RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate Level Total Form Fill Up: Zone-Wise Applications, Category Data

The latest update from the Railway Recruitment Board has revealed the RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate Level total form fill-up data, along with important insights on category-wise applications, zone-wise numbers, and the release of the provisional answer key.

This information is crucial for candidates preparing for the RRB NTPC 2026 exam, as it gives a clear idea of competition level, expected cut-off trends, and preparation urgency.

Also Read:

• RRB NTPC Selection Process
• RRB NTPC Syllabus

RRB NTPC 2026 Application Statistics: Graduate vs Undergraduate

According to the official data shared:

Undergraduate Level (CEN 06/2024)

• Total applications: Around 63 lakh+ candidates

• OBC category: Highest participation with 25 lakh+ forms

• General category: About 13 lakh+ candidates

• EWS category: Around 3 lakh+ applications

• Ex-servicemen: Nearly 28,000+

• PwBD candidates: About 7,500+

This shows extremely high competition at the undergraduate level, especially in the OBC and General categories.

RRB NTPC Graduate Level 2026 (CEN 05/2024)

For the RRB NTPC Graduate posts, the numbers remain massive:

• Total applications: Around 58 lakh+ candidates

• General category: Nearly 13.7 lakh

• SC category: About 12 lakh+

• ST category: Around 4 lakh+

• OBC category: Close to 23 lakh+

• EWS category: Around 3.7 lakh

• Ex-servicemen: Nearly 36,000+

• PwBD candidates: About 63,000+

These figures confirm that RRB NTPC remains one of India’s most competitive government exams.

Zone-Wise Application Trend in RRB NTPC 2026

Applications were received across major RRB zones, including:

• Ahmedabad

• Ajmer

• Bengaluru

• Bhopal

• Bhubaneswar

• Bilaspur

• Chandigarh

• Chennai

• Gorakhpur

• Guwahati

• Jammu & Srinagar

• Kolkata & Malda

• Mumbai (I & II)

• Muzaffarpur, Patna, Prayagraj

• Ranchi, Secunderabad, Siliguri

• Thiruvananthapuram

The wide geographic participation reflects the national-level popularity of NTPC recruitment and rising demand for railway government jobs.

RRB NTPC 2026 Answer Key Update

Another key highlight is that the RRB NTPC provisional answer key has been released.

Candidates can:

• Check their response sheet and correct answers

• Estimate expected marks

• Identify chances for next-stage selection

This stage is critical because cut-off prediction and score calculation begin immediately after the answer key release.

What This Data Means for RRB NTPC Aspirants

The massive 50–60 lakh applicant range indicates:

• Very high competition ratio

• Cut-offs likely to remain strong

• Need for serious, structured preparation

• Importance of daily practice, mock tests, and concept clarity

Candidates aiming for final selection in RRB NTPC 2026 must now shift focus toward:

• Speed + accuracy in CBT exams

• Strong maths and reasoning practice

• Regular revision strategy

Final Preparation Advice for NTPC 2026 Candidates

With applications crossing crores cumulatively across levels, success will depend on:

• Consistency in daily study

• Solving previous-year papers

• Attempting full-length mock tests

• Tracking answer key and result updates

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