🗓️ RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026 – Key Highlights
Exam Name
RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories)
Conducting Body
Advertisement No.
CEN 06/2025 (Graduate) & CEN 07/2025 (UG)
Total Vacancies
8,868 Posts
CBT 1 Exam Date (Graduate)
16 to 27 March 2026
City Slip Released
07 March 2026 ✅
Admit Card Release Date
12 March 2026
Official Website
rrbcdg.gov.in
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will release the RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026 for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Graduate Level posts under CEN 06/2025. The CBT 1 examination is scheduled from 16 to 27 March 2026 and the admit card will be available for download on 12 March 2026 — exactly 4 days before the first exam date.
RRB has already activated the Exam City Intimation Slip link on 7 March 2026, allowing candidates to check their allotted exam city and shift timings. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid original photo ID to the examination centre.
RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026 – Overview
| Exam Name | RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 06/2025 (Graduate) & CEN 07/2025 (UG) |
| Total Vacancies | 8,868 Posts |
| CBT 1 Exam Date | 16 March to 27 March 2026 |
| City Slip Release Date | 07 March 2026 (Already Released ✅) |
| Admit Card Release Date | 12 March 2026 (4 days before exam) |
| Selection Process | CBT 1 → CBT 2 → Skill Test/CBAT → DV → Medical |
| Official Website | rrbcdg.gov.in |
When Will RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026 Be Released?
RRB follows a strict timeline for releasing the admit card. The hall ticket gets released exactly 4 days before the exam day as mentioned in your City Intimation Slip.
📅 Release Timeline:
✅ Exam City Intimation Slip – Released on 7 March 2026 (already out)
🎫 E-Call Letter (Admit Card) – Releasing on 12 March 2026 (4 days before first exam date)
Example: If your exam is on 16 March → Admit Card available from 12 March 2026
✅ Exam City Intimation Slip – Released on 7 March 2026 (already out)
🎫 E-Call Letter (Admit Card) – Releasing on 12 March 2026 (4 days before first exam date)
Example: If your exam is on 16 March → Admit Card available from 12 March 2026
⚠️ Important: The Exam City Intimation Slip is NOT the admit card. It cannot be used as an entry pass. The actual admit card must be downloaded separately from the official RRB website.
RRB NTPC Exam City Intimation Slip 2026
The Exam City Intimation Slip was activated on 7 March 2026 on all official regional RRB websites. It is an important pre-admit card document that provides key exam details.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| City Slip Released On | 07 March 2026 ✅ |
| Download Portal | rrb.digialm.com (Regional RRB websites) |
| Login Credentials | Registration Number + Date of Birth |
| Details Provided | Exam City, Exam Date, Shift Timing, Reporting Time |
| SC/ST Benefit | Free Travel Authority (Sleeper Class Pass) available via city slip portal |
| Can Be Used as Entry Pass? | No – Actual admit card required for entry |
How to Download RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026
1
Visit the official portal: rrb.digialm.com or your regional RRB website
2
Click on the link for “RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026 / E-Call Letter” on the homepage
3
Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth / Password
4
Submit the details and your admit card will be displayed on screen
5
Download and print a copy of the hall ticket
6
Save it for future reference and carry it on the day of examination
CBT 1 Exam Date & Shift Timings
The RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 examination will be conducted from 16 to 27 March 2026 in three daily shifts. Candidates must report at least 1.5 hours before the shift start time.
Shift 1
9:00 AM
Report by: 7:30 AM
Shift 2
12:45 PM
Report by: 11:15 AM
Shift 3
4:30 PM
Report by: 3:00 PM
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2026
100
Total Questions
90
Minutes Duration
120
Minutes for PwBD
| Section | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
📝 Exam Duration: 90 minutes for general candidates | 120 minutes for PwBD candidates
Negative Marking: Yes – 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
Negative Marking: Yes – 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
Documents to Carry on Exam Day
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026 | Printed copy (mandatory) |
| Valid Photo ID (Original) | Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Passport / Voter ID / Driving Licence |
| Passport Size Photograph | Recent passport size photo (same as uploaded in application) |
| SC/ST Candidates | Free Travel Authority (available through city slip portal) |
🚫 Note: Entry to the examination centre will NOT be permitted without the printed admit card and a valid original photo ID proof. Digital/soft copies will not be accepted.
RRB NTPC Selection Process 2026
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| CBT 1 (Stage 1) | 100 Qs, 90 minutes | Screening stage |
| CBT 2 (Stage 2) | Subject-specific test for shortlisted candidates |
| Skill Test / CBAT | Typing Test / Computer-Based Aptitude Test (post-specific) |
| Document Verification (DV) | Original documents checked |
| Medical Examination | As per Railway Medical Standards |
Also Read: All Latest Admit Cards 2026 – Download Now
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026 be released?
The RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026 will be released on 12 March 2026, exactly 4 days before the first exam date of 16 March 2026.
Where can I download the RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026?
The admit card can be downloaded from rrb.digialm.com or the official website of your respective regional Railway Recruitment Board using your registration number and date of birth/password.
Is the Exam City Intimation Slip the same as the Admit Card?
No. The Exam City Intimation Slip is a separate document released earlier (already released on 7 March 2026) that provides your exam city and shift details. It cannot be used as an entry pass. The actual admit card must be downloaded separately.
What are the exam dates for RRB NTPC CBT 1 2026?
The RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 exam is scheduled from 16 March to 27 March 2026 in three daily shifts (9:00 AM, 12:45 PM, and 4:30 PM).
What is the exam pattern for RRB NTPC CBT 1 2026?
The CBT 1 consists of 100 questions to be completed in 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates). The sections are: General Awareness (40 Qs), Mathematics (30 Qs), and General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 Qs). There is negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer.
Can SC/ST candidates avail free travel for RRB NTPC exam?
Yes. SC/ST candidates can download the Free Travel Authority (Sleeper Class Pass) through the Exam City Intimation Slip portal at rrb.digialm.com.