The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially declared the much-awaited RRB NTPC Undergraduate (CEN 07/2025) CBT 1 results for 2026. Candidates who appeared for the initial computer-based test conducted between 7-9 May and 13-20 June 2026 can now check their qualifying status across all respective zonal official portals. A cumulative total of 45,998 candidates have successfully cleared the preliminary round and are provisionally shortlisted to appear for the 2nd stage Computer-Based Test (CBT 2).
RRB NTPC UG Result 2026 Overview
The recruitment drive governed under CEN 07/2025 shortlists candidates at a strict selection ratio of 1:20 times the vacancies for each category. Since the CBT 1 exam was carried out in multiple shifts, normalised scores were used to determine cut-offs and shortlisting outcomes. Below is a quick snapshot of the key highlights regarding the result declaration:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam | RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| CEN Number | CEN 07/2025 |
| Exam Stage | 1st Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT 1) |
| CBT 1 Exam Dates | 7- 9 May and 13 - 20 June 2026 |
| Result Status | Released |
| Shortlisted For | 2nd Stage CBT |
| 2nd Stage CBT | 17 September 2026 |
| E-Call Letter | 4 days before the CBT 2 exam |
| Total Candidates Shortlisted | 45,998 |
Steps to Check RRB NTPC Result CBT 1 2026
To verify your qualification status, follow this simple step-by-step procedure to access your zonal scorecard and merit list:
- Visit the official website of the concerned Railway Recruitment Board.
- Go to the Results/Latest Updates section.
- Find the link related to “CEN No. 07/2025 – NTPC (Undergraduate) Result of 1st Stage CBT and Shortlisting of Candidates for 2nd Stage CBT.”
- Click on the result link.
- The RRB NTPC UG Result PDF will appear on the screen.
- Download the PDF and use Ctrl + F to search for your Roll Number.
- If your roll number appears in the list, you have been provisionally shortlisted for the 2nd Stage CBT.
Details Mentioned on the CBT 1 Result PDF
When checking the official documents provided by the boards, ensure you verify all details included in the records:
- RRB Name
- CEN No.: 07/2025
- Subject: Result of 1st Stage CBT & shortlisting for 2nd Stage CBT
- CBT-1 exam dates: 7th–9th May 2026 and 13th–20th June 2026
- Shortlisted Roll numbers
- 2nd Stage CBT date: 17 September 2026
- CBT 2 Exam City Intimation info
- CBT 2 E-call letter availability
- Score card details
Zone-Wise Result PDFs and Shortlisted Candidates
Candidates can download their region-specific merit lists directly using the links provided below:
| RRB Zone | Shortlisted Candidates for CBT 2 | Result PDF |
|---|---|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad | 2303 | Download Result |
| RRB Ajmer | 1753 | Download Result |
| RRB Allahabad/Prayagraj | 4555 | Download Result |
| RRB Bengaluru | 812 | Download Result |
| RRB Bhopal | 1850 | Download Result |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | 270 | Download Result |
| RRB Bilaspur | 1038 | Download Result |
| RRB Chandigarh | 360 | Download Result |
| RRB Chennai | 1202 | Download Result |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 2600 | Download Result |
| RRB Guwahati | 2029 | Download Result |
| RRB Jammu-Srinagar | 2060 | Download Result |
| RRB Kolkata | 7580 | Download Result |
| RRB Malda | 2945 | Download Result |
| RRB Mumbai | 7437 | Download Result |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | 586 | Download Result |
| RRB Patna | 360 | Download Result |
| RRB Ranchi | 840 | Download Result |
| RRB Secunderabad | 4090 | Download Result |
| RRB Siliguri | 108 | Download Result |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | 1292 | Download Result |
| Total | 45,998 | - |
Upcoming Schedule and CBT 2 Preparation
With the result successfully published on 24 August 2026, candidates must gear up as the 2nd Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT 2) is scheduled to take place on 17 September 2026. Important details concerning travel planning and documentation include:
- Exam City Intimation: Will be available 10 days before the exam date.
- E-Call Letters: Available for download 4 days prior to the actual CBT 2 test date.
For additional announcements, check resources like RRB NTPC Score Card 2026 Out, review category-wise thresholds on the RRB NTPC UG Cut Off 2026 page, and track developments via RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam Date 2026 Out.
Selection Process and CBT 2 Exam Pattern
The overall recruitment pipeline involves multiple progressive steps:
- Stage 1: CBT 1 (Shortlisting 1:20 ratio)
- Stage 2: CBT 2 (Merit-deciding round)
- Stage 3: CBAT / Typing Skill Test (Post-specific)
- Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Examination
The CBT 2 exam follows a stringent structure consisting of 120 multiple-choice questions to be completed within 90 minutes. A negative marking scheme of 1/3rd mark deduction applies to every incorrect response. Minimum qualifying percentages are set at 40% for UR/EWS, 30% for OBC-NCL/SC, and 25% for ST.
| Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 90 minutes |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 minutes |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 90 minutes |