The Railway Recruitment Board has officially released the RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT-I Admit Card 2026. Candidates who have applied for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts can now download their hall tickets from the official website.
The CBT-I examination is scheduled to be conducted between March 16 and March 27, 2026, making it one of the major railway recruitment exams this year.
RRB NTPC Exam Dates and Key Highlights
The NTPC Graduate Level exam is being conducted under CEN 06/2025 for a total of 5,810 vacancies.
Key highlights:
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Exam Dates: March 16 to March 27, 2026
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Admit Card Release: March 12, 2026
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Application Last Date: November 27, 2025
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Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT-I)
Candidates are advised to check their exam city details at least 10 days before the exam date.
Vacancy and Post Details
The recruitment drive includes multiple posts under NTPC Graduate Level:
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Goods Train Manager – 3,416 posts
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Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist – 921 posts
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Senior Clerk Cum Typist – 638 posts
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Station Master – 615 posts
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Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor – 161 posts
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Traffic Assistant – 59 posts
These posts require candidates to have a graduate degree from a recognized university.
Eligibility and Age Limit
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Minimum Age: 18 years
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Maximum Age: 33 years (as on January 1, 2026)
Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
For certain posts like typist roles, candidates must also have typing proficiency in English or Hindi.
Application Fee Details
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General / OBC / EWS: ₹500
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SC / ST / EBC / Female: ₹250
A partial refund will be provided after appearing in the CBT-I exam:
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₹400 for General/OBC
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₹250 for other categories
How to Download RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to download their admit card:
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Visit the official RRB website of your region
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Go to the latest notifications section
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Click on “RRB NTPC CBT-I Admit Card 2026”
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Enter Registration Number and Date of Birth
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Submit details and login
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Download and print the admit card
Candidates must carry the admit card along with a valid ID proof to the exam center.
Selection Process for NTPC Recruitment
The recruitment process includes multiple stages:
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CBT-I (Preliminary Exam)
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CBT-II (Main Exam)
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Skill Test / Typing Test / Aptitude Test
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Document Verification
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Medical Examination
Only candidates clearing each stage will be selected for final appointment.
What Candidates Should Do Now
Candidates should download their admit cards immediately and verify details such as exam date, shift timing, and exam center. It is also important to revise the syllabus and prepare according to the CBT pattern.
Timely preparation and proper planning will be crucial for success in this highly competitive exam.
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