RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026 Revised: Railway Boards Announce New CBT 1 Schedule

RRB has gone ahead and revised the NTPC CBT 1 exam dates. Again. If you've been refreshing your regional RRB website wondering what's happening, here's your answer. The exams that already happened between May 7 and May 9, 2026, those are done; no changes there. But everything after that? Pushed. The remaining CBT 1 exams are now happening from June 13 to June 20, 2026. Go check your regional RRB website for the exact date your slot falls on because it varies depending on which board you registered under. Also, just a reminder, this whole thing is for 3,058 undergraduate NTPC vacancies in Indian Railways. Not a huge number honestly, so if you're appearing, treat every shift seriously. Don't rely on someone's WhatsApp forward for updates. Bookmark your RRB's official site and check it yourself. 

Check RRB NTPC 2026 Revised Schedule Here

RRB NTPC CBT 1 2026: Key Highlights

RRB NTPC Revised Exam Schedule 2026

Candidates are advised to regularly monitor their respective RRB websites for the latest updates regarding exam city slips and admit cards.

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern

The first-stage computer-based examination will consist of 100 objective-type questions to be completed within 90 minutes.

The examination is qualifying in nature and serves as a screening test for shortlisting candidates for the next stage.

How Will Candidates Be Shortlisted?

RRBs have clarified that:

• CBT 1 scores will be normalized.
• Merit-based shortlisting will be done for CBT 2.
• Selection will be based strictly on performance in each recruitment stage.

The recruitment process includes:

1. First Stage CBT
2. Second Stage CBT
3. Computer-Based Typing Skill Test (where applicable)
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution

The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 3,058 vacancies under various NTPC undergraduate posts.

How to Check the Revised RRB NTPC Exam Schedule

Candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website of their regional RRB.
2. Click on the RRB NTPC CBT 1 Revised Exam Schedule 2026 notice.
3. Open the PDF notification.
4. Check the updated examination dates.
5. Download and save the notice for future reference.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Exam city details will be available 10 days before the examination.
• E-call letters (admit cards) will be released 4 days before the exam date.
• Candidates should verify their personal details and examination centre information carefully.
• Carry a valid photo ID along with the admit card on exam day.