Railway NTPC 2026 – Complete Preparation Guide

What is Railway NTPC?

Railway NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) is a major recruitment exam conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) for graduate and undergraduate level posts in Indian Railways.

Railway NTPC 2026 – Key Highlights

Posts under Railway NTPC

Graduate Level Posts

• Station Master
• Goods Guard
• Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
• Senior Clerk cum Typist
• Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist

Undergraduate Level Posts

• Junior Clerk cum Typist
• Accounts Clerk cum Typist
• Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
• Trains Clerk

Railway NTPC Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Graduate posts: Graduation from a recognized university
• Undergraduate posts: 12th pass

Age Limit

• Undergraduate: 18–30 years
• Graduate: 18–33 years
• Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories

Railway NTPC Exam Pattern

1st Stage CBT

• Mathematics
• General Intelligence & Reasoning
• General Awareness

2nd Stage CBT

• Advanced level of Mathematics & Reasoning
• General Awareness

Skill Test

Typing Skill Test / CBAT (for specific posts)

Railway NTPC Detailed Syllabus

Mathematics

Number System, Percentage, Ratio, Time & Work, Speed & Distance

Reasoning

Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Seating Arrangement

General Awareness

Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy

Railway NTPC Salary Structure

Career Growth in Railways

Railway NTPC offers long-term career growth with departmental exams and regular promotions. Employees can reach supervisory and officer-level posts.

Railway NTPC 2026 Preparation Strategy

• Focus on speed & accuracy
• Strong General Awareness preparation
• Daily mock tests & revision
• Previous year question practice

Railway NTPC FAQs

• Is Railway NTPC a government job? – Yes.
• Is negative marking? – Yes (⅓ mark).
• Is typing test compulsory? – For specific posts only.
• Can 12th pass apply? – Yes.