RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Exam Schedule 2026 Released

RRBs tentatively schedule the RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 examination to begin in the fourth week of December 2026 for 3,548 vacancies. Exact dates are awaited, while the undergraduate exam schedule remains unannounced.

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the tentative examination schedule for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Graduate-level Computer-Based Test 1 (CBT 1), with the examination expected to begin in the fourth week of December 2026. The indicative notice, issued on October 12, provides candidates with an initial timeline to plan their preparation. The exact examination dates will be announced separately.

The examination will be conducted under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 06/2026 to recruit candidates for 3,548 graduate-level vacancies across various departments of Indian Railways. The recruitment drive includes positions for eligible graduates seeking employment in railway operations, commercial services and administration.

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Candidates should note that the announced schedule is tentative. The RRBs have not yet confirmed the examination dates, shift timings or examination centres. Applicants are advised to monitor the official websites of their respective regional Railway Recruitment Boards for further announcements regarding the examination timetable, city intimation slips and admit cards.

The NTPC recruitment process generally involves multiple stages, including CBT 1, CBT 2, document verification and medical examination. A typing skill test or another applicable aptitude assessment may also be required for specific posts, depending on the position and its eligibility conditions. Candidates must qualify for the relevant stages to proceed through the selection process.

Meanwhile, the examination schedule for the NTPC Undergraduate recruitment under CEN No. 07/2026 is yet to be announced. The undergraduate recruitment covers 1,688 tentative vacancies, separate from the 3,548 graduate-level posts. Candidates applying under the undergraduate category should follow subsequent RRB notifications for updates on the examination schedule.

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With the graduate-level examination tentatively planned for late December, candidates have time to revise the syllabus, practise mock tests and strengthen their preparation. The RRBs will release the final examination dates and other candidate-related instructions through official channels.