The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the RRB NTPC Graduate Level 2026 Computer‑Based Test (CBT 1) schedule under CEN 06/2025. The exam will be held across multiple dates from 16 March to 27 March 2026, providing clarity to candidates awaiting the timetable for this major recruitment drive.
Exam Schedule for RRB NTPC Graduate Level 2026
The RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam for Graduate Level posts has been scheduled on the following dates:
- 16 March 2026
- 17 March 2026
- 18 March 2026
- 19 March 2026
- 20 March 2026
- 23 March 2026
- 24 March 2026
- 25 March 2026
- 27 March 2026
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official regional RRB websites for updates on the exam city intimation slip, hall ticket download, reporting time, and shift timing.
RRB NTPC Admit Card and Exam City Details
The RRB has released the admit card 2026 for the NTPC Graduate Level CBT 1 exam in phases. Candidates scheduled for exams on specific dates (including 16–19 March and other scheduled slots) can now download their hall tickets by logging in with their registration number and password or date of birth. These admit cards contain essential exam information including reporting time and exam centre details. Alongside the admit card, the Exam City Intimation Slip was also issued earlier, helping candidates confirm their assigned city and venue details ahead of the exam.
RRB NTPC Exam Day Guidelines and Preparation Tips
The RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 1 exam has commenced from 16 March 2026 and will continue till 27 March 2026. Candidates must carry the printed admit card, a valid photo ID, and comply with all exam day rules and guidelines specified by the board at exam centres nationwide. Initial shifts of the exam have shown a moderate difficulty level, and students are advised to review section‑wise preparation strategies for Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness to optimise performance in remaining shifts.
RRB NTPC Selection Process and Next Stages
The RRB NTPC recruitment process includes multiple stages beyond CBT 1:
- CBT 1 (Graduate Level) — scheduled from 16–27 March 2026
- CBT 2 — to be announced after results of CBT 1
- CBAT/Typing Test (where applicable)
- Document Verification and Medical Examination
Candidates qualifying in CBT 1 will be eligible to appear for the next stages of the selection process as per announcements by RRB.