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RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories. Tier 1 (CBT) has 100 questions in 90 minutes covering Math, Reasoning, and General Awareness.
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Number SystemA number when divided by 296 leaves a remainder of 75. What will be the remainder when the same number is divided by 37?
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Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
RRB cutoffs vary by zone (NR, SR, ER, WR, etc.) and post. The range here shows the highest-to-lowest zone for each category.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | General (zone-wise average) | 77 – 89 |
| 2022 | OBC | 74 – 86 |
| 2022 | EWS | 65 – 75 |
| 2022 | SC | 63 – 73 |
| 2022 | ST | 55 – 67 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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Mathematics
176 QsGeneral Intelligence and Reasoning
124 QsGeneral Awareness
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92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Railway Recruitment Board released the RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 Result 2026 (CEN 07/2025) on August 24 across all zones. Scorecards will be available from August 26 at 5 PM, and CBT 2 is scheduled for September 17, 2026.
The provisional answer key for Graduate Level CBT 2 exam (held July 10) was released on July 15. Objection window was open till July 22. Result expected in August 2026.
Railway Recruitment Board released the Undergraduate CBT 1 answer key on June 27. The objection window remained open until July 5. Over 63 lakh candidates applied for 3,058 UG vacancies.
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Number System
Natural, whole, integers, rationals, divisibility tests, factors and multiples.
Decimals and Fractions
Conversion, addition/subtraction/multiplication/division of decimals and fractions.
LCM and HCF
LCM/HCF of numbers, fractions and decimals; word problems.
Ratio and Proportion
Compound ratio, partnership, mean proportion, applied problems.
Percentage
Conversion, percentage change, applied problems on percentage.
Excellent performance — Premium posts
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Competitive range — Senior Clerks
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Mid-tier posts — Clerks & Assistants
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Qualifying range — Group D posts
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
The CBT 1 result for Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025) was declared on June 11, 2026. A total of 88,037 candidates qualified for CBT 2 exam which was held on July 10, 2026.
Graduate Level Notification (CEN 06/2025)
passedMon, 20 Oct, 2025
Notification for 5,810 graduate-level posts
Undergraduate Level Notification (CEN 07/2025)
passedMon, 27 Oct, 2025
Notification for 3,058 undergraduate-level posts
Application End (Graduate & UG)
passedThu, 27 Nov, 2025
Last date extended to November 27, 2025 for both levels
🇮🇳Graduate CBT 1 Exam
passedMon, 16 Mar, 2026
Conducted from March 16-27, 2026
Graduate CBT 1 Answer Key
passedMon, 6 Apr, 2026
Objection window: April 6-12, 2026
🇮🇳Undergraduate CBT 1 Exam (First Phase)
passedThu, 7 May, 2026
Conducted May 7-9 and June 13-20, 2026
Graduate CBT 1 Result
passedThu, 11 Jun, 2026
88,037 candidates qualified for CBT 2
Undergraduate CBT 1 Answer Key
passedSat, 27 Jun, 2026
Objection window: June 27 - July 5, 2026
🇮🇳Graduate CBT 2 Exam
passedFri, 10 Jul, 2026
Single-day exam for graduate level
Graduate CBT 2 Answer Key
passedWed, 15 Jul, 2026
Objection window: July 15-22, 2026
Analogies
Word, number and letter analogies.
Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series
Number, letter, alphanumeric series.
Coding and Decoding
Letter, number, conditional and substitution coding.
Mathematical Operations
BODMAS, sign substitution, missing operator problems.
Similarities and Differences
Find odd one out, classification problems.
Relationships
Blood relations, family-tree puzzles.
Analytical Reasoning
Seating arrangements, ranking, ordering puzzles.
Syllogism
Two/three statement syllogisms with all/some/no quantifiers.
Jumbling
Sentence and word rearrangement.
Venn Diagrams
Set relationships and counting from Venn diagrams.
Puzzle
Mixed logical puzzles — seating, ranking, scheduling.
Data Sufficiency
Decide whether given data is sufficient to answer a question.
Statement and Conclusion
Drawing logical conclusions from given statements.
Statement and Courses of Action
Identifying appropriate actions for given problem statements.
Decision Making
Eligibility-criteria style problems with multiple conditions.
Maps and Graphs
Direction sense, distance from a point; reading bar/line/pie graphs.
Current Events of National and International Importance
National and international news, awards, appointments — last 12 months.
Games and Sports
Major tournaments, winners, cups, sporting events from India and abroad.
Art and Culture of India
Classical dance, music, festivals, painting and sculpture traditions.
Indian Literature
Major Indian writers, works, languages and literary awards.
Monuments and Places of India
Historic monuments, UNESCO sites, important places and their significance.
General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE)
Note: this is the 'General Science' bucket per RRB syllabus; covers Class-10 level Physics/Chemistry/Biology.
History of India and Freedom Struggle
Ancient, medieval and modern India; freedom movement; key personalities and dates.
Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World
Physical features, climate, rivers, agriculture; economic geography of India.
Indian Polity and Governance — Constitution and Political System
Constitution, fundamental rights, Parliament, judiciary, panchayati raj.
General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Programs of India
ISRO missions, DRDO, atomic energy programmes; major Indian scientific milestones.
UN and Other Important World Organisations
UN bodies, IMF, World Bank, WTO, WHO and similar international organisations.
Environmental Issues Concerning India and the World
Climate change, pollution, biodiversity, environmental treaties.
Basics of Computers and Computer Applications
Hardware, software, internet, MS Office, basic networking.
Common Abbreviations
Frequently encountered abbreviations across science, finance, technology and government.
Transport Systems in India
Indian Railways, road network, ports and aviation — facts and history.
Indian Economy
Banking, taxation, RBI, budget, economic indicators.
Famous Personalities of India and World
Leaders, scientists, artists, sportspersons of national and international repute.
Flora and Fauna of India
National parks, wildlife sanctuaries, endangered species, key flora and fauna.
Important Government Programmes and Schemes of India
Flagship welfare and development schemes — eligibility, ministry, year.
Awards and Honours
Civilian, gallantry, sports and literary awards (Bharat Ratna, Padma, Arjuna, Jnanpith etc.).