The Railway Recruitment Board has officially released the RRB NTPC CBT 1 Result 2026, bringing relief and excitement to lakhs of candidates who appeared for the Non Technical Popular Categories examination under CEN 07/2025 for Undergraduate posts and CEN 06/2025 for Graduate level posts. This result marks the completion of the first major hurdle in one of India’s most competitive railway recruitment drives, and candidates who have qualified are now preparing for the next stage of selection.
Overview of the RRB NTPC CBT 1 Result 2026
The RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 1 Result was declared on 24th August 2026 across sixteen railway recruitment zones including Mumbai, Prayagraj, Patna, Jammu Srinagar, Kolkata, Chennai, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Muzaffarpur, Thiruvananthapuram, Ahmedabad, Gorakhpur, Chandigarh, Siliguri and Bilaspur. The Undergraduate exam was conducted for posts such as Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk and Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, and the exam itself was held in multiple shifts between 7th and 9th May 2026, followed by another phase from 13th to 20th June 2026.
For the Graduate level posts under CEN 06/2025, the result had already been declared earlier in June 2026. This exam covered posts including Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Traffic Assistant, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist. Around 87,337 candidates were provisionally shortlisted for the Graduate CBT 2 stage, reflecting the scale and competitiveness of this recruitment cycle, which was announced for a total of 5,810 vacancies.
When Will the Individual Scorecard Be Available
While the zone wise merit list PDFs have already started rolling out, individual scorecards containing detailed marks for both qualified and non qualified candidates will be made available from 26th August 2026 at 5 PM on the official candidate login portal. Candidates will need their registration number along with either their password or date of birth to access this scorecard.
How to Check the RRB NTPC CBT 1 Result
Checking the result is a simple process, and candidates are advised to follow these steps carefully. First, visit the official website of the RRB region under which the application was submitted. Second, look for the latest updates or results section on the homepage. Third, find and click on the notification titled Result of 1st Stage CBT for the relevant CEN number, either for Undergraduate or Graduate posts. Fourth, the result will open as a PDF file listing roll numbers of shortlisted candidates. Candidates can use the Ctrl and F keys together to quickly search for their own roll number within the document. Finally, it is strongly recommended to download and save this PDF, and to keep a printed copy safe for future reference, particularly for the document verification stage later in the process.
Understanding the Cut Off Marks
Along with the result, RRB has also released category wise cut off marks for each zone. These cut off marks vary depending on the number of vacancies in a particular region, the difficulty level of the shift a candidate appeared in after normalization, and the overall number of applicants. Since RRB uses a normalization process across multiple shifts, candidates should refer to their region specific cut off rather than comparing marks across different zones.
What Happens After Qualifying CBT 1
Candidates who have cleared the CBT 1 stage are only provisionally selected, meaning their final selection depends on performance in the subsequent stages of recruitment. For the Undergraduate posts, the CBT 2 examination has been scheduled for 17th September 2026 and will be conducted in two shifts. For Graduate level posts, the CBT 2 exam was already conducted earlier, on 10th July 2026. Successful candidates from CBT 2 will then proceed either toward document verification and medical examination, or in some cases toward a Computer Based Aptitude Test depending on the post applied for.
Tips for Candidates Preparing for CBT 2
Since the CBT 1 result has now been declared, shortlisted candidates should shift their focus immediately toward CBT 2 preparation. It is advisable to revise general awareness topics regularly since this section carries significant weight in the second stage. Candidates should also strengthen numerical ability and reasoning skills through consistent daily practice, and stay updated with the official RRB website for announcements regarding admit cards and exam city intimation slips, which are typically released closer to the exam date.
A Few Important Reminders
Candidates should retain their original application documents, identity proof, and category certificates safely, since these will be required at the document verification stage. Any discrepancy noticed in the scorecard or result status should be reported through the grievance redressal process mentioned on the respective regional RRB website, rather than relying on unofficial sources or social media claims.
The RRB NTPC recruitment process is known for its transparency and structured approach, and candidates are encouraged to rely only on official RRB websites for all result related information rather than third party sources that may carry outdated or incorrect details.
