Key Takeaways
- The RRB NTPC Graduate Cut Off 2026 will be released after the examination stages and currently, the CBT 1 exam date is not announced.
- There are 3,548 vacancies for four Graduate-level posts under Pay Levels 5 and 6, and the cut-offs will vary by RRB, category, and stage.
- Minimum qualifying marks are set at 40% for UR/EWS, 30% for OBC-NCL and SC, and 25% for ST; these are not the same as cut-offs.
- The actual cut-offs for CBT 1 and CBT 2 will be known after the examinations, based on various factors affecting candidate performance.
- Previous years’ cut-offs show variation across RRBs, demonstrating that candidates should prepare accordingly.
The RRB NTPC Graduate Cut Off 2026 for CEN 06/2026 will be released by the Railway Recruitment Boards after the relevant examination stages. The latest recruitment includes 3,548 vacancies for four Graduate-level posts under Pay Levels 5 and 6. The CBT 1 examination date has not yet been announced, and the official cut-off marks are currently unavailable. This article covers the RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 and CBT 2 cut-offs, expected cut-off trends, minimum qualifying marks, previous year cut-off information and factors affecting shortlisting.
What is the RRB NTPC Graduate Cut Off?
The RRB NTPC Cut Off is the score used to determine which candidates qualify for shortlisting to the next applicable recruitment stage. The cut-off is calculated based on candidates’ performance, vacancies and the relevant recruitment rules. It is released separately for different RRBs and applicable categories. The RRB NTPC Graduate Cut Off may vary according to:
- Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
- Reservation category
- Pay level and post/category
- Examination stage
- Available vacancies
- Normalised examination scores
For CEN 06/2026, the official CBT 1 cut-off has not been released because the examination has not yet been conducted.d.
RRB NTPC Graduate Cut Off 2026 Overview
The RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 under CEN 06/2026 includes 3,548 vacancies across four posts. Candidates will be selected through CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification and Medical Examination. The examination dates and corresponding cut-offs are yet to be announced. The table below presents the current recruitment details.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 |
| Notification | CEN 06/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 3,548 |
| Number of Posts | 4 |
| Pay Levels | Level 5 and Level 6 |
| CBT 1 Exam Date | To Be Announced |
| CBT 1 Cut Off | To Be Released |
| CBT 2 Cut Off | To Be Released |
| Cut-Off Release Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification and Medical Examination |
| Cut-Off Categories | RRB-wise, category-wise and pay-level/post-wise, as applicable |
Factors Affecting the RRB NTPC Graduate Cut Off 2026
The final cut-off cannot be known before the examination. Several variables affect the cut-off at each stage.
| Factor | Details |
| Number of Vacancies | Vacancy availability affects the number of candidates that can be shortlisted |
| Exam Difficulty | Candidate performance can vary depending on the overall difficulty of the paper |
| Normalization | Scores may be normalized when examinations are conducted across multiple shifts |
| RRB/Region | Cut-offs can differ because vacancies and candidate performance vary across RRBs |
| Category | Separate cut-offs may apply for UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS and other applicable categories |
| Post Preference | Cut-offs can differ across post/category numbers depending on vacancies and merit |
| Candidate Performance | The overall distribution of scores influences the final merit threshold |
RRB NTPC Graduate Expected Cut Off 2026
An official RRB NTPC Graduate Expected Cut Off 2026 has not been announced by the Railway Recruitment Boards.
| Mock Performance Band | How to Interpret It |
| Below 60 | Focus on concept building, accuracy and completing the syllabus |
| 60–70 | Improve weak sections and reduce avoidable errors |
| 70–80 | Strengthen consistency across full-length mocks |
| 80+ | Maintain accuracy and test performance under timed conditions |
Will RRB NTPC Graduate Cut Off Vary by Zone?
Yes. RRB NTPC cut-offs are not necessarily identical across all Railway Recruitment Boards. However, candidates should avoid assuming in advance that a particular RRB will have a “higher”, “lower”, “easy”, or “safe” cut-off. Differences can arise because of:
- Vacancy distribution
- Category-wise vacancies
- Number and performance of candidates
- Normalization
- Post/category preferences
- Shortlisting requirements
The actual RRB-wise cut-offs will be known only after the relevant results are released.
RRB NTPC Minimum Qualifying Marks
Previous detailed NTPC notifications have prescribed these minimum qualifying percentages. A candidate may clear the minimum qualifying percentage but still not be shortlisted if the applicable merit cut-off is higher. These are minimum qualifying marks, not the actual cut-offs for shortlisting.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| UR / EWS | 40% |
| OBC-NCL | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
Previous Year RRB NTPC Graduate Cut Off Trends
Given below is a glimpse of RRB NTPC Previous Year Cut Off for graduate-level (CBT-1, General category) for selected zones (CEN 01/2019 cycle):
| RRB Zone | Graduate Cut Off |
| RRB Allahabad | 82.7 |
| RRB Mumbai | 76.9 |
| RRB Secunderabad | 80.2 |
| RRB Kolkata | 77.9 |
| RRB Patna | 84.4 |
| RRB Guwahati | 77.5 |
FAQs
A total of 3,548 vacancies have been announced across four Graduate-level posts under CEN 06/2026.
No. Actual cut-offs can differ across RRBs, categories, posts and recruitment stages.
Under the established NTPC framework, the minimum qualifying marks are 40% for UR/EWS, 30% for OBC-NCL and SC, and 25% for ST.
No. Minimum qualifying marks are only the basic eligibility threshold. The actual cut-off for shortlisting may be higher depending on competition, vacancies and candidate performance.
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