RRB NTPC Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- CEN 06/2025
- RRB NTPC Graduate English Notification 2025-26 PDF RRB NTPC Graduate Hindi Notification 2025-26 PDF
- CEN 07/2025
- RRB NTPC UG English Notification 2025-26 PDF RRB NTPC UG Hindi Notification 2025-26 PDF
📊 Rrb ntpc
| 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 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 |
📊 Exam Information 4
| 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 |
📊 Exam Information 5
| 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 |
📊 Exam Information 6
| 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 |
📊 Exam Information 7
| 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 cen 06/2024 & cen 05/
| 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 |
📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| 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 |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- GEN/OBC
- Rs. 500
- Category
- Application Fees
- SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/Female, PwD/Transgender, Economically Backward class and Minorities
- Rs 250/-
📊 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 |
📊 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 |
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| 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 |
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| 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 |
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Post Level | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Graduate Level | 18 to 33 years |
| Undergraduate Level | 18 to 30 years |
📊 Application Fee
| 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 |
📊 Application Fee
| 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 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| 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) |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the RRB NTPC Exam?
The RRB NTPC is the recruitment government exam conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board to fill Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Posts such as Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Traffic Assistant, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor (CCTS), Junior Account Assistant cum Typist (JAA), Senior Clerk cum Typist, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Trains Clerk etc across various zones of the Indian Railways.
Q2.What are the posts released under this recruitment?
The selected candidates are recruited for graduate (Station Master, Goods Guard, Clerk) and 12th pass posts (Junior Clerk, Ticket Clerk, Trains Clerk) posts through the Railway NTPC exam.
Q3.What is the syllabus of NTPC exam?
The Syllabus of NTPC exam comprises topics majorly from General Awareness, English, and General Intelligence. Aspirants must go through all the important topics to prepare well for the exam.
Q4.What is the RRB NTPC age criteria for undergraduate posts?
The age limit for undergraduate posts is 18 to 30 years. The age relaxation is applicable for the category candidates. Aspirant must check the category wise age limit before filling the application form.
Q5.What is the selection process for RRB NTPC?
The selection process of NTPC exam involves written exam (CBT,1 and 2), Skill Test or Computer Aptitude Test and DV and Medical Test.
Q6.What is RRB NTPC Salary for 12th pass?
The RRB NTPC UG (Undergraduate) salary starts with a basic pay between ₹19,900 and ₹21,700 per month, depending on the specific post.
Q7.What is the RRB NTPC application fee?
The application fee is Rs.500 for the unreserved category. For complete details refer to the information given in the article.
Q8.In how many phases the RRB NTPC Exam will be conducted?
The RRB NTPC is conducted in several stages, the first of which starts with a First Stage CBT, followed by second-stage CBT, Typing Skills Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test, Document Verification & Medical Examination. The selection process is different for different posts. However, the first stage CBT is common for all the RRB NTPC posts.
Q9.How many vacancies are available in the RRB NTPC Recruitment?
For the 2025 cycle, a total of 8,868 vacancies, with 5,810 for Graduate posts (CEN 06/2025) and 3,058 for Undergraduate posts (CEN 07/2025) have been announced.
Q10.When does the RRB NTPC online application start?
The online application for Graduate posts began on 21st October, while for Undergraduate posts, it starts on 28th October 2025.
Q11.What is the last date to submit the RRB NTPC application form?
The last date to apply online is 27th November 2025 for Graduate posts and 4th December 2025 for Undergraduate posts.
Q12.What is the RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026?
The RRB NTPC Exam Dates for the Undergraduate post is scheduled from 7th May to 20th June 2026. The RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam dates for graduates is 10th July 2026.
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