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RRB NTPC 2026Exam date, eligibility, syllabus & pattern

Railway Recruitment Boards

Recruitment to non-technical posts across Indian Railways such as Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Junior Clerk and Commercial Apprentice.

  • 2 stages
  • Class 12 pass for undergraduate posts;…
  • Apply on indianrailways.gov.in
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RRB NTPC 2026 important dates

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RRB NTPC at a glance

Conducted byRailway Recruitment Boards
QualificationClass 12 pass for undergraduate posts; a degree for graduate posts.
Age limitVaries by post level, as published in each notification.
SelectionCBT 1 → CBT 2
Official websiteindianrailways.gov.in

RRB NTPC eligibility

Age limit

Varies by post level, as published in each notification.

Educational qualification

Class 12 pass for undergraduate posts; a degree for graduate posts.

Age relaxation for reserved categories and the exact cut-off date are given in each year's official notification.

RRB NTPC selection process

  1. 1
    CBT 1 90 minutes

    100 MCQs

  2. 2
    CBT 2 90 minutes

    120 MCQs

RRB NTPC exam pattern

CBT 1

SectionQuestions
General Awareness40
Mathematics30
General Intelligence & Reasoning30
Total100

Time: 90 minutesMarking: +1 for a correct answer, −0.33 for a wrong one

CBT 2

SectionQuestions
General Awareness50
Mathematics35
General Intelligence & Reasoning35
Total120

Time: 90 minutesMarking: +1 for a correct answer, −0.33 for a wrong one

RRB NTPC syllabus 2026

General Awareness14 topics
  • Indian History
  • Indian Polity & Constitution
  • Indian & World Geography
  • Indian Economy
  • General Science: Physics
  • General Science: Chemistry
  • General Science: Biology
  • Static General Knowledge
  • Books & Authors
  • Awards
  • Sports
  • Current Affairs: National
  • Current Affairs: International
  • Current Affairs: Government Schemes
Mathematics13 topics
  • Number System
  • Percentage
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Average
  • Profit & Loss
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Time & Work
  • Time
  • Speed & Distance
  • Mensuration
  • Geometry
  • Algebra
  • Statistics & Data Interpretation
General Intelligence & Reasoning15 topics
  • Analogy
  • Classification
  • Series
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Blood Relations
  • Direction Sense
  • Syllogism
  • Seating Arrangement
  • Puzzles
  • Ranking & Order
  • Statement & Conclusion
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Non-verbal Reasoning
  • Mathematical Operations
  • Data Sufficiency

How to apply for RRB NTPC

  1. Go to the official website, indianrailways.gov.in. Applications are accepted nowhere else.
  2. Register (one-time registration where the body uses it) and log in.
  3. Fill in the application form for this exam and choose your exam centre preferences.
  4. Upload your photograph and signature in the size the notification asks for.
  5. Pay the application fee online if it applies to your category.
  6. Submit before the last date and save or print the confirmation page.
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RRB NTPC: questions students ask

What is the age limit for RRB NTPC?

18–33 years (varies by post). Relaxations apply for reserved categories as per the official notification.

What qualification do I need for RRB NTPC?

12th pass or graduation (post-specific).

When is the RRB NTPC exam?

It has not been announced yet. This page is checked against the official notices every day and updated as soon as it is.

What is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC?

Applications are not open right now, or the last date has not been announced. Follow this exam to be told when they open.

When will the RRB NTPC admit card be released?

The admit card is published on the official website (indianrailways.gov.in) before the exam. No release date has been announced yet; this page will show it when it is.

When will the RRB NTPC result be declared?

Results are published on the official website (indianrailways.gov.in). No result date has been announced yet.

What is the selection process for RRB NTPC?

Selection is in stages: CBT 1 → CBT 2. Candidates must qualify each stage to move to the next.

What is the exam pattern of RRB NTPC?

CBT 1: 100 MCQs Duration 90 minutes. CBT 2: 120 MCQs Duration 90 minutes.

What is the syllabus for RRB NTPC?

The exam covers: General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning. The full topic list is in the Syllabus section on this page.

How do I apply for RRB NTPC?

Apply online on the official website (indianrailways.gov.in): register, fill in the application form, upload your photo and signature, pay the fee if it applies to you, and submit. Download and keep the confirmation page. Applications are not accepted anywhere else.

What is the official website for RRB NTPC?

Railway Recruitment Boards publishes all notices, admit cards and results at https://indianrailways.gov.in/.

How can I prepare for RRB NTPC?

Learn the syllabus and pattern above, practise previous year papers, and take full-length mock tests under exam timing. This site has free practice questions and mock tests for this exam that show your weak topics after each attempt.