RRB NTPC Cut Off for the first stage of the exam is expected soon.
The examination was conducted from February to April.
Cut off is released zone-wise, depending on post and category.
The candidates who have appeared for the test can find RRB NTPC Cut off at the official website of RRB.
Candidates will have to login with valid credentials.
For stage two of the exam, the number of candidates who will be eligible is 20 times the number of seats.
Past year cut-off can give a fair idea of the expected cut-off.
This article will cover expected cut-off and past years' cut-off.
RRB NTPC Cut Off
Following steps are to be taken to check the cut-off and know the score.
- Visit the regional websites of RRB.
- Find the scorecard link on the home page available on the home page.
- Click on the link.
- The login page should pop up- enter valid credentials.
- The marks of the candidate as well as cut off will be visible.
- Download the scorecard for future reference.
RRB NTPC Expected Cut Off
As per our experts and based on the experience of candidates who appeared in the exam, we do not expect any significant change in this year’s cut-off.
The cut-off can possibly see a marginal rise.
The expected cut-off is mentioned below.
| Category |
Expected Cut Off |
| General |
79-84 |
| OBC |
75-78 |
| SC |
66-72 |
| ST |
63-68 |
This is a general range, actual cut-off may see variation as per the region of a candidate.
Candidates should keep in mind they must score the minimum mask prescribed by RRB NTPC.
The minimum qualifying marks are.
| Category |
Marks |
| General and EWS |
40 |
| OBC |
30 |
| SC |
30 |
| ST |
25 |
RRB NTPC Previous Year’s Cut Off
The cut-off for stage one of the 2015 cycle is mentioned below.
In 2015 the number of vacancies was 18252.
| S.No. |
Zone |
General |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
| 1 |
Ahmedabad |
72.86 |
64.91 |
57.23 |
48.1 |
| 2 |
Ajmer |
77.39 |
70.93 |
62.13 |
59.74 |
| 3 |
Allahabad |
77.49 |
70.47 |
62.85 |
47.02 |
| 4 |
Bangalore |
64.97 |
57.28 |
30.1 |
29 |
| 5 |
Bhopal |
72.9 |
66.31 |
58.61 |
51.16 |
| 6 |
Bhubaneshwar |
71.91 |
65.76 |
53.09 |
48.79 |
| 7 |
Bilaspur |
68.79 |
60.7 |
51.49 |
50.07 |
| 8 |
Chandigarh |
82.27 |
71.47 |
71.87 |
46.71 |
| 9 |
Chennai |
72.14 |
69.11 |
57.67 |
46.84 |
| 10 |
Gorakhpur |
77.43 |
69.01 |
56.63 |
47.67 |
| 11 |
Guwahati |
66.44 |
57.11 |
52.53 |
52.91 |
| 12 |
Jammu |
68.72 |
50.88 |
52.27 |
38.05 |
| 13 |
Kolkata |
79.5 |
71.53 |
67.07 |
52.92 |
| 14 |
Malda |
61.87 |
48.42 |
43.11 |
31.89 |
| 15 |
Mumbai |
77.05 |
70.21 |
63.6 |
54.95 |
| 16 |
Muzaffarpur |
57.97 |
45.57 |
30.06 |
25 |
| 17 |
Patna |
63.03 |
53.57 |
38.55 |
26.69 |
| 18 |
Ranchi |
63.75 |
57.29 |
45.48 |
48.58 |
| 19 |
Secunderabad |
77.72 |
72.87 |
63.73 |
59.13 |
| 20 |
Siliguri |
67.52 |
56.26 |
54.31 |
45.9 |
| 21 |
Thiruvananthapuram |
79.75 |
75.1 |
56.14 |
36.45 |
Factors That Determine RRB NTPC Cut Off
The cut-off sees minor or major fluctuations each year.
The factors having an impact on cut-off are mentioned below.
- The difficulty level of paper
- Number of candidates appearing in the exam
- Zone-wise number of vacancies
To know more read here.
RRB NTPC Cut Off – FAQ
Q1: Which was the cut-off for RRB NTPC Exam 2O15?
A1: The cut-off for the RRB NTPC Exam 2015 in the general category was around 65 to 75 for most zones.
Q2: When do they release cut-off marks RRB NTPC Exam?
A2: The cut-off marks come out for the RRB NTPC Exam once the scrutiny of the exam paper is over.
Q3: How to get cut-off marks for RRB NTPC Exam?
A3: The candidates can use the official website of the RRB to download the RRB NTPC Cut Off marks.
Q4: When are the RRB NTPC marks released?
A4: The RRB NTPS marks are released generally after a month of examination.
Q5: What happens if a candidate clears the Cut off marks of a stage?
A5: If a candidate clears the Cut off marks of a stage then he is eligible to appear for the second stage.
