RRB NTPC 2026 CBT Dates will be Announced soon. However, a tentative exam calender for year 2026 is released by RRB. Candidates can go through the expected exam dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern and prepare accordingly for the exam. Candidates are advised to keep visiting the website for related updates and apply once the application forms are open.
Key points of RRB NTPC Exam 2026:
Applicants must understand the following highlights carefully before submitting the application form:
| Exam | Railway Recruitment Board NTPC 2026 |
| Conducting organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards |
| Posts | Station Master Goods Guard Senior Clerk and Typist Junior Account Assistant and Typist Senior Commercial and Ticket Clerk |
| Post type | Graduate Level Non Technical Posts |
| Exam Mode | CBT |
| CBT Dates | Not Yet Announced |
| Eligibility | Bachelors degree from a recognised institution |
| Selection process | CBT, skill test, documents verification and medical test |
| Official website | click here |
Major dates to remember:
The important dates for application process are:
| Notification release | July – August 2026 |
| Online application window opens | August 2026 |
| CBT 1 Exam | December 2026 – January 2027 |
| CBT 2 Exam | April – May 2027 |
| Skill Test Aptitude Test | June – July 2027 |
Who can apply for RRB NTPC Examination 2026?
The candidates who fulfill the following eligibility criteria can apply:
| Educational qualifications | Undergraduate degree in any field granted by an accredited institution Note: Final year students not eligible unless degree is completed before documents verification. |
| Age Limit | 18 Years – 36 years Relaxations: SC/ST- +5 years OBC- + 3 years PwBD- category wise UR/EWS: 10 years OBC-NCL: 13 years SC/ST: 15 years Ex serviceman- 3 years for UR/EWS, 6 years for OBC-NCL, and 8 years for SC or ST after subtraction of service period from their age Kashmir domiciles- + 5 year for all categories Railway staff- extension up to 40 for UR/EWS or 43 for OBC-NCL years depending on service. |
| Nationality | A person holding Indian nationality, or as allowed under rules set by the government of India. |
How are the candidates selected in RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 ?
The selection process follows a multi-stage system:
- CBT 1 (Screening stage)
- CBT 2 (Merit-based)
- Skill Test Computer Based Aptitude Test (Post Specific)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
The final result is prepared on the basis of performance in CBT 2 along with qualifying in subsequent stages.
What is the exam pattern and subjects of RRB NTPC Exam 2026 ?
CBT 1:
Total questions 100 Total marks 100 Subjects General Awareness
Mathematics
General Intelligence and ReasoningDuration 90 minutes Negative Marking ⅓ rd per wrong answer
CBT 2:
| Duration | 90 min |
| Total marks | 120 |
| Total questions | 120 |
| Papers | Mathematics General intelligence & Reasoning General awareness |
| Negative marking | 1/3rd per wrong answer |
How to apply for RRB NTPC Exam 2026 ?
Once notification releases:
- Go to the official website.
- Select relevant RRB Region.
- Complete registration and fill application form.
- Upload documents and photograph.
- Pay application fee.
- Submit and save confirmation page.
What is the expected salary and perks of RRB NTPC Posts 2026?
The post offers competitive salary alongwith other allowances and benefits as per the govt. Rules. The detailed salary structure is given below:
| Pay Level 5 | Rs 29200 to Rs 92300 |
| Pay Level 6 | Rs 35400 to Rs 112400 |
| Additional benefits include: | Dearness Allowance Travel Allowance Medical facilities Pension under NPS |
Important Links
| RRB official website | Click here |
| RRB regional websites | Click here |
| Notification | Available soon |
Conclusion
At present, official schedule is not released for the RRB NTPC 2026 CBT examination. But candidates can check the exam schedule released by RRB for year 2026 and plan their preparation timelines as per that. Candidates are also advised to understand the eligibility criteria, exam pattern and selection process to avoid last minute mistakes.
FAQs- RRB NTPC 2026
No, as of now official confirmation regarding CBT scheduling is not released. However, exam calendar is OUT.
Yes, RRB has already released an exam schedule for 2026-27.
The CBT 1 is expected to be conducted in December 2026 – January 2027.
The official notification will be published soon on the RRB official website.
Any candidates who have passed graduation from an accredited university and are between 18-36 years are eligible to apply.
