Interactive chart showing year-wise cutoff trends • Out of 100 marks
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| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 27 | — |
| 2020 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 29 | ↑ |
| 2021 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 31 | ↑ |
| 2022 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 25 | 34 | ↑ |
| 2023 | 38 | 35 | 31 | 28 | 37 | ↑ |
| 2024LATEST | 40 | 37 | 33 | 30 | 39 | ↑ |
📌 Cutoffs are for Prelims/Tier-1 stage. * Approximate — verify from official notification.
Dual-axis chart showing vacancies and selection ratio over time
Cutoff rose from 28 (2019) to 40 (2024). Competition is increasing.
Based on trends, expected 2025 cutoff: ~41–45 marks. Prepare for higher competition.
Aim for 55+ marks to stay safe. Focus on accuracy over speed and avoid negative marking.
Trend: Getting harder — CBT-1 cutoff up from 28 to 40 marks (43% increase)
Analysis: RRB NTPC has high variability in vacancies due to government hiring plans. Cutoff marks show a consistent upward trend with 43% increase over 5 years. Recently fewer vacancies have made it significantly more competitive compared to the 2021–2022 mega recruitment phases.
Competition Level: For every 1 selected candidate, 678 candidates appeared in 2024. Fewer positions recently (8,113 in 2024 vs 35,277 in 2019).