RRB NTPC Notification 2025-26 released for 8,868 vacancies – 5,810 Graduate & 3058 UG

The RRB NTPC notification 2026 has been officially released with 8868 posts for the 2025-26 session. The Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) is a popular recruitment exam, as there are both undergraduate-level and graduate-level posts in various Railway Zones. It is great news as it offers vacancies for aspirants from different academic backgrounds. In this blog, we will dive into the details on vacancies, eligibility criteria, application process, and exam stages.

RRB NTPC Notification 2026 Highlights & Summary

The RRB NTPC 2026 notification, along with the approved number of vacancies, was released on 20th October 2025, announcing 5810 for graduate-level posts, and on 27th October 2025, announcing 3,058 for undergraduate-level posts. The official notification has been released by the railways. The candidates who qualify for the CBT 1 round will be eligible to appear for the CBT 2 round.

Here is the summary of the vacancy draft that was released by the railways on the RRB NTPC notification 2026:

RRB NTPC 2026 Recruitment Important Date 

The RRB NTPC 2026 application process is now closed, and all the latest details for both graduate and undergraduate posts have been updated here. The exam dates for CEN 06/2025 and CEN 07/2025 will be announced soon, and the exam will be conducted online. To prepare smoothly, Aspirants should keep updated with all the important exams and registration dates.

The table below gives a clear overview of the RRB NTPC 2026 schedule for both graduate and undergraduate level posts.

RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026: Check Latest Post-Wise Details 

The released RRB NTPC Notification 2026 announced 8868 vacancies for various undergraduate-level and graduate-level posts under the RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026. Aspirants are requested to review the vacancies, both post-wise and zone-wise, to select the one for which they wish to apply.

The following tables show the detailed number of vacancies per post released for the graduate level posts in the notification 2026:

The following table shows the detailed number of vacancies per post released for the undergraduate level posts in the RRB NTPC notification 2026:

Latest RRB NTPC 2026 Vacancy – Zone-Wise Breakdown 

According to the official vacancy draft released, all the rrb ntpc vacancies are divided among 19 Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). Knowing all the vacancies from different zones will help in choosing the right Railway Zone while filling out the application form.

The following table shows the detailed number of vacancies zone-wise released for the graduate level posts in the RRB NTPC notification 2026:

The following table shows the detailed number of vacancies zone-wise released for the undergraduate level posts in the RRB NTPC 2026 notification:

How to Apply for RRB NTPC 2026: Step-by-Step Application Form Online

The RRB NTPC (Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories) application process is now closed. The steps below are for guidance and will be useful for the upcoming notification.

1. Visit the official RRB website www.rrbcdg.gov.in or your regional RRB site.
2. Find the "RRB NTPC Online Application" link and click on it
3. Enter your basic details like name, date of birth, father's name, mother's name, Aadhar number, and contact information for registration.
4. After registration, fill in the application form with personal, academic, and professional details.
5. Select your preferred posts and railway zone in the correct order.
6. Now, upload the scanned documents like your photo (file size between 30 KB and 70 KB in JPEG format), signature (file size between 30 KB and 70 KB in JPEG format), and category certificate (if applicable).
7. Pay the application fee after filling the application form through UPI, debit/credit card, or net banking.
8. Submit the application and download it for future reference.

RRB NTPC 2026 Application Fee

The online application process for RRB NTPC  is now closed. Candidates who appear for the 1st Stage CBT are eligible for a fee refund by the RRB. UR candidates received ₹400, while candidates from SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwDs, Women, Transgender, Minority, and EBC categories were refunded ₹250 after deduction of bank charges.

RRB NTPC eligibility criteria 2026

To apply for the RRB NTPC Recruitment, candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria set by the Railways. The eligibility conditions include nationality, age limit, and educational qualifications.

Nationality or citizenship requirements:

A candidate must be either:

1. a citizen of India, or
2. a subject of Nepal, or
3. a subject of Bhutan, or
4. a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
5. a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

RRB NTPC Educational qualification required

The minimum educational qualification required for each post in both categories is given in the table below:

RRB NTPC Age Limit 2026 (as on 01/01/2026)

The age limit for both graduate-level and undergraduate-level posts is given below:

The detailed age limit for the graduate level posts is given in the table below:

The detailed age limit for the undergraduate level posts is given in the table below:

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2026

The RRB NTPC selection is a systematic process and involves 4 stages. These 4 stages are :

1. 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
3. Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable)
4. Document Verification/Medical Examination

The CBT 1 and CBT 2 are objective-type exams with 3 sections (General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning) and negative marking. CBT 1 has 100 questions, whereas CBT 2 has 120.

The following table shows the complete breakdown of the rrb ntpc exam pattern of CBT 1:

Note: There is a negative marking of 1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.

The following table shows the complete breakdown of the exam pattern of CBT 2:

Note: There is a negative marking of 1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.

RRB NTPC Syllabus

The RRB NTPC syllabus consists of 3 subjects, which are asked in the exam. These are: General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning.

The complete breakdown of the syllabus for the RRB NTPC exam is given in the table below:

RRB NTPC Per Month Salary: In-Hand Pay, Allowances & Benefits

The salary for an RRB NTPC employee is determined by the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) and varies significantly depending on the specific post, pay level, and location of the posting. The total monthly salary is a combination of the basic pay and various allowances.

RRB NTPC Per Month Salary (Initial Basic Pay)

The basic pay of posts is categorized as undergraduate and graduate levels. The basic pay of undergraduate level posts ranges from ₹19,900 to ₹21,700. The following table shows the detailed salary information of the undergraduate level posts:

The basic pay of graduate level posts ranges from ₹25,500 to ₹35,400. The following table shows the detailed salary information of the graduate level posts:

In-Hand Pay, Allowances, and Benefits

Every RRB NTPC employee’s salary is calculated by adding various allowances to the basic pay, which forms a major part of the total compensation. The key allowances and benefits include:

• Dearness Allowance (DA): It is provided to cover the cost of living in a certain city. It is revised periodically by the government.
• Transport Allowance (TA): This is given to cover the commuting expenses
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): This is given to the employees who don’t stay in the railway-provided accommodation and depends on the type of city the employee lives in.

• X Cities: 24% of Basic Pay (e.g., Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata)
• Y Cities: 16% of Basic Pay
• Z Cities: 8% of Basic Pay

• Pension Scheme: Railway employees are covered under the NPS Scheme.
• Medical Benefits: Railway employees and their family members are entitled to health treatment at Railway Hospitals and Health Units.

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RRB NTPC Cut-Off 2026

Cut-off is the minimum qualifying mark required to be scored by a candidate to move to the next round. Candidates preparing for the RRB NTPC exam should go through the previous year’s cut-off as it helps in setting a realistic target score and plan their preparation accordingly.

The following table shows the complete breakdown of the rrb ntpc graduate cut-off across different areas and categories as well: