The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 1 admit card 2026 for candidates appearing in the Non-Technical Popular Categories recruitment examination. Applicants who successfully registered for the exam can now download their e-call letters online from the official RRB application portal. The CBT 1 examination will be conducted from 16 March 2026 to 27 March 2026 at multiple examination centres across India as part of the recruitment process for graduate-level NTPC posts.
RRB NTPC 2026 Exam Dates and City Slip Details
Before issuing the admit card, the RRB released the exam city intimation slip on 07 March 2026 to help candidates know their exam city and plan travel arrangements. The admit card now contains the complete details of the exam centre, reporting time, and shift schedule. Candidates must note the following key exam schedule information:
- Admit card release date: 12 March 2026
- CBT 1 exam dates: 16 March 2026 – 27 March 2026
- Exam mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Login credentials required: Registration number and date of birth
The admit card is mandatory for entry into the examination hall and will not be sent through post.
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern and Duration
The first stage of the NTPC recruitment process is the Computer-Based Test (CBT 1), which evaluates candidates on general aptitude and reasoning abilities. Before attempting the exam, candidates should understand the basic structure of the test. Key exam pattern details include:
- Total duration: 90 minutes for general candidates
- Total marks: 100 marks
- Negative marking: One-third mark deducted for each incorrect answer
- PwBD candidates: 120 minutes exam duration
The question paper will be available in multiple languages including English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Malayalam, Kannada, Assamese, and others.
Documents Required at the RRB NTPC Exam Centre
Candidates must carry essential documents along with their admit card to the examination centre. These include:
- Printed copy of the RRB NTPC admit card 2026
- A valid photo identity proof (Aadhaar card, driving licence, passport, etc.)
- A passport-size photograph as per the application
Electronic devices such as mobile phones, calculators, smart watches, and Bluetooth devices are not permitted inside the exam hall.
RRB NTPC Selection Process
The recruitment process for RRB NTPC Graduate posts consists of multiple stages designed to assess candidates’ aptitude and skills. The stages include:
- CBT 1 (Preliminary Computer-Based Test)
- CBT 2 (Main Computer-Based Test)
- Typing Skill Test or Computer-Based Aptitude Test (depending on the post)
- Document verification and medical examination