Railway recruitment | as of 2026-05-31
RRB NTPC eligibility, pattern, syllabus, and official sources
Railway non-technical popular categories recruitment for graduate and undergraduate posts.
Eligibility at a glance
| Education | Graduate categories require a degree. Undergraduate categories require 12th or 10+2. |
|---|---|
| Relaxations | RRB category relaxations apply as listed in the CEN. |
Pattern and selection process
Stages
- CBT-1
- CBT-2
- CBAT or typing skill where applicable
- Document verification
- Medical examination
Mode: Computer based tests plus post-specific skill stages. Marks: CEN-defined.. Duration: CEN-defined.
Selection flow
- CBT stages
- Post-specific aptitude or typing
- Document verification
- Medical examination
Syllabus outline and cadence
Syllabus buckets
- General awareness
- Mathematics
- General intelligence and reasoning
Comparable exams and hiring routes
| Entity | Education | Age band | Interview | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB NTPC | Class 12 or Graduate by post | See CEN | No | CBT |
| RRB ALP | Class 10 plus trade or diploma | See CEN | No | CBT plus aptitude |
| RRB Group D | Class 10 or ITI by post | See CEN | No | CBT plus PET |
| SSC CHSL | Class 12 | See notice | No | CBE plus skill |
| UGC-NET | Postgraduate | Outcome-specific | No | CBT |
| Agniveer Army | 8th to 12th by category | 17.5-21 typical | No | CEE plus rally |
Sources by field
Each row links a field on this page to the official source it is drawn from. Confirm the current cycle's exact figures on the linked source before you apply.
| Field | Official source | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Education | RRB NTPC undergraduate CEN page | 2026-05-31 |
| Relaxations | RRB NTPC graduate CEN page | 2026-05-31 |
| Exam pattern | RRB NTPC graduate CEN page | 2026-05-31 |
| Syllabus outline | RRB NTPC graduate CEN page | 2026-05-31 |
| Selection process | RRB NTPC graduate CEN page | 2026-05-31 |
| Cadence | Official source on www.rrbcdg.gov.in | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 1 | RRB NTPC graduate CEN page | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 2 | RRB NTPC graduate CEN page | 2026-05-31 |
FAQs
Does RRB NTPC have both graduate and undergraduate posts?
Yes. RRB publishes separate graduate and undergraduate NTPC CEN pages.
What subjects are common in RRB NTPC?
General awareness, mathematics, and general intelligence or reasoning are the common syllabus buckets.