3 min readNew DelhiApr 14, 2026 02:43 PM IST
The Ministry of Railways has released the tentative schedule for the Computer Based Test (CBT-1) under CEN 07/2025 for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) undergraduate posts. According to the official notification, the CBT-1 will be held in multiple phases across May and June 2026 to accommodate the large number of applicants. The exam is scheduled to take place on May 7, May 8, and May 9, followed by additional dates on June 13 and June 14, and then from June 16 to June 21.
The RRB NTPC examination will be conducted by various Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) at centres across the country as part of the ongoing recruitment drive.
Candidates will be able to check their allotted exam city and date through an official link that will be activated 10 days before their respective exam date. This advance intimation will help applicants make necessary travel and accommodation arrangements. For candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes, the same portal will provide access to travel authority documents. The RRBs have mentioned that all such details will be made available only through their official websites.
The e-call letters, or admit cards, will be released four days before the scheduled examination date. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo identity proof to gain entry into the examination centre. Without these documents, entry will not be permitted.
In addition, Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication will be conducted at the exam venue before candidates are allowed to enter. Applicants are required to bring either their original Aadhaar card or a printed copy of a verified e-Aadhaar. Candidates need to ensure that their Aadhaar details — such as name, date of birth (as per Class 10 records), photograph, address, and father’s name—are accurate and up to date. They must also ensure that their Aadhaar remains unlocked in the UIDAI system on the day of the examination to avoid any inconvenience during verification.
The Railway Recruitment Boards have advised candidates to rely only on official sources for updates and announcements. They have also cautioned against fraudulent individuals or agencies claiming to offer jobs in exchange for money, reiterating that the selection process will be based solely on performance in the Computer Based Test.
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