Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, are expected to release the RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 2 Exam Date 2026 and regional examination schedule through their official portals. The recruitment drive, advertised under CEN 06/2024, aims to fill 3,445 undergraduate-level Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts across Indian Railways.
Candidates shortlisted through the first-stage Computer-Based Test will be eligible to appear for CBT 2. The schedule PDF is expected to contain the examination date, shift details, reporting instructions and information regarding the city intimation slip and admit card.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Post Name | NTPC Undergraduate Posts under CEN 06/2024 |
| Total Vacancies | 3,445 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | Regional RRB websites and rrbapply.gov.in |
The notified posts include Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist and Trains Clerk. Vacancy distribution may vary by railway zone, category and post preference.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | September 21, 2024 |
| Last Date | October 27, 2024 |
| CBT 2 Exam Date | TBA in 2026 |
| CBT 2 Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should note that the application process has already closed. The exact CBT 2 date will be confirmed only through an official RRB notice. City intimation details are generally issued before the admit card, while e-call letters are normally made available a few days before the examination.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board or institution.
- Candidates applying for Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Junior Clerk cum Typist must possess the prescribed typing proficiency in English or Hindi.
- The required qualification must have been obtained by the eligibility cut-off date specified in CEN 06/2024.
- Candidates awaiting their final qualifying examination results as of the prescribed cut-off date were not eligible to apply.
Age Limit
- The prescribed age range was generally 18 to 33 years as of the relevant cut-off date under the notification.
- Age relaxation applies to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories under government rules.
- Date of birth and category claims are subject to verification through valid certificates during document verification.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS candidates: ₹500.
- SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servemen, women, transgender, minority and economically backward class candidates: ₹250.
- The notification provides for a refund of the applicable examination fee, after deducting bank charges, to candidates who appeared in the first-stage CBT, subject to RRB conditions.
Selection Process
- First-Stage CBT: Candidates are screened through questions covering general awareness, mathematics, and general intelligence and reasoning. Normalisation may be applied where the test is conducted in multiple shifts.
- Second-Stage CBT: Shortlisted candidates appear for CBT 2. Scores are used for further shortlisting, subject to qualifying marks, merit, category and post preferences.
- Skill Test and Final Formalities: A typing skill test is conducted for applicable clerk and typist posts. Shortlisted candidates must subsequently complete document verification and the prescribed railway medical examination before appointment.
Candidates must qualify at every applicable stage. Mere participation in CBT 2 does not guarantee selection or appointment.
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRB application portal or the website of the regional Railway Recruitment Board selected during registration.
- Open the recruitment section and locate CEN 06/2024 – NTPC Undergraduate. New applications are no longer being accepted, but registered candidates can access their existing accounts.
- During the original application period, candidates were required to register using an active mobile number, email address and identity details before completing the online form.
- Applicants had to enter their educational qualifications, category, post preferences and railway zone, upload the required documents and pay the examination fee online.
- For the CBT 2 update, log in with the registration number and date of birth or password to download the city intimation slip and e-call letter when released.
- Verify the candidate’s name, roll number, exam city, reporting time, shift and instructions printed on the admit card. Carry the e-call letter, an original photo identity document and any other prescribed items to the examination centre.
- Avoid relying on unofficial date claims. Changes, postponements or revised schedules will be communicated through the regional RRB websites.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 exam be held?
The exact CBT 2 exam date for 2026 is TBA. Candidates should wait for the official schedule PDF from the Railway Recruitment Boards.
2. How many vacancies are covered under RRB NTPC UG recruitment?
The recruitment covers 3,445 undergraduate-level vacancies under CEN 06/2024.
3. Is a fresh application required for CBT 2?
No. Only candidates shortlisted on the basis of CBT 1 results can appear for CBT 2. They must use their existing registration credentials to access examination updates and admit cards.
