RRB NTPC 2026 Exam Date, Admit Card, UG & Graduate Latest Update
The latest official update is for RRB NTPC Graduate Level posts under CEN 06/2025. The CBT 1 exam is currently underway from 16 March 2026 to 27 March 2026. For RRB NTPC Undergraduate posts under CEN 07/2025, the exam date has not been announced yet.
Latest Highlights
- Graduate CBT 1 is being held on 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 27 March 2026.
- Graduate city intimation / e-call letter link is live.
- UG exam date has not been officially announced yet.
- Graduate vacancies: 5,810.
- Undergraduate vacancies: 3,058.
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RRB NTPC 2026: Graduate vs Undergraduate Status
| Item | Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025) | Undergraduate Level (CEN 07/2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Status | CBT 1 exam ongoing | Exam date not announced |
| Exam Dates | 16 to 27 March 2026 | To be announced |
| Admit Card / E-Call Letter | Live via city intimation / e-call letter link | Not released yet |
| Total Vacancies | 5,810 | 3,058 |
Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025) – Latest Developments
The official RRB Chandigarh page shows that the NTPC Graduate CBT 1 is scheduled on 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 27 March 2026. The regional site also shows the city intimation / e-call letter link under the Graduate notice section.
Graduate Level Key Points
- CBT 1 is being conducted in multiple shifts across the notified exam window.
- Candidates should download the e-call letter from their regional RRB portal / official link.
- Carry a printed admit card and the original ID document mentioned in the exam instructions.
- Check reporting time, gate closing time, and exam venue carefully before leaving for the centre.
What About Undergraduate Posts (CEN 07/2025)?
For the RRB NTPC Undergraduate recruitment under CEN 07/2025, the official recruitment page confirms the notification, application dates, and application-status update, but the UG exam date is not officially announced yet.
| UG Recruitment Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 28 October 2025 |
| Application Period | 28 October 2025 to 27 November 2025 |
| Application Status Notice | Published in February 2026 |
| Exam Date | Not announced yet |
| Total Vacancies | 3,058 |
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern
The first-stage CBT pattern is broadly similar for NTPC categories.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 90 minutes
- PwBD Duration: 120 minutes
- Question Type: Objective / MCQ
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer
RRB NTPC CBT 2 Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
UG Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: 12th pass or equivalent from a recognized board.
- Age Limit: 18 to 30 years as on 01.01.2026 for CEN 07/2025, with category-wise relaxation.
- Nationality: Candidates must satisfy the nationality/citizenship conditions given in the notification.
- Typing Test: Required for typist posts such as Junior Clerk cum Typist and Accounts Clerk cum Typist.
UG Posts and Vacancies
The current CEN 07/2025 Undergraduate recruitment is for 3,058 vacancies. The main UG post groups typically include clerk and ticket-related roles.
| UG Post Type | Typical Role |
|---|---|
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | Ticketing and counter-related duties |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | Clerical work + typing test applicable |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Accounts support + typing test applicable |
| Trains Clerk | Train records / movement-related clerical tasks |
Syllabus at a Glance
Mathematics
Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Interest, Time and Work, Time and Distance, and related school-level topics.
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Puzzles, Statements, Data Sufficiency, and similar reasoning topics.
General Awareness
Current events, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, General Science, Environment, and Computer Basics.
Other Important Relevant Information
- Use only the official RRB / regional websites for e-call letter, city intimation, and exam notices.
- Check your exam city and shift timing carefully before travel planning.
- For typist posts, start typing practice early because the skill test comes later in the selection process.
- Do not wait for the UG exam date notice to begin revision; the recruitment process is already active.
- Keep registration number, password/date of birth, and application details ready for quick login.
Official Links
FAQs
What is the RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 exam date in 2026?
The Graduate CBT 1 under CEN 06/2025 is scheduled on 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 27 March 2026.
Has the UG exam date been announced?
No. The UG exam date for CEN 07/2025 has not been officially announced yet.
How many vacancies are there in RRB NTPC 2025-26?
There are 5,810 Graduate vacancies and 3,058 Undergraduate vacancies in the current cycle.
What is the CBT 1 pattern?
CBT 1 has 100 questions for 100 marks, 90 minutes duration, and a 1/3 negative marking for each wrong answer.
Which UG posts need a typing skill test?
Typing test applies to posts like Junior Clerk cum Typist and Accounts Clerk cum Typist.