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RRB NTPC
Railway Recruitment Board NTPC
RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories. Tier 1 (CBT) has 100 questions in 90 minutes covering Math, Reasoning, and General Awareness.
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Updated 3 Sept 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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Number SystemA number when divided by 296 leaves a remainder of 75. What will be the remainder when the same number is divided by 37?
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RRB NTPC eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 18 – 33 years (General)Range varies by post-group. UG posts (Station Master, Goods Guard, Sr Clerk, Sr Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice, Traffic Asst): 18-33. 12th-level posts (Junior Clerk, Trains Clerk): 18-30.
- Education
- Class 12 pass for under-graduate-level posts. Bachelor's degree for graduate-level posts.
- Junior Clerk / Trains Clerk: Class 12 from a recognised board.
- Station Master / Goods Guard / Commercial Apprentice / Sr Clerk: any Bachelor's degree.
- Junior Account Asst-cum-Typist: Bachelor's + typing speed in English (30 wpm) or Hindi (25 wpm) — tested at a later stage.
- Attempts
- No attempt limit other than the upper age cap.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen (or specified categories — Nepal/Bhutan subjects, Tibetan refugees pre-1962, PIOs).
- Reservations
- Age relaxation as per central government norms: OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10, Ex-Servicemen 3 years after service deduction.
RRB NTPC cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
CBT-1 cutoff — Station Master, Goods Guard (2022 cycle, normalised score / 100)
RRB cutoffs vary by zone (NR, SR, ER, WR, etc.) and post. The range here shows the highest-to-lowest zone for each category.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | General (zone-wise average) | 77 – 89 |
| 2022 | OBC | 74 – 86 |
| 2022 | EWS | 65 – 75 |
| 2022 | SC | 63 – 73 |
| 2022 | ST | 55 – 67 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
RRB NTPC salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Station Master / Goods Guard / Sr Clerk-cum-Typist / Commercial Apprentice
Pay Level 5 or 6- Basic pay
- ₹29,200 – ₹35,400
- Gross monthly
- ₹35,000 – ₹52,000 (depending on post + city)
- Perks
- Travelling allowance + free railway pass for self + family
- HRA / quarters
- DA, Medical, Pension under NPS
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Junior Clerk / Trains Clerk / Junior Time Keeper
Pay Level 2- Basic pay
- ₹19,900
- Gross monthly
- ₹26,000 – ₹35,000
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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Previous year papers
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Mathematics
176 QsGeneral Intelligence and Reasoning
124 QsGeneral Awareness
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What can I get from RRB NTPC?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
All-India top scorers
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Station Master — premium postings (Central Railway Mumbai, Northern Railway Delhi NCR)
- •Complete choice of post, zone, and division
- •Likely among top 500-1000 scorers nationally
- •Priority in document verification and medical examination
- •Fastest career progression trajectory in selected cadre
- •May be recruited for policy/training roles in initial years
Top tier — premium posts
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Station Master — metro cities and premier divisions (Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata)
- •Chief Commercial Supervisor (Pay Level 6) — headquarters postings possible
- •Senior Accounts roles — zonal headquarters, audit divisions
- •First choice in zone and post selection
- •High probability across all categories including General (UR)
Level 6 posts — strong position
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Station Master (Pay Level 6) — operations, all zones including metro divisions
- •Assistant Station Master (Pay Level 6) — supervisory operations cadre
- •Junior Accounts Assistant (Pay Level 6) — finance and accounts departments
- •Excellent chances across reserved and unreserved categories
- •Preferred zones and divisions likely accessible
- •Choice of posting location more flexible
Level 5 posts — good prospects
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Junior Account Assistant cum Typist (Pay Level 5, ₹29,200-92,300) — accounts cadre
- •Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (Pay Level 5) — supervisory commercial roles
- •Train Clerk (Pay Level 5) — operations, various divisions
- •Station Master (Pay Level 6, ₹35,400-1,12,400) — some zones/categories
- •Typically clears cut-off in most railway zones
Level 2-4 posts — moderate chances
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Junior Clerk cum Typist (Pay Level 2, various railway zones)
- •Traffic Assistant (Pay Level 4, ₹25,500-81,100) — operations cadre
- •Goods Guard (Pay Level 5, ₹29,200-92,300) — running staff, night shifts
- •Commercial Apprentice (Pay Level 3) — customer-facing roles
- •Senior Clerk cum Typist (Pay Level 4) — clerical cadre, some zones
Level 1 posts — competitive range
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (Pay Level 2, ₹19,900-63,200) — high competition
- •Accounts Clerk cum Typist (Pay Level 2) — reserved categories may have better chances
- •Trains Clerk (Pay Level 2) — zonal railways, various locations
- •Focus on improving 10-15% to reach Level 3-5 posts
- •Typically qualifies for document verification in some zones
Below qualifying threshold
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
The Railway Board has approved 5,165 posts for RRB NTPC 2026-27, comprising 3,477 Graduate-level and 1,688 Undergraduate-level vacancies. The approval was issued via official letter dated September 3, 2026, and notification is expected in October 2026.
The Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) for CEN 06/2025 Graduate posts is confirmed for September 24, 2026. Admit cards will be available 4 days prior to the exam date.
The CBT 2 result for CEN 06/2025 Graduate posts was published on August 27, 2026. Candidates shortlisted for CBAT/CBTST can view scores and answers on the official RRB websites.
CBT 1 results for CEN 07/2025 Undergraduate posts were released on August 26, 2026, with 45,998 candidates shortlisted for CBT 2 scheduled on September 17, 2026.
Important dates
CEN 07/2025 (Undergraduate) CBT 1 result
passedWed, 26 Aug, 2026
Score card link went live on August 26, 2026 at 17:00 hrs. 45,998 candidates shortlisted for CBT 2
Undergraduate CBT 1 Scorecard
passedWed, 26 Aug, 2026
Individual scorecards available from 5 PM onwards
CEN 06/2025 (Graduate) CBT 2 result
passedThu, 27 Aug, 2026
Result published on August 27, 2026. Score card link went live on August 27, 2026 at 17:00 hrs
🇮🇳CEN 07/2025 (Undergraduate) CBT 2 exam
6 days awayThu, 17 Sept, 2026
Tentatively scheduled for September 17, 2026 as per official result notice · no key published for this stage
RRB NTPC Graduate CBAT/CBTST
13 days awayThu, 24 Sept, 2026
Computer Based Typing Skill Test for Graduate posts shortlisted after CBT 2; exam city intimation 10 days prior, admit card 4 days prior
🇮🇳CEN 06/2025 (Graduate) CBTST exam
13 days awayThu, 24 Sept, 2026
Computer Based Typing Skill Test scheduled on September 24, 2026 · no key published for this stage
🇮🇳CEN 06/2025 (Graduate) CBAT exam (expected)
19 days awayWed, 30 Sept, 2026
Computer Based Aptitude Test tentatively scheduled in September 2026 per official result notice · no key published for this stage
CEN 2026-27 notification (expected)
34 days awayThu, 15 Oct, 2026
Expected in October 2026 for 5,165 vacancies (3,477 Graduate + 1,688 Undergraduate). Vacancy approval issued September 3, 2026
Syllabus
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Mathematics
Number System
Natural, whole, integers, rationals, divisibility tests, factors and multiples.
Decimals and Fractions
Conversion, addition/subtraction/multiplication/division of decimals and fractions.
LCM and HCF
LCM/HCF of numbers, fractions and decimals; word problems.
Ratio and Proportion
Compound ratio, partnership, mean proportion, applied problems.
Percentage
Conversion, percentage change, applied problems on percentage.
Mensuration
Areas of 2-D figures and surface area/volume of cubes, cuboids, cylinders, cones, spheres.
Time and Work
Work efficiency, pipes and cisterns, combined work, days/men relationships.
Time, Distance and Speed
Trains, boats and streams, relative speed, average speed.
Simple and Compound Interest
SI, CI annual/half-yearly compounding, instalments, applied problems.
Profit and Loss
CP/SP/MP, discount, successive discount, profit-loss percentages.
Elementary Algebra
Linear equations, simultaneous equations, polynomial identities, basic factorisation.
Geometry and Trigonometry
Lines, angles, triangles, circles; trigonometric ratios, identities, heights and distances.
Elementary Statistics
Mean, median, mode, range and basic data interpretation.
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Analogies
Word, number and letter analogies.
Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series
Number, letter, alphanumeric series.
Coding and Decoding
Letter, number, conditional and substitution coding.
Mathematical Operations
BODMAS, sign substitution, missing operator problems.
Similarities and Differences
Find odd one out, classification problems.
Relationships
Blood relations, family-tree puzzles.
Analytical Reasoning
Seating arrangements, ranking, ordering puzzles.
Syllogism
Two/three statement syllogisms with all/some/no quantifiers.
Jumbling
Sentence and word rearrangement.
Venn Diagrams
Set relationships and counting from Venn diagrams.
Puzzle
Mixed logical puzzles — seating, ranking, scheduling.
Data Sufficiency
Decide whether given data is sufficient to answer a question.
Statement and Conclusion
Drawing logical conclusions from given statements.
Statement and Courses of Action
Identifying appropriate actions for given problem statements.
Decision Making
Eligibility-criteria style problems with multiple conditions.
Maps and Graphs
Direction sense, distance from a point; reading bar/line/pie graphs.
General Awareness
Current Events of National and International Importance
National and international news, awards, appointments — last 12 months.
Games and Sports
Major tournaments, winners, cups, sporting events from India and abroad.
Art and Culture of India
Classical dance, music, festivals, painting and sculpture traditions.
Indian Literature
Major Indian writers, works, languages and literary awards.
Monuments and Places of India
Historic monuments, UNESCO sites, important places and their significance.
General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE)
Note: this is the 'General Science' bucket per RRB syllabus; covers Class-10 level Physics/Chemistry/Biology.
History of India and Freedom Struggle
Ancient, medieval and modern India; freedom movement; key personalities and dates.
Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World
Physical features, climate, rivers, agriculture; economic geography of India.
Indian Polity and Governance — Constitution and Political System
Constitution, fundamental rights, Parliament, judiciary, panchayati raj.
General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Programs of India
ISRO missions, DRDO, atomic energy programmes; major Indian scientific milestones.
UN and Other Important World Organisations
UN bodies, IMF, World Bank, WTO, WHO and similar international organisations.
Environmental Issues Concerning India and the World
Climate change, pollution, biodiversity, environmental treaties.
Basics of Computers and Computer Applications
Hardware, software, internet, MS Office, basic networking.
Common Abbreviations
Frequently encountered abbreviations across science, finance, technology and government.
Transport Systems in India
Indian Railways, road network, ports and aviation — facts and history.
Indian Economy
Banking, taxation, RBI, budget, economic indicators.
Famous Personalities of India and World
Leaders, scientists, artists, sportspersons of national and international repute.
Flora and Fauna of India
National parks, wildlife sanctuaries, endangered species, key flora and fauna.
Important Government Programmes and Schemes of India
Flagship welfare and development schemes — eligibility, ministry, year.
Awards and Honours
Civilian, gallantry, sports and literary awards (Bharat Ratna, Padma, Arjuna, Jnanpith etc.).