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RRB NTPC — result, CBT 1 + 2, cut-off, RTI guide (2026)
Quick answer: RRB NTPC: 4-stage. CBT-1 → CBT-2 → Skill/Aptitude → DV → Final merit. Posts: Junior Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Commercial Apprentice, Goods Guard, etc.
Key facts
- RRB NTPC for non-technical posts in Indian Railways
- CBT-1 qualifying
- CBT-2 main scoring
- Skill / Aptitude post-specific
- Cut-off zone (RRB) + post-specific
Step-by-step process
- CBT-1 result + cut-off — indianrailways.gov.in / rrb websites within 30 days.
- CBT-2 + cut-off — Cumulative.
- Skill test or Aptitude test — Post-dependent.
- DV + medical — Last stage.
- Final result + zone allocation — In 30-60 days post-DV.
- Re-totalling within 30 days — Re-evaluation NOT.
Documents needed
- RRB registration ID
- Aadhaar
- Educational certificates (for DV)
Common issues + how to handle
- Different RRBs different cut-offs — RTI for normalisation methodology.
- Aptitude test scoring opaque — RTI to RRB for scoring rubric.
- DV rejection on category — RTI for DV criteria.
- Final merit position dispute — RTI for full marks breakdown.
If stuck — file an RTI
Most “delays” or “rejections” clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date. 2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file. 3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline. 4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days. 5. Likely date of resolution / decision.
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Frequently asked questions
Multiple RRBs — separate cut-offs?
Yes — each RRB zone publishes own. RTI for cross-zone normalisation.
Aptitude test — what tests?
Post-specific (e.g., Trains Clerk: typing; Goods Guard: aptitude). RTI for exact test details.
Female candidates — separate cut-off?
Yes for some posts. Reservation rules apply.
Final selection delayed > 18 months?
File RTI to RRB HQ.
Summary + next step
Bottom line: RRB NTPC: 4-stage. CBT-1 → CBT-2 → Skill/Aptitude → DV → Final merit. Posts: Junior Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Commercial Apprentice, Goods Guard, etc. If delayed beyond statutory timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.
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Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.

