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RRB NTPC vs RRB Group D: salary, eligibility, exam pattern and syllabus

  • RRB NTPC is conducted by RRB; RRB Group D is conducted by RRB.
  • Qualification — RRB NTPC: Graduate posts: degree from a recognised university or equivalent, held by 6 November 2026. RRB Group D: Post-wise as per Annexure A of the notice.
  • Age limit — RRB NTPC: 18–33 years (Graduate); 18–30 years (Undergraduate) (as on 1 January 2027). RRB Group D: 18–33 years (as on 1 January 2026).
  • Pay levels printed — RRB NTPC: Level 5, Level 6, Level 3, Level 2. RRB Group D: Level 1.
  • RRB NTPC has 2 stages in its printed pattern; RRB Group D has 1.

RRB NTPC vs RRB Group D: side by side

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FactRRB NTPCRRB Group D
Conducting body
  • RRB
  • rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
  • RRB
  • rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
Latest notice
  • CEN No. 06/2026 (NTPC Graduate) and CEN No. 07/2026 (NTPC Undergraduate) (published 26 September 2026 (indicative notice in Employment News))
  • CEN No. 09/2025 – Recruitment for Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (published 31 January 2026)
Application status
  • Applications are open until 6 November 2026.
  • Applications closed on 9 March 2026.
Posts
  • Graduate (CEN 06/2026): Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist
  • Undergraduate (CEN 07/2026): Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk
  • TRACKMAINTAINER-IV
  • POINTSMAN B
  • ASSISTANT (S and T)
  • ASSISTANT CARRIAGE and WAGON
  • ASSISTANT TRD ELECTRICAL
  • ASSISTANT BRIDGE
  • ASSISTANT TRACK MACHINE
  • ASSISTANT TL AND AC
  • ASSISTANT OPERATIONS (ELECTRICAL)
  • ASSISTANT P.WAY
  • ASSISTANT LOCO SHED (ELECTRICAL) – Electric Shed
  • ASSISTANT LOCO SHED (ELECTRICAL) – Diesel Shed
  • ASSISTANT OPERATIONS (ELECTRICAL) – Workshop
  • ASSISTANT (S and T) – Workshop
  • Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix, initial pay ₹18,000
Pay (as printed)
  • Level 5 (₹29,200)
  • Level 6 (₹35,400)
  • Level 3 (₹21,700)
  • Level 2 (₹19,900)

Pay Level 5 →Pay Level 6 →Pay Level 3 →Pay Level 2 →

  • Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix, initial pay ₹18,000

Pay Level 1 →

Age limit
  • 18–33 years (Graduate); 18–30 years (Undergraduate) (as on 1 January 2027)
  • 18–33 years (as on 1 January 2026)
Qualification
  • Graduate posts: degree from a recognised university or equivalent, held by 6 November 2026
  • Undergraduate posts: 12th (+2) or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate (not required for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen or higher-qualified candidates)
  • Post-wise as per Annexure A of the notice
  • Must be held on or before 2 March 2026; candidates awaiting results are not eligible
  • Engineering diploma/degree not accepted in lieu of ITI/CCAA unless specified
Selection stages
  • 1st stage CBT (Graduate) (90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD with scribe))
  • 2nd stage CBT (Graduate) (90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD with scribe))
  • Computer Based Test (90 minutes (120 minutes with scribe))
Negative marking
  • 1st stage CBT (Graduate): Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer.
  • 2nd stage CBT (Graduate): Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer.
  • Computer Based Test: Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer.
Vacancies
  • 3,548 (Graduate, CEN 06/2026) + 1,688 (Undergraduate, CEN 07/2026) = 5,236
  • 22,195 (provisional, CEN); 22,082 after Corrigendum-1 (further revised by Corrigendum-2)
Application fee
  • ₹500 (General, incl. OBC-NCL/EWS men); ₹250 (SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Women/Transgender/Minorities/EBC)
  • No category is fully exempt; ₹400 of the ₹500 fee and the full ₹250 fee are refunded, minus bank charges, on appearing in the 1st stage CBT.
  • ₹500 (General); ₹250 (SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/PwBD/Women/Transgender/Minorities/EBC)
  • No category is exempt; ₹400 (General) or ₹250 (reduced-fee categories) is refunded after appearing in the CBT, less bank charges, to an Aadhaar-linked bank account.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between RRB NTPC and RRB Group D eligibility?

RRB NTPC: age 18–33 years (Graduate); 18–30 years (Undergraduate) as on 1 January 2027; Graduate posts: degree from a recognised university or equivalent, held by 6 November 2026. Undergraduate posts: 12th (+2) or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate (not required for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen or higher-qualified candidates). RRB Group D: age 18–33 years as on 1 January 2026; Post-wise as per Annexure A of the notice. Must be held on or before 2 March 2026; candidates awaiting results are not eligible. Engineering diploma/degree not accepted in lieu of ITI/CCAA unless specified. Both from the latest official notices.

What is the salary of RRB NTPC vs RRB Group D?

As printed in the notices — RRB NTPC: Level 5 (₹29,200); Level 6 (₹35,400); Level 3 (₹21,700); Level 2 (₹19,900). RRB Group D: Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix, initial pay ₹18,000. Allowances are paid on top; in-hand pay is not estimated here.

How is the selection process of RRB NTPC different from RRB Group D?

RRB NTPC: 1st stage CBT (screening); 2nd stage CBT (15 times community-wise vacancies shortlisted per RRB); Document verification and medical examination; Typing Skill Test: dropped for graduate Cum Typist posts per CEN 06/2026; for undergraduate posts see the official notice. RRB Group D: CBT: single-stage computer based test; PET: qualifying physical efficiency test (3x vacancies shortlisted); Document Verification; Medical Examination.

How many vacancies are there in RRB NTPC and RRB Group D?

RRB NTPC: 3,548 (Graduate, CEN 06/2026) + 1,688 (Undergraduate, CEN 07/2026) = 5,236. RRB Group D: 22,195 (provisional, CEN); 22,082 after Corrigendum-1 (further revised by Corrigendum-2). As printed in each latest notice.

What is the application fee for RRB NTPC and RRB Group D?

RRB NTPC: ₹500 (General, incl. OBC-NCL/EWS men); ₹250 (SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Women/Transgender/Minorities/EBC). RRB Group D: ₹500 (General); ₹250 (SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/PwBD/Women/Transgender/Minorities/EBC). Fee exemptions are listed in each notice.

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