Kamal Ghorui
RRB NTPC UG admit card 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued the RRB NTPC Undergraduate admit card 2026 under notification CEN 07/2025. Candidates appearing for the CBT-1 examination can now access their hall tickets through the official regional portals.The examination for NTPC UG posts will be conducted in multiple phases, covering dates in May and June. The admit cards are being released in a staggered manner, with each document made available four days prior to the respective examination date.Exam schedule and release timelineThe CBT-1 examination is scheduled on May 07, 08, and 09, followed by additional phases on June 13, 14, and June 16 to 21, 2026. Admit cards are being issued accordingly, ensuring candidates receive access in advance of their allotted test day.For instance, candidates appearing on May 07 received their admit cards on May 03, 2026. The same pattern applies to all subsequent exam dates, with release aligned four days before each scheduled test.Exam city details are being shared ten days ahead of the examination, allowing candidates to make necessary travel arrangements.Vacancy details and eligibility criteriaThe recruitment drive is being conducted for a total of 3,058 undergraduate-level vacancies under the NTPC category. Applicants must have completed Class 12 to meet the minimum educational qualification.The prescribed age limit ranges from 18 to 30 years, with January 01, 2026 set as the reference date for age calculation. Relaxations in the upper age limit are applicable as per existing rules.The application process commenced on October 28, 2025, and concluded on December 04, 2026, as per the official schedule.CBT-1 exam pattern and marking schemeThe CBT-1 examination will consist of 100 objective-type questions carrying a total of 100 marks. The paper is divided into three sections: general awareness with 40 questions, mathematics with 30 questions, and general intelligence and reasoning with 30 questions.Candidates will be given 90 minutes to complete the examination. A negative marking scheme is in place, with one-third of a mark deducted for each incorrect response.The examination will be conducted in online mode as a computer-based test.Steps to download admit cardCandidates can download their admit cards by visiting the respective regional RRB website. After accessing the download link, they are required to log in using their registration number and date of birth.Once logged in, the admit card link will be available on the dashboard. Candidates must download and print the document for use on the examination day.
