RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 Exam Date: Latest Update, CBT-1 Status, Vacancy & Complete Guide

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RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 Current Status

As of now, the Railway Recruitment Board has not released the exact CBT-1 date for NTPC Undergraduate CEN 07/2025. This is the most important update for candidates waiting for the written exam schedule.

At the same time, it is important not to confuse this with the ongoing Graduate Level CEN 06/2025 recruitment, whose CBT-1 is being conducted from 16 March to 27 March 2026.

Recruitment Overview

The RRB NTPC 2026 recruitment drive covers both graduate and undergraduate categories. Together, these levels include thousands of vacancies in the Non-Technical Popular Categories of Indian Railways.

For the Undergraduate Level CEN 07/2025, the recruitment is meant for 12th-pass candidates who want posts such as clerk, trains clerk, and ticket clerk in Indian Railways.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Vacancy Details

The Undergraduate Level recruitment has 3,058 vacancies across multiple posts. This makes it one of the key railway opportunities for intermediate-pass candidates.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the RRB NTPC Undergraduate posts, candidates generally need the following:

• Educational Qualification: 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognized board
• Age Limit: 18 to 30 years, subject to official rules and category relaxation
• Application Status: Applicants should keep their registration details ready for future updates

RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam Pattern

The CBT-1 pattern for the undergraduate level is expected to follow the standard NTPC structure used by RRB for screening.

• Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Duration: 90 minutes
• PwBD Duration: 120 minutes with scribe, where applicable
• Marking Scheme: +1 for each correct answer, -1/3 for each incorrect answer

Selection Process

The RRB NTPC Undergraduate recruitment process usually includes multiple stages:

1. CBT-1
2. CBT-2
3. Typing Skill Test or Aptitude-related stage for specific posts, where applicable
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

Candidates should also note that some confusion online comes from the fact that an older undergraduate cycle, CEN 06/2024, had already reached later stages like city slips and skill-test instructions in early 2026. That does not mean the new CEN 07/2025 CBT-1 date has been released.

Admit Card and Exam City Intimation

Once the undergraduate CBT-1 dates are announced, the usual RRB pattern is:

• Exam City Intimation Slip: around 10 days before the candidate’s exam date
• E-Call Letter / Admit Card: around 4 days before the exam date

Candidates should keep their registration number, date of birth, and application details ready to avoid last-minute issues.

Other Important Relevant Information

• Do not confuse undergraduate and graduate NTPC notices.
• Do not rely on random social media claims about exam dates.
• Check your own regional RRB website in addition to the main portal.
• Keep your documents, photo ID, and login details ready in advance.

Preparation Tips While Waiting for the Date

Since the exact CBT-1 date is still awaited, this is the best time to improve fundamentals instead of waiting passively.

• Revise General Awareness daily, especially current affairs and static GK
• Practice Maths topics like percentage, ratio, time-work, and number series
• Solve reasoning questions such as coding-decoding, analogy, puzzles, and classification
• Take mock tests regularly to improve speed and reduce negative marking risk
• Solve previous year railway questions to understand pattern and difficulty

More Information

For detailed syllabus, full selection process, and broader updates across both graduate and undergraduate levels, read the complete guide here: RRB NTPC 2026 Complete Guide

Official Links

• RRB Application Portal
• RRB Chandigarh Official Website
• RRB Bhopal Official Website

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