The Railway Recruitment Board has released the exam date for the RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 exam. As per the new schedule, the exam is scheduled to be conducted from 16th to 27th March 2026. The exam will be conducted in an online computer-based mode across various exam centres. Earlier, the RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 notification was released on 20 October 2025, and the online applications were invited from 21 October to 27 November 2025. Applicants appearing in the exam will be issued the RRB NTPC Graduate city intimation slip 2026 on 6th March 2026.
RRB NTPC Graduate Exam Date 2026 Out
The RRB NTPC Graduate exam date has been announced. As per the schedule, the exam is scheduled for 16th to 27th March 2026. Candidates appearing in the exam have to carry their admit card along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre.
Applicants need to report to the exam centre as per the date and time mentioned on the admit card. Aadhaar linked biometric authentication of candidates will be done in the exam center prior to entry in the exam hall. Candidates are required to bring their original Aadhaar card or printout of e-verified Aadhaar.
RRB NTPC Graduate Exam Date 2026 Highlights
It is important to keep track of the important dates related to the RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 exam. The exam authority will conduct the exam over multiple days. The exam will be conducted for various posts – Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accountant Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, and Traffic Assistant. Check the table below for more details.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Apply Start Date | 21 October 2025 |
| Apply Last Date | 27 November 2025 (Extended) |
| Application Status Date | 20 January 2026 |
| City Intimation Slip Release | 10 days prior to exam (6 March 2026) |
| Admit Card Release | 4 days prior to exam date |
| CBT 1 Exam Dates | 16-27 March 2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 5810 |
RRB NTPC Graduate Exam Schedule 2026 PDF
Candidates can download the RRB NTPC Graduate schedule PDF. As per the notification, the exam date has been announced. Applicants should keep track of all the important dates related to the exam. The exam will be conducted from 16th to 27th March 2026. The LINK for viewing the Exam City & Date and downloading of Travel Authority for SC/ST candidates will be made live 10 days prior to the exam date on the official websites of all RRBs. Downloading of E-Call letters will start 4 days prior to exam date mentioned in Exam City and Date intimation LINK.
RRB NTPC Graduate Exam Date 2026 PDF
RRB NTPC Graduate Selection Process
Applicants appearing in the exam are advised to go through the selection process. RRB NTPC Graduate selection criteria comprises CBT 1, CBT 2, typing skill test/computer based aptitude test, document verification and medical examination. The CBT 1 exam of RRB NTPC Graduate is scheduled to be conducted from 16th to 27th March 2026.
Applicants who qualify for the CBT 1 exam will be eligible to appear for the CBT 2 exam. The final merit list will be prepared based on the performance in CBT 2 exam and skill test wherever applicable.
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RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2026
The computer-based exam for stage 1 will be conducted in an online computer-based mode. There will be a total of 100 questions in the RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 exam. Candidates will be awarded one mark for each correct answer in the exam. There will be a negative marking of one-third mark for a wrong answer. The questions in the RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 CBT 1 exam pattern will be asked from Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness.
| Subjects Involved | No. of questions in each paper | Max. marks of paper |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
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When will the RRB NTPC Graduate City Intimation 2026 be out?
The Railway Recruitment Board will release the RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 city intimation slip 10 days prior to the exam date, i.e., on 6th March 2026 at the official websites of all RRBs. Applicants are advised to keep their login credentials ready before checking the city slip. To download the city intimation slip, applicants need to enter their registration number and date of birth in the required fields.
The city slip mentions the exam date, shift, exam day guidelines and other important details. Candidates are advised to refer only to the official websites of RRBs for latest updates on the recruitment process and not to be misled by unauthenticated sources.
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FAQs
Ques: What are the exam dates for the RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 exam?
Ans: As per the schedule, the RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 exam will be conducted from 16th to 27th March 2026.
Ques: In which mode will the RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 exam be conducted?
Ans: The RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 exam will be conducted in online computer-based test (CBT) mode across various exam centres.
Ques: When will the RRB NTPC Graduate City Intimation Slip 2026 be released?
Ans: The RRB NTPC Graduate city intimation slip 2026 will be released 10 days prior to the exam date, i.e., on 6th March 2026 on the official websites of all RRBs.
Ques: When will the RRB NTPC Graduate Admit Card 2026 be released?
Ans: The RRB NTPC Graduate admit card 2026 will be released four days before the exam date mentioned in the Exam City and Date intimation link.
Ques: What is the total number of vacancies for RRB NTPC Graduate 2026?
Ans: The total number of vacancies for RRB NTPC Graduate Level is 5810.
