The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially revamped its recruitment procedure for Graduate Level posts as per Notification CEN 06/2026. As per the new policy, the Station Master position has been separated from the conventional NTPC Graduate announcement and will now have its own selection process. The candidates will only have to take one exam, which is the single-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT) over 120 minutes and is valued at 100 marks instead of the two-stage CBT tests that are completed for NTPC.
In addition, the RRB has scrapped the Computer-Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) for the Graduate Level posts including Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist, and Senior Clerk-cum-Typist along with any other non-typing positions such as the Goods Train Manager and Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor. Although basic knowledge of computers and typing is needed, typing tests will not be considered during recruitment. The selection of the 3,548 positions will only have three phases, which are: CBT-1, CBT-2, and Document Verification/Medical Examination.
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Key Highlights of the Revised Exam Pattern:
Simplified Single-Stage Written Exam for Station Master Posts:
The two-tier CBT structure for Station Master recruitment has been replaced by a single written exam. Candidates qualifying in the 100-mark single CBT will directly advance to the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). The final merit list will carry a weighted split of 70 per cent from the CBT and 30% from the CBAT.
What Is Tested in the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)?
Designed specifically for safety-critical operational roles like Station Master, the CBAT evaluates high-stress cognitive capabilities. The test measures focused attention, rapid and precise decision-making under time pressure, instruction compliance, and multi-tasking skills required for managing railway traffic safety.
Removal of Typing Tests Across 3,548 NTPC Graduate Vacancies:
The requirement for a formal Computer-Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) has been removed for all relevant NTPC Graduate roles. The recruitment drive, covering 3,548 total posts, including 2,750 Goods Train Manager vacancies, will now strictly evaluate merit based on performance in CBT-1 and CBT-2.