RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 Exam Date 2026 Out, Check Official Schedule Notice

The RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 Exam Date 2026 has been released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) for candidates shortlisted through the Computer-Based Test (CBT 1). Under CEN No. 06/2025 (Non-Technical Popular Categories – Graduate), the CBT 2 examination is scheduled for 10th July 2026 (Friday) across various examination centres nationwide.

In this article, we provide the latest updates on the CBT 2 exam date, including city intimation slip details, admit card update, and much more.

RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 Exam Date 2026 Out

The Railway Recruitment Board has released the official schedule for the 2nd stage of the NTPC Graduate recruitment 2026. The RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 Exam will be conducted on 10th July 2026. The city intimation slip will be released on 1st July, and the admit card on 6th July.

The notice also contains important instructions regarding exam city intimation, admit card download, Aadhaar authentication, and exam-day guidelines that candidates must follow before appearing for the examination.

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Date: Highlights

Check: RRB NTPC CBT 1 Result 2026 

Important Dates Related to RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam 2026

Candidates should keep track of the upcoming events related to CBT 2 to avoid missing any important deadlines.

RRB NTPC CBT 2 City Intimation Slip 2026

The Railway Recruitment Boards have informed candidates that the Exam City and Date Intimation Link will be activated 10 days before the CBT 2 Exam Date. Through the city intimation slip, candidates will be able to check their allotted exam city and exam date details. Candidates will be able to access their city intimation slip using their registration details.

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Admit Card 2026

The RRB NTPC CBT 2 Admit Card will be made available 4 days before the examination date mentioned in the City Intimation Slip. Candidates must download their e-call letter from the official website through the admit card portal.

Aadhaar Verification Guidelines for CBT 2

The RRB has mentioned Aadhaar-based verification to ensure a smooth examination process. Candidates should note the following instructions:

• Aadhaar biometric authentication will be conducted at the exam centre.
• Candidates must carry their original Aadhaar card or a printout of an e-verified Aadhaar.
• Those who have not completed Aadhaar verification should do so before the examination.
• Candidates should ensure that their Aadhaar remains unlocked in the UIDAI system on the exam day.
• Aadhaar verification will help facilitate faster registration and entry into the examination hall.

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2026

The CBT 2 examination will assess candidates on the same broad subjects as CBT 1, but with a higher difficulty level. There will be a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each incorrect answer.

What After RRB NTPC CBT 2?

After the CBT 2 examination is conducted on 10 July 2026, RRBs will release the RRB NTPC CBT 2 Result and shortlist candidates for the next stage, depending on the post applied for. Candidates applying for posts requiring aptitude or typing tests will be called for those stages before document verification.