Railway Recruitment Boards have published the tentative CBT 1 examination schedule for RRB NTPC Undergraduate recruitment under CEN 07/2025. The official notice dated 13 April 2026 confirms that the Computer Based Test for Non-Technical Popular Categories under the undergraduate level will be held across multiple dates in May and June 2026.
This update is important for candidates who applied for NTPC undergraduate posts such as Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist and Trains Clerk. Along with the exam dates, the official notice also explains when the exam city and date link will be activated, when e-call letters will become available, and what Aadhaar-related verification candidates need to complete before entry into the exam centre.
The recruitment itself was notified on 28 October 2025 through Detailed CEN 07/2025, and the application schedule was later extended through Corrigendum-1. Candidates should now track only official RRB websites for updates on city intimation, admit card release, shift details, and later stages of the NTPC selection process.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate Exam Date 2026 Official Update
The official CBT 1 schedule for RRB NTPC Undergraduate posts under CEN 07/2025 has been released by Railway Recruitment Boards. The notice dated 13 April 2026 confirms that the first stage computer based test will be held on 07, 08 and 09 May 2026, and then again on 13, 14 and 16 to 21 June 2026.
Candidates should treat this as the official examination schedule for the undergraduate NTPC cycle and should follow only RRB websites for all further activity related to city intimation, e-call letters, shift details and candidate instructions.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 1 Schedule 2026
| Recruitment | Exam stage | Exam dates |
|---|---|---|
| CEN 07/2025 NTPC Undergraduate | CBT 1 | 07, 08, 09 May 2026 and 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 June 2026 |
The exam is spread across multiple dates, which usually means candidates will be assigned different test days and shifts. Each candidate should rely on the city intimation and e-call letter issued for their own application instead of assuming a common reporting date or shift.
When Will Exam City Intimation and E-Call Letter Be Available
The official schedule notice clearly states that the link for viewing the exam city and date, along with downloading travel authority for eligible SC and ST candidates, will be made live 10 days before the exam date on the official websites of all RRBs.
The same notice says that downloading of e-call letters will start 4 days before the exam date mentioned in the exam city and date intimation link. For candidates scheduled in the first batch on 07 May 2026, the city intimation is expected around 27 April 2026 and the e-call letter is expected around 03 May 2026, unless RRB issues any separate clarification.
How to Check RRB NTPC Undergraduate Exam City and Admit Card
- Visit the official website of your chosen RRB or the RRB Chandigarh CEN 07/2025 page.
- Open the latest link related to exam city, date intimation, or e-call letter for CEN 07/2025.
- Log in using your registration details on the official candidate portal.
- Check your allotted exam date, city, shift timing and other instructions.
- Download the e-call letter once the admit card link becomes active.
- Save a copy and keep a printed copy ready for exam day use.
Candidates should not rely on unofficial screenshots or forwarded links. The notice specifically advises candidates to use only official RRB websites.
Posts Covered Under RRB NTPC Undergraduate CEN 07/2025
The undergraduate NTPC notification covers 12th level non-technical posts in Indian Railways. The commonly referred posts under this CEN include Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist and Trains Clerk.
The detailed notification shows a total of 3058 vacancies across all RRBs. Candidates should check the detailed CEN for RRB-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution because allotment and later selection steps depend on the post, zone, category and merit position.
Eligibility Snapshot for RRB NTPC Undergraduate Posts
This recruitment is for undergraduate level NTPC posts, which means the minimum educational benchmark is 12th (+2 Stage) or equivalent. For editorial classification, the minimum qualification can be treated as 12th Pass.
Corrigendum-1 also confirms that the date for reckoning age limit is 01 January 2026. Candidates should still verify post-wise eligibility, age conditions, reservation rules, medical standards and any typing requirement directly from the detailed CEN 07/2025 before appearing in later stages of the recruitment process.
Application Timeline and Corrigendum Details
The detailed CEN 07/2025 was published on 28 October 2025. The application timeline was later revised through Corrigendum-1.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed notification published | 28.10.2025 |
| Original closing date of online application | 27.11.2025 |
| Revised closing date of online application | 04.12.2025 |
| Last date for fee payment after extension | 06.12.2025 |
| Modification window | 07.12.2025 to 16.12.2025 |
| Scribe detail submission window | 17.12.2025 to 21.12.2025 |
| Application status notice | 06.02.2026 |
This timeline matters because the exam schedule released now is linked to the same CEN and corrected application cycle.
Exam Day Instructions Mentioned in the Official Notice
The official exam schedule notice includes mandatory identity and verification instructions for candidates. Aadhaar linked biometric authentication will be done at the exam centre before entry into the examination hall.
- Carry the original Aadhaar card or a printout of e-verified Aadhaar.
- Complete Aadhaar verification in advance through the official application portal if not already done.
- Make sure Aadhaar remains in unlocked status in the UIDAI system before coming to the exam centre.
- Ensure Aadhaar details such as name, date of birth, latest photograph, address and father's name are correct.
These instructions are directly relevant to entry into the exam centre and should not be ignored.
What the Schedule Notice Means for Candidates Right Now
At this stage, the most useful action for candidates is to keep their login details ready, monitor the official RRB website of their chosen board, and wait for the city and date intimation link to go live. Since the CBT 1 is spread across several dates, not every candidate will receive the same exam day or city.
Candidates should also keep travel planning flexible until the city intimation is published. Eligible SC and ST candidates should note that the same link will also provide travel authority download as stated in the official notice.
What Happens After CBT 1
The exam date notice only confirms the CBT 1 schedule. Further recruitment stages will continue as per the detailed CEN 07/2025 and later RRB notices. Depending on the post, later stages can include CBT 2, skill testing where applicable, document verification and medical examination.
Candidates should not assume that the current notice covers the full recruitment sequence. After CBT 1, all next-stage updates will be issued separately by RRBs through official notices, portals, SMS or email communication where applicable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The CBT 1 exam is scheduled on 07, 08, 09 May 2026 and 13, 14, 16 to 21 June 2026 for CEN 07/2025.
The official notice says the exam city and date link will go live 10 days before the exam date on official RRB websites.
E-call letters will start 4 days before the exam date mentioned in the candidate's exam city and date intimation link.
The undergraduate NTPC posts are 12th level posts, so the minimum qualification is 12th (+2 Stage) or equivalent.
The detailed notification shows 3058 total vacancies across all RRBs.
After Corrigendum-1, the closing date for online application was extended to 04 December 2025.
Yes. The official notice says Aadhaar linked biometric authentication will be done at the exam centre, and candidates should carry original Aadhaar or a printout of e-verified Aadhaar.