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RRB NTPC Graduate 2026Exam Date, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Cut-Off and Free Mock Test
Conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards, RRB NTPC recruits Undergraduate and Graduate commercial and operational staff including Station Masters, Goods Train Managers, Senior Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerks, and Junior Account Assistants across Indian Railways. Selection progresses through two stages of Computer-Based Tests followed by post-specific psycho-aptitude or typing skill tests.
- Type
- Recruitment
- Level
- National
- Conducting body
- RRB
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RRB NTPC Graduate exam overview and highlights
About RRB NTPC Graduate
The RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) examination for graduate-level posts is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards on behalf of Indian Railways. The 2026 notification (CEN 06/2026) recruits graduates for four posts: Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist. Selection is CBT 1, CBT 2, then document verification and medical examination; this cycle has no typing test and no aptitude test. Earlier cycles also included Station Master and Senior Time Keeper posts.
The examination process for RRB NTPC Graduate comprises 3 stages: CBT 1 (first stage), followed by CBT 2 (second stage), followed by Document verification and medical examination. The official syllabus tests candidates across 3 core areas — General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning — focusing on conceptual clarity, speed, and accuracy. CBT 1 is a screening test. Candidates are shortlisted for document verification on normalised CBT 2 marks, at a 1:1 ratio to vacancies for each RRB, followed by medical examination. CEN 06/2026 has no typing test and no Station Master or Traffic Assistant posts, so there is no computer-based aptitude test.
Key subjects
- General Awareness
- Mathematics
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
What clearing RRB NTPC Graduate leads to
- Goods Train Manager (Goods Guard)
- Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor
- Senior Clerk cum Typist
- Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist
- Compensation & Pay Scale: Pay Level 5 or 6 depending on the post (basic pay from around ₹29,200 or ₹35,400)
- Central / Institutional appointment through Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways merit recommendation
Quick facts
- Conducting body
- Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways
- Frequency
- As and when centralised vacancies are notified, usually every one to two years
- Exam mode
- Online (computer-based test)
- Languages
- English, Hindi and 13 regional languages (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu)
- Stages & papers
- 3 stages (2 papers total)
- Negative marking
- Yes, one-third of a mark deducted per wrong answer
- Official website
- rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
RRB NTPC Graduate — Key Highlights & Official Particulars
Complete snapshot of RRB NTPC Graduate conducting authority, frequency, mode, stages, negative marking and official portal.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | RRB NTPC Graduate |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Exam Category | Railways |
| Exam Level | National level |
| Exam Type & Purpose | Recruitment (Direct Recruitment & Cadre Selection) |
| Exam Frequency | As and when centralised vacancies are notified, usually every one to two years |
| Usual Notification & Exam Window | Notified as centralised vacancies arise. CBT 1 is usually held a few months after the notification, in several shifts across the country. CBT 2 follows the CBT 1 result, then document verification. |
| Mode of Application | Online on the RRB apply portal (rrbapply.gov.in); one application for all posts, with an RRB chosen at the time of applying |
| Mode of Examination | Online (computer-based test) |
| Medium / Exam Languages | English, Hindi and 13 regional languages (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu) |
| Selection Stages | 3 Stages (2 Papers Total): CBT 1 (first stage) → CBT 2 (second stage) → Document verification and medical examination |
| Negative Marking | Yes, one-third of a mark deducted per wrong answer |
| Selection / Merit Process | CBT 1 is a screening test. Candidates are shortlisted for document verification on normalised CBT 2 marks, at a 1:1 ratio to vacancies for each RRB, followed by medical examination. CEN 06/2026 has no typing test and no Station Master or Traffic Assistant posts, so there is no computer-based aptitude test. |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree from a recognised university |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years, with relaxation for reserved categories |
| Pay Scale / Salary Structure | Pay Level 5 or 6 depending on the post (basic pay from around ₹29,200 or ₹35,400) |
| Merit Panel Validity | Valid for the notified recruitment cycle and reserve list period |
| Competition Scale | Among the largest recruitments in the country, with well over a crore applicants across both levels for a few tens of thousands of posts in a cycle |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Summary for orientation only, last reviewed October 2026. Check eligibility, dates and pattern in the official notification.
RRB NTPC Graduate 2026-27 (CEN 06/2026): important dates, vacancy and application process
Last verified on 19 October 2026 against the official notification. Always confirm dates on the official website before you apply.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative notice in Employment News | 26 September 2026 | Done |
| Detailed notification (CEN 06/2026) published | 7 October 2026 | Done |
| Online applications open | 8 October 2026 | Done |
| Last date to submit online application | 6 November 2026 (11:59 pm) | Upcoming |
| Last date for fee payment | 8 November 2026 | Upcoming |
| Application modification window (with fee) | 9 to 18 November 2026 | Upcoming |
| CBT 1 | Fourth week of December 2026 (tentative start) | Expected |
- Vacancies
- 3,548 posts: Goods Train Manager 2,750, Senior Clerk cum Typist 371, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist 300, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor 127
- Salary
- Pay Level 6 with initial pay of ₹35,400 for Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor; Pay Level 5 with initial pay of ₹29,200 for Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist
- Application fee
- ₹500 for most candidates, of which ₹400 is refunded after appearing in CBT 1. ₹250 for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minority and EBC candidates, refunded in full after appearing in CBT 1. Bank charges are deducted from refunds.
Latest updates
- 7 Oct 2026: RRBs notified CEN 06/2026 for 3,548 graduate-level NTPC posts across four categories; Station Master is not part of this notification.
- 7 Oct 2026: The typing skill test for Senior Clerk cum Typist and Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist has been dropped for this cycle; typing proficiency will be assessed after joining.
- 7 Oct 2026: Selection is CBT 1, CBT 2, then document verification and medical examination; age limit is 18 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027.
- 12 Oct 2026: RRBs said CBT 1 is tentatively planned to start in the fourth week of December 2026; exact dates will follow in a separate notice.
- 27 Aug 2026: In the previous cycle (CEN 06/2025), the CBT 2 result was published after the 10 July 2026 exam, followed by the typing test on 24 September and CBAT on 30 September 2026.
CEN 06/2026 is the current cycle; its CBT 1 dates are tentative. The earlier cycle, CEN 06/2025, held CBT 1 from 16 to 27 March 2026 and CBT 2 on 10 July 2026.
Sources: Detailed CEN 06/2026 NTPC Graduate (English), Indicative notice on tentative CBT 1 schedule, CEN 06/2026 (12 Oct 2026), CEN 06/2025 notice on typing skill test date (27 Aug 2026), CEN 06/2025 notice on CBAT date (27 Aug 2026), CEN 06/2025 tentative CBT 1 schedule (13 Feb 2026), Unified official RRB website
How to apply online for RRB NTPC Graduate
One-Time Registration (OTR) & Portal Login
Visit rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and complete your candidate registration using a valid email ID, active mobile number, and Aadhaar / government photo ID details. Online on the RRB apply portal (rrbapply.gov.in); one application for all posts, with an RRB chosen at the time of applying.
Fill Academic, Personal & Exam Centre Preferences
Log in to open the RRB NTPC Graduate application form. Enter your qualifying degree/board details, category/reservation status, medium of examination (English, Hindi and 13 regional languages (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu)), and choose 3 to 4 preferred test cities.
Upload Photograph, Signature & Category Certificates
Upload a recent passport-size photograph (in prescribed KB dimensions and light background), scanned running-hand signature, and valid SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/Domicile certificates where applicable.
Online Application Fee Payment & Confirmation Page
Pay the category-wise examination fee via UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or e-Challan before the closing deadline, then download and preserve the final RRB NTPC Graduate Confirmation Page / Application PDF for admit card and verification stages.
RRB NTPC Graduate eligibility criteria and age relaxation
Candidates applying for RRB NTPC Graduate must fulfil the academic qualification, age limit, nationality and category reservation rules notified by RRB.
Educational qualification
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
Age limit & relaxations
18 to 33 years, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Number of attempts
Unlimited attempts permitted as long as the candidate remains within the eligible category-wise upper age limit as on the crucial cut-off date.
Nationality & domicile
Citizen of India, or other categories permitted under Government of India rules.
Other conditions & standards
Medical standards differ by post: Goods Train Manager needs A-2, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor needs B-2, and Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist need C-2. Candidates who have had LASIK or similar surgery cannot take A-2 posts. There is no typing test in CEN 06/2026, but typing skill is assessed after joining.
RRB NTPC Graduate — Category-Wise Upper Age Relaxation & Reservation Norms
| Category | Age Relaxation / Rule | Key Conditions & Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) (Central Government Norms) | +5 Years above prescribed upper age limit | Requires valid SC/ST certificate in the prescribed Government of India format. |
| Other Backward Classes — Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) (Central Government Norms) | +3 Years above prescribed upper age limit | Candidate must fall outside the Creamy Layer as on the crucial closing date of the online application. |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD — UR / OBC / SC-ST) | +10 Years (UR) / +13 Years (OBC) / +15 Years (SC/ST) | Subject to post suitability and 40%+ benchmark disability certificate under the RPwD Act, 2016. |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) & Commissioned Officers (ECO / SSCO) | +3 to 5 Years after deducting military service rendered from actual age | Must produce discharge book / NOC from the competent defence authority at document verification. |
RRB NTPC Graduate selection process and exam pattern
Negative Marking & Evaluation Rule: Yes, one-third of a mark deducted per wrong answer. Selection & Merit Weightage: CBT 1 is a screening test. Candidates are shortlisted for document verification on normalised CBT 2 marks, at a 1:1 ratio to vacancies for each RRB, followed by medical examination. CEN 06/2026 has no typing test and no Station Master or Traffic Assistant posts, so there is no computer-based aptitude test.
Stage 1: CBT 1 (first stage)
Online (computer-based test) • 1 Paper (General Awareness (40), Mathematics (30), General Intelligence and Reasoning (30)) • 100 Questions • 100 Total Marks • Duration: 90 minutes • A common screening test for all NTPC posts.
A common screening test for all NTPC posts. Candidates are shortlisted for CBT 2 at about 15 times the number of vacancies, based on normalised marks.
Paper / Section Questions Marks Duration General Awareness (40), Mathematics (30), General Intelligence and Reasoning (30)One-third mark deducted per wrong answer 100 100 90 minutes Stage 2: CBT 2 (second stage)
Online (computer-based test) • 1 Paper (General Awareness (50), Mathematics (35), General Intelligence and Reasoning (35)) • 120 Questions • 120 Total Marks • Duration: 90 minutes • Held separately for each pay level.
Held separately for each pay level. Marks from CBT 2 decide the final merit, subject to qualifying the subsequent skill tests.
Paper / Section Questions Marks Duration General Awareness (50), Mathematics (35), General Intelligence and Reasoning (35)One-third mark deducted per wrong answer 120 120 90 minutes Stage 3: Document verification and medical examination
Online (computer-based test) • Candidates in the merit list are called for verification and must meet the medical standard of the post, including vision requirements.
Candidates in the merit list are called for verification and must meet the medical standard of the post, including vision requirements.
RRB NTPC Graduate subject-wise syllabus and study material
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General Awareness — Part I (Current events of national and)
- Current events of national and international importance
- Games and sports
- Art and culture of India
- Indian history and freedom struggle
- Indian polity and governance
General Awareness — Part II (Physical, social and economic geography)
- Physical, social and economic geography of India and the world
- General science and life science (up to Class 10)
- Indian economy, Indian Railways and government schemes
- Computer basics and applications
- Environmental issues and UN organisations
Mathematics — Part I (Number system, decimals and fractions)
- Number system, decimals and fractions
- LCM and HCF
- Ratio and proportion, percentage
- Time and work, time and distance
Mathematics — Part II (Simple and compound interest, profit)
- Simple and compound interest, profit and loss
- Mensuration
- Elementary algebra, geometry and trigonometry
- Elementary statistics
General Intelligence and Reasoning — Part I (Analogies and completion of number)
- Analogies and completion of number and alphabetical series
- Coding and decoding
- Mathematical operations and similarities and differences
- Relationships and analytical reasoning
General Intelligence and Reasoning — Part II (Syllogism, Venn diagrams and jumbling)
- Syllogism, Venn diagrams and jumbling
- Puzzle and data sufficiency
- Statement conclusion and courses of action
- Decision making and maps and interpretation of graphs
Previous Year Trend Analysis & High-Weightage Topics (RRB NTPC Graduate)
- Recurring multi-concept questions from past RRB NTPC Graduate cycles
- High-yield chapters and section-wise mark distribution patterns
- Statement-based, assertion-reason and matching question formats
- Elimination techniques and negative-marking risk management
- Time allocation strategy across sections and papers
Current Affairs, Official Schemes, Economic Survey & Static GK
- National and international current events of the last 12 months
- Union and State Budget highlights, Economic Survey and flagship welfare schemes
- Constitutional amendments, landmark Supreme Court judgments and governance bills
- Science, space missions (ISRO), defence exercises, awards and sports
- Reports, indices, summits, international organisations and static general awareness
RRB NTPC Graduate salary, pay scale, job profile & career growth
Pay Level 5 or 6 depending on the post (basic pay from around ₹29,200 or ₹35,400). Appointments under Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways carry structured pay progression, statutory allowances, and time-bound departmental promotions.
Pay Scale & Grade Structure
Pay Level 5 or 6 depending on the post (basic pay from around ₹29,200 or ₹35,400).
Appointing / Cadre Authority
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways (Central Government / Public Sector Service)
Allowances & Perks
Dearness Allowance (DA), HRA (X/Y/Z cities: 30%/20%/10%), Transport Allowance, CGHS/Medical cover, LTC, and NPS contribution.
Probation & Training
Initial probation period (typically 1 to 2 years) with induction/foundation training before cadre confirmation.
Allowances, Perks & Service Benefits
- Dearness Allowance (DA) revised bi-annually in line with Consumer Price Index (AICPI)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) or official government quarters / leased accommodation
- Transport Allowance (TA), Leave Travel Concession (LTC), and Children Education Allowance
- Comprehensive medical care (CGHS / ECHS / State Health Scheme) for employee and dependents
- National Pension System (NPS) employer contribution, gratuity, and paid maternity/paternity/study leave
Promotion Hierarchy & Career Progression
- Entry-Level Cadre Appointment (Post allotment & induction training under Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways)
- Senior / Higher Grade Scale via Time-Bound Financial Upgradation (MACP / Dynamic ACP)
- Sectional / Supervisory / Inspector / Assistant Executive Cadre via Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) or LDCE
- Middle Management / Gazetted / Divisional Officer Scale
- Senior Administrative / Directorate / Executive Leadership Cadre
RRB NTPC Graduate cut-off trends, score normalization and safe target score
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways releases stage-wise and category-wise RRB NTPC Graduate cut-off marks at each stage (Prelims/Tier-I shortlisting, Mains/Tier-II evaluation, and Final Merit List). Candidates must clear both minimum qualifying standards and overall/sectional merit cut-offs to advance.
RRB NTPC Graduate — Qualifying Standards & Safe Target Benchmarks
| Category | Qualifying Floor / Standard | Recommended Safe Target |
|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved (UR) | 30% to 40% Minimum Qualifying Floor | 72% to 82% of Total Marks (95+ Percentile in Mock Tests) |
| General — Economically Weaker Section (GEN-EWS) | 25% to 35% Minimum Qualifying Floor | 68% to 78% of Total Marks |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) | 25% to 35% Minimum Qualifying Floor | 68% to 78% of Total Marks |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) / PwBD | 20% to 30% Minimum Qualifying Floor | 58% to 70% of Total Marks |
Score Normalization & Marking Impact
When RRB NTPC Graduate is conducted across multiple shifts or sessions, Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways applies standard score normalization (Equi-Percentile or Mean-Standard Deviation method) to account for any variation in paper difficulty across shifts. Because raw marks are governed by yes, one-third of a mark deducted per wrong answer, maintaining high accuracy (85%+) significantly boosts your normalized score.
Factors Determining RRB NTPC Graduate Cut-Off
- Total number of notified vacancies / available seats across participating cadres and institutions
- Total number of registered vs actual appearing candidates in the RRB NTPC Graduate cycle
- Relative difficulty level of the question paper (and shift-wise variation in multi-shift CBT exams)
- Category-wise vertical (UR, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST) and horizontal (PwBD, ESM, Women) reservation ratios
- Previous year cut-off trajectory and candidate score distribution at the top percentiles
RRB NTPC Graduate admit card, answer key and result guide
City slip 10–15 days prior • Admit Card 4–10 days before exam
RRB NTPC Graduate Exam City Intimation & Admit Card
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways releases the advance Exam City Intimation Slip followed by the official RRB NTPC Graduate Hall Ticket / e-Admit Card on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in. No hard copy is sent by post; candidates must log in with their Registration Number and Date of Birth / Password to download it.
- Clear A4 printout of the RRB NTPC Graduate e-Admit Card with visible barcode and photograph
- Original valid Government Photo ID (Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving Licence, or PAN Card)
- 2 recent passport-size photographs matching the image uploaded in the online application
- PwBD / Scribe certificate and undertaking (if availing compensatory time or scribe facility)
Within 3–10 days after the examination
RRB NTPC Graduate Provisional Answer Key & Objection Window
After conclusion of the objective test, Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways uploads the candidate response sheet and Provisional Answer Key on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in. Candidates can calculate their raw score and submit online representations against any ambiguous question or key discrepancy within the stipulated 48–72 hour window.
- Download your recorded Response Sheet PDF and match Question IDs with the Master Answer Key
- Calculate raw score using the official positive and negative marking formula
- Attach standard textbook / NCERT / official gazette proof if challenging any provisional key
- Review the Final Answer Key published after subject-expert scrutiny of all representations
3–6 weeks after stage completion
RRB NTPC Graduate Result, Scorecard & Merit List / Counselling
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways declares the RRB NTPC Graduate result as a stage-wise Merit List PDF (with roll numbers and category cut-offs) and individual Normalized Scorecards on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in. Shortlisted candidates proceed to the next stage, Document Verification, or Centralised Counselling.
- Download and save your official RRB NTPC Graduate Scorecard / Rank Letter PDF immediately upon release
- Verify category-wise and sectional cut-off marks in the official result write-up notice
- Keep original matriculation, degree, caste/EWS, and domicile certificates ready for verification
- Track reserve list / multi-round seat allotment updates on the official website
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How to prepare for RRB NTPC Graduate
- Prepare General Awareness widely, including Indian Railways facts and current affairs, since it carries the largest weight in both CBTs.
- Practice Mathematics and Reasoning at Class 10 level with an emphasis on speed, because CBT papers are long for the time given.
- Choose your post preference with the medical standard in mind, especially the A-2 vision standard for Goods Train Manager, which rules out glasses and LASIK.
- Keep practicing computer typing if you are targeting typist posts: the typing test is dropped in CEN 06/2026, but typing proficiency is checked after joining.
- Attempt mock tests with normalisation in mind: accuracy matters more than attempting every question with one-third negative marking.
- Read the official RRB NTPC Graduate notification carefully for the exact pattern, eligibility and selection stages.
RRB NTPC Graduate FAQs
Is there negative marking in RRB NTPC?
Yes. One-third of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer in both CBT 1 and CBT 2.
What is the age limit for RRB NTPC Graduate posts?
The age limit is 18 to 33 years for graduate-level posts, with relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.
Which subjects are asked in RRB NTPC?
Both CBT 1 and CBT 2 have three sections: General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning.
What is the salary of RRB NTPC Graduate posts?
In CEN 06/2026, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor is at Pay Level 6 (initial pay ₹35,400), and Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist are at Pay Level 5 (initial pay ₹29,200).
Is there a typing test in RRB NTPC?
Not in the 2026 cycle. CEN 06/2026 drops the typing skill test for Senior Clerk cum Typist and Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, and typing proficiency is assessed after joining. Earlier cycles did include a typing test.
What is the selection process and exam pattern for RRB NTPC Graduate?
RRB NTPC Graduate is conducted by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways across 3 stages: CBT 1 (first stage) → CBT 2 (second stage) → Document verification and medical examination. CBT 1 is a screening test. Candidates are shortlisted for document verification on normalised CBT 2 marks, at a 1:1 ratio to vacancies for each RRB, followed by medical examination. CEN 06/2026 has no typing test and no Station Master or Traffic Assistant posts, so there is no computer-based aptitude test.
What is the age limit and educational qualification for RRB NTPC Graduate?
Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Age Limit: 18 to 33 years, with relaxation for reserved categories.
When is the RRB NTPC Graduate notification released and how can I apply online?
RRB NTPC Graduate is held as and when centralised vacancies are notified, usually every one to two years (Notified as centralised vacancies arise. CBT 1 is usually held a few months after the notification, in several shifts across the country. CBT 2 follows the CBT 1 result, then document verification). Online on the RRB apply portal (rrbapply.gov.in); one application for all posts, with an RRB chosen at the time of applying.
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