RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026: Graduate & Undergraduate Level CBT-1 Schedule, Admit Card & Pattern
By Career FI India | Updated: January 6, 2026
RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026 – Latest News
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) examination every year to recruit candidates for various Graduate and Undergraduate (12th pass) posts in Indian Railways.
For the recruitment cycle 2025–26, RRB has released notifications CEN 06/2025 & CEN 07/2025, announcing a total of 8,860 vacancies. The online application process was conducted from 21 October to 20 November 2025 on the official portal rrbapply.gov.in.
Candidates who are preparing for this highly competitive exam must stay updated about the RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026, CBT-1 Schedule, Admit Card Release Date, and City Intimation Slip.
👉 Read this complete article for exam dates, pattern, posts, regional websites, and preparation insights.
📌 Table of Contents
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RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026 – Overview
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Details Printed on RRB NTPC Admit Card
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RRB NTPC Important Dates 2026
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RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026 (Graduate & Undergraduate)
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Railway NTPC Exam Pattern 2026
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NTPC Graduate Level Posts
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NTPC Undergraduate (12th Level) Posts
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RRB Regional Websites
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FAQs on RRB NTPC 2026
RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Exam Name | RRB NTPC 2026 |
| Category | Exam News |
| Total Vacancies | 8,860 |
| Graduate Level Posts | Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Traffic Assistant, CC & TS, Senior Clerk, JAA |
| Undergraduate Level Posts | Commercial Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Junior Clerk, Trains Clerk |
| Advertisement No. | CEN No. 06 & 07/2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Qualification | 12th Pass / Graduation |
| Selection Process | CBT-1, CBT-2, Skill Test/CBAT, DV, Medical |
| Official Website | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
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Details Printed on RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026
Candidates must carefully check the following details after downloading the admit card:
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Candidate’s Name
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Roll Number & Registration Number
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Photograph & Signature
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Father’s / Mother’s Name
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Date of Birth
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Gender & Category
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Exam Name & Post Applied
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Exam Date & Shift
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Reporting Time & Duration
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Examination Centre Address
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Exam City & Google Map Link
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Space for Invigilator’s Signature
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Important Exam Day Instructions
📌 Any mismatch must be reported immediately to the concerned RRB region.
RRB NTPC Important Dates 2026
| Activity | Graduate (CEN 06/2025) | Undergraduate (CEN 07/2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Short Notice Release | 29 Sept 2025 | 29 Sept 2025 |
| Detailed Notification | 20 Oct 2025 | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Apply Online Start | 21 Oct 2025 | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 Nov 2025 | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 22 Nov 2025 | 29 Nov 2025 |
| Correction Window | 22 Nov – 02 Dec 2025 | 30 Nov – 09 Dec 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | To be Announced | To be Announced |
| CBT-1 Exam Date | To be Announced | To be Announced |
| CBT-2 Exam Date | To be Announced | To be Announced |
RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026 – Graduate & Undergraduate
The Railway Recruitment Board has not officially announced the RRB NTPC 2026 exam date yet.
📅 However, based on:
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Previous NTPC recruitment cycles
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RRB exam calendar trends
👉 CBT-1 is expected to be conducted between February and March 2026 for both Graduate and Undergraduate level posts.
🔔 Candidates should regularly visit CareerFi.in and the official RRB website for real-time updates.
Railway NTPC Exam Pattern 2026
Key Highlights
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CBT-1 consists of 3 sections
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Total Questions: 100
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Total Marks: 100
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Exam Duration: 90 Minutes
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Negative Marking: ⅓ mark per wrong answer
Detailed Exam Pattern
| Exam Stage | Questions | Marks | Duration | Sections | Remarks |
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| CBT-1 (Prelims) | 100 | 100 | 90 min (120 min PWD) | GA – 40 Maths – 30 Reasoning – 30 |
⅓ Negative Marking |
| CBT-2 (Mains) | 120 | 120 | 90 min (120 min PWD) | GA – 50 Maths – 35 Reasoning – 35 |
Final Merit |
NTPC Graduate Level Posts
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Junior Account Assistant cum Typist
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Station Master
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Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor
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Goods Train Manager
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Senior Clerk cum Typist
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Traffic Assistant
NTPC Undergraduate (12th Level) Posts
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Junior Clerk cum Typist
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Accounts Clerk cum Typist
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Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
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Trains Clerk
RRB Regional Websites – Admit Card & Exam Updates
| Region | Website |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| Ajmer | www.rrbajmer.gov.in |
| Bengaluru | www.rrbbnc.gov.in |
| Bhopal | www.rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| Bhubaneswar | www.rrbbs.gov.in |
| Bilaspur | www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in |
| Chandigarh | www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
| Chennai | www.rrbchennai.gov.in |
| Gorakhpur | www.rrbgkp.gov.in |
| Guwahati | www.rrbguwahati.gov.in |
| Jammu–Srinagar | www.rrbjammu.nic.in |
| Kolkata | www.rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| Malda | www.rrbmalda.gov.in |
| Mumbai | www.rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| Muzaffarpur | www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in |
| Patna | www.rrbpatna.gov.in |
| Prayagraj | www.rrbald.gov.in |
| Ranchi | www.rrbranchi.gov.in |
| Secunderabad | www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
| Siliguri | www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in |
| Thiruvananthapuram | www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in |
FAQs – RRB NTPC 2026
Who can apply for RRB NTPC 2025–26?
Candidates who have passed 12th class can apply for Undergraduate posts, while graduates in any discipline are eligible for Graduate-level posts.
What is the selection process for RRB NTPC?
The selection process includes:
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CBT-1
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CBT-2
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Skill Test / CBAT (if applicable)
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Document Verification
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Medical Examination
