RRB NTPC Exam 2026 Mock Test Series

• Candidates must carry the original Aadhaar card for biometric authentication at the exam center.
• Electronic gadgets, including mobile phones, smartwatches, and Bluetooth devices, are strictly prohibited inside the hall.
• Entry to the examination hall closes exactly 30 minutes before the scheduled start time.
• Candidates must carry a clear color printout of the e-call letter and one passport-size photograph.
• Rough sheets will be provided at the desk and must be surrendered before exiting the venue.

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) initiates the RRB NTPC fee refund process for candidates who appeared in the first stage Computer Based Test (CBT). Candidates must visit the official regional RRB websites and provide their valid Bank Account Details, including Account Holder Name, Account Number, IFSC Code, and Bank Name. The refund is processed after deducting applicable bank charges. Candidates are advised to ensure the accuracy of their bank credentials to avoid transaction failures during the reconciliation process.

To download the official recruitment notification:

1. Visit the official website of the respective RRB (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in).
2. Navigate to the 'Recruitment' or 'Notifications' tab on the homepage.
3. Locate the link labeled 'CEN No. 01/2024 (NTPC) Notification'.
4. Click the link to open the PDF file in your browser.
5. Download and save the file for reference purposes.

The total notified vacancies for RRB NTPC (CEN 01/2024) are 11,558. The distribution is as follows:

• Undergraduate Posts: 3,445
• Graduate Posts: 8,113
• Reservation: Vacancies are reserved for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, and PwBD categories as per Government of India guidelines.

Category-wise fee structure for RRB NTPC:

• General/OBC: INR 500 (INR 400 refundable after appearing in CBT 1).
• SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC: INR 250 (Full refund after appearing in CBT 1).

Payment must be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

The age limit for RRB NTPC is 18 to 33 years as of 01-01-2025 for Undergraduate posts and 18 to 36 years for Graduate posts.

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC-NCL: 3 years
• PwBD (UR): 10 years
• PwBD (OBC): 13 years
• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per service rendered + 3 years

Candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• Undergraduate Posts: 12th pass or equivalent from a recognized board.
• Graduate Posts: A University Degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.

1. First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1)
2. Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2)
3. Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) / Typing Skill Test (as applicable)
4. Document Verification (DV)
5. Medical Examination

Note: Negative marking of 1/3rd marks for every incorrect answer.

The salary is based on the 7th CPC Pay Matrix:

• Level 2: Starting Basic Pay INR 19,900
• Level 3: Starting Basic Pay INR 21,700
• Level 5: Starting Basic Pay INR 29,200
• Level 6: Starting Basic Pay INR 35,400

Allowances include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA).

Admit cards are released on the official regional RRB websites. Candidates must carry:

• Printed E-Admit Card.
• Valid Original Photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License).
• One passport-size photograph.

Official answer keys are published post-exam. Candidates can submit objections through the official portal by paying a fee of INR 50 per question. If the objection is found valid, the fee is refunded.

The final merit list is prepared based on the normalized marks obtained in CBT 2. Normalization is calculated using the standard RRB formula to account for variation in difficulty levels across different shifts.

1. Focus on high-weightage topics: Data Interpretation, Simplification, and Current Affairs. 2. Practice previous year question papers to understand the difficulty level. 3. Use mock tests to improve time management skills. 4. Maintain a consistent revision cycle for General Awareness. 5. Prioritize accuracy over speed to minimize negative marking impact.

The following data represents the official cut-off marks for the RRB NTPC (CEN 01/2019) recruitment process, as published by the Railway Recruitment Boards. This data is sourced directly from official result write-ups and corrigenda issued by the Ministry of Railways.

RRB NTPC CEN 01/2019: CBT-1 Cut-off Marks (Normalized Scores)

Note: The following table represents the cut-off marks for the UR category across representative RRBs as per the official CBT-1 result declaration.

Source: Official RRB NTPC CEN 01/2019 CBT-1 Result Write-up, dated 30.03.2022.

RRB NTPC CEN 01/2019: CBT-2 Cut-off Marks (Level 5 - Representative)

Source: Official RRB NTPC CEN 01/2019 CBT-2 Level 5 Result Write-up, dated 18.07.2022.

Regarding the "RRB NTPC Fee Refund Process": The fee refund process is an administrative procedure initiated by the Railway Recruitment Boards to return examination fees to candidates who appeared for the CBT-1. It is not an examination stage and does not involve cut-off marks. Official notifications for the refund process were issued via the RRB official portals to facilitate bank account detail updates for eligible candidates.