RRB NTPC 2026: Railway recruitment for Non-Technical Popular Categories — Station Master, Goods Guard, Clerk, and other posts across Indian Railways.CBT-1: Jun 2026. Vacancies: ~11,500. Education: 12th/Graduation. Salary: ₹19–35K/mo.RRB NTPC (Railway Recruitment Board — Non-Technical Popular Categories) is a large-scale recruitment for various non-technical posts in Indian Railways. The exam recruits for both graduate-level and 12th-pass level posts. Graduate posts include Station Master, Goods Guard, Commercial Apprentice, Senior Clerk, and Junior Account Assistant. 12th-pass posts include Trains Clerk, Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk, and Junior Clerk.
Registration OpenUpdated: March 2026
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RRB NTPC 2026
Railway recruitment for Non-Technical Popular Categories — Station Master, Goods Guard, Clerk, and other posts across Indian Railways
CBT-1
Jun 2026
Vacancies
~11,500
Education
12th/Graduation
Salary
₹19–35K/mo
📋Key Details
Conducting BodyRailway Recruitment Boards (21 RRBs across India)
Education (Graduate posts)Bachelor's degree from recognized university — for Station Master, Goods Guard, Commercial Apprentice, etc.
Education (12th pass posts)12th pass (10+2) — for Trains Clerk, Ticket Clerk, Junior Clerk
Age Limit18-33 years (General) for graduate posts. 18-30 for 12th pass posts. Relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5.
Application Fee₹500 (General/OBC), ₹250 (SC/ST/Women/Ex-S/PwBD/Minorities/EBC) — ₹400/₹250 refunded on appearing for CBT-1
SelectionCBT-1 (screening) → CBT-2 (merit) → Typing Test (for specific posts) → Document Verification → Medical
📝CBT-1 — Screening (90 minutes)
Online exam with 100 MCQs. This is a qualifying round — 3× candidates are shortlisted for CBT-2. CBT-1 marks are NOT counted in final merit.
Mathematics30 Qs · 30 marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning30 Qs · 30 marks
General Awareness40 Qs · 40 marks
Total100 Qs · 100 marks · 90 minutes
⚠️ Negative marking: 1/3rd of marks deducted per wrong answer
📝CBT-2 — Merit Exam (90 minutes)
Determines final ranking. Same subjects but higher difficulty level. Separate CBT-2 for graduate and 12th-pass posts.
Mathematics35 Qs · 35 marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning35 Qs · 35 marks
General Awareness50 Qs · 50 marks
Total120 Qs · 120 marks · 90 minutes
⚠️ Negative marking: 1/3rd of marks deducted per wrong answer
💰Posts & Salary
Station Master(Indian Railways — Operations)
₹35,000–42,000/monthGoods Guard(Indian Railways — Operations)
₹30,000–35,000/monthCommercial Apprentice(Indian Railways — Commercial)
₹35,000–42,000/monthSenior Clerk/Junior Account Assistant(Indian Railways — Accounts/Clerk)
₹29,000–34,000/monthTrains Clerk / Ticket Clerk(Indian Railways — Various)
₹22,000–26,000/month🎁Railway Job Perks — Beyond Salary
Free rail travel: This is the biggest perk. Railway employees get free passes for themselves, spouse, and dependent children — unlimited AC travel across India. After retirement, you get a lifetime pass. This alone saves lakhs over a career.
Medical: Free medical treatment at Railway hospitals for employee and entire family. Railway medical facilities are among the best government hospitals in India.
Quarters: Government accommodation is provided at nominal rent. If not available, HRA is paid (8-24% of basic depending on city category).
Other benefits: 8 Casual Leaves + 30 Earned Leaves per year, LTC (Leave Travel Concession), Children's Education Allowance, Group Insurance Scheme, and pension under NPS.
The total value of railway perks (free travel, medical, housing) is estimated at ₹3-5 lakh per year beyond the salary — making the effective compensation much higher than the stated salary.
📅Important Dates
NotificationCheck rrbcdg.gov.in for latest notification
CBT-12026 (per tentative schedule)
CBT-2After CBT-1 results
Official websiterrbcdg.gov.in (and respective zone RRB websites)
📚Preparation Strategy
1.RRB NTPC syllabus overlaps significantly with SSC exams. If you're preparing for SSC CGL/CHSL, you can appear for NTPC with minimal additional preparation. Focus on General Awareness — it carries the highest weightage (40% in CBT-1).
2.Railway-specific GK is important: learn about Indian Railways history, zones, headquarters, recent initiatives (Vande Bharat, Kavach, bullet train project), railway budget highlights, and key appointments. 5-8 questions typically come from railway-specific knowledge.
3.Mathematics is at 10th-12th class level — not as difficult as banking or SSC CGL. Focus on: percentage, ratio, profit-loss, SI/CI, time-work-distance, algebra basics, geometry, and data interpretation. Speed matters — practice with a timer.
4.Previous year RRB NTPC papers (2015, 2019-21 cycles) are the best preparation resource. The question patterns repeat frequently.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
🔗Related Exams
RRB CDG (Central Zone)
www.rrbcdg.gov.in