RRB NTPC 2026: UG CBT 2 City Slip (Out), Graduate & UG Approved Vacancies (Out), Exam Dates

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 City Intimation Slip 2026 on September 7, 2026, for candidates shortlisted under CEN 07/2025. The RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 exam 2026 is scheduled to be held on September 17, 2026, and candidates can use the city slip to check their allotted examination city and plan their travel accordingly. Along with the city intimation facility, the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Mock Test 2026 link has also been activated to help candidates familiarise themselves with the CBT interface, question navigation, answer selection, and review options before the actual exam. Earlier, the RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 Result 2026 was declared on August 24, 2026, in zone-wise PDF format, listing the roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for CBT 2. The RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 exam 2026 was conducted from May 7 to June 20, 2026, while the question paper, recorded responses, and provisional answer key were made available from June 27 to July 5, 2026, allowing candidates to raise objections before the result was finalised.

The RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate-level CBTST language selection link was activated on September 2, 2026, allowing eligible candidates to select their preferred typing test language. The RRB NTPC CBTST 2026 is scheduled for September 24, 2026, followed by the RRB NTPC CBAT 2026 on September 30, 2026, wherever applicable based on the post. The recruitment drive is being conducted for 5,810 Graduate-level vacancies. Earlier, the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam 2026 was conducted from March 16 to March 27, 2026, and its result and cut-off were announced on June 11, 2026, shortlisting candidates for the next stage. The RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam 2026 was held on July 10, 2026, followed by the release of the questions, candidate responses, and answer key on July 15, 2026, for the objection process. RRB declared the RRB NTPC CBT 2 Result 2026 on August 27, 2026, along with individual scorecards and zone-wise cut-off marks. Candidates qualifying the applicable stages will subsequently undergo Document Verification and Medical Examination as part of the selection process.

RRB NTPC 2026: Highlights

RRB NTPC 2026 is being conducted for Graduate and Undergraduate-level posts in Indian Railways. The recruitment covers posts such as Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Station Master, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor and Traffic Assistant.

The recruitment is conducted RRB/zone-wise. Candidates who qualify the relevant stages are considered for appointment against vacancies under the RRB selected in their application.

RRB NTPC 2026: Important Dates

The RRB NTPC CBT 1 2026 exam for Graduate-level was conducted from March 16 to March 27, 2026, followed by the CBT 1 result and the shortlist for CBT 2 on June 11, 2026. The RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam 2026 was subsequently held on July 10, 2026, and RRB released the question papers, candidate response sheets, and answer keys on July 15, 2026. The CBT 2 result and zone-wise cutoff marks were declared on August 27, 2026. The next stage exams are scheduled for September 24, 2026, for the Computer-Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) and September 30, 2026, for the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), depending on the post.

The RRB NTPC CBT 1 2026 exam for Undergraduate-level was conducted in multiple phases from May 7 to May 9 and June 13 to June 20, 2026. Following this, RRB released the provisional answer key on June 27, 2026. Candidates shortlisted in RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 2026 will appear for the CBT 2 exam on September 17, 2026, while the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 City Intimation Slip 2026 was released on September 7, 2026.

RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026

For the RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate-level recruitment, the CBT 1 admit card was released from March 12, 2026 onwards, ahead of the exam conducted from March 16 to March 27, 2026. The RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 e-call letter was released on July 6, 2026, four days before the examination scheduled for July 10, 2026. The RRB NTPC Graduate CBTST 2026 is scheduled for September 24, 2026, and the RRB NTPC CBAT 2026 is scheduled for September 30, 2026. The respective e-call letters are expected to be released before the exam dates.

For the RRB NTPC 2026 Undergraduate-level recruitment, the CBT 1 admit card was released on May 4, 2026, ahead of the exam commencing on May 7, 2026. Candidates shortlisted for RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 2026 will be able to download their admit card from the respective regional RRB website before the exam scheduled for September 17, 2026. Before this, the Railway Recruitment Board had issued the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 City Intimation Slip 2026 on September 7, 2026.

RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026

Graduate Level

The RRB NTPC Graduate CBT-II answer key was released on July 15, 2026. Candidates were provided access to their CBT-II questions, responses and answer keys through the respective RRB portals and were given an opportunity to raise objections.

The Graduate CBT-I answer key had previously been released on April 6, 2026.

Undergraduate Level

The RRB NTPC UG CBT-I provisional answer key was released on June 27, 2026. Candidates could view their questions, responses and provisional keys and raise objections until July 5, 2026, 11:55 PM.

The objection fee was ₹50 per question, with the applicable amount refunded if the objection is accepted, after deduction of applicable bank charges.

Candidates should note that the provisional answer key is not the final result. RRB considers valid objections before preparing the final answer key and subsequent result.

RRB NTPC Result 2026

RRB NTPC results are released separately for the Graduate and Undergraduate recruitment cycles.

Graduate Level CBT-II Result

The RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 Result 2026 was published on August 27, 2026, following the Graduate-level CBT 2 examination held on July 10, 2026. The Railway Recruitment Boards released the result in PDF format on their respective regional websites, listing the roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process. Candidates can download the zone-wise CBT 2 result PDF to check their qualifying status, while the individual scorecard allows them to view their marks and performance details.

Graduate Level CBT-I Result

The RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Result 2026 was released on June 11, 2026, after the examination was conducted from March 16 to March 27, 2026. The Railway Recruitment Boards published the result in PDF format on their respective regional websites, containing the roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for the CBT 2 stage. Candidates who appeared for the Graduate-level CBT 1 examination can check the zone-wise result PDF and download it to verify their qualifying status.

Undergraduate Level CBT-I Result

The RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 Result 2026 has been released on August 24, 2026. The result is available zone-wise in PDF format. The provisional answer key, question paper, and response sheet were released earlier on June 27, 2026, and the objection window remained open until July 5, 2026.

Candidates should check the respective RRB regional website for the result PDF, scorecard and cut-off once released.

RRB NTPC Merit List 2026

The final selection is not based on CBT-I alone. CBT-I primarily acts as a screening stage for shortlisting candidates for CBT-II. For posts requiring a Typing Skill Test or CBAT, the applicable test is conducted after CBT-II.

The weightage and qualifying requirements vary according to the post. For example, Station Master candidates are required to qualify the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), while typing-related posts require the prescribed Typing Skill Test.

RRB NTPC Selection Process 2026

RRB NTPC recruitment follows a multi-stage selection process. The exact stages depend on the post applied for.

CBT-I

CBT-I is primarily used for screening and shortlisting candidates for CBT-II.

CBT-II

CBT-II is the principal written examination for the NTPC posts and is considered for subsequent selection/merit as prescribed for the particular post.

Skill/Aptitude Test

Candidates applying for posts requiring a typing test or aptitude test must qualify in the applicable assessment.

Document Verification and Medical Examination

Candidates shortlisted after the applicable written and skill/aptitude stages must undergo document verification and the prescribed medical examination before appointment.

RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria 2026

RRB NTPC eligibility differs between Graduate and Undergraduate posts. Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualification and age requirements for the post applied for.

The crucial date for determining age for CEN 07/2025 Undergraduate recruitment was January 1, 2026. Candidates were required to possess the prescribed educational qualification by the closing date of application, November 27, 2025.

RRB NTPC Application Process 2026

The RRB NTPC 2026 application process was conducted online during October-November 2025. The application window for the current recruitment cycle is now closed.

Candidates had to:

1. Visit the official RRB application portal.
2. Complete registration using the required personal details.
3. Select the applicable RRB.
4. Fill in educational and other required details.
5. Upload the prescribed documents.
6. Pay the applicable application fee.
7. Submit the application.
8. Save the registration number and application confirmation.

Candidates were allowed to apply for only one RRB under CEN 07/2025. Applying to multiple RRBs could result in rejection of all applications and debarment from future RRB/RRC examinations.

RRB NTPC Application Fee 2026

The applicable examination fee refund is provided to eligible candidates after appearing in CBT, subject to the conditions prescribed in the recruitment notification.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026

RRB NTPC has two Computer-Based Tests followed by a post-specific Typing Skill Test or CBAT wherever applicable.

RRB NTPC 2026: CBT-I

CBT-I consists of 100 questions for 100 marks with a duration of 90 minutes.

There is 1/3-mark negative marking for every incorrect answer.

RRB NTPC 2026: CBT-II

CBT-II consists of 120 questions for 120 marks and is conducted for candidates shortlisted from CBT-I.

The examination duration is 90 minutes, with the applicable relaxation for eligible PwBD candidates using a scribe.

RRB NTPC 2026: Skill Tests

The Typing Skill Test/CBAT requirements are post-specific, so candidates should not assume that every NTPC post requires a skill test.

RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026

The RRB NTPC syllabus covers three major areas:

The broad subjects remain the same for CBT-I and CBT-II, while CBT-II has a higher number of questions and is used for the subsequent selection process.

RRB NTPC 2026: Vacancy Distribution

A total of 8,868 vacancies have been notified under CEN 06/2025 and CEN 07/2025:

• 5,810 Graduate-level vacancies
• 3,058 Undergraduate-level vacancies

RRB NTPC 2026: Post-wise Vacancies

The Goods Train Manager post has the highest number of Graduate-level vacancies, while Commercial cum Ticket Clerk has the highest number of Undergraduate-level vacancies.

RRB NTPC 2026: Zone-wise Vacancies

The 8,868 vacancies are distributed across 21 RRB zones. The distribution varies considerably between Graduate and Undergraduate posts.

According to the notified distribution, RRB Kolkata has the highest total vacancies at 1,184, followed by RRB Mumbai with 1,090 and RRB Bilaspur with 933.

RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026-27: Graduate Level Posts

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has approved 3,477 vacancies for NTPC Graduate-level posts for the 2026 recruitment cycle. The vacancies have been approved by the competent authority based on the assessment submitted by Zonal Railways or PUs through the HRMS Indent Management module. The Graduate-level vacancies are distributed across Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor (CCTS), Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist (JAA), and Senior Clerk-cum-Typist posts. The post-wise vacancy distribution is given below.

RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2026-27: Zone-Wise Distribution

The RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate-level vacancies have been distributed across different Railway Zones and production units for the 3,477 approved vacancies.

RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026-27: Undergraduate Level Posts

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has approved 1,688 vacancies for NTPC Undergraduate-level posts for the 2026 recruitment cycle. The vacancies have been finalised based on the requirement assessment submitted by Zonal Railways and Production Units through the HRMS Indent Management module. The approved posts include Train Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (CCTC), Accounts Clerk cum Typist, and Junior Clerk cum Typist, with vacancies distributed across different pay levels.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Vacancy 2026-27: Zone-Wise Distribution

The 1,688 approved vacancies for the RRB NTPC Undergraduate-level exam 2026 are distributed across various Railway Zones and Production Units. Candidates should check the table below for vacancies across different posts and zones.

RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 Cutoff 2026

The RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 cutoff 2026 was released on August 24, 2026, along with the CBT 1 result. The cutoff has been issued for each zone and in category-wise format. Candidates should check the cutoff for their respective zone from the table below.

RRB NTPC 2026: Post-wise Salary

RRB NTPC salaries are based on the 7th Central Pay Commission pay levels, with the initial basic pay varying according to the post.

In addition to basic pay, employees receive applicable allowances and benefits such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Travelling Allowance and other admissible benefits.

RRB NTPC 2026 FAQs