Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards will release the RRB NTPC CBT 2 Cut Off 2026 for graduate-level posts advertised under CEN 06/2025. The recruitment drive covers 5,810 vacancies, with cut-off marks to be published separately for each RRB zone, post and category alongside or after the CBT 2 result.
Candidates should note that there is no single nationwide cut-off. The marks will vary based on the number of vacancies, examination difficulty, candidate performance, reservation category and preferences submitted during the recruitment process.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Post Name | NTPC Graduate-Level Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 5,810 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in and regional RRB portals |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | October 21, 2025 |
| Last Date | November 27, 2025 (extended) |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
The precise CBT 2 examination and result schedule will be announced through the respective regional RRB websites. Candidates must rely only on official notices and should regularly check the portal of the RRB selected in their application.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised university or institution.
- The prescribed qualification must have been acquired by the eligibility cut-off date mentioned in CEN 06/2025.
- Candidates awaiting their final degree results as of the prescribed date are not eligible unless they can establish that the qualification was completed on time.
- Typing proficiency is required for posts such as Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist and Senior Clerk-cum-Typist at the relevant selection stage.
- Candidates must satisfy any post-specific medical standards and suitability requirements.
Age Limit
- The general age range for graduate-level NTPC posts is 18 to 33 years, subject to the date specified in the detailed notification.
- OBC-NCL candidates are generally eligible for three years of upper-age relaxation.
- SC and ST candidates are generally eligible for five years of upper-age relaxation.
- PwBD, ex-servicemen, railway employees and other notified groups receive relaxation under applicable government rules.
- Date-of-birth details must match the candidate's Class 10 certificate or equivalent official record.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS candidates: ā¹500.
- SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen, women, transgender, minority and economically backward class candidates: ā¹250.
- A prescribed portion of the examination fee is refundable after candidates appear in the first-stage CBT, subject to bank charges and RRB rules.
- Payment was accepted online through the options available on the application portal.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Tests: Candidates first appear for CBT 1, followed by CBT 2 after meeting the RRB-wise and category-wise shortlisting cut-off.
- Skill or Aptitude Test: Depending on the post, shortlisted candidates may have to take the Computer-Based Aptitude Test or Typing Skill Test. Qualifying requirements for these stages are post-specific.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Final selection is subject to verification of original certificates, eligibility, category claims and prescribed railway medical fitness standards.
For CBT 2, RRBs publish separate cut-offs for categories such as UR, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST. Meeting minimum qualifying marks does not automatically guarantee shortlisting, as the actual cut-off can be higher depending on merit and available posts.
How to Apply
- Visit the central RRB application portal or the official website of the relevant regional Railway Recruitment Board.
- Open the recruitment section and select CEN 06/2025 ā NTPC Graduate-Level Recruitment.
- Complete registration using an active mobile number, email address and identity details. Candidates should retain their registration number securely.
- Enter personal, educational, category and communication details exactly as recorded in official documents.
- Select the preferred RRB, posts and examination language carefully, as changes may not be permitted after the correction period.
- Upload the photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format before paying the applicable fee.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference. The application window has closed, so registered candidates should now use their credentials to access exam and result updates.
- Once released, candidates can check the CBT 2 cut-off by opening their regional RRB result notice and locating the table for their post, zone and category.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the RRB NTPC CBT 2 cut-off for CEN 06/2025 be released?
The release date is TBA. It is expected to be published with or shortly after the CBT 2 result on regional RRB websites.
2. Will the CBT 2 cut-off be the same for every RRB zone?
No. Cut-offs will differ by RRB zone, post and category based on vacancies, merit levels and examination performance.
3. Is scoring the minimum qualifying percentage enough for selection?
No. Candidates must also clear the actual merit cut-off, which may be higher than the minimum qualifying benchmark, and complete all subsequent selection stages.
