RRB NTPC CBT 2 2026 Exam Date Out, City Slip and Pattern Details

The Railway Recruitment Boards have announced the RRB NTPC CBT 2 2026 schedule for candidates shortlisted under the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Undergraduate recruitment. The second-stage Computer Based Test is scheduled for September 17, 2026.

Candidates who cleared CBT 1 can check their exam city information and download the e-call letter through the official regional RRB websites. The CBT 2 examination will be conducted for candidates shortlisted under CEN 07/2025.

RRB NTPC CBT 2 2026 Exam Date

The RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 2 examination is scheduled to be held on September 17, 2026. Candidates shortlisted after CBT 1 will be eligible to appear for the second-stage examination.

The RRBs have also provided the CBT 2 city intimation facility. The e-call letter is expected to be available before the examination as per the board's schedule.

These details cover the main RRB NTPC CBT 2 2026 schedule and examination format. Candidates should check their regional RRB website for candidate-specific information.

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2026

The CBT 2 paper will contain 120 objective-type questions. The examination will be conducted for 90 minutes, while eligible candidates using a scribe will get additional time as per RRB rules.

The section-wise distribution is given below:

There will be negative marking in CBT 2. One-third of the marks allotted to a question will be deducted for every incorrect answer. The section-wise distribution may have minor variations as specified in the official notification.

RRB NTPC CBT 2 City Intimation Slip 2026

The RRB NTPC CBT 2 city intimation slip is used to inform candidates about their examination city and date. It is different from the e-call letter and should not be treated as the final admit card.

Candidates can check the city intimation information through their respective regional RRB websites. The RRBs have advised candidates to rely only on official websites for recruitment-related updates.

How to Check RRB NTPC CBT 2 City Slip

Candidates can follow these steps to check their RRB NTPC CBT 2 city information:

1. Visit the official website of the respective RRB.
2. Open the CEN 07/2025 NTPC Undergraduate section.
3. Click on the CBT 2 city intimation link.
4. Enter the required login details.
5. Submit the details.
6. Check the examination city and date.
7. Download the city intimation slip for future reference.

Candidates should also download their e-call letter once it is made available.

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Application Fee

The application fee was paid during the original RRB NTPC Undergraduate application process. The fee details under CEN 07/2025 were as follows:

For eligible candidates, the refundable portion of the examination fee is subject to the conditions mentioned in the official notification. The fee was applicable during the application process and candidates do not need to pay a fresh fee specifically for CBT 2.

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Selection Process

The RRB NTPC Undergraduate recruitment process involves multiple stages. Candidates who qualify at one stage are considered for the next stage according to the applicable post requirements.

The selection process generally includes:

• CBT 1
• CBT 2
• Typing Skill Test, wherever applicable
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

Candidates should check the requirements of their particular post because the later stages can vary depending on the post.

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