New Delhi: Great news for railway job aspirants across India. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the RRB NTPC Undergraduate (UG) CBT-1 Exam Date 2026 under CEN 07/2025. As per the official notice released on April 13, 2026, the RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 examination will be conducted in two phases — Phase 1 from May 7 to May 9, 2026 and Phase 2 from June 13 to June 21, 2026. This is a golden opportunity for 12th pass candidates to secure a permanent government job in Indian Railways. Over 63 lakh candidates have registered for this recruitment under CEN 07/2025.
The exam will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across approximately 200 examination centres spread across different cities in India. The exam will be conducted in three shifts per day. Candidates are strongly advised to start their final preparation immediately and keep a close watch on the official RRB websites for updates on city intimation slips and admit cards.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate (UG) CBT-1 Exam 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Exam Name | RRB NTPC Undergraduate (12th Level) CBT-1 2026 |
| Notification Number | CEN 07/2025 |
| Total UG Vacancies | 3,058 Posts |
| Total NTPC Vacancies (UG + Graduate) | 8,868 Posts |
| CBT-1 Phase 1 Dates | May 7, 8, 9, 2026 |
| CBT-1 Phase 2 Dates | June 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2026 |
| Total Registered Candidates | 63,27,474 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Total Questions (CBT-1) | 100 Multiple Choice Questions |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark deducted for wrong answer |
| City Intimation Slip | 10 days before exam date |
| Admit Card Release | 4 days before exam date |
| Official Website | rrbcdg.gov.in (and all regional RRB websites) |
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 Exam Schedule 2026 – Phase-wise Dates
Phase 1 of the RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2026 will be conducted on May 7, 8, and 9, 2026. Candidates allotted these dates should begin tracking updates for their city intimation slip, which will be released 10 days before the exam, and their admit card, which will be released 4 days before the exam.
Phase 2 of the exam will be conducted on June 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21, 2026. Due to the massive number of registered candidates — over 63 lakh — the board has spread the examination across multiple days in two phases to ensure smooth and fair conduct.
Direct Link to Check RRB NTPC UG Exam Date 2026
| RRB NTPC UG Exam Schedule 2026 Link | Download PDF |
RRB NTPC UG Vacancy 2026 – Post-wise Details
The RRB NTPC UG Recruitment 2026 under CEN 07/2025 has announced a total of 3,058 vacancies for 12th level posts. The posts included in this recruitment are Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist, and Trains Clerk. Candidates must have passed their Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognized board to be eligible. The age limit for UG level posts is between 18 to 30 years. Combined with the 5,810 Graduate-level vacancies under CEN 06/2025, the total NTPC vacancies for this cycle stand at 8,868 posts.
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 Exam Pattern 2026
The RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions to be solved in 90 minutes. The exam will cover four subjects — General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning. Candidates will be awarded 1 mark for each correct answer, while 1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer as negative marking. Unattempted questions carry no penalty. Candidates qualifying in CBT-1 will be called for CBT-2, followed by Typing Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
Aadhaar Biometric Verification Mandatory
An important update for all RRB NTPC UG candidates — Aadhaar-based biometric verification will be compulsory at the examination centre before entry. Candidates must carry their original Aadhaar Card or a printed e-verified Aadhaar. It is essential to ensure that your Aadhaar remains unlocked in the UIDAI system before the exam day. Candidates who do not carry their original Aadhaar may not be allowed to enter the examination hall.
City Intimation Slip and Admit Card
The RRB NTPC UG City Intimation Slip 2026 will be released 10 days before the exam date on the official RRB websites. The city slip will inform candidates about their allotted exam city and date to help plan travel and accommodation in advance. The RRB NTPC UG Admit Card 2026 will be released 4 days before the exam date. Candidates can download both documents from the official RRB regional website rrbcdg.gov.in and other regional RRB websites by logging in with their registration number and password or date of birth.
Start Preparation Now
With the RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 exam just weeks away, candidates must intensify their preparation immediately. Focus on high-weighted topics in General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. Practice with previous year question papers and take regular mock tests to improve speed and accuracy. Keep checking the official RRB regional websites regularly for any updates on the exam schedule, city intimation slip, and admit card release.
The RRB NTPC UG Exam 2026 is one of the biggest railway recruitment opportunities this year — do not miss any official update from rrbcdg.gov.in and your respective regional RRB website.
