The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the cut off marks for the RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 2 for 2026. The cut off is reported to be published zone-wise and category-wise, so candidates can see the minimum qualifying marks for their own board and reservation category instead of relying on one national figure.
The release matters most to candidates who appeared in the second computer-based test for undergraduate-level posts under the Non-Technical Popular Categories recruitment. Anyone who took CBT 2 will want to compare their own score with the published marks, because this comparison is the clearest sign of where they stand. Candidates who did not reach CBT 2 are not directly affected by this list, but it can still guide their preparation for future cycles.
A zone-wise cut off means each Railway Recruitment Board sets its own qualifying mark. Recruitment under NTPC is organised through regional boards, and every board has a different number of applicants and openings. A score that clears the cut off in one zone may fall short in another, so always read the figure for the board you applied to rather than the highest or lowest number on the list.
The category-wise break-up adds a second layer. Reserved categories, such as those for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Sections and persons with disabilities, usually have separate qualifying marks from the unreserved category. Before deciding whether you have qualified, confirm the category you selected in your application form and check the matching row, since claiming a category you cannot support with valid certificates can lead to problems later.
To confirm the figures, visit the official Railway Recruitment Boards website and open the regional board you applied through. Look for the result or cut off notice for NTPC Undergraduate CBT 2 and check that the notice clearly names the 2026 cycle. Social media posts, forwarded images and unofficial lists often contain errors or old data. Treat only the board's own notice as final, and check it before you make any decision based on the cut off.
After verifying, note your score, your zone's cut off and your category cut off in one place. Keep your registration number and password safe, and keep your educational and category certificates organised and easy to find. The Railway Recruitment Boards announce any further steps for this recruitment through official notices, so check your board's website and your registered email and mobile number regularly. Do not assume a timeline until the board publishes one.
It helps to understand why cut off marks change from one cycle to the next. The usual factors include the number of openings in each zone, the number of candidates who took the test, and the overall difficulty of the paper. When a test runs across several shifts, recruitment bodies often normalise scores so that candidates who got a harder shift are not unfairly disadvantaged.
Candidates who narrowly missed the cut off should not take it as a final judgement of their ability. Review your performance in each section and find where you lost the most marks, whether through wrong answers, unattempted questions or poor time management. Railway recruitment for undergraduate-level posts takes place regularly, and a careful review now can make the next attempt much stronger.
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Some mistakes come up again and again with results like this one. Many candidates read the cut off for the wrong zone, confuse their category, or trust an unofficial table that turns out to be inaccurate. Others delay checking official notices and later find they have missed an important instruction. Avoiding these errors costs nothing and can make a real difference.
The RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 2 cut off for 2026 gives candidates a clear way to measure their standing by zone and category. Read it carefully, confirm every detail on the official Railway Recruitment Boards website, and keep watching your board's notices for further updates on this recruitment.
Confirm the exact notification, dates and eligibility on the official Railway Recruitment Boards website (https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/) before you act — never on a coaching page first. Then keep your preparation moving: take a timed RRB NTPC Undergraduate mock test built from real previous-year questions, and review the RRB NTPC Undergraduate syllabus.
Always confirm dates and eligibility on the official site before you act.