTPC Application Fee 2026

  Candidates must ensure they pay the required application fee to complete their RRB NTPC application. The application fee for the RRB NTPC 2026 recruitment varies by category as detailed below. 

  Category	Application Fees
  GEN/OBC	Rs. 500
  SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/Female, PwD/Transgender, Economically Backward class and Minorities	Rs 250/-

  Note: RRB will refund the amount of Rs.400 on appearing in 1st Stage CBT for UR candidates. For candidates belonging to SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwDs, Females, Transgender, Minorities & Economically Backward Class, an amount of Rs.250 will be refunded duly only deducting bank charges on appearing in 1st tage Computer Based Test.

  Steps to Apply For RRB NTPC 2026

  Candidates must apply for RRB NTPC Recruitment through the official Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) website only. You can use the direct apply link given below or follow the easy steps explained here.

  Step 1: Visit the RRB Website

  Go to the official RRB website and choose the regional RRB you want to apply for. On the homepage, click on the RRB NTPC Apply Online link.

  Step 2: Complete New Registration

  Click on New Registration. Enter your basic details and submit the form. After registration, you will receive a registration number and password.

  Step 3: Fill the Application Form

  Log in using your registration details. Fill in the RRB NTPC application form carefully. Check all information before saving and moving ahead.

  Step 4: Upload Required Documents

  Upload your photo, signature, and category certificate (if applicable). Submit the form and keep a printout for future use.

  Step 5: Pay the Application Fee

  Pay the application fee according to your category. After payment, submit the form and download a copy for reference.

  RRB NTPC 2026 Selection Process

  The selection of candidates for the RRB NTPC Recruitment is a multi-stage process curated to shortlist the most eligible candidates for these posts. The stage-wise RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories selection process is explained below.

  Stage-I Computer-Based Test (CBT 1) 

  The first stage of the Railway NTPC selection process is the Computer-Based Test (CBT-1). This stage is common for all notified posts and assesses candidates on General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The exam carries a weightage of 100 marks.

  Stage-II Computer-Based Test (CBT 2)

  The second stage of the selection process is another Computer-Based Test (CBT-2), which further evaluates candidates' proficiency in General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The exam comprises 120 questions carrying 1 mark each.

  Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) & Typing Skill Test (TST)

  Candidates for posts such as Assistant Station Master (ASM) and Traffic Assistant are also required to undergo the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). For posts like Senior Clerk cum Typist and Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, a Typing Skill Test (TST) is conducted. Both these exams are merely qualifying in nature.

  Document Verification (DV)

  Candidates who qualify based on their performance in the Stage-II CBT and CBAT/TST will be called for Document Verification (DV). This stage involves verifying the authenticity of candidates' educational certificates, identity proofs, and other relevant documents to assess their eligibility for this post.

  Medical Examination

  The final stage of the RRB NTPC Recruitment process is the Medical Examination, where candidates' fitness levels are assessed to ensure they are capable of performing the duties required by the position. This examination includes tests for vision, hearing, and overall physical health. Only those who pass the medical examination will be eligible for appointment to the Railway NTPC posts.

  Railway NTPC Graduate Level Selection Process

  The selection process for NTPC exam differ for different posts in the graduate-level and undergraduate-level categories. Go through the tables given below to check which all stages will be conducted for the post that you are applying for in the upcoming RRB NTPC recruitment –

  NTPC Graduate-Level Selection Process
  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

  Railway NTPC Undergraduate Level Selection Process

  The RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) exam offers various undergraduate-level posts such as Junior Clerk, Accounts Clerk, and Train Clerk. Candidates applying for these posts must have passed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognized board. The selection process is designed to assess a candidate’s aptitude, typing skills, and document verification readiness. Here's an overview of the RRB NTPC undergraduate-level selection stages.

  RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level Selection Process
  Posts	Selection Process
  Junior Clerk cum Typist	CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test
  Accounts Clerk cum Typist	CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test
  Trains Clerk	CBT 1, CBT 2
  Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	CBT 1, CBT 2

  RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria

  Before applying for the recruitment, candidates must fulfill the RRB NTPC Eligibility in terms of post-wise age, qualifications, etc. Those who do not meet these requirements will be disqualified. To be eligible for the railway 2026 exam, candidates must meet specific age and educational qualifications based on the level of the post.

  Post Level	Educational Qualification	Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025)	DOB Range (UR Category)
  Graduate Level	Graduate degree from a recognized university or equivalent	18 to 33 years	02-01-1989 to 01-01-2007
  Undergraduate Level	12th pass (or equivalent) + typing proficiency in Hindi/English	18 to 30 years	02-01-1992 to 01-01-2007

  RRB NTPC Educational Qualification

  Candidates must possess the minimum required educational qualification to apply for the RRB NTPC 2026 Exam. The qualification varies based on the level of the post:

  Post Level	Posts	Educational Qualification
  Graduate Level	Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Station Master	Graduate Degree from a recognized university or equivalent
  Undergraduate Level	Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	12th pass (or equivalent) from a recognized school Typing proficiency in Hindi/English on computer

  RRB NTPC Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025)

  To apply for the RRB NTPC 2026 Exam, candidates must be at least 18 years old. The maximum age limit varies based on the post level—it's 30 years for undergraduate posts and 33 years for graduate-level posts. Age relaxations apply as per government rules.

  Post Level	Age Limit
  Graduate Level	18 to 33 years
  Undergraduate Level	18 to 30 years

  RRB NTPC Age Limit for Graduate Level Posts

  The RRB NTPC Age Limit for Graduate Level posts is clearly defined to ensure candidates fall within the required age bracket. This age limit is calculated as of 1st January 2025 and varies based on the candidate’s category. Check the table below for detailed age eligibility.

  Category	Upper Date of Birth (Not Earlier Than)	Lower Date of Birth (Not Later Than)
  UR & EWS	02.01.1989	01.01.2007
  OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	02.01.1986	01.01.2007
  SC / ST	02.01.1984	01.01.2007

  RRB NTPC Age Limit for Undergraduate Level Posts

  The age criteria for RRB NTPC Inter Level Recruitment 2025 posts must be met as of 1st January 2025. The minimum age required is 18 years, while the upper age limit differs by category. Refer to the table below for the detailed age limit guidelines.

  Category	Upper Date of Birth (Not Earlier Than)	Lower Date of Birth (Not Later Than)
  UR & EWS	02.01.1992	01.01.2007
  OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	02.01.1989	01.01.2007
  SC / ST	02.01.1987	01.01.2007

  RRB NTPC Exam Pattern

  The RRB NTPC Exam Pattern for Stage 1 & Stage 2 CBT has been mentioned in the summarized manner and tabular form below. The Railway Typing Skill Test and the Document Verification/ Medical Examination will take place after CBTs. 

  Exam Pattern	CBT - 1	CBT - 2
  No. of questions	100	120
  Total Marks	100	120
  Type Of Questions	Objective	Objective
  Negative Marking	1/3	1/3
  Duration	90 Minutes (120 minutes for candidates with scribes)	90 Minutes (120 minutes for candidates with scribes)

  RRB NTPC Syllabus 

  Candidates preparing for the exam must plan their preparation strategy according to the latest RRB NTPC Syllabus. This will help candidates strategize their preparation effectively. The syllabus for CBT 1 and CBT 2 includes topics from General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning. Candidates must go through the subject-wise detailed syllabus to plan their preparation accordingly.

  RRB NTPC Marks Normalization 

  RRB Normalization is a process done by RRB to normalize the raw marks scored by candidates in different sessions of the exam. Since the difficulty level of questions asked in different sessions can be different, normalization is done to remove any advantage or disadvantage to candidates due to differences in question papers across sessions.

  Through this process, the relative merit of all candidates is judged equitably despite variability in session papers. Normalization of marks enables a uniform scale to evaluate candidates across Non-Technical Popular Categories exam sessions. Check the RRB normalization formula below:

  RRB NTPC Salary

  The salary of posts under the NTPC exam is calculated as per the 7th CPC pay matrix and will vary for different posts. The RRB NTPC Salary for posts like Junior Clerk Cum Typist is in the range of Rs. 19,900 – Rs 63,200/-. For Level 3 posts like Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk the salary range is Rs 21,700 – Rs 69,100. Graduate-level posts offer salaries ranging from Rs 25,500 – Rs 81,100 for level 4 posts to Rs 44,900- Rs 1,42,400 for level 6 posts like Station Masters as per the 7th CPC pay matrix. In addition to basic pay, candidates will also be eligible for allowances like DA & HRA and perks like PF, pension, etc. 

  RRB NTPC Answer Key

  The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will release the official answer keys for the Non-Technical Popular Categories Undergraduate Exam after the completion of each stage of the selection process. Candidates will be able to access the answer keys on the official websites of the respective RRBs. The RRB NTPC Answer Key will display the correct responses to the questions asked in the computer-based test (CBT) for both the first and second stages of the exam.

  RRB NTPC Cut Off

  The Railway Recruitment Board has released cut-off marks for both CBT 1 and CBT 2 separately for various categories and for different zones. The RRB NTPC Cut-Off will vary according to factors like number of vacancies, the difficulty level of exam, etc. Going by previous year trends, the expected cutoff for GR is around 70-80 marks out of 100 for CBT 1.

  RRB NTPC Result 2026

  The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will announce the RRB NTPC result graduate on their official websites along with the RRB NTPC Scorecard CBT 1. The RRB NTPC Result includes the list of candidates who have successfully cleared all the stages of the selection process, that is, two stages of computer-based tests (CBT), RRB NTPC typing test (as applicable), document verification, and medical examination.

  RRB NTPC Preparation Tips

  Since the RRB NTPC Undergraduate exam will be conducted soon, candidates must thoroughly prepare themselves with a foolproof RRB NTPC Preparation Strategy to streamline their exam preparation. Here are important points you should remember during your exam preparation –

  1. Thoroughly understand the NTPC exam pattern and syllabus. Familiarize yourself with the subjects, number of questions, marking scheme, and difficulty level for both CBT 1 and CBT 2.
  2. Choose the right RRB NTPC Coaching and study materials. Opt for a coaching institute that covers the entire syllabus and provides high-quality study resources including books, practice papers, and online content.
  3. Practice RRB NTPC previous year question papers extensively. Solving past papers will help you understand the exam pattern, identify frequently asked topics, improve speed and accuracy, and build exam-day confidence.
  4. Strengthen your preparation in core subjects like Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness. Regularly assess your strengths and weaknesses to allocate study time accordingly.
  5. Stay updated on current affairs and improve your general knowledge to score well in the General Awareness section. Refer to reputed sources like Manorama Yearbook, Pratiyogita Darpan, and current affairs magazines.
  6. Manage your time effectively during the exam by practicing mock tests under strict time constraints. This will help you complete all sections within the given duration.

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