RRB NTPC Cut Off 2026, Check CBT 1, CBT 2 and Previous Year Zone-wise Marks

The RRB NTPC cut off marks are released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) separately for undergraduate and graduate posts, covering post-wise and category-wise cut-offs for CBT 1, CBT 2, CBTST and CBAT stages. It varies by RRB zone, post category, reservation category, and examination stage. Candidates can check the latest available Graduate and Undergraduate CBT 1 cut-off marks, along with applicable Graduate CBT 2 cut-offs, in the zone-wise tables below. For the newly announced RRB NTPC Graduate recruitment under CEN 06/2026, the official cut-off is not available yet because the examination has not been conducted. This blog also covers the RRB NTPC previous year cutoff to help you compare historical marks, understand zone-wise competition and set a realistic target. It also explains the status of the upcoming and latest RRB NTPC cut off 2026 and the factors that can affect the qualifying marks.

Key Takeaways on RRB NTPC Cut Off 2026

• The published RRB NTPC Cut Off 2026 tables cover Graduate CBT 1 under CEN 06/2025, Undergraduate CBT 1 under CEN 07/2025 and Graduate CBT 2-related stages where applicable.
• The newly announced Graduate recruitment under CEN 06/2026 is a separate cycle, and its cut-off is not available yet.
• RRB NTPC cut-offs vary by region, post or category number, reservation category and examination stage.
• Minimum qualifying marks are not the same as the cut-off used to shortlist candidates.
• RRB NTPC previous year cut off marks are most useful when comparing equivalent posts, regions, categories and stages.
• Candidates should verify their exact category number and applicable regional RRB result notice before deciding whether they have qualified.

RRB NTPC Cut Off 2026

• RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1: The published RRB NTPC cut off applies to CEN 06/2025 and varies by RRB region, category number and reservation category.
• RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 1: The published cut-off applies to CEN 07/2025 and varies by RRB region, category number and reservation category.
• Graduate CBT 2: Separate marks are available for subsequent selection stages, including the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) and Computer-Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST), where applicable.
• New Graduate recruitment CEN 06/2026: Its cut-off is not available yet.
• RRB NTPC previous year cut off: The marks from earlier recruitment cycles help candidates understand competition levels, but comparisons must use the same examination stage, post category and reservation category.

The RRB NTPC cut-off is not a single mark applicable to every RRB NTPC candidate. It varies according to the recruitment cycle, RRB region, post or category number, examination stage and candidate category.

RRB NTPC Cut Off 2026 for Undergraduate CBT 1

The RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 1 Cut Off 2026 for CEN 07/2025 is available zone-wise and category-wise. The table below lists the published marks for Unreserved (UR), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).

RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 Cut Off 2026: Zone-Wise Table

A dash indicates that a mark is not listed for that category and post-category combination in this table. It must not be interpreted as a score of zero.

Candidates should compare their marks with the exact RRB region, category number and reservation category applicable to their application. A general-category mark from one region cannot be used as the RRB NTPC cut off for every post or region.

RRB NTPC Cut Off 2026 for Graduate CBT 1

The RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Cut Off 2026 applies to CEN 06/2025. The marks differ by RRB region, category number and reservation category, so candidates should use the row matching the post category for which they appeared.

RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Cut Off 2026: Zone-Wise Table

The table contains the RRB NTPC category-wise cut off marks listed for each post category in the published cut-off data. Candidates should confirm their exact category number and regional result notice before deciding whether they have qualified.

RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 Cut Off 2026

The RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 cut-off data for CEN 06/2025 includes marks for post categories proceeding through the CBAT or CBTST stage, as applicable. These stages are not interchangeable: the relevant cut-off depends on the post and the selection stage.

The table retains the category and railway codes used in the published data. Where a code or mark is not listed, a dash is shown.

RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 Cut Off 2026: CBAT and CBTST

Some entries in the published table do not show a category or stage code. For those rows, use the result notice from the relevant regional RRB to confirm the applicable post and stage before making a final qualification decision.

RRB NTPC Previous Year Cut Off

The RRB NTPC previous year cutoff helps candidates understand how qualifying marks have varied across regions, posts and categories. The most useful comparison is between equivalent stages and post categories from the previous recruitment cycle, rather than comparing two unrelated post categories or recruitment notices.

The tables below show category number 1 cut-offs for the previous Undergraduate and Graduate CBT 1 cycles. These are specific post-category comparisons, not the complete cut-off for every post under each RRB.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 1 Cut Off 2024-25

The following table shows the RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 1 cut-off marks for category number 1 under CEN 06/2024. Use these figures as previous-cycle benchmarks for the same RRB and category, not as the cut-off for every Undergraduate post.

The comparison shows why a single all-India cut-off number can be misleading. For category number 1, the published UR marks in this table range from 71.29693 for Bengaluru to 84.17508 for Patna. Even within a region, the cut-off can be different for another category number.

RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Cut Off 2024-25

The table below shows RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 cut-off marks for category number 1 under CEN 05/2024. These previous-cycle marks are useful for comparing the Graduate CBT 1 selection threshold across regions.

The RRB NTPC cut off marks differ considerably between regions. For example, the category number 1 UR cut-off was 84.15797 for Chandigarh and 73.19877 for Malda in this table. Candidates should therefore avoid selecting a target based only on the highest or lowest mark from a different RRB region.

How to Use RRB NTPC Previous Year Cut-Off Marks

RRB NTPC previous year cut off marks are useful for setting a preparation target, but candidates should interpret them carefully. The following method helps avoid misleading comparisons.

• Compare the same level: Use RRB NTPC Graduate cut-offs for Graduate preparation and Undergraduate cut-offs for Undergraduate preparation.
• Compare the same stage: CBT 1 marks should be compared with CBT 1, while CBAT, CBTST and final cut-offs should be checked separately.
• Use the same RRB region: Different regions can have different cut-offs, even for the same recruitment stage.
• Match the category number: Different post categories may have different cut-offs within the same RRB.
• Compare the relevant category: Check UR, SC, ST, OBC or EWS marks as applicable to your application.
• Use more than one recruitment cycle: Looking at multiple years can help reveal changes, but differences in vacancies, paper difficulty and candidate performance mean the pattern is not a guarantee.
• Aim above the RRB NTPC previous cut-off: A preparation target should leave a margin rather than assume the next recruitment will have the same threshold.

The most useful lesson from RRB NTPC previous year cut off data is that the it changes according to the specific recruitment and stage. It should be used to guide preparation, not to predict selection with certainty.

Minimum Qualifying Marks vs RRB NTPC Cut Off

Minimum qualifying marks and the RRB NTPC cut off are different. Minimum qualifying marks are the minimum percentage required to remain eligible under the examination rules, while the cut-off is the mark used to shortlist candidates for the next selection stage or determine selection at the relevant stage.

The qualifying percentages generally specified for RRB NTPC CBT examinations are:

The applicable RRB NTPC recruitment notification should be checked for any specific provision, including a relaxation for eligible PwBD candidates where applicable.

Meeting the minimum qualifying percentage does not guarantee that a candidate will qualify for the next stage. If the cut-off for a particular RRB, post category and reservation category is higher, the candidate must meet that higher threshold to be shortlisted.

For example, if a candidate meets the minimum qualifying percentage but scores below the cut-off for the applicable RRB region and post category, the candidate may still not qualify for the next stage. The actual RRB NTPC cut off and shortlisting rules for the relevant recruitment notice take precedence.

How to Check RRB NTPC Cut Off Marks

Candidates can check their RRB NTPC cut-off marks through the regional Railway Recruitment Board website responsible for their recruitment. The result notice and its accompanying cut-off document provide the relevant marks and shortlisting information.

1. Open the regional RRB website: Visit the official website of the RRB for which you applied.
2. Find the results section: Look for the results, notices or cut-off section for the relevant NTPC recruitment.
3. Select the correct recruitment notice: Confirm the CEN number and whether the recruitment is for Graduate or Undergraduate posts.
4. Open the result and cut-off notice: Select the notice for the relevant examination stage, such as CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT or CBTST.
5. Match your category number: Check the post or category number relevant to your application.
6. Match your reservation category: Read the mark listed under UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS or another applicable category.
7. Compare your score: Compare your result with the cut-off for that exact combination of recruitment notice, region, category number and stage.
8. Check the shortlisting instructions: Read the result notice to confirm the next stage and any post-specific requirements.

Do not rely on the RRB NTPC cut off table without checking the recruitment notice and the specific post category. Tables can contain several rows for the same RRB because different posts have different selection requirements.

Factors Affecting RRB NTPC Cut Off

RRB NTPC cut offs are affected by the competition and the requirements of each recruitment cycle. The following factors explain why the cut-off for one region or post may differ from another.

1. Number of Vacancies

The number of vacancies available for a post and region can influence the RRB NTPC cut off. Other factors being similar, a higher number of vacancies may allow more candidates to be shortlisted, while fewer vacancies can make selection more competitive.

Vacancies alone do not determine the RRB NTPC cut-off. Candidate performance, category-wise distribution and post preferences also matter.

2. Number of Candidates and Competition

The number of candidates who appear for the examination and their marks affect the position of the cut-off. If many candidates perform well in a particular region or post category, the shortlisting threshold can be higher.

This is one reason that RRB NTPC cut offs should be compared by RRB region and category rather than treated as a single national figure.

3. Difficulty Level of the Examination

The difficulty of the RRB NTPC examination can affect the marks scored by candidates. A more difficult paper may lead to a different score distribution from an easier paper.

Where examinations take place across multiple shifts, the Board’s applicable evaluation and normalization procedure also matters when determining the marks used for shortlisting.

4. Post and Category Number

The selection threshold can differ between posts even when candidates have applied through the same RRB. The category number identifies the relevant post or post group in the applicable notice.

Candidates must check their category number before using a cut-off table. Comparing two different category numbers can produce an incorrect assessment of qualification status.

5. Reservation Category

The RRB NTPC cut-off is published separately for applicable reservation categories. The marks for UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS and other relevant categories may differ depending on the recruitment and the stage.

Candidates should use the category applicable to their application and check the official result notice for any post-specific or category-specific provisions.

6. Examination Stage

CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, CBTST and the final selection process serve different purposes. The marks published for one stage should not be treated as the cut-off for another.

For example, the RRB NTPC cut off for shortlisting candidates to CBT 2 is not the same as the final cut-off for appointment. The correct stage must be checked before comparing marks.

Conclusion

The RRB NTPC Cut Off 2026 varies according to the RRB zone, post category, reservation category and examination stage. Candidates should check the relevant zone-wise and category-wise cut-off tables for Graduate CBT 1, Undergraduate CBT 1 and Graduate CBT 2, including the applicable CBAT and CBTST stages. Always match the cut-off with your specific recruitment notice and category number before determining whether you have qualified for the next stage.

The RRB NTPC previous year cutoff is equally useful for understanding competition and setting a realistic preparation target. Comparing marks across previous recruitment cycles can help you identify how cut-offs differ between regions and posts. However, previous cut-off marks do not guarantee the qualifying score for a future examination, as vacancies, paper difficulty and candidate performance can change from one recruitment cycle to another.

For the newly announced RRB NTPC Graduate recruitment under CEN 06/2026, the cut-off will become available after the relevant examination and result process. Until then, use historical cut-off marks as a reference rather than treating any estimated score as official. Along with tracking cut-off trends, continue practising questions, revising weak topics and taking mock tests on PracticeMock to improve your accuracy, speed and overall exam readiness.

FAQs on RRB NTPC Cut Off 2026

1. Is the RRB NTPC Cut Off 2026 released?

Yes. RRB NTPC Cut off marks have been published in 2026 for the Graduate recruitment under CEN 06/2025 and the Undergraduate recruitment under CEN 07/2025. These are different from the new Graduate recruitment under CEN 06/2026, for which the cut-off is not available yet.

2. Is the RRB NTPC cut-off the same for every zone?

No. RRB NTPC cut-offs differ across regions, post or category numbers, reservation categories and selection stages. A candidate should compare their marks only with the cut-off that matches their recruitment notice, RRB region, category number and applicable reservation category.

3. What is the difference between RRB NTPC CBT 1 and CBT 2 cut-off?

The RRB NTPC CBT 1 cut-off is used to shortlist candidates for CBT 2, while CBT 2 cut-offs apply to the subsequent stage and may lead to further post-specific selection tests. The marks for CBT 1 and CBT 2 are not interchangeable. Always use the cut-off for the specific stage relevant to your result.

4. How should I use the RRB NTPC previous year cutoff?

Compare RRB NTPC previous year marks for the same level, RRB region, category number, reservation category and examination stage. This gives a more relevant benchmark than using a cut-off from a different post or zone. Previous year marks can guide your preparation target, but they cannot guarantee the cut-off in a future recruitment cycle.

5. Are minimum qualifying marks and the RRB NTPC cut-off the same?

No. Minimum qualifying marks are the minimum percentage prescribed in the examination rules, whereas the RRB NTPC cut-off is the mark used to shortlist candidates for the next stage or relevant selection process. Meeting the qualifying percentage alone does not guarantee shortlisting if the applicable cut-off is higher.

6. Where can I check the official RRB NTPC cut-off marks?

Candidates should check the results or RRB NTPC cut off section of the regional RRB website for the relevant CEN notice. Confirm the examination stage, post or category number and reservation category in the published result notice before comparing marks. This helps prevent confusion between cut-offs issued for different recruitment cycles.

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