{"id":67402,"date":"2026-03-06T16:55:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T11:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=67402"},"modified":"2026-03-06T16:57:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T11:27:10","slug":"rrb-ntpc-shift-timings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-shift-timings\/","title":{"rendered":"RRB NTPC Shift Timings, Check Shift Wise Reporting Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-shift-timings\/#How_many_shifts_are_there_in_RRB_NTPC_Exam\" >How many shifts are there in RRB NTPC Exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-shift-timings\/#What_is_the_RRB_NTPC_Exam_Pattern\" >What is the RRB NTPC Exam Pattern?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-shift-timings\/#What_guidelines_should_I_follow_on_the_RRB_NTPC_Exam_Day\" >What guidelines should I follow on the RRB NTPC Exam Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-shift-timings\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>RRB NTPC Shift Timings 2026: <\/strong>The Railway Recruitment Board has officially released the exam dates for the NTPC exam. The CBT 1 exam for the graduate level is scheduled to happen between <strong>16th March &#8211; 27th March, 2026&nbsp;<\/strong>. Before appearing for the examination, candidates must know the shift timings and other exam details. This will help candidates prepare for the exam effectively and qualify for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-many-shifts-are-there-in-rrb-ntpc-exam\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_shifts_are_there_in_RRB_NTPC_Exam\"><\/span>How many shifts are there in <strong>RRB NTPC Exam?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The RRB NTPC exam will be conducted across 3 shifts. It is recommended to arrive at least 30 minutes before the reporting time for the exam. The details of the RRB NTPC Shift Timings are given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Shift<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Reporting Time<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Gate Closing Time<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Exam Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shift 1<\/td><td>7:30 AM<\/td><td>8:30 AM<\/td><td>9:00 AM \u2013 10:30 AM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shift 2<\/td><td>11:15 AM<\/td><td>12:15 PM<\/td><td>12:45 PM \u2013 2:15 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shift 3<\/td><td>3:00 PM<\/td><td>4:00 PM<\/td><td>4:30 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/railway-rrb-ntpc\/?ref=contad-rrb-blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore RRB NTPC Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-rrb-ntpc-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_RRB_NTPC_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>What is the <strong>RRB NTPC Exam Pattern<\/strong>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-ntpc-exam-pattern\/?ref=contad-rrb-blog?ref=contad-rrb-blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RRB NTPC Exam Pattern<\/a> <\/strong>is divided into sections like General Awareness, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and Mathematics. The details of the CBT 1 and 2 exam patterns are given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CBT 1:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathematics<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Intelligence and Reasoning<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-ntpc-mock-test\/?ref=contad-rrb-blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt RRB NTPC Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CBT 2<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Qualified candidates will have to appear for CBT 2 examination. The CBT 2 exam is held for 120 marks with a total duration of 90 minutes. Given below are the details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sections<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathematics<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Intelligence and Reasoning<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>120<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-ntpc-previous-year-papers\/?ref=contad-aib\">Attempt RRB NTPC PYPs Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-guidelines-should-i-follow-on-the-rrb-ntpc-exam-day\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_guidelines_should_I_follow_on_the_RRB_NTPC_Exam_Day\"><\/span>What guidelines should I follow on the RRB NTPC Exam Day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are certain guidelines, such as carrying the admit card, a valid ID proof, that candidates must follow on the exam day. These points are discussed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carry the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-ntpc-admit-card\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>RRB NTPC Admit Card<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A valid ID proof should be with you in the examination centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Items like mobile phones, calculators, electronic items, or any study materials are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1609129722477\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.1 <strong>When is the RRB NTPC exam going to be conducted?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">RRB NTPC exam will be conducted from 16th March to 27th March, 2026\u00a0. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1626776528924\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.2 How many shifts are there in the RRB NTPC exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The RRB NTPC exam is going to be conducted in three shifts for the candidates.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1626776843681\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.3 Is there sectional timing in RRB NTPC?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, there is no sectional timing in the RRB NTPC exam.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1626776886614\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.4 How many phases are there in RRB NTPC?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The\u00a0RRB NTPC\u00a0exam is conducted in 4\u00a0stages\u00a0&#8211; CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Test\/CBAT, and Document Verification\/Medical Examination.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748846691713\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.5 What are the items that I should not carry into the exam hall?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Items like mobile phones, calculators, electronic items, or any study materials are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-jht-practice-quiz\/\">SSC JHT Practice Quiz, Attempt Live Quiz &amp; Download Free E-Book<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-gk-questions\/\">RRB NTPC GK Questions, Solve General Knowledge MCQs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-eligibility-check-tool\/\">Are You Eligible for RRB NTPC 2026? 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