RRB NTPC 2026
Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories
RRB NTPC recruits for various non-technical positions in Indian Railways. The exam covers graduate and 12th-level posts with a multi-stage selection: CBT-1, CBT-2, Typing/CBAT, and Document Verification.
Official WebsiteAge Limit
18-33 years (varies by post; relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)
Fee
₹500
Salary Range
₹19,900 - ₹92,300
Pay Level
Pay Level 2-7
Salary Range (Monthly)
₹19,900 - ₹92,300
Key Posts
Station Master, Goods Guard, Senior Clerk, Junior Account Assistant, Traffic Assistant, Commercial Apprentice, Typing Assistant, and other non-technical posts
Pay Levels & Salary
| Pay Level | Monthly Range |
|---|---|
| Pay Level-2 | ₹₹19,900 - ₹₹63,200 |
Application Fee
₹500
General/OBC
Free
SC/ST/Women
Free
PwBD/ESM
Tie-Breaking Rules
- Candidate obtaining higher marks in CBT Stage-II
- Candidate obtaining higher marks in Mathematics section of CBT Stage-II
- Older candidate placed higher (earlier date of birth)
- Alphabetical order of candidate names
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
Graduation for most posts; 12th pass for some lower-level posts.
Age Limit
18-33 years (varies by post; relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)
Age Relaxation by Category
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | No relaxation |
| SC/ST | +5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | +3 years |
| PwD | +10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | +5 years |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹250 |
Exam Pattern
CBT-1 (1st Stage)
| Section | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | — |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | — |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | — |
CBT-2 (2nd Stage)
| Section | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | — |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 | — |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | — |
Syllabus
- Number Systems
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Profit & Loss
- Time & Work
- Time Speed Distance
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Mensuration
- Algebra
Posts & Pay Levels
Vacancies
3,058
Tentative Total
Nationality & Citizenship
- ✓Citizen of India
- ✓Subject of Nepal
- ✓Subject of Bhutan
- ✓Person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with intention of permanently settling in India
Certificate of Eligibility Required For
- • Subject of Nepal
- • Subject of Bhutan
- • Person of Indian origin from listed countries
⚠ Certificate of eligibility issued by Government of India required for categories other than Indian citizens.
Educational Qualification
All Posts (General)
12th Pass (10+2) from a recognized Board or its equivalent, or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
Must possess qualification by: Closing date of application as notified by RRBs
Open & Distance Learning
Qualifications obtained through Open Universities / Distance Education mode recognized by Distance Education Bureau / UGC are valid.
⚠ Result of requisite qualification must have been declared by the cut-off date.
Age Limits & Relaxation
Age cutoff date: 2026-01-01
Age Bands
| Age Band | DOB Not Earlier Than | DOB Not Later Than |
|---|---|---|
| 18-30 years | 1996-01-02 | 2008-01-01 |
Age Relaxation by Category
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age |
| Serving Railway Staff with 3 years regular service | Up to 40 years for UR, 43 for OBC, 45 for SC/ST |
| Candidates who had appeared in CBT of earlier CEN and whose candidature was not cancelled | Upper age relaxed by 3 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and not remarried | Up to 35 years for UR, 38 for OBC, 40 for SC/ST |
Date of Birth as recorded in Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate will be accepted. No subsequent change will be allowed.
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Rules
Category Certificate Rules
⚠ Debarment and cancellation of candidature; criminal prosecution may also be initiated
How to Apply
Photo Rules
- • Recent colour passport-size photograph with clear face
- • Light/white background preferred
- • No cap, mask or coloured glasses
- • Spectacles allowed if normally worn
Disability certificate in prescribed format to be uploaded during application
Application Fee
₹500
General
₹250
Women
₹250
SC/ST
₹250
PwBD
₹undefined
ESM
Payment: Online Payment Gateway, Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI
₹400 refunded to General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 refunded to SC/ST/PwBD/Women/ExSM/Transgender/Minorities/EBC candidates after appearing in CBT Stage-I (excluding bank charges)
Correction Window
2025-12-07
Opens
2025-12-16
Closes
₹
1st Correction
₹
2nd Correction
Max corrections allowed. Latest corrected application treated as valid.
Exam Centres
Admission Certificate & Exam Day
Accepted Photo IDs
CBT Stage-I — Computer Based Test — First Stage
| Section | Questions | Marks | Per Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 1 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 1 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 1 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 |
CBT Stage-II — Computer Based Test — Second Stage
| Section | Questions | Marks | Per Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | 1 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 1 |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 1 |
Typing Skill Test (TST) — Computer-Based Typing Test
Answer Key Policy
Normalization & Re-evaluation
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Stage | UR | OBC/EWS | SC/ST/Others |
|---|---|---|---|
| note | |||
| normalization | |||
| reserved Categories Relaxed |
Shortlisting & Merit Rules
Panel Generated By
Respective RRBs zone-wise
Merit List Validity
As per extant Railway Board guidelines
Cbt Stage I To Stage II
Category-wise shortlisting from CBT Stage-I based on normalized scores; candidates equal to 20 times the vacancy (may vary) are shortlisted
Final Merit Prepared On
CBT Stage-II normalized marks
Post Preference Rules
⚠ Candidate may not be considered for any post
Scribe & Compensatory Time
Auto-eligible for Scribe
- ✓PwBD blindness / low vision
- ✓PwBD locomotor disability (both arms affected)
- ✓PwBD cerebral palsy
Scribe Requirements
- • Scribe must register on the application portal during the designated window
- • Scribe cannot assist more than one candidate in the same examination
- • Candidate of the same examination cannot act as scribe for another candidate
- • Scribe qualification must be one step below the qualification prescribed for the post
- • Scribe must not be debarred by RRBs/RRCs
Additional Rules
- • Even eligible candidates not availing scribe still get compensatory time
- • No attendant other than scribe allowed inside examination hall
Document Verification
Required Documents
- Original and self-attested photocopy of Matriculation/10th Certificate for date of birth proof
- Original and self-attested photocopy of 12th pass certificate from recognized Board
- Caste/Community Certificate in prescribed format (for SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates)
- Income and Asset Certificate for EWS in prescribed format
- Disability Certificate for PwBD candidates in prescribed format
- Discharge Certificate for Ex-Servicemen
- No Objection Certificate if already employed in Government
- Passport-size colour photographs (as specified)
- Valid Photo ID proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport / PAN / Driving License)
- Any other document as specified in the call letter
⚠ Failure to produce original documents will lead to cancellation of candidature
Tie-Breaking Rules
- 1Candidate obtaining higher marks in CBT Stage-II
- 2Candidate obtaining higher marks in Mathematics section of CBT Stage-II
- 3Older candidate placed higher (earlier date of birth)
- 4Alphabetical order of candidate names
Misconduct & Debarment
Post-exam Analysis Methods
| Offense | Debarment |
|---|---|
| Using unfair means of any kind / sending someone else to appear / attempt to impersonate | Lifetime debarment from all RRB and RRC exams |
| Possession of mobile phone, pager, bluetooth devices, watches, earphones, health bands, calculators inside test centre | Candidature cancelled + debarment |
| Carrying book, pen, paper, pencil, eraser, pouch, scale, writing-pad, belts, handbag, cap, purse, camera, water bottle, food items | Not allowed to enter / candidature cancelled |
| Applying with false information or fabricated documents | Permanent debarment + legal prosecution |
| Sharing examination content through any means | Lifetime debarment + legal prosecution under PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS (PREVENTION OF UNFAIR MEANS) ACT, 2024 |
| Submitting multiple applications against same CEN | Disqualification and debarment |
| Applying Henna on hands/feet obstructing biometric capture | May not be allowed to take exam |
| Not following instructions of invigilators/exam functionaries | Candidature cancelled |
| Creating disturbance at exam venue | Candidature cancelled + legal action |
| Any act that compromises integrity of the examination process | As decided by Railway Administration |
⚠ Cases may be referred to police or investigating agencies.
Public Disclosure Policy
Disqualification Rule
A person who has entered into or contracted a bigamous marriage, or who having a spouse living has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall be disqualified unless exempted by the Central Government.
Important Warnings
2025 Cycle — Complete Timeline
⚠ All dates are tentative and subject to change.
Vacancies
Per-post breakdown not yet published.
Previous Year Cut-Offs
No cut-off data available yet.
Important Dates — 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| RRB NTPC UG — CBT 1 Starts | 7 May 2026 | Upcoming |
| RRB NTPC UG — CBT 1 Ends | 21 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |