The RRB NTPC exam date 2026 for CBT 1 has been released for the applicants. The test will take place for the graduate level applicants from 16th March - 27th March, 2026. The admit card will be available 4 days before the exam date. Candidates will also be able to download the city intimation slip 10 days before the exam date. Applicants must keep an eye on this article for any updates on the exam date and schedule.
What is the date of RRB NTPC Exam 2026?
The official exam dates for the RRB NTPC CBT 1 2026 are 16th March - 27th March, 2026. The Railway Recruitment Board will conduct the NTPC exam to recruit candidates in job profiles such as Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Senior Clerk cum Typist, and more. Candidates will be able to download the RRB NTPC Exam Date 2025-26 PDF directly from the link shared in our article.
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Railway NTPC Exam Date 2026 Overview
The NTPC posts available for this year are 8,860. Given below are the RRB NTPC Exam Date details according to various parameters:
| Parameters | Details |
|---|
| Conducted By | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| RRB NTPC 2026 Vacancies | Graduate Level- 5800
Undergraduate Level- 3058 |
| RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026 (CBT 1) | 16th March - 27th March, 2026 |
| RRB NTPC Selection Process | CBT 1, CBT 2, Skill Test, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| RRB NTPC Admit Card | To be released |
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What are the Railway NTPC Shift Timings 2026?
The Railway NTPC Exam will be conducted in 3 shifts across all major cities in the country. The table below shows the shift-wise timings for the RRB NTPC examination:
| Shift | Exam Timing | Reporting Time | Gate Closing Time |
|---|
| 1 | 9:00 – 10:30 AM | 7:30 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 2 | 12:45 – 2:15 PM | 11:15 AM | 12:15 PM |
| 3 | 4:30 – 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
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How to download the RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026 PDF?
Candidates will be able to download the latest RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026 PDF notice for CBT 1 from the link given below. Check out the link:
Download RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026 PDF
How to check NTPC Exam Date 2026?
Applicants will be able to check the NTPC exam date notice directly from the official website of RRB for their region. Given below are the steps to check the official exam dates:
- Visit the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board
- Search for the option "CEN 05/2024 & 06/2025 (NTPC)"
- Then, click on the message that shows " Notice regarding exam dates for Computer Based Test (CBT 1)"
- The RRB NTPC Exam Date PDF will be displayed on the screen
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What is the RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026?
The admit card is an important document that allows candidates to enter the examination hall. The RRB NTPC Admit Card 2025-26 will be released 4 days before the examination. Candidates will be able to download the RRB NTPC Hall Ticket directly from the link shared in our article. The admit card is an important document that candidates must carry with them to the examination centre. Without the verification of the admit card, no candidate will be allowed to appear for the examination. The direct RRB NTPC Admit Card link will be provided below once it is released:
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What is the RRB NTPC Selection Process 2026?
The RRB NTPC selection process has five important stages - CBT 1 and 2, CBAT, document verification and medical examination. Given below are the details:
- Computer-Based Test - 1
- Computer-Based Test - 2
- CBAT/Typing Skill Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
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