Kamal Ghorui
The Railway Recruitment Boards under the Ministry of Railways have issued a notice announcing the tentative schedule for the Computer Based Test (CBT-I) for Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) under CEN 06/2025. The exam will be held from 16th March 2026 to 27th March 2026.The notification was published on February 13, 2026, by the Chairpersons of the Railway Recruitment Boards. Those who have made application for RRB NTPC Graduate Level posts can now check the detailed schedule and related instructions through the official RRB websites.CBT-I date and recruitment informationAs per the official letter, the first stage computer, based test for CEN 06/2025 for Non, Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) posts will be held over several days from March 16 to March 27, 2026. The recruitment process is being done for 5, 810 vacancies for different posts.The recruitment is for the posts of Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accountant Assistant Cum Typist, Senior Clerk Cum Typist, and Traffic Assistant. The salary level ranges from Level 4 to Level 6, based on the post.The candidates should be between 18 and 33 years of age, and the age calculation cut, off date is January 1, 2026. Age relaxation is applicable as per the rules. Candidates must have a graduate degree to be eligible for the NTPC Graduate Level posts.Exam city link and E-Call letter detailsThe link for viewing the exam city and date, and downloading the Travel Authority for SC and ST candidates, will be activated 10 days prior to the exam date on the official websites of all RRBs.Downloading of E-Call letters will commence four days prior to the respective exam date mentioned in the exam city and date intimation link. Candidates are advised to refer only to the official RRB websites for updates on the recruitment process.
- Read the official notice here
Biometric authentication and Aadhaar instructionsAs per the notice, Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication will be conducted at the examination centre before entering the exam hall. Candidates are required to produce their original Aadhaar card or a printout of e-verified Aadhaar.Applicants are required to ensure that their Aadhaar is in an unlocked state in the UIDAI database prior to the examination at the exam centre to avoid any inconveniences during the registration and examination process. The recruitment process comprises CBT-I, CBT-II, Computer Based Aptitude Test, Typing Skill Test (where applicable), and document verification and medical test.
