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RRB NTPC 2026 Guide: CBT-1, CBT-2, Typing & Aptitude Tests, E-Call Letters
Rojgarpulse Team·21 Oct 2026
RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories – graduate and undergraduate) selection runs CBT-1 → CBT-2 → typing/skill test or aptitude (post-wise) → document verification and medical, with e-call letters per stage via RRB login.
Exam Pattern
| Stage | Format |
|---|---|
| CBT-1 | 100 questions (Maths, Reasoning, General Awareness); 1/3rd negative marking; normalization |
| CBT-2 | 120 questions with higher difficulty; 1/3rd negative; normalization |
| Typing / Aptitude | Typing skill test (30 wpm English / 25 wpm Hindi) for clerk/accounts posts; CBAT for station master/traffic posts |
E-Call Letters & Preparation
- Separate e-call letters per stage (~4 days before each exam) plus exam-city slips (~10 days before) on the same login.
- Practise typing on the prescribed layout early – skill tests fail candidates who start late.
- Complete Aadhaar authentication and carry e-call printout + original ID; centre/date/shift are final.
Related on Rojgarpulse
| RRB Apply Portal (Login) | Open |
| RRB Official Website | Open |
FAQs
Which posts need typing vs aptitude?
Clerk/accounts-type posts need typing; station master/traffic posts need CBAT – check your post’s notice.
Do CBT-1 marks count for merit?
No – CBT-1 shortlists for CBT-2; CBT-2 (+ skill/aptitude qualifying) drives merit.