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RRB NTPC Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in Railway Recruitment Board NTPC actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 65-75 marks out of 100 |
| EWS | 60-70 marks out of 100 |
| OBC-NCL | 55-65 marks out of 100 |
| SC | 45-55 marks out of 100 |
| ST | 40-50 marks out of 100 |
| PwD (UR) | 40-50 marks out of 100 |
| PwD (OBC) | 35-45 marks out of 100 |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 30-40 marks out of 100 |
- Typical category differentials: General cutoffs run 10-15 marks above OBC, 20-25 marks above SC, and 25-30 marks above ST. EWS typically slots 5-10 marks below General.
- Post-level variation: These ranges represent minimum qualifying cutoffs for Level 2-4 posts (the most common NTPC positions). Level 5-6 posts demand significantly higher scores (80-90+ for General), while Level 1 posts may qualify at lower thresholds (50-60 for General).
- Cutoff drivers: Vacancy numbers per post, exam difficulty (normalization across stages), and total applicant performance shift cutoffs by ±5-10 marks annually. CBT-2 cutoffs typically rise 10-20% above CBT-1 as competition intensifies.
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Top scorers — Cream of applicants
92–100%
- Station Master (Metro/A1 category stations) — pay level 6, busiest revenue-generating stations
- Any post with first choice of zone — typically Northern, Central, Western Railway
- Strong position for post-allocation upgrades if higher vacancies announced
- Eligible for direct interview calls in some RRB zones
- Likely among top 0.5-1% of test takers, excellent career progression prospects in Railways
Excellent performance — Premium posts
85–92%
- Station Master (Metro zones) — pay level 6, Delhi Metro, Mumbai zones, highest demand postings
- Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor — pay level 6, supervisory commercial role
- Senior Clerk cum Typist (premium divisions) — pay level 3, divisional headquarters posting
- Traffic Assistant — pay level 6, operations and planning
- Virtual certainty of preferred zone and post combination
Competitive range — Senior Clerks
65–75%
- Senior Clerk cum Typist — pay level 3, supervisory clerical role
- Station Master — pay level 6, operations critical post (post-graduate diploma required)
- Head Clerk — pay level 4, in-charge of clerical staff at division level
- Junior Account Assistant cum Typist — pay level 3, accounts department
- Strong position for choice of zone in most categories
Mid-tier posts — Clerks & Assistants
50–65%
- Junior Clerk cum Typist — pay level 2, ministerial cadre across zones
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist — pay level 2, better zone allocation likely
- Commercial Apprentice — pay level 3, commercial department
- Junior Time Keeper — pay level 2, establishment section
- Good chances for reserved category candidates in popular zones
Qualifying range — Group D posts
35–50%
- Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk — pay level 2, entry-level clerical
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist — pay level 2, accounts section
- Train Clerk — pay level 2, operations support
- May qualify for lower-tier posts in reserved categories
- Borderline for unreserved category in most zones
Below qualifying threshold
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear sectional cut-offs
- Score typically below minimum qualifying marks
- Focus on strengthening General Awareness and Mathematics
- Consider attempting RRB Group D for alternative railway entry
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