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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.

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 Exam Pattern 2026

CBT 1

100 questions100 marks90 min
SectionQuestionsMarks
Mathematics3030
General Intelligence & Reasoning3030
General Awareness4040
Total100100

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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