All the candidates who are going to appear for the RRB NTPC Admit Card scheduled from 3rd May can download Exam City Slip by logging in using the Registration Number, Password/Date of Birth. The City Slip contains information such as exam shift timing, exam city name, candidate’s name & registration number.
RRB NTPC Admit Overview
| Post Name | Station Master, Manager, Traffic, Supervisor,Account Assistant and Clerk |
| Total Posts | 8868 Vacancy |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board – RRB |
| Qualification | UG/Graduated |
| Salary | Rs. 69,100/- Per Month |
| Exam Date | 7 May – 21 Jun 2026 |
RRB NTPC Admit Card
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the admit card for 8868 NTPC posts recruited through two notifications, CEN 06/2025 for Graduate Level (5810 posts) and CEN 07/2025 for Undergraduate Level (3058 posts). The Graduate Level CBT 1 has already been conducted from 16 to 27 March 2026, with admit cards released in phases from 12 March 2026. The Undergraduate Level exam admit card is released from 3 May 2026. The CBT 1 is scheduled to be held from 7 May 2026 to 21 June 2026.
For both levels, RRB follows the same release pattern: city intimation slips come out about 10 days before the exam, and admit cards are issued about 4 days before the scheduled exam date. Candidates download admit cards from the official RRB websites using their Registration Number and Password or Date of Birth.
RRB NTPC Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025)
- Post Names: Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Traffic Assistant, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist
- Vacancies: 5810 Posts
- Exam Dates: 16 – 27 March 2026
- Candidates: Over 58 lakh
- City Intimation Slip: 6 March 2026 onwards (10 days before exam)
- Admit Card: 12 March 2026 onwards (4 days before each exam date)
Undergraduate Level (CEN 07/2025)
- Post Names: Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk
- Vacancies: 3058 Posts
- Exam Date: 7 May 2026 – 21 June 2026
- Candidates: About 45 lakh
- City Intimation Slip: 27 April 2026 onwards (10 days before exam)
- Admit Card: 3 May 2026 onwards (4 days before each exam date)
RRB NTPC Exam Date & Shift Timings 2026
The CBT 1 exam pattern is the same for both Graduate and Undergraduate posts. The paper has 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks: General Awareness (40 questions), Mathematics (30 questions), and General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 questions). Duration is 90 minutes for general candidates and 120 minutes for PwBD candidates with scribe. One-third of a mark is deducted per wrong answer. The exam is conducted in 15 languages. CBT 1 is a screening test only — the final merit is based on CBT 2 marks.
The exam runs in three shifts per day. The timings used for the Graduate Level exam (and expected for Undergraduate as well) are as follows:
| Shift | Exam Time | Reporting Time | Gate Closing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 7:30 AM | 8:30 AM |
| Shift 2 | 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM | 11:15 AM | 12:15 PM |
| Shift 3 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
RRB NTPC Exam Preparation Tips 2026
- Understand the RRB NTPC exam pattern and syllabus clearly before starting preparation.
- Create a daily study schedule covering Mathematics, Reasoning, and General Awareness.
- Focus strongly on General Awareness, as it helps score quickly.
- Prepare current affairs of the last 8–10 months regularly.
- Strengthen basic concepts of Mathematics like percentage, ratio, time & work, and profit & loss.
- Practice Reasoning questions daily, such as puzzles, coding-decoding, syllogism, and series.
- Solve the RRB NTPC previous year question papers to understand the exam pattern.
- Attempt regular mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
- Revise important formulas and shortcuts for Mathematics regularly.
RRB NTPC Selection Process
The selection process for RRB NTPC Notification involves multiple stages, including:.
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Stage 1: This is the initial screening test common to both graduate and undergraduate candidates. It consists of questions from General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning.
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Stage 2: Candidates who qualify in Stage 1 will appear for Stage 2, which is more detailed and post-specific.
- Typing Skill Test/Computer-Based Aptitude Test (as applicable): Certain posts require a typing skill test or a computer-based aptitude test, depending on the nature of the job.
- Document Verification: Candidates who clear all the above stages will be called for document verification.
- Medical Examination: Finally, candidates will undergo a medical examination to ensure they are fit for the position
Important Dates of RRB NTPC Admit Card
| Notification Date | 29 September 2025 |
| Apply Start (CEN 06/2025) | 21 October 2025 |
| Apply End (CEN 06/2025) | 20 November 2025 |
| Apply Start (CEN 07/2025) | 28 October 2025 |
| Apply End (CEN 07/2025) | 4 December 2025 |
| Admit Card (CEN 06/2025) | 12 March 2026 onwards |
| Exam Date (CEN 06/2025) | 16 March to 27 March 2026 |
| Admit Card (CEN 07/2025) | 3 May 2026 onwards |
| Exam Date (CEN 07/2025) | 7 May – 21 June 2026 |
How To Download RRB NTPC Admit Card
Applicants should ensure that the login credentials are correct and that the internet connection is stable while accessing the site. The steps to download the RRB NTPC Hall Ticket 2026 are given as under:
- Step 1: Visit the official RRB website of your region
- Step 2: Click the link for “CEN 06/2025 (NTPC-Graduate): CBT 1 E-Call Letter” or “CEN 07/2025 (NTPC-Undergraduate): CBT 1 E-Call Letter” depending on your exam.
- Step 3: You will be redirected to a new login page. Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth/Password.
- Step 4: Click on the “Submit” or “Login” button. Your RRB NTPC CBT 1 Admit Card 2026 will be displayed on the screen.
- Step 5: Download the admit card and take multiple printouts for future use.
Important Links of RRB NTPC Admit Card
| Admit Card | Graduate | Undergraduate |
| Download Notification | Graduation | Undergraduate |
| Extend Notice | Graduate | Undergraduate |
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| Website | Click Here |
