RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026: Complete Details & Zone-wise Data
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) aims to fill a total of 8,868 vacancies (5,810 Graduate & 3,058 Undergraduate). Check the complete schedule, post-wise eligibility, and zone-wise vacancies below.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit
| Level | Educational Qualification | Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Level | Graduate Degree from recognized university | 18 to 33 years |
| 12th (UG) Level | 12th pass from recognized board (+ Typing for some posts) | 18 to 30 years |
Note: Upper age limit relaxations apply (OBC-NCL: 3 Years, SC/ST: 5 Years).
🗓️ Important Exam Dates Schedule
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| Events | Graduates (CEN 06/2025) | UG Level (CEN 07/2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Released | 20th October 2025 | 27th October 2025 |
| Apply Online Last Date | 4th December 2025 | 4th December 2025 |
| City Intimation Slip | 6th March 2026 | To be Notified |
| Admit Card Download | 12th March 2026 | To be Notified |
| CBT 1 Exam Date | 16th to 27th March 2026 | To be Notified |
💳 Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee | Refund (After CBT-1) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹500 | ₹400 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Female / Ex-SM / Minorities | ₹250 | ₹250 (Full Refund) |
📥 Important Direct Links
Download the official notification PDF directly or log in to the candidate portal below.
📈 RRB NTPC 2026 Expected Exam Analysis & Safe Attempts
Based on historical CBT-1 trends and the intense competition for the 8,868 vacancies, candidates should prepare for a moderate to tough difficulty level. Here is a brief analysis to help you maximize your score:
Mathematics (30 Qs):
Typically Easy to Moderate. Focus heavily on arithmetic, data interpretation, and mensuration. A good attempt rate is 22-25 questions with high accuracy.
General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 Qs):
Often the most scoring section (Easy). Prioritize coding-decoding, puzzles, and blood relations. Aim to attempt 25-28 questions.
General Awareness (40 Qs):
Usually Moderate to Tough due to the vast syllabus. Current affairs (last 6-8 months) and static science are the deciding factors. A safe attempt is around 28-32 questions.
💼 Complete Zone-Wise Vacancy List 2026
1. Graduate Level Post-wise Vacancy (Total: 5,810)
| Post | Vacancies | Initial Pay (Salary) |
|---|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager | 3416 | ₹29,200 (Level 5) |
| Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | 921 | ₹29,200 (Level 5) |
| Senior Clerk Cum Typist | 638 | ₹29,200 (Level 5) |
| Station Master | 615 | ₹35,400 (Level 6) |
| Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor | 161 | ₹35,400 (Level 6) |
| Traffic Assistant | 59 | ₹25,500 (Level 4) |
Graduate Vacancy 2026 (All 21 Zones)
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| RRB Zones | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 43 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 79 |
| Ajmer | 121 | 64 | 12 | 111 | 37 | 345 |
| Bangalore | 115 | 32 | 17 | 47 | 30 | 241 |
| Bhopal | 151 | 60 | 27 | 106 | 38 | 382 |
| Bhubaneswar | 64 | 37 | 21 | 56 | 53 | 231 |
| Bilaspur (Highest) | 350 | 126 | 64 | 236 | 88 | 864 |
| Chandigarh | 85 | 27 | 16 | 51 | 20 | 199 |
| Chennai | 73 | 31 | 22 | 43 | 18 | 187 |
| Gorakhpur | 48 | 16 | 10 | 27 | 10 | 111 |
| Guwahati | 20 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 56 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 15 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 32 |
| Kolkata | 284 | 103 | 46 | 186 | 66 | 685 |
| Malda | 213 | 83 | 46 | 133 | 47 | 522 |
| Mumbai | 254 | 89 | 43 | 153 | 57 | 596 |
| Muzaffarpur | 8 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 21 |
| Patna | - | 10 | 12 | - | 1 | 23 |
| Prayagraj | 51 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 110 |
| Ranchi | 255 | 118 | 45 | 166 | 67 | 651 |
| Secunderabad | 145 | 59 | 32 | 119 | 41 | 396 |
| Siliguri | 8 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 21 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 18 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 58 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 2321 | 922 | 457 | 1508 | 602 | 5810 |
2. Under Graduate Level Post-wise Vacancy (Total: 3,058)
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 2424 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 394 |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 163 |
| Trains Clerk | 77 |
UG Vacancy 2026 (All 21 Zones)
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| RRB Zones | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 58 | 23 | 13 | 43 | 16 | 153 |
| Ajmer | 65 | 13 | 5 | 25 | 8 | 116 |
| Bangalore | 27 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 54 |
| Bhopal | 53 | 21 | 8 | 30 | 11 | 123 |
| Bhubaneswar | 10 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 18 |
| Bilaspur | 26 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 8 | 69 |
| Chandigarh | 10 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 24 |
| Chennai | 33 | 11 | 5 | 23 | 8 | 80 |
| Gorakhpur | 68 | 25 | 15 | 48 | 17 | 173 |
| Guwahati | 57 | 21 | 8 | 36 | 13 | 135 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 58 | 21 | 13 | 34 | 11 | 137 |
| Kolkata (Highest) | 215 | 76 | 38 | 129 | 41 | 499 |
| Malda | 79 | 29 | 16 | 52 | 20 | 196 |
| Mumbai | 190 | 72 | 39 | 140 | 53 | 494 |
| Muzaffarpur | 16 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 39 |
| Patna | 9 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 24 |
| Prayagraj | 128 | 53 | 54 | 50 | 18 | 303 |
| Ranchi | 21 | 10 | 3 | 16 | 6 | 56 |
| Secunderabad | 115 | 40 | 25 | 68 | 24 | 272 |
| Siliguri | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 39 | 12 | 1 | 26 | 8 | 86 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 1280 | 461 | 264 | 773 | 280 | 3058 |
⚙️ Selection Process
- Stage 1: CBT-1 (Screening Test)
- Stage 2: CBT-2 (Merit determining)
- Stage 3: Typing Skill Test / Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) *Only for specific posts like Station Master & Typist
- Stage 4: Document Verification (DV)
- Stage 5: Medical Examination
📝 CBT 1 & CBT 2 Exam Pattern
*There is a negative marking of 1/3 marks for each wrong answer.
Stage-1 (CBT 1)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 Mins |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Stage-2 (CBT 2)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | 90 Mins |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
📚 Detailed Subject-Wise Syllabus
Mathematics:
Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, etc.
General Intelligence and Reasoning:
Analogies, Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Similarities and Differences, Relationships, Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Puzzle, Data Sufficiency, Statement- Conclusion, Statement- Courses of Action, Decision Making, Maps, Interpretation of Graphs, etc.
General Awareness:
Current Events of National and International Importance, Games and Sports, Art and Culture of India, Indian Literature, Monuments and Places of India, General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE), History of India and Freedom Struggle, Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World, Indian Polity and Governance, General Scientific and Technological Developments, UN and Other important World Organizations, Environmental Issues, Computers and Computer Applications, Common Abbreviations, Transport Systems in India, Indian Economy, Famous Personalities, Flagship Government Programs, Flora and Fauna of India, Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India, etc.