RRB NTPC 2026 EXAM
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The RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) exam is a highly competitive, national-level examination conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) to recruit candidates for various non-technical positions like Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, and Typists within the Indian Railways. [1, 2]
Here is everything you need to know about the exam structure, current schedule, eligibility, and selection process.
📅 RRB NTPC 2026 Important Exam Dates
The recruitment cycle spans two primary category tracks depending on educational qualification: [2, 3]
| Recruitment Track [3, 4, 5, 6, 7] | CBT-1 Exam Dates | CBT-2 Exam Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025) | 16th to 27th March 2026 (Completed) | 10th July 2026 |
| Undergraduate Level (CEN 07/2025) | 7th May to 20th June 2026 (Completed) | 17th September 2026 |
Note: For the upcoming Graduate CBT-2, the Railway Recruitment Board will issue official hall tickets on 6th July 2026. [5]
⚙️ RRB NTPC Selection Process
To secure a job, candidates must clear a multi-stage selection workflow: [3, 8]
- First Stage (CBT-1): Screening test common for all posts.
- Second Stage (CBT-2): Separate exam based on difficulty level of posts.
- Skill Test: Typing Skill Test or Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (only for specific operational/clerical roles).
- Document Verification & Medical Examination: Final verification of credentials and physical health parameters. [3, 9, 10, 11, 12]
📝 RRB NTPC Exam Pattern
Both CBT stages consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every incorrect answer. The exam duration for both stages is 90 minutes. [13, 14, 15, 16]
🔹 CBT 1 Exam Pattern (100 Questions)
- General Awareness: 40 Questions
- Mathematics: 30 Questions
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 30 Questions [10, 17]
🔹 CBT 2 Exam Pattern (120 Questions)
- General Awareness: 50 Questions
- Mathematics: 35 Questions
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 35 Questions [5, 10]
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- Undergraduate level posts: Minimum 12th Pass or equivalent standard.
- Graduate level posts: A Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized university. [2, 3, 11]
- Age Limits: 18 to 33 years for Undergraduate posts and 18 to 36 years for Graduate posts (with standard category-wise age relaxations). [3, 18]
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