Great news for railway job aspirants! The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the exam dates for the RRB NTPC (Graduate Level) 2025-26 recruitment. If you applied for posts like Station Master, Goods Train Manager, or Senior Clerk, your wait is finally over.
The computer-based test (CBT-1) will take place in March 2026. This article covers the complete exam schedule, how to download your admit card, important instructions about Aadhaar verification, and what to expect next.
RRB NTPC Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025) Exam Schedule
The Railway Recruitment Board released an official notice on February 13, 2026, confirming the dates for the first stage of the exam.
- Exam Name: RRB NTPC (Graduate Level)
- Advertisement Number: CEN 06/2025
- CBT-1 Exam Dates: March 16, 2026 to March 27, 2026
- Total Vacancies: 5,810 (Graduate Level)
The exam will be held in multiple shifts across the country. Candidates must check their specific exam date and city in advance to make travel arrangements.
Important Dates at a Glance
| Event | Date |
| Exam City & Date Intimation Link | 10 days before the exam (Around March 6, 2026) |
| Travel Authority Pass (SC/ST) | 10 days before the exam |
| E-Call Letter (Admit Card) Release | 4 days before your specific exam date |
| CBT-1 Exam Start Date | March 16, 2026 |
| CBT-1 Exam End Date | March 27, 2026 |
How to Check Exam City and Download Admit Card
The RRB does not send admit cards by post. You must download them online from the official website of the RRB zone you applied to (e.g., RRB Mumbai, RRB Patna, RRB Chennai).
Steps to Download:
- Visit the official website of your RRB Region.
- Click on the link titled “CEN 06/2025 NTPC Graduate Exam City Intimation” (link will activate around March 6).
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth.
- You will see your exam city, date, and shift timing.
- Four days before your exam date, log in again to download the full E-Call Letter (Admit Card).
Note: The document available 10 days prior is only for information (City Intimation). The actual Admit Card needed for entry is released 4 days before the exam.
Mandatory Aadhaar Biometric Verification
This year, the RRB has introduced stricter security measures. Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication will be done at the exam center before you enter the exam hall.
- What you must do: Ensure your Aadhaar card is “unlocked” and your biometric data is updated.
- What to carry: You must bring your Original Aadhaar Card to the center.
- Verification: Your fingerprints will be matched with the Aadhaar database to prevent impersonation.
If your Aadhaar biometrics are locked, you may face problems entering the exam hall. Please check your status on the UIDAI website immediately.
Vacancy Details: Graduate vs. Undergraduate
This recruitment cycle (2025-26) covers two separate notifications. The current exam dates are only for Graduate Level posts.
- Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025): 5,810 Posts.
- Includes: Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist.
- Exam Status: Scheduled for March 16–27, 2026.
- Undergraduate Level (CEN 07/2025): 3,058 Posts.
- Includes: Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist.
- Exam Status: Dates Not Announced Yet. It is expected to happen after the Graduate level exams are finished.
Exam Pattern for CBT-1
The first stage (CBT-1) is a screening test. The marks scored here are used to shortlist candidates for CBT-2 but are not added to the final merit list.
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- Total Duration: 90 Minutes
- Total Questions: 100
- Subjects:
- General Awareness (40 Questions)
- Mathematics (30 Questions)
- General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 Questions)
- Negative Marking: There is a penalty of 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: When is the RRB NTPC Graduate Level exam?
The CBT-1 exam will be held from March 16, 2026, to March 27, 2026.
Q2: When can I download my Admit Card?
You can download your E-Call Letter (Admit Card) 4 days before your specific exam date. However, you can check your exam city and date 10 days in advance.
Q3: Is the exam date for Undergraduate (12th Pass) posts announced?
No, currently only the Graduate level exam dates (CEN 06/2025) are out. The Undergraduate exam schedule will be announced later on official RRB websites.
Q4: What documents do I need to carry to the exam center?
You must carry a printed copy of your E-Call Letter, a valid original Photo ID (preferably Aadhaar Card for biometric use), and a passport-size photograph.
Q5: Is there negative marking in the RRB NTPC exam?
Yes, 1/3rd of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every incorrect answer.