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RRB NTPC 2026

Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories Examination

Non-technical railway posts across every zonal railway. Free mock tests, an adaptive daily study plan, and exam-pattern practice that targets your weak topics to help you crack RRB NTPC.

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Conducting Body

Railway Recruitment Board

Eligibility

Class 12 pass

Age Limit

18-33 years (undergraduate posts), 18-36 years (graduate posts)

Frequency

As vacancies are notified

Salary

₹19,900 - ₹21,700 basic per month plus DA, HRA, TA and other railway allowances

Vacancies

Several thousand across zonal railways per cycle

Why Prepare for RRB NTPC?

1General Awareness alone carries 40 of the 100 marks in CBT 1 — the highest weight of any section
2Posts include Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Trains Clerk
3Both 12th-pass and graduate candidates are eligible, depending on the post
4Indian Railways is the largest recruiter in the country, with postings in every state
5No English section — preparation concentrates on just three subjects

RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026

CBT 1

100 questions100 marks90 min

Section	Questions	Marks
Mathematics	30	30
General Intelligence & Reasoning	30	30
General Awareness	40	40
Total	100	100

Negative marking: One-third of a mark deducted per wrong answer

Selection Process

CBT 1 (qualifying, normalised score used for shortlisting)→

CBT 2→

Typing Skill Test or CBAT (post-dependent)→

Document Verification→

Medical Examination

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam pattern?

CBT 1 has 100 objective questions worth 100 marks in 90 minutes — Mathematics (30), General Intelligence & Reasoning (30) and General Awareness (40). One-third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer, and CBT 1 is qualifying in nature.

Is there an English section in RRB NTPC?

No. RRB NTPC CBT 1 tests only Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness. The paper itself is available in English, Hindi and several regional languages.

What is the age limit for RRB NTPC?

Undergraduate-level posts are open to candidates aged 18 to 33, and graduate-level posts to those aged 18 to 36, with relaxations for reserved categories.

What is the starting salary for RRB NTPC posts?

Starting basic pay ranges from about ₹19,900 to ₹21,700 per month depending on the post, plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance and other railway benefits.

Which section should I prioritise for RRB NTPC?

General Awareness, because it carries 40 of the 100 marks. Mathematics and Reasoning are worth 30 each, so a strong GA score does the most to lift your normalised CBT 1 result.

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