RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced the RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 2 exam date. Candidates shortlisted under CEN 07/2025 will appear for the second-stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2) on September 17, 2026.
The RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 city intimation slip and SC/ST travel authority are scheduled to be available from September 7, while the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 admit card or E-Call Letter will be released from September 13, 2026.
The recruitment drive is being conducted for 3,058 undergraduate-level vacancies. Candidates should keep track of the official RRB websites and download their exam-related documents as soon as the links become active.
Candidates can check the important dates for the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 exam 2026 below:
| RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 2026 Dates | |
| Event | Date |
| RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 City Intimation Slip | September 7, 2026 |
| SC/ST Travel Authority | September 7, 2026 |
| RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Admit Card | September 13, 2026 |
| RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam | September 17, 2026 |
| Tentative Typing Skill Test/CBAT | December 4, 2026 |
The RRB's recruitment notification states that the exam city and date information is generally made available ahead of the examination, while E-Call Letters are made available four days before the exam.
The RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 city intimation slip 2026 is expected to be released on September 7.
The city slip is important because it allows candidates to check the exam city and examination date before the admit card is issued. Candidates who are eligible for the SC/ST travel facility can also access their travel authority along with the city and date information.
The city intimation slip is not the admit card. Candidates must download the E-Call Letter separately when it is released.
After downloading the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 city slip, candidates should carefully check:
Exam city
Exam date
Candidate details
Registration number
SC/ST travel authority, if applicable
Instructions related to the examination
Candidates should plan their travel after checking the allotted examination city.
The RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 admit card 2026 is scheduled to be available from September 13, 2026, four days before the examination.
Candidates will need their login credentials to download the E-Call Letter. The admit card will contain important information such as the exam centre address, reporting time and examination-day instructions.
Candidates should not wait until the last day to download or print the admit card.
A total of 45,898 candidates have been shortlisted for the second-stage CBT for the undergraduate-level posts.
The recruitment is being conducted for 3,058 vacancies, including posts such as:
Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk
Accounts Clerk Cum Typist
Junior Clerk Cum Typist
Trains Clerk
The RRB NTPC UG recruitment received 63,27,474 registrations. As per the recruitment rules, candidates are shortlisted for CBT 2 based on their normalized CBT 1 performance, with the shortlisting ratio generally being up to 15 times the community-wise vacancies.
Candidates appearing for the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 exam should be familiar with the question distribution and marking scheme.
| RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2026 | ||
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Candidates will get 90 minutes to attempt the examination. Those eligible for a scribe will get 120 minutes.
The official CEN 07/2025 notification confirms that CBT 2 will have 120 questions, with 50 questions from General Awareness and 35 each from Mathematics and General Intelligence and Reasoning.
The RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examination will have negative marking.
For every incorrect answer, one-third of the marks allotted to that question will be deducted.
Therefore, candidates should avoid random guessing and focus on maintaining accuracy, particularly in sections where they are less confident.
The CBT 2 syllabus covers three major areas: General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning.
The General Awareness section carries the highest weightage with 50 questions. Candidates should revise:
Current affairs
Indian history and freedom struggle
Geography
Indian polity and Constitution
Indian economy
General science
Life science
Sports
Art and culture
Important government schemes
Computer basics
Important organisations
Transport systems in India
Science and technology
The official syllabus also includes developments in areas such as space and nuclear programmes, environmental issues and important national and international organisations.
Candidates should revise important topics such as:
Number system
Decimals and fractions
LCM and HCF
Ratio and proportion
Percentage
Profit and loss
Simple and compound interest
Time and work
Time and distance
Mensuration
Algebra
Geometry
Trigonometry
Elementary statistics
Important topics include:
Analogies
Number and alphabetical series
Coding-decoding
Similarities and differences
Syllogism
Venn diagrams
Puzzles
Data sufficiency
Statement and conclusion
Decision making
Analytical reasoning
Maps
Graph interpretation
Candidates should also complete their Aadhaar verification before appearing for the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 exam.
Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication will be conducted at the examination centre. Candidates should carry their original Aadhaar card or an e-verified Aadhaar printout, as applicable.
Candidates are also advised to ensure that their Aadhaar biometric authentication remains unlocked before reaching the exam centre to avoid difficulties during entry and verification.
Candidates should check their E-Call Letter carefully for the complete list of documents required. They should generally be prepared with:
Printed copy of the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 E-Call Letter
Valid original Aadhaar card/e-verified Aadhaar, as applicable
Other identification documents mentioned in the E-Call Letter
Recent photographs, if specifically required by the instructions
Candidates should follow the instructions printed on their individual admit card rather than relying on unofficial lists circulating online.
With the exam scheduled for September 17, candidates have limited time to revise the CBT 2 syllabus.
A practical preparation strategy would be:
Revise General Awareness daily, especially recent current affairs.
Practise Mathematics and Reasoning with a timer to improve speed.
Attempt full-length RRB NTPC CBT 2 mock tests.
Analyse mistakes after every mock test.
Revise formulas, shortcuts and frequently asked concepts.
Keep checking the official RRB website for the city slip and admit card.
Download the city slip as soon as it is released on September 7.
Download and print the E-Call Letter after September 13.
Check the exam centre location in advance and plan travel accordingly.
Ensure Aadhaar-related verification is completed and biometric authentication is unlocked before exam day.
CBT 2 is not necessarily the final stage for every post. Depending on the post, shortlisted candidates may have to appear for a Typing Skill Test or Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT).
The next stage is tentatively scheduled from December 4, 2026. The applicable test will depend on the post and its specific selection requirements.
Candidates should therefore continue preparing for subsequent stages even after the CBT 2 examination.
Exam: RRB NTPC UG CBT 2
CEN: 07/2025
Exam date: September 17, 2026
City intimation slip: September 7, 2026
Admit card: September 13, 2026
Vacancies: 3,058
Candidates shortlisted: 45,898
Questions: 120
Maximum marks: 120
Duration: 90 minutes
Negative marking: 1/3 mark for every incorrect answer
Next stage: Typing Skill Test/CBAT, as applicable