RRB NTPC (Under Graduate) Selection Process 2026

RRB NTPC (Under Graduate) Selection Process 2026

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) will conduct the RRB NTPC (Under Graduate) Recruitment 2026 selection process under CEN No. 07/2026. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance in the Computer-Based Tests, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.

1. RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2026

The 1st Stage Computer-Based Test is a screening examination common to all notified undergraduate posts. Candidates will be shortlisted for CBT 2 based on their normalized marks and merit.

The subject-wise question distribution is indicative and may vary in the actual examination. The normalized CBT 1 score will be used to shortlist candidates for CBT 2. The RRB will generally shortlist candidates up to 15 times the community-wise vacancies, subject to the provisions of the notification.

2. RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates shortlisted through CBT 1 will appear for the 2nd Stage Computer-Based Test. CBT 2 carries 120 questions for 120 marks and assesses candidates in General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning.

The normalized marks obtained in CBT 2 will be used for shortlisting candidates for Document Verification. Candidates must meet the prescribed minimum qualifying marks and other applicable requirements.

RRB NTPC Minimum Qualifying Marks 2026

Candidates must secure the prescribed minimum qualifying marks in the Computer-Based Tests. The category-wise minimum qualifying percentages specified in the notification are given below.

These qualifying percentages also apply to Ex-Servicemen and PwBD candidates according to their respective communities. A relaxation of 2 marks in the minimum qualifying requirement may be allowed for PwBD candidates if there is a shortage of eligible candidates against reserved PwBD vacancies, as specified in the notification.

Meeting the minimum qualifying marks does not guarantee selection. Shortlisting depends on merit, normalized scores, category-wise vacancies and the applicable recruitment rules.

3. Document Verification (DV)

Candidates shortlisted based on their CBT performance and merit will be called for Document Verification. The RRB will generally call candidates equal to the number of vacancies (1:1) for the relevant RRB, subject to the notification's provisions.

Candidates must produce their original documents to verify their eligibility and the information submitted in their application.

• Class 10 certificate or other required proof of date of birth.
• Class 12 or equivalent educational qualification certificates and mark sheets.
• Valid category certificate, if applicable.
• EWS or OBC-NCL certificate, where applicable.
• PwBD certificate, if applicable.
• Ex-Servicemen documents, where applicable.
• Valid photo identity proof and other documents required by the RRB.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) for eligible candidates currently employed in government departments, Railways or public sector undertakings, as applicable.

Candidates should follow the instructions in the Document Verification call letter and carry all required original certificates. Failure to produce the necessary documents may result in cancellation of candidature.

4. Medical Examination

Candidates must pass the prescribed Railway medical fitness examination for the post allotted to them. The medical examination checks whether candidates meet the required medical standards for the duties associated with the post.

• Medical fitness is assessed according to the prescribed standards for the allotted post.
• Vision and other medical requirements depend on the applicable medical category.
• Candidates who fail to meet the prescribed medical standards will not be considered for empanelment for that post.
• Appointment is subject to medical fitness, verification of educational and community certificates, and verification of character and antecedents.

Candidates should check the medical standards applicable to their preferred posts before applying. The notification provides further details on post-wise medical requirements and the conditions for a medical appeal, where permitted.

Is a Typing Skill Test Required for RRB NTPC (Under Graduate) 2026?

No. As per CEN No. 07/2026, the Computer-Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) has been dispensed with for Junior Clerk Cum Typist and Accounts Clerk Cum Typist posts. However, candidates are expected to possess basic computer proficiency, including adequate typing proficiency. Their proficiency may be assessed after joining, and unsatisfactory performance may affect or delay confirmation or promotion.

Final Selection for RRB NTPC (Under Graduate) 2026

Final selection will be based on merit and the applicable recruitment rules, subject to successful Document Verification, prescribed medical fitness and verification of required certificates. Post and Railway/Unit allotment will depend on merit, the preferences submitted by candidates, reservation rules and vacancy availability.

Candidates should regularly check the official Railway Recruitment Boards website for examination dates, results, call letters and further recruitment updates.