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The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are expected to release the RRB NTPC 2026 Notification to fill a large number of vacancies under the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC). As per previous trends, the recruitment is likely to include both Graduate-level and Undergraduate-level posts across various departments of the Indian Railways. The exact number of vacancies and category-wise distribution will be confirmed only after the official notification is released.
To ace Railway NTPC 2026 Exam, it is necessary to know the Exam pattern and detailed syllabus of RRB NTPC exam. This will help you to prepare judiciously for RRB NTPC 2026 Exam. Let’s understand the RRB NTPC 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus.
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026: RRB NTPC Selection Process, The recruitment process shall involve 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable) and Document Verification/Medical Examination. Selection is made strictly as per merit, on the basis of above mentioned recruitment stages.
The recruitment process will involve the following stages of examination:
- 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable)
- Document Verification/Medical Examination
EXAM PATTERN
Recruitment Process and Exam Pattern:
The recruitment process is of three tiers. First a Computer based test (CBT) will be taken followed by Physical Efficiency test (PET), then Document Verification in the last.
Computer Based Test (CBT):
Total Duration: 90 minutesTotal number of Questions: 100
| Subject | Duration | Syllabus |
| Mathematics | 90 minutes | Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc. |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc. | |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subjects of importance. |
Negative Marking:
There shall be negative marking for incorrect answers which means marks equivalent to the 1/3rd of the marks allotted for each question shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories:
| UR | 40% |
| OBC | 30% |
| SC/ST | 30% |
These percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PWD candidates in case of shortage of PWD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
RRB NTPC 2026: Application Fee Details
| S.NO | Category | Fee |
| 1. | For GEN/OBC |
Rs. 500/-
Out of this fee of Rs 500 an amount of Rs 400 shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in 1st Stage CBT.
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| 2. | For SC/ST/PWD/Women/Ex-Sm/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backward |
Rs. 250/-
This fee of Rs 250 shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable on appearing in 1st Stage CBT
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Age Limit:
The minimum age of the candidates must be 18 years and the maximum age limit is 33 years, to be eligible for the upcoming RRB NTPC 2026 Exam.
For Age Group 18-33
| Levels | Age Limit |
| Graduate Level | 18 to 33 years |
| 12th Level (12th Pass) | 18 to 30 years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation in Upper Limit |
| OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL) | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR) | 33 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-Non Creamy) | 36 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 38 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years. |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. (UR) | 38 years |
| Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. (OBC) | 41 years |
| Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. (SC/ST) | 43 years |
| Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum of 3 years service (UR) | 40 years |
| Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum of 3 years service (OBC) | 43 years |
| Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum of 3 years service (SC/ST) | 45 years |
| Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (UR) | 33 Years plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower |
| Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (OBC) | 36 Years plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower |
| Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (SC/ST) | 38 Years plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower |
| Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried. (UR) | 35 years |
| Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried. (OBC) | 38 years |
| Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried. (SC/ST) | 40 years |
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