Last Updated: 31 August 2026
The result for the RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 in 2026 has been announced: you can download the CEN 06/2025 zone-wise merit list in PDF format, along with your scorecard and the cut-off marks from rrbcdg.gov.in.
On 27 August 2026 the Railway Recruitment Board announced the result of the Second Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT 2) for the graduate level positions under CEN 06/2025. Those who took the CBT 2 on 10 July 2026 are now able to obtain their zone-wise merit list in PDF format, their individual scorecard, and the category-wise cut-off marks from the official regional websites of the RRB and from the central portal rrbcdg.gov.in.
The outcome will determine which candidates proceed to the 5,810 graduate positions — namely Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor (Senior Commercial Clerk), Senior Clerk cum Typist, and Junior Account Assistant cum Typist — available through all 21 Railway Recruitment Boards in the country. The following information is essential for any shortlisted candidate: how to carry out the direct download, the zone-wise cut-off trends, the next steps by post (whether it's CBAT, CBTST or direct Document Verification), and the full timeline ahead.
RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 Result 2026: Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Exam Name | Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) – Graduate Level |
| CEN Number | CEN 06/2025 |
| Stage | Second Stage CBT (CBT 2) |
| CBT 2 Exam Date | 10 July 2026 |
| Result Declared On | 27 August 2026 |
| Total Graduate Vacancies | 5,810 posts |
| Number of RRB Zones | 21 Regional Recruitment Boards |
| Posts Covered | Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist |
| CBT 2 Exam Pattern | 120 Marks, Objective Type, 1/3rd Negative Marking |
| Next Stage | CBAT / CBTST / Direct Document Verification (post-dependent) |
The official websites are rrbcdg.gov.in, rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, and those of the respective regional RRBs.
Key Differentiator: Your Next Step Depends on the Post You Applied For
The aspect that most candidates fail to realise when looking at general result announcements is that CBT 2 is not the last stage and that what follows is not the same for all people. The Railway Recruitment Board establishes three different streams after the Graduate CBT 2 result, the streams being determined entirely by the post that had been applied for:
Important: This is different from CBT 1 and CBT 2, which are ordinary written exams, since the third stage divides the candidates into three separate paths. You should check your post category on your scorecard before deciding which preparation to carry out next.
- Candidates for the position of Station Master must take the CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test); this is no mere formality since the CBAT marks are normalised and account for 30% of the final combined merit, the remainder, 70%, coming from CBT 2.
- Candidates who are linked to typing and accounts posts (i.e. Senior Clerk cum Typist and Junior Account Assistant cum Typist) must pass the CBTST (Computer Based Typing Skill Test), which is a qualifying stage only – although typing speed determines whether a candidate passes or fails, no marks are included in the final merit list.
- Candidates for the positions of Goods Train Manager and Chief Commercial together with Ticket Supervisor (Senior Commercial Clerk) need not take any additional written or skills test; they are directed straight to the Document Verification (DV) stage solely on the basis of their CBT 2 merit.
Post-Wise Next Stage After RRB NTPC CBT 2 Result 2026
| Post Applied For | Next Stage | Weightage in Final Merit | Nature of Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Master | CBAT (Aptitude Test) | 30% (CBT 2 = 70%) | Merit-based, scores added |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | CBTST (Typing Test) | Qualifying only | Pass/Fail — speed & accuracy based |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | CBTST (Typing Test) | Qualifying only | Pass/Fail — speed & accuracy based |
| Goods Train Manager | Document Verification (DV) | Not applicable | Direct, based on CBT 2 merit |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor / Senior Commercial Clerk | Document Verification (DV) | Not applicable | Direct, based on CBT 2 merit |
The CBAT and CBTST phases are due to take place in September 2026, with document verification for all job categories provisionally set for December 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly visit their regional RRB website, as the call letters for CBAT/CBTST are generally issued only a few days before the exam date.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Download RRB NTPC CBT 2 Scorecard 2026
Follow these steps to check your result and download your scorecard without missing any detail:
- Go to the official website, either by visiting rrbcdg.gov.in or that of the regional RRB which applies to you (Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Jammu, Kolkata, Malda, Mumbai, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Ranchi, Secunderabad, Siliguri, or Thiruvananthapuram).
- Look for the link that gives the result. On the homepage, locate the notice entitled "RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 Result / Scorecard 2026 – CEN 06/2025" in the section which is currently displaying the active notices.
- Start by looking at the PDF of the zone-wise merit list since this document lists the eligible roll numbers directly and allows you to search for your roll number using Ctrl+F without having to log in.
- To access your individual scorecard, click on the scorecard link and enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and date of birth together with the security captcha.
- Check that your information is correct. When the scorecard has loaded, carefully verify your name, roll number, category, normalised marks, and qualifying status.
- Download the PDF and save it. Save the scorecard onto your device and get at least two printed copies since you'll need them when you reach the Document Verification stage.
- Check the cut-off PDF; compare the marks you have with the category-wise and post-wise cut-off values which have been released for your area to verify the stage at which you have been shortlisted.
RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 Cut-Off Marks 2026: Zone-Wise Trends
CBT 2 is set out of 120 marks and the qualifying percentage is determined according to category, the actual cut-off (that is, the score of the last candidate to be shortlisted) varying from zone to zone according to the number of vacancies, the number of candidates, shift-wise normalisation, and the requirements for each post.
Minimum Qualifying Percentage (Category-Wise)
| Category | Minimum Qualifying % |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 40% |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
Meeting the qualifying percentage only makes a candidate eligible for merit ranking; it does not ensure a spot on the zone-wise shortlist, since the RRB selects candidates strictly on a merit-cum-vacancy basis above this minimum.
How Zone-Wise Cut-Offs Have Trended in Recent RRB NTPC Cycles
| Zone Cluster | Historical Cut-Off Trend | What It Means for CEN 06/2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai, Kolkata, Patna | Consistently high UR cut-offs due to heavy competition | Expect tighter cut-offs; check your zone PDF closely |
| Mumbai, Bhopal | Comparatively moderate to lower cut-offs | Slightly better safe-score margin, but still competitive |
| Ahmedabad, Bilaspur, Guwahati | Cut-offs track close to the all-India average | Use all-India UR trend (roughly 75–85% of max marks) as a rough benchmark |
| Remaining 21 zones | Cut-offs depend on local vacancy-to-applicant ratio | Always verify your own regional RRB's official cut-off PDF |
It should be pointed out that the trends described here are based on past NTPC cycles and have not been confirmed by the CEN 06/2025 figures. Each RRB zone publishes its own official and legally binding cut-off PDF together with the results—always regard that document, and not any third-party estimate, as the final one.
RRB NTPC CBAT 2026: What Station Master Aspirants Should Know
The Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) is available only for the Station Master position and is carried out just once; each candidate has only one opportunity to take the CBAT throughout their application for NTPC recruitment. As the CBAT accounts for 30% of the final merit, a good score in CBT 2 does not ensure selection if one's performance in the CBAT is poor. Therefore, candidates should begin to get used to the CBAT format – that is, the sections based on personality and aptitude – as soon as their CBT 2 result confirms that they are eligible for the Station Master post.
RRB NTPC CBTST 2026: What Typist/Accounts Aspirants Should Know
The Computer Based Typing Skill Test applies to the positions of Senior Clerk cum Typist and Junior Account Assistant cum Typist. It is a qualifying test only and candidates must reach the required typing speed (in words per minute) in either English or Hindi, as specified when they applied. Marks obtained in the CBTST are not included in the final merit list, the merit list remaining based on the CBT 2 score.
RRB NTPC CBT 2 Result 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Window | 21 October 2025 – 27 November 2025 |
| CBT 1 Exam | 16 March 2026 – 27 March 2026 |
| CBT 1 Result Declared | 11 June 2026 |
| CBT 2 Exam | 10 July 2026 |
| CBT 2 Result & Cut-Off Declared | 27 August 2026 |
| CBAT / CBTST (Expected) | September 2026 |
| Document Verification (Expected) | December 2026 |
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official RRB Central Website | rrbcdg.gov.in |
| Indian Railways RRB Portal | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
| CEN 06/2025 Result Notice | Available on your applicable regional RRB website |
| Zone-Wise Cut-Off PDF | Available on your applicable regional RRB website |
| Browse Latest Result | Browse Latest Results |
Disclaimer: Cut-off trends and shortlisting figures mentioned above are based on publicly reported patterns from recent RRB NTPC recruitment cycles and are meant only to help candidates gauge expected competition. For your final, legally valid result, scorecard, and cut-off marks, always refer to the official notice published by your regional RRB on rrbcdg.gov.in or rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.