"I still remember the day I downloaded my first government exam admit card — the excitement was unreal! If you're feeling that same rush right now, trust me, you're on the right path. Let's make sure you're fully prepared."

◾️Quick Summary:

What You Need to Know Right Now

If you've been refreshing your RRB regional website daily, your wait is over. Let's dive into every important detail so you don't miss a single thing on your big exam day.

Why This Recruitment Is a Big Deal

Let's be honest — RRB NTPC is not just any exam. It's a golden ticket to a stable, respectable government job in Indian Railways. More than 40 lakh candidates have submitted their applications for CEN 06/2025 Graduate Level posts. That's an enormous number, and you're one of them — which means you've already taken the first brave step!

The Railway Recruitment Board conducts the RRB NTPC examination to select candidates for both 12th-pass (Undergraduate) and Graduate-level posts in Indian Railways. This year, a total of 8,868 vacancies will be filled under various Graduate and Undergraduate categories.

Out of the total, 3,058 are for UG and 5,810 are for Graduate Level posts.

🗓️Exam & Admit Card Release Timeline

The Railway Recruitment Board has scheduled the RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam for 9 days — on 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 27th March 2026 — in three shifts each day.

The Railway Recruitment Board releases admit cards 4 days before the exam date.
For Example: For the exam scheduled for 27th March 2026, the admit cards were released on 23rd March 2026.

💡 Personal Tip:Don't wait until the last day to download your admit card. Server traffic is always heavy when candidates rush close to the exam! Download it as soon as it's available for your date.

 ◾️How to Download Your Admit Card

This is the part I always tell my friends to bookmark — because people forget steps in a panic!

Step 1:Visit the official login portal of your respective Railway Recruitment Board region (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in, rrbmumbai.gov.in, etc.)

Step 2: On the homepage, click on the link titled "RRB NTPC Graduate Level Admit Card 2026 CEN 06/2025".

Step 3: A login page will appear on the screen — enter your Registration Numberand Password or Date of Birth in the required fields.

Step 4:Fill in the captcha code carefully and click on "Login".

Step 5: Your RRB NTPC CBT Admit Card with complete details for the exam day appears on the screen.

Step 6: Carefully verify all the details mentioned on the admit card such as your name, roll number, exam date, shift timing, and exam centre address.

Step 7: If all details are correct, click on the Download button to save the admit card. Take at least two printouts — one to carry to the exam centre and one to keep for personal records.

Step 8:Keep 2 printed copies— one for exam day and one as backup. Also save a digital copy or screenshot on your phone for emergency reference!

> ⚠️ Forgot Your Password? Click on the "Forgot Password" option on the login page and reset it using your registered mobile number or email ID.

◾️Verify All Details Carefully!

Your admit card is your entry pass to the examination hall. The hall ticket is a mandatory document required by the candidate to carry at the examination hall. Without it, the candidate will not be allowed to sit in the RRB NTPC exam.

Make sure every single detail is correct. Here's what is printed on it:

- ✅ Candidate Name

- ✅ Roll Number

- ✅ Registration Number

- ✅ Exam Date & Shift

- ✅ Reporting Time

- ✅ Exam Centre Name & Address

- ✅ Exam Centre Code

- ✅ Candidate Photograph & Signature

- ✅ Important Exam Day Instructions

> 🔴 If you spot any mismatch: If there is any discrepancy in the details, candidates should contact their respective RRB helpdesk immediately for correction.

◾️Exam Day Important Instructions

I've seen students panic at the exam gate because they forgot one document or carried something they shouldn't have. Please read this section twice!

What You MUST Carry:

- 🖨️ A printed copy of your Admit Card

- 🪪 One valid photo ID proof— Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card, or Driving License

  - You must carry your original Aadhaar card on exam day — this is mandatory for biometric verification.

- 📸 One passport-size photograph( same as uploaded in the application form)

RRB has made Aadhaar mandatory for this exam. Make sure your Aadhaar biometric is not locked.Check and unlock it at the UIDAI website. Without valid Aadhaar, you will NOT be allowed to enter the exam hall.

This is serious, folks. Don't learn this lesson the hard way on exam day!

◾️What You Must NOT Carry:

Banned items include electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, pager,

watches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, metallic wears, bangles, belts,

bracelets, books, papers, and any similar material.

— Candidates should not carry pen or pencil inside the test centre either.

— Rough sheets will be provided inside the exam hall by the invigilator.

   Do not bring your own stationery or writing material from home.

◾️Timings and Reporting:

— Reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the reporting time

   mentioned on your admit card. Do not arrive at the exact reporting

   time — gates are closed before the exam begins.

— Biometric Verification will be conducted at the centre including

   fingerprint scanning and live photograph capture for every candidate

   before they are allowed to sit at their assigned system.

— The test will be conducted in three shifts each day with each shift

   lasting 90 minutes that is 1 hour and 30 minutes. Your specific

   shift timing is printed on your admit card — check it carefully

   the night before your exam.

🚨Beware of Fake Websites & Social Media Frauds!

• This is something that genuinely worries me. Every time a major government exam admit card is released, fake websites pop up overnight to trick students.
• For any notice or information regarding Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), candidates should visit official websites of RRBs only. Any information or notices being circulated in social media regarding RRBs may please be ignored.
• Beware of touts and job racketeers trying to deceive by false promises of securing a job in Railways either through influence or by use of unfair means.

🔐Safety Tips for Students:

- ✅ Only download your admit card from official RRB regional websites

- ❌ Never pay money to any third-party agent claiming to get you a job in Railways

- ❌ Never share your Registration Number, Password, or Date of Birth on unofficial platforms

- ✅ If you see a suspicious website, report it and exit immediately

- ✅ Bookmark only the official RRB portal links

> One wrong click can compromise your login credentials. Always double-check the website URL before entering any details!

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Answer Key & Result — What Comes Next?

You've downloaded your admit card and you're preparing for the

exam — great! But what happens AFTER the exam?

Students often miss these important steps.

📋 Post-Exam Timeline You Should Know:

— 📝 Answer Key Release: RRB NTPC answer key is made available

   online within four days after the exam is over. Along with

   the answer key, the challenge window is also activated.

— 💰 Raise Objection: Candidates can raise objections online

   against the RRB NTPC answer key by paying Rs 50 per question.

— 📊 Cut-off Declared: The RRB NTPC cut-off will be released

   after each stage of the exam. The cut-off varies based on

   factors like category, post, and exam difficulty 

— 📄 Result: The result is announced on the official website

   in PDF format.

💡 Pro Tip: Calculate your expected marks using the official
answer key as soon as it is released. This helps you estimate
your chances before the official result and start planning
for the next stage!

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❓ FAQs

Q1. When is the RRB NTPC CEN 06/2025 CBT 1 Exam scheduled?

The RRB NTPC 2026 CBT 1 exam for graduate-level posts is

scheduled to take place from 16th to 27th March 2026

Q2. How many days before the exam is the admit card released?

The RRB NTPC hall ticket is released four days before the exam.

Q3. Is City Intimation Slip the same as the Admit Card?

No. They are completely different. The City Intimation Slip only tells you the exam city and date so you can plan your travel. The Admit Card (E-Call Letter) is what gives you entry into the examination hall. You need both, but the admit card is the critical one.

Q4. Can I change my exam city or centre after the admit card is released?

No. Once the exam city and centre are allotted by the RRB,they cannot be changed.

Q5. What if I cannot download my admit card?

If you face any issue while downloading your admit card,contact the RRB helpline or visit the RRB Updates Page to find your zone-wise RRB contact details. Also try during off-peak hours (early morning or late night) when server traffic is low.

Q6. Is it mandatory to carry a hard copy or can I show it on my phone?

Candidates need to carry the printed copy of the RRB Ntpc admit card 2026 along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre. A digital copy alone is NOT sufficient.

Q7. Will SC/ST candidates get free travel facility?

SC/ST candidates who opt for free travel facility — the RRB NTPC call letter for CBT, CBAT/TST, DV Contains information regarding the free travel authority. Such candidates are allowed to book their tickets afters Submitting a self-attested photocopy of the RRB Ntpc admit card and SC/ST Certificate.