Ministry of Railway, Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)

Non-Technical Popular Category (NTPC) Graduate Level

NTPC Graduate Level CEN No. 06/2026 Recruitment 2026

Advt No. : CEN 06/2026

Application Fee

• General / OBC  Candidates : Rs.500/- (Rs. 400/- Refunded After Appear Stage I Exam)
• SC / ST / PH/ All Female : Rs. 250/- (Rs. 250/- Refunded After Appear Stage I Exam)
• Payment Mode: Pay the Exam Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Fee Mode Only.

Important Dates

• Online Apply Start On: 08 October 2026
• Registration Last Date : 06 November 2026
• Last date for Application fee payment for the submitted application : 08 November 2026
• Edit/ Modify Form: 09-18 November 2026
• Exam City Details: 10 Days before Exam
• Exam Admit Card: 4 Days before Exam
• CBT-I Exam Date : 4th Week of Dec.

Age Limit as on 01-01-2027

• Minimum Age : 18 Years
• Maximum Age : 33 Years
• Read the Notification for Age Relaxation.
• Age Relaxation Extra as Per Rules.
• Use Age Calculator:  Click Here

Vacancy Details

Total Vacancy : 3548 Post

 

Mode of Selection

• Selection Process: Selection on basis of Online Exam  (Stage I, II), DV & Medical

Process for Fee Refund in RRB NTPC Graduate Level CEN No. 06/2026

• Important Instruction for the All Candidates Expect the Fee Concession Categories.
• Candidates Must be Enter the Your Account Number, Account Holder Name, IFSC Code Under Login Section.
• Railway Will be Refunded General/ OBC/ EWS Candidates Rs. 400 & SC / ST Candidates Rs. 250/-
• After the Appear the First Stage CBT Examination Your Exceed Amount Will be Refunded at Your Bank.
• Note : If you have Not Appeared in CBT Exam Amount Not be Refunded.

RRB NTPC Graudate Level Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern / Syllabus

Exam Pattern

**1. Computer-Based Test (CBT) Stage 1:

• Type: Objective Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Number of Questions: 100
• Sections:
  • General Awareness
  • Mathematics
  • General Intelligence and Reasoning
• Marking Scheme:
  • General Awareness: 40 Questions
  • Mathematics: 30 Questions
  • General Intelligence and Reasoning: 30 Questions
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Negative Marking: 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

**2. Computer-Based Test (CBT) Stage 2:

• Type: Objective Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Number of Questions: 120
• Sections:
  • General Awareness
  • Mathematics
  • General Intelligence and Reasoning
  • Specific to Post (subject-specific questions)
• Marking Scheme:
  • General Awareness: 50 Questions
  • Mathematics: 35 Questions
  • General Intelligence and Reasoning: 35 Questions
  • Total Marks: 120
  • Negative Marking: 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

**3. Skill Test (if applicable):

• Type: Depending on the post, this may include typing tests, computer-based tests, or other specific skill assessments.

**4. Document Verification:

• Candidates who clear the CBT and Skill Test (if applicable) will undergo document verification to validate their eligibility and credentials.

Syllabus

**1. General Awareness:

• Current Affairs (National and International)
• Indian History and Culture
• Geography
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Economy
• General Science
• Environmental Issues

**2. Mathematics:

• Number Systems
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Mensuration
• Arithmetic (Percentage, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Ratio and Proportion)

**3. General Intelligence and Reasoning:

• Analogies
• Blood Relations
• Coding-Decoding
• Syllogism
• Direction Sense
• Decision Making
• Non-Verbal Reasoning (Series, Patterns)

**4. Post-Specific Syllabus (for Stage 2):

• Depending on the specific NTPC post applied for, there might be additional subject-specific questions in CBT Stage 2. This could include questions related to the job profile and technical skills relevant to the position.

Preparation Tips:

• Study Regularly: Follow a structured study plan covering all sections.
• Practice Mock Tests: Familiarize yourself with the exam format and time management.
• Stay Updated: Read newspapers and current affairs magazines to enhance your General Awareness.
• Review Previous Papers: Practice previous years' question papers to understand the exam pattern and question types.