Railway RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate Posts – Complete Guide, Eligibility, Dates & Preparation

Great news for job seekers! Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the notification for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) 2026. This is a golden opportunity for graduates to secure a prestigious job in Indian Railways. The vacancies include various graduate-level posts like Graduate Clerk, Goods Guard, Station Master, and more.

Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• 12th/+2/Graduation from recognized board/university
• Different posts require different qualifications

Age Limit

• General Category: 18-33 years
• OBC: 18-36 years
• SC/ST: 18-38 years
• Age relaxation as per government rules

Exam Pattern

1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)

2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)

Skill Tests

• Typing Skill Test (TST)
• Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) for Station Master

Best Books for RRB NTPC Preparation

General Awareness

• Lucent General Knowledge
• Manorama Year Book
• Current Affairs – Daily quizzes
• General Knowledge by Arihant

Mathematics

• Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
• Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma
• NCERT Class 6-10 Mathematics

Reasoning

• Logical Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
• A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
• Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey

Online Resources

• Gradeup – Free mock tests
• RailwayAddha – Video lectures
• Oliveboard – Test series
• Testbook – Daily quizzes

Application Fee

Selection Process

1. Step 1: Online Application
2. Step 2: 1st Stage CBT (Qualifying)
3. Step 3: 2nd Stage CBT (Main)
4. Step 4: Typing Skill Test / Aptitude Test
5. Step 5: Document Verification
6. Step 6: Medical Examination

Posts Available through RRB NTPC

• Station Master
• Goods Guard
• Commercial Apprentice
• Traffic Apprentice
• Junior Clerk cum Typist
• Senior Clerk cum Typist
• Account Assistant cum Typist
• Junior Time Keeper
• Trains Clerk
• Railway Police Force (RPF)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is RRB NTPC 2026 salary?

Salaries range from Rs 19,900 to Rs 35,400 per month depending on the post (Level 2 to Level 5 in 7th CPC).

2. How many vacancies are expected in RRB NTPC 2026?

Expected around 35,000+ vacancies for graduate posts. Official number will be in the notification.

3. What is the age limit for RRB NTPC?

For General category, the age limit is 18-33 years. Age relaxation is 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST.

4. Is there negative marking in RRB NTPC?

Yes, there is negative marking of 1/3 marks for each wrong answer in both CBT stages.

5. What is the passing marks for RRB NTPC?

General category: 40%, OBC: 30%, SC/ST: 25%. Minimum marks are applied section-wise and overall.

6. Can I apply for multiple posts in RRB NTPC?

Yes, you can apply for multiple posts but you need to select preference during application.

7. Is there typing test for all posts?

No, typing test is only for clerk/assistant posts. Station Master requires Computer Based Aptitude Test.

8. What is the educational qualification for Goods Guard?

Goods Guard requires a Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

9. How to prepare for RRB NTPC in 3 months?

Focus on basics, practice previous year papers, take regular mock tests, and focus on current affairs.

10. What is the application fee refund?

General/OBC candidates who appear in the exam get Rs 400 back. SC/ST/PwD/Female get full Rs 250 refund.

How to Apply

1. Visit Official RRB Portal: rrbapply.gov.in
2. Click on RRB NTPC 2026 application
3. Register with mobile number and email
4. Fill application form with personal and educational details
5. Pay application fee through online mode
6. Submit and take printout

Official Website: rrbapply.gov.in

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