The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 Result 2026 across all regional official websites. Candidates who qualified in the first stage are now eligible for the CBT 2 examination, which is confirmed for 17 September 2026. A total of 45,998 candidates have successfully qualified for the next round of the selection process.
Candidates can access their results by downloading the official merit list PDF from their respective regional RRB portal. The Board has simultaneously published the category-wise cut-off marks and solidified the timeline for the upcoming second-stage CBT.
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Result 2026: Official Announcement
The RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 1 examination was held in multiple shifts between 7–9 May and 13–20 June 2026. The released result PDF contains the roll numbers of all candidates provisionally shortlisted to appear for the Stage 2 Computer-Based Test (CBT 2).
The shortlisting criteria are based on individual performance in the CBT 1 exam and previously submitted post preferences, strictly following the standard guidelines set by the Railway Recruitment Board.
Key Highlights:
- RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 1 results now live for all zones.
- Official category-wise cut-off marks have been published.
- Total of 45,998 candidates selected for CBT 2.
- CBT 2 examinations scheduled for 17 September 2026.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate Exam Results: Summary
| 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
|
Download Zone-Wise RRB NTPC Result 2026 PDF
To view the RRB NTPC CBT 1 merit list, visit your specific RRB regional website. The provided PDFs contain the roll numbers of all candidates who have advanced to the next level of the recruitment cycle.
| RRB Zone | Shortlisted Candidates for CBT 2 | Result PDF |
| RRB Ahmedabad | 2303 | |
| RRB Ajmer | 1753 | Download Result |
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RRB Allahabad/Prayagraj
|
4555 | Download Result |
| RRB Bengaluru | 812 | Download Result |
| RRB Bhopal | 1850 | Download Result |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | 270 | |
| RRB Bilaspur | 1038 | |
| RRB Chandigarh | 360 | |
| RRB Chennai | 1202 | Download Result |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 2600 | |
| RRB Guwahati | 2029 | |
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RRB Jammu-Srinagar
|
2060 | Download Result |
| RRB Kolkata | 7580 | Download Result |
| RRB Malda | 2945 | Download Result |
| RRB Mumbai | 7437 | Download Result |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | 586 | |
| RRB Patna | 360 | Download Result |
| RRB Ranchi | 840 | |
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RRB Secunderabad
|
4090 | Download Result |
| RRB Siliguri | 108 | |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | 1292 | |
| Total | 45,998 |
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Check Your RRB NTPC Score Card 2026 Here
Steps to Download RRB NTPC CBT 1 Result 2026
Follow these simple steps to check your qualifying status for the RRB NTPC Undergraduate recruitment:
Step 1: Access the official website of your designated Railway Recruitment Board.
Step 2: Navigate to the 'Results' or 'Latest Updates' menu.
Step 3: Select the link titled “CEN No. 07/2025 – NTPC (Undergraduate) 1st Stage CBT Result & Shortlisting.”
Step 4: Click the link to open the document.
Step 5: The merit list PDF will open in your browser.
Step 6: Press Ctrl + F to search for your unique Roll Number.
Step 7: If found, your status is provisionally qualified for the 2nd Stage CBT.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate Cut-Off Marks 2026
The official cut-off marks represent the threshold score required to proceed to the next stage. Since the exam was held across multiple shifts, the RRB has applied normalization to raw scores to maintain parity across all categories, including UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS.
Railway Ahmedabad NTPC UG Cut-Off Trends
View Cut-Offs for Other Zones: RRB NTPC UG Cut Off 2026 Details
Key Information Provided in the CBT 1 Merit List
- RRB Name (i.e., Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, etc.)
- CEN No.: 07/2025 (Non-Technical Popular Categories – Undergraduate)
- 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 are listed for 2nd Stage CBT, based on CBT-1 merit and candidates’ post preference order
- 2nd Stage CBT date: 17 September 2026
- CBT 2 Exam City Intimation: 10 days before CBT-2 (via website/SMS/email)
- CBT 2 E-call letter: Available 4 days before CBT-2
- Score card details
- Roll numbers are listed in ascending order, not merit order
Next Steps After RRB NTPC CBT 1 Qualification
Candidates shortlisted from the CBT 1 results must now prepare for the 2nd Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT 2), currently scheduled to take place on 17th September 2026.
Important details regarding your exam city and shift timing will be communicated via the official RRB portals, SMS, and registered email. E-call letters will be available for download 4 days prior to the test date.
Check Official RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam Dates
Understanding Normalization in RRB NTPC Exams
Yes, normalization is a standard process for the RRB NTPC UG exam. Since the exam was administered in multiple shifts, normalization ensures a fair playing field by adjusting for variance in difficulty across shifts. The final shortlisted candidates are selected based on these normalized scores.
Complete RRB NTPC Selection Procedure
Stage 1: CBT 1: Screening phase where candidates are shortlisted at a 1:20 ratio based on vacancies.
Stage 2: CBT 2: The critical merit-deciding stage for final placement.
Stage 3: Skill Assessment: Includes Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) for Station Masters or Typing Tests for clerical positions.
Stage 4: Documentation & Medical: The concluding verification stage prior to formal appointment.
CBT 2 Examination Pattern Details
The CBT 2 is an online test consisting of 120 questions. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, with a deduction of 1/3rd mark for every incorrect attempt.
| Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Standard qualifying marks: 40% (General/EWS), 30% (OBC-NCL/SC), and 25% (ST). PwBD candidates may be granted a 2% relaxation if vacancies remain unfilled.