Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the RRB NTPC Graduate CBTST Admit Card 2026 on September 20, 2026, for candidates shortlisted under CEN 06/2025. The Computer Based Typing Skill Test is scheduled for September 24, 2026, as part of the recruitment process for 5,810 graduate-level NTPC vacancies across Indian Railways.
Candidates appearing for the typing test can download their e-call letters from the RRB application portal using their registration number and date of birth or password. The admit card contains the examination centre address, reporting time, shift, candidate details and mandatory exam-day instructions.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Post Name | NTPC Graduate-Level Posts under CEN 06/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 5,810 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
The recruitment covers graduate posts such as Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor, Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist, Senior Clerk-cum-Typist and other notified positions.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | October 21, 2025 |
| Last Date | November 20, 2025 |
| CBTST Admit Card Release | September 20, 2026 |
| Exam Date | September 24, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should rely on the date, reporting time and shift printed on their individual e-call letter. Requests for a change of examination centre, date or shift are generally not accepted.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised university or institution by the prescribed eligibility date.
- Candidates applying for typist posts must have the typing proficiency specified in the detailed notification.
- The CBTST is qualifying in nature and is applicable only to posts for which typing ability is mandatory.
- Candidates must satisfy the post-specific medical standards and document requirements prescribed by the Railways.
Age Limit
- The general age range is 18 to 33 years, calculated as of the cut-off date mentioned in CEN 06/2025.
- Upper-age relaxation applies to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under central government rules.
- The date of birth entered in the application must match the candidate's matriculation or equivalent certificate.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS candidates: ā¹500.
- SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen, women, transgender, minority and economically backward class candidates: ā¹250.
- The applicable portion of the examination fee is refundable after participation in the first-stage CBT, subject to bank charges and the conditions stated in the notification.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Examinations: Eligible candidates are required to qualify in the first-stage CBT and second-stage CBT based on the prescribed cut-offs.
- Skill or Aptitude Test: Shortlisted candidates appear for the Computer Based Typing Skill Test or Computer Based Aptitude Test, depending on the post selected. Typing-test candidates must meet the prescribed speed requirements without using editing tools or spell-check assistance.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Candidates qualifying in all applicable stages are called for verification of original certificates and a railway medical fitness examination before final appointment.
How to Apply
- Visit the RRB application portal at rrbapply.gov.in and open the candidate login section.
- Select the link for the NTPC Graduate CBTST e-call letter under CEN 06/2025.
- Enter the registration number and date of birth or password exactly as recorded during online registration.
- Submit the details and verify the candidate's name, photograph, roll number, test date, reporting time, shift and examination centre address.
- Download the admit card and take a clear printout. Candidates should also retain a digital copy for reference.
- Carry the printed e-call letter, an original valid photo identity document and any additional item specified on the hall ticket. Aadhaar, voter ID, PAN card, passport or driving licence may be accepted subject to the instructions.
- Reach the venue before the reporting time. Electronic devices, calculators, smartwatches, study material and other prohibited articles must not be taken inside the examination centre.
Candidates should immediately contact the concerned regional RRB if their e-call letter contains an incorrect photograph, personal detail or examination information. The admit card does not by itself confirm final eligibility, which remains subject to document scrutiny.
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FAQs
1. When was the RRB NTPC Graduate CBTST Admit Card 2026 released?
The CBTST e-call letter was released on September 20, 2026.
2. When will the RRB NTPC Graduate typing test be held?
The Computer Based Typing Skill Test is scheduled for September 24, 2026. Candidates must check their admit cards for the allotted shift and reporting time.
3. What login details are needed to download the admit card?
Candidates generally need their RRB registration number and date of birth or password to access and download the e-call letter.
