RRB NTPC 2026 Exam Begins Today, Guidelines, Documents to Carry

RRB NTPC 2026 CBT 1 Exam Begins Today; Check Exam Day Guidelines. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has started conducting the RRB NTPC 2026 CBT 1 examination on 16 March 2026 across multiple examination centres in the country. The exam is being held in several shifts and will continue until 27 March 2026 for candidates applying under notification CEN 06/2025 for graduate-level posts in Indian Railways. Candidates appearing for the exam are required to follow the instructions mentioned on their admit cards, including reporting time, verification procedures and prohibited items at the exam centre.

RRB NTPC 2026 Exam Schedule and Shift Details

The RRB NTPC recruitment exam is conducted as a computer-based test (CBT) and is the first stage of the selection process. The CBT 1 exam is scheduled over multiple days to accommodate the large number of candidates. Key exam details include:

• Exam Dates: 16 March 2026 to 27 March 2026
• Exam Stage: Computer-Based Test (CBT 1)
• Recruitment Notification: CEN 06/2025
• Posts: Graduate-level Non-Technical Popular Categories

The exam is conducted in multiple shifts each day, and candidates must reach the exam centre according to the reporting time mentioned on their admit card.

Documents Required at the RRB NTPC Exam Centre

Candidates must carry specific documents for verification before entering the examination hall.Without these documents, entry to the exam centre may be denied.Documents required include:

• Printed copy of RRB NTPC 2026 admit card
• Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, voter ID or driving licence)
• Recent passport-size photograph

These documents are checked during the verification process at the exam centre.

RRB NTPC Exam Day Instructions for Candidates

The Railway Recruitment Board has issued several instructions to ensure the exam is conducted smoothly and fairly. Candidates should carefully follow the guidelines provided by the authorities. Important instructions include:

• Reach the exam centre before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card
• Follow all identity verification procedures at the centre
• Avoid carrying electronic devices or study materials
• Follow the instructions given by the invigilators during the exam

Electronic items such as mobile phones, calculators, smart watches and Bluetooth devices are not allowed inside the examination hall

RRB NTPC 2026 Selection Process

The recruitment process for NTPC posts includes several stages conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board. Candidates must qualify each stage to proceed further in the selection process. The selection stages include:

• CBT 1 (Computer-Based Test)
• CBT 2
• Skill Test / Typing Test (for specific posts)
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

Candidates who qualify CBT 1 will be shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment process conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board.