RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026: Official Notice Out 📢
OFFICIAL NOTICE – CEN 06/2025 (13.02.2026)
16–27 March 2026
CBT-1 Exam Dates (Graduate)
Aadhaar biometric authentication mandatory
Bring original Aadhaar / e-verified printout
Official Source: rrbbbs.gov.in Notice 13.02.2026
📌 Total Vacancy
8,868
Graduate: 5,810 | UG: 3,058
📅 CBT 1 Dates
Graduate: 16–27 March 2026 (confirmed)
UG: To be announced
UG: To be announced
🆔 Aadhaar Mandatory
Biometric authentication at center. Keep Aadhaar unlocked in UIDAI system.
📆 RRB NTPC 2026 Important Dates
| Activity | Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025) | Undergraduate (CEN 07/2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Short Notice | 29 Sep 2025 | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Detailed Notification | 20 Oct 2025 | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Apply Online Start | 21 Oct 2025 | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 Nov 2025 | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Application Status | 20 Jan 2026 | 6 Feb 2026 |
| City Intimation (NEW) | ~6 March 2026 (10 days prior) | – |
| Admit Card (NEW) | ~12 March 2026 (4 days prior) | – |
| CBT 1 Exam Date | 16–27 March 2026 | TBA |
⚠️ Important Exam Day Instructions (Official Notice 13.02.2026)
- Exam City & Date Link: Live 10 days before exam on official RRB websites.
- E-Call Letter: Download starts 4 days prior to exam date.
- Aadhaar biometric authentication mandatory at entry. Bring original Aadhaar card or printout of e-verified Aadhaar.
- Unlock Aadhaar: Ensure your Aadhaar is unlocked in UIDAI system before exam day.
- Aadhaar verification can be done by logging in at www.rrbapply.gov.in if not already done.
- Beware of touts – selections are based purely on CBT merit.
🚂 Posts under RRB NTPC 2025-26
Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025)
- Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor (Pay Level 6)
- Station Master (Pay Level 6)
- Goods Train Manager (Pay Level 5)
- Junior Account Assistant cum Typist (Pay Level 5)
- Senior Clerk cum Typist (Pay Level 5)
- Traffic Assistant (Pay Level 4)
Undergraduate (CEN 07/2025)
- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist
- Junior Clerk cum Typist
- Trains Clerk
📊 Vacancy Distribution (Post-wise)
| Post | Pay Level | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor | 6 | 161 |
| Station Master | 6 | 615 |
| Goods Train Manager | 5 | 3,416 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | 5 | 921 |
| Senior Clerk Cum Typist | 5 | 638 |
| Traffic Assistant | 4 | 59 |
| Total Graduate | 5,810 | |
| Post | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk | 2,424 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 394 |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 163 |
| Trains Clerk | 77 |
| Total UG: 3,058 | |
🗺️ Zone-wise Vacancy (Graduate) & Important Note on Cut-offs
| RRB Region | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilaspur | 350 | 126 | 64 | 230 | 88 | 864 |
| Chandigarh | 85 | 27 | 16 | 51 | 20 | 199 |
| Chennai | 73 | 31 | 22 | 43 | 18 | 187 |
| Gorakhpur | 48 | 16 | 10 | 27 | 10 | 111 |
| Guwahati | 20 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 56 |
| Jammu–Srinagar | 15 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 32 |
| Kolkata | 284 | 103 | 46 | 186 | 66 | 685 |
| Malda | 213 | 83 | 46 | 133 | 47 | 522 |
| Mumbai | 254 | 89 | 43 | 153 | 57 | 596 |
| Ahmedabad | 43 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 79 |
| Ajmer | 121 | 64 | 12 | 111 | 37 | 345 |
| Bangalore | 115 | 32 | 17 | 47 | 30 | 241 |
| Bhopal | 151 | 60 | 27 | 81 | 33 | 352 |
| Bhubaneswar | 64 | 37 | 21 | 56 | 53 | 231 |
| Prayagraj | 51 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 110 |
| Ranchi | 255 | 118 | 45 | 166 | 67 | 651 |
| Secunderabad | 145 | 59 | 32 | 119 | 41 | 396 |
| Siliguri | 8 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 21 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 18 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 58 |
| Total Graduate | 5,810 | |||||
📌 Note on Cut-off Marks & Zone-wise Details:
The official notice dated 13.02.2026 (from RRB Bhubaneswar) does not contain cut-off marks or detailed score data. Cut-off marks are typically released after the conduct of exams along with results. The vacancy tables above are from the detailed notification CEN 06/2025. For cut-off trends, refer to previous year analyses on official RRB websites after CBT 1 concludes.
✅ Eligibility & Exam Pattern
Age Limit (as on 1/1/2025)
- Undergraduate: 18–30 years
- Graduate: 18–33 years
Educational Qualification
- ✓ Station Master / Goods Train Manager: Degree
- ✓ Jr Account Assistant cum Typist: Degree + Typing
- ✓ Senior Clerk cum Typist: Degree + Typing
- ✓ Jr Clerk cum Typist: 12th Pass + Typing
- ✓ Commercial cum Ticket Clerk: 12th Pass
- ✓ Accounts Clerk cum Typist: 12th Pass + Typing
CBT 1 (Prelims)
100 questions, 100 marks, 90 min. Subjects: GA(40), Maths(30), Reasoning(30). Negative marking ⅓.CBT 2 (Main)
120 questions, 120 marks, 90 min. GA(50), Maths(35), Reasoning(35).Skill Test / CBAT
Typing test (8 min – 30 wpm English / 25 wpm Hindi) for clerical posts. CBAT for Station Master.📚 Syllabus Overview
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Current Affairs, Indian History, Polity, Economy, Geography, Science, Sports, Awards, Budget, etc. |
| Mathematics | Number System, LCM/HCF, Ratio, Percentage, Profit/Loss, Time & Work, SI/CI, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Data Interpretation |
| Reasoning | Analogies, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relation, Direction, Syllogism, Puzzle, Venn Diagram, Non-Verbal |
| General Science | Physics, Chemistry, Biology (up to class 10 level), Environmental Studies |
💸 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500 (₹400 refund after CBT 1)
- SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Ex-Servicemen/Minorities/EBC: ₹250 (₹250 refund)
💰 Salary (7th CPC)
Level 6 Station Master / CC/TS : ₹35,400
Level 5 Goods Train Manager / JA : ₹29,200
Level 4 Traffic Assistant : ₹25,500
Level 3 Commercial Clerk : ₹21,700
Level 2 Jr Clerk / Trains Clerk : ₹19,900
🌐 RRB Regional Websites
Official Common Portal: www.rrbapply.gov.in
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Updated)
Q: What is the RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026?
CBT 1 for Graduate posts: 16–27 March 2026 (official notice 13.02.2026). UG dates TBA.
Q: Is Aadhaar mandatory for the exam?
Yes. Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication at the center. Bring original Aadhaar and ensure it's unlocked.
Q: When will the exam city intimation come?
City intimation link will be live 10 days before the exam date (approx. 6 March 2026).
Q: Where can I verify my Aadhaar for the exam?
Log in to www.rrbapply.gov.in and complete Aadhaar verification if not done during application.
Q: Are cut-off marks available zone-wise?
Cut-offs are not released with this schedule notice. They are published after CBT results. Refer to previous years' trends for estimation.
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🚀 Preparation Tips
- Focus on NCERT basics for General Science & Maths.
- Read newspapers daily for current affairs.
- Solve previous year papers & take mock tests to improve speed.
- Keep Aadhaar details ready and ensure biometrics are updated.
- Bookmark official RRB websites for city intimation and admit card.
Download Previous Year Papers (CBT 1 & 2)
This post incorporates the latest official notice from RRB Bhubaneswar dated 13.02.2026. Candidates must check rrbapply.gov.in and respective regional websites for the most current updates. Zone-wise cut-off marks are not part of this notice and will be updated when released by RRB.
