Why does the cut-off change every year?

It moves with the paper's difficulty, the number of vacancies and the number of candidates. Scores are also normalised across shifts, so a raw score and a normalised score differ.

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RRB NTPC CBT 1 expected cut-off 2026

RRB NTPC CBT 1 expected cut-off: the last official line was UR 79.93, EWS 77.25, OBC 77.28, SC 73.76, ST 56.37 out of 100 (RRB NTPC (Graduate) CEN 05/2024 CBT-1 cutoff, RRB Prayagraj). This year's cut-off is declared with the result; until then, the only honest guide is last year's line and where real attempts stand against it.

Official website: Railway Recruitment Boards

Last official cut-off (RRB NTPC (Graduate) CEN 05/2024 CBT-1 cutoff, RRB Prayagraj)

UR 79.93
EWS 77.25
OBC 77.28
SC 73.76
ST 56.37

Out of 100.

Where RankVyuh attempts stand

The spread of RankVyuh attempts (quartiles against the last cut-off) appears here once 30 students have taken the full mock, so nothing is published from a handful of scores.

RRB NTPC 2026: every date

Apply by / CBT 1	6 November 2026reported
Apply by	13 November 2026reported
Exam	Exam date awaitedawaited

Dates as announced by Railway Recruitment Boards; "tentative" means reported but not yet confirmed. Checked weekly.

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FAQ

What is the expected cut-off for RRB NTPC CBT 1 2026?: RRB NTPC CBT 1 expected cut-off: the last official line was UR 79.93, EWS 77.25, OBC 77.28, SC 73.76, ST 56.37 out of 100 (RRB NTPC (Graduate) CEN 05/2024 CBT-1 cutoff, RRB Prayagraj). This year's cut-off is declared with the result; until then, the only honest guide is last year's line and where real attempts stand against it.
Why does the cut-off change every year?: It moves with the paper's difficulty, the number of vacancies and the number of candidates. Scores are also normalised across shifts, so a raw score and a normalised score differ.
How do I know where I stand before the result?: Take a full mock: the report shows your marks against the last official cut-off for your category, and the standing among RankVyuh takers.

Source: Railway Recruitment Boards notices at https://rrbapply.gov.in. Calendar last re-verified: 2026-11-02. Page: https://rankvyuh.com/rrb-ntpc/expected-cut-off