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    RRB NTPC Notification 2026 - Application form, Vacancies, Eligibility, Exam pattern, Admit card

    RRB NTPC Notification 2026 - Application form, Vacancies, Eligibility, Exam pattern, Admit card

    Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 29 May 2026, 03:51 PM IST

    Railway Recruitment Board will release the RRB NTPC notification 2026 on the respective regional websites. The RRB NTPC 2026 notification pdf is released separately for graduate posts and undergraduate posts. In the official RRB NTPC notification, all the important details are mentioned, including the application form dates, vacancy, fee details, eligibility, and other relevant details for the RRB NTPC exam.

    This Story also Contains

    1. RRB NTPC Notification 2065 - Overview
    2. RRB NTPC Notification 2026- Important Dates
    3. RRB NTPC Notification 2026 - Vacancy details
    4. RRB NTPC Notification 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
    5. RRB NTPC 2026 Eligibility Criteria
    6. RRB NTPC Notification 2026 - Application form
    7. RRB NTPC 2026 Notification - Selection Process
    8. RRB NTPC 2026 Notification -Exam Pattern
    RRB NTPC Notification 2026 - Application form, Vacancies, Eligibility, Exam pattern, Admit card
    RRB NTPC notification

    The board releases the RRB NTPC 2026 notification pdf to recruit eligible candidates for various posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories like Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Goods Guard, Traffic assistant etc in different regions of Railways. The RRB NTPC exam 2026 will be conducted for candidates who have cleared classes 12 or graduated.

    RRB NTPC Notification 2065 - Overview

    Aspirants can check the RRB NTPC exam 2026 basic details from the below table.

    Exam name

    RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories Exam

    Commonly known as

    RRB NTPC

    Conducting body

    Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)

    Exam level

    National level exam

    Mode of RRB NTPC Application

    Online

    Mode of exam

    Online

    Exam Stages

    • CBT 1

    • CBT 2

    • Skill Test

    • Document Verification

    RRB NTPC vacancies

    TBA

    RRB NTPC Notification 2026- Important Dates

    In the RRB NTPC notification 2026 pdf, the RRB announces the application form dates, exam dates, and other important dates. Aspirants can check important dates of RRB NTPC 2026 from the below table.

    RRB NTPC 2026 notification date

    Events

    RRB NTPC 2026 dates (graduate posts)

    RRB NTPC 2026 dates (undergraduate posts)

    RRB NTPC short notice

    To be announced

    To be announced

    RRB NTPC 2026 notification

    To be announced

    To be announced

    Starting date of RRB NTPC application form 2026

    To be announced

    To be announced

    Last date to fill the RRB NTPC application form

    To be announced

    To be announced

    Fee payment last date

    To be announced

    To be announced

    Application form correction dates

    To be announced

    To be announced

    RRB NTPC admit card 2026

    To be announced

    To be announced

    RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam date 2026

    To be announced

    To be announced

    RRB NTPC exam date 2026 for CBT 2

    To be announced

    To be announced

    RRB NTPC Notification 2026 - Vacancy details

    The vacancy details for undergraduate and graduate posts are announced in the RRB notification 2026 as well. After the official notification pdf is released, candidates can check the RRB NTPC vacancy 2026 details from here. They can check the RRB NTPC vacancies from the below table.

    RRB NTPC Vacancies 2026 for Graduate Posts

    Name of the post

    Total Vacancies

    Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor

    -

    Station Master

    -

    Traffic Assistant-

    Goods Train Manager

    -

    Junion Account Assistant cum Typist

    -

    Senior Clerk cum Typist

    -

    Total

    -

    RRB NTPC 2026 Vacancies for Undergraduate Posts

    Name of the post

    Total Vacancies

    Junior Clerk cum Typist

    -

    Accounts Clerk cum Typist

    -

    Trains Clerk

    -

    Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

    -

    Total

    -

    RRB NTPC 2026 Notification - Salary details

    The RRB NTPC 2026 salaries for both undergraduate and graduate posts according to the 7th pay commission have been mentioned in the tables below.

    RRB NTPC salaries for undergraduate posts

    Name of the post

    Pay Level as per 7th CPC

    Initial Pay

    Junior Clerk cum Typist

    2

    Rs 19,900

    Accounts Clerk cum Typist

    2

    Rs 19,900

    Trains Clerk

    2

    Rs 19,900

    Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

    3

    Rs 21,700

    RRB NTPC salaries for graduation post

    Name of the post

    Pay Level as per 7th CPC

    Initial Pay

    Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor

    6

    Rs 35,400

    Station Master

    6

    Rs 35,400

    Goods Train Manager

    5

    Rs 29,200

    Junior Account Assistant cum Typist

    5

    Rs 29,200

    Senior Clerk cum Typist

    5

    Rs 29,200

    Traffic Assistant4Rs 25,500

    RRB NTPC Notification 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

    The board prescribes the RRB NTPC 2026 eligibility criteria in the official notification pdf. The RRB NTPC eligibility 2026 includes nationality, age, educational qualification and more. Applicants qualifying the RRB NTPC eligibility criteria 2026 can apply for the recruitment process. Check the table below for the RRB NTPC 2026 eligibility norms.

    RRB NTPC 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    Candidates must meet the RRB NTPC eligibility criteria to apply for the exam. The eligibility criteria include nationality, age, and educational qualification.

    RRB NTPC Nationality:

    • An Indian citizen

    • A subject of Nepal or Tibetan or Bhutan Refugee who came over to India before January 01, 1962 to permanently settle in the country.

    • A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, East African countries such as Tanzania United States (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zaire, Ethiopia, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, and Vietnam are permanent residents of India.

    RRB NTPC Age Limit:

    • Candidates who are applying for Undergraduate posts must be between 18 to 30 years of age.

    • Applicants who are applying for Graduate posts must be between 18 to 33 years of age.

    • Note: The board provides age relaxation for the reserved categories candidates. The RRB NTPC 2026 age relaxation for applicants is as follows

    RRB NTPC age relaxation 2026

    Category / Community

    Upper Age Relaxation

    OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL)

    3 years

    SC/ST

    5 years

    PwBD UR

    10 years

    PwBD OBC-NCL

    13 years

    PwBD SC/ST

    15 years

    RRB NTPC Educational Qualifications

    Aspirants can check the minimum educational qualifications required to apply for RRB NTPC 2026 below:

    • For Under Graduate Posts: Applicants must have minimum educational qualification of 12th or its equivalent examination.

    • For Graduate Posts: Candidates must have a minimum educational qualification of a Degree from recognised university or its equivalent.

    RRB NTPC Notification 2026 - Application form

    The RRB NTPC 2026 application form is activated in online mode. The RRB NTPC application form is released separately for undergraduate posts and graduate posts. The RRB NTPC 2026 application form will be released on the respective regional websites. The process to fill and submit the application form online is mentioned in the RRB NTPC notification 2026. Only those who successfully submit the RRB NTPC application are issued an admit card and allowed to appear for the RRB NTPC exam 2026.

    RRB NTPC application fee

    Categories

    Amount

    General

    Rs.500

    SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class.

    Rs.250

    RRB NTPC 2026 Notification - Selection Process

    The RRB NTPC 2026 selection process has four stages. Candidates who qualify all four stages are considered eligible for recruitment to different posts notified under RRB NTPC notification pdf. The four stages of the RRB NTPC selection process 2026 are mentioned below:

    • CBT 1

    • CBT 2

    • CBAT/ Skill Test

    • Document Verification

    RRB NTPC 2026 Notification -Exam Pattern

    The RRB NTPC 2026 exam pattern is mentioned in the official notification pdf. According to the RRB NTPC 2026 exam pattern, the written exam is conducted in three stages - CBT 1, CBT 2 and skill test for undergraduate and graduate posts. Candidates can check the exam pattern of RRB NTPC from the below tables.

    RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam pattern 2026

    Section

    Number of questions

    Marks

    Duration

    Mathematics

    30

    30

    1 hour 30 minutes

    General Intelligence & Reasoning

    30

    30

    General Awareness

    40

    40

    Total

    100

    100

    RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam pattern 2026

    Section

    Number of questions

    Marks

    Duration

    Mathematics

    35

    35

    1 hour 30 minutes

    Reasoning

    35

    35

    General Intelligence & General Awareness

    50

    50

    Total

    120

    120

    RRB NTPC exam pattern for CBAT/Skill Test

    Posts

    Nature of Test

    Assistant Station Master & Traffic Assistant

    Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

    Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist & Senior Clerk-cum-Typist, Senior Time Keeper

    Typing Skill Test

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will the RRB NTPC notification be released?
    A:

    The RRB NTPC Graduate notification will be released soon.

    Q: What is the minimum age required for applying for the RRB NTPC exam 2026?
    A:

    The minimum age required for applying for the RRB NTPC 2026 exam is 18 years.

    Q: What is level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 in RRB NTPC?
    A:

    The level 1 - 3 are considered undergraduate posts and RRB NTPC level 4-6 consists of graduate posts.

    Q: For which posts the RRB NTPC notification 2026 is released?
    A:

    The RRB NTPC 2026 notification is released to recruit for posts like Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, Commercial Apprentice, Station Master, Goods Train Manager  and more.

    Q: What is RRB NTPC salary?
    A:

    The RRB NTPC 2026 salary ranges between Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 21,700 for undergraduates and Rs. Rs 25,500 to Rs. 35,400 for graduates.

    Q: How many stages are there in the RRB NTPC exam 2026?
    A:

    As per the RRB NTPC selection process, there are four stages - CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT/ Skill Test and Document Verification.

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    Questions related to RRB NTPC

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    Have a question related to RRB NTPC ?

    Hi Satyanaraj,
    The RRB NTPC (Railway Recruitment Board Non Technical Popular Categories) exam is a national level recruitment process for permanent non technical roles in Indian Railways, such as Station Masters, Guards, and Clerks.
    it offers a monthly in-hand salary of roughly Rs28,000–Rs35,000 for 12th-pass
    (UG) posts and Rs35,000–Rs55,000 for

    Hello,

    Here is your RRB NTPC Graduate Level & UG Level Exam Dates 2025. I am providing you the link. Kindly open and check it out.

    https://competition.careers360.com/articles/rrb-ntpc-exam-dates

    I hope it will help you. For any further query please let me know.

    Thank you.

    Hi dear candidate,

    The result of railway exam RRB NTPC UG which was out in November this year, can be accessed using your credentials of Application number/ roll number and Date of birth at the official website of RRB.

    Kindly know more at:

    RRB NTPC Result 2025 (Out) - Download

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