Railway RRB NTPC Graduate & Under Graduate Recruitment 2026 Online Form
1. Introduction
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) has officially announced the latest recruitment notice for the post of Railway RRB NTPC 2026 for the session 2026. This recruitment drive offers an exceptional opportunity for Indian citizens wishing to secure a stable and prestigious career in public service. The notice specifies a total count of 11558 active vacancies across various offices and regions. Eligible candidates are invited to submit their online registration applications through the official portal before the final deadline of 5 Jul 2026. Please read this comprehensive article to learn all details regarding key exam schedules, category fee distributions, selection steps, syllabi units, age benchmarks, salary benefits, and recommended prep plans before completing your online form.
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2. Important Dates
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3. Application Fee
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4. Age Limit Parameters
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| 5. Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification | |
| Under Graduate Posts: 12th Class Pass (10+2) with minimum 50% marks. Graduate Posts: Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized University. | |
| 6. Selection Process | |
| 1. CBT Stage 1: 100 Questions (90 Minutes) - General Awareness (40 Q), Mathematics (30 Q), Reasoning (30 Q). Negative marking: 1/3rd mark. 2. CBT Stage 2: 120 Questions (90 Minutes) - General Awareness (50 Q), Mathematics (35 Q), Reasoning (35 Q). 3. Typing Skill Test / Computer Based Aptitude Test (Depending on specific posts). 4. Document Verification & Medical Exam. | |
| 7. Exam Pattern & Merit System | |
| 1. CBT Stage 1: 100 Questions (90 Minutes) - General Awareness (40 Q), Mathematics (30 Q), Reasoning (30 Q). Negative marking: 1/3rd mark. 2. CBT Stage 2: 120 Questions (90 Minutes) - General Awareness (50 Q), Mathematics (35 Q), Reasoning (35 Q). 3. Typing Skill Test / Computer Based Aptitude Test (Depending on specific posts). 4. Document Verification & Medical Exam. | |
| 8. Salary Scale & Perks | |
| Level 2 to Level 6 (₹19,900 - ₹35,400 starting basic pay plus allowances as per Central Railway guidelines) | |
| 9. Syllabus Details | |
| Mathematics: Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Percentage, Time & Work, Interest, Profit & Loss. Reasoning: Analogies, Syllogisms, Coding-Decoding, Venn Diagrams. General Awareness: Current Affairs, Art & Culture of India, General Science, Indian History & Geography. | |
10. How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
11. Preparation Strategy & Recommended Books (Important)
Important Direct Apply Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each incorrect answer in both CBT-1 and CBT-2.
No, the fee refund is only applicable to candidates who actually appear for the Stage-1 CBT.