The RRB NTPC Undergraduate Exam Date 2026 has been officially announced for candidates under CEN No. 07/2025. The CBT 1 examination is scheduled between 7 May 2026 and 21 June 2026. The exam will be conducted at multiple centres across the country.
Candidates preparing for the railway recruitment exam can now plan their strategy according to the released schedule. The board has also shared timelines for city slip and admit card release.
RRB NTPC 2026 CBT 1 Exam Schedule and Important Dates
The Railway Recruitment Board has released the detailed schedule for the CBT 1 examination. The exam will be conducted in multiple phases on selected dates. Candidates can check the complete exam schedule below:
- 7 May 2026
- 8 May 2026
- 9 May 2026
- 13 June 2026
- 14 June 2026
- 16 June to 21 June 2026
The examination will be conducted in computer-based mode at various centres across India. Additionally, candidates should note the following:
- City Intimation Slip: To be released 10 days before the exam date
- Admit Card: To be released 4 days before the exam date
RRB NTPC Undergraduate Selection Process 2026
The RRB NTPC selection process consists of multiple stages designed to evaluate candidates comprehensively. The selection stages are listed below:
- CBT 1 (Computer-Based Test – Stage 1)
- CBT 2 (Computer-Based Test – Stage 2)
- CBAT / CBTST (as applicable)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Candidates must qualify each stage to proceed to the next level of recruitment.
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern for Undergraduate Posts 2026
The exam pattern varies slightly depending on the post applied for. However, CBT stages remain common for most roles. Below is an overview of the exam structure for key undergraduate posts:
- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (Level 3):
- CBT 1 and CBT 2 common for all posts
- No skill test required
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist (Level 2):
- CBT stages common
- Typing Skill Test required
- Junior Clerk cum Typist (Level 2):
- CBT stages common
- Typing Skill Test required
- Trains Clerk (Level 2):
- CBT stages common
- No skill test required
Candidates are advised to prepare according to the exam pattern and syllabus for their respective posts. Regular updates regarding admit card and further stages will be released on the official RRB portal.
