RRB NTPC Shift Timings 2026: Check Graduate Posts Reporting Time & Important Guidelines
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Exam On - 16 Mar '26 - 27 Mar '26
RRB NTPC Shift Timings 2026: The RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam for the Graduate posts will be conducted from March 16 to 27. Those candidates who will be appearing for the exam must be aware of the shift timings and exam day guidelines. Read below for more details on RRB NTPC Shift Timings.
RRB NTPC Shift Timings
RRB NTPC Shift Timings 2026: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) decides Railway NTPC shift timings as per the number of candidates. The exam is conducted in multiple shifts. The RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam will be conducted from March 16 to 27 at various centres across the country. The shift timings details consists of the reporting time, closing gate time, exam time all this will be provided in the city slip and additionally name and address of the exam centre is provided on the RRB NTPC admit card. Candidates are advised to reach the exam centre before the reporting time to avoid last minute rush. The Railway Board released the RRB NTPC admit card for CBT 1 exam for CEN No. 06/2025 on the official and regional websites.
The CBT 1 exam is held in three shifts. Further, the CBT 2 is conducted in two shifts. RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam timings 2026 are 9 AM to 10.30 AM, 12.45 PM to 2.15 PM and 4.30 PM to 6 PM. RRB NTPC CBT 2 shift timings are 9.30 to 11 am & 2.30 to 4 pm. Railway NTPC exam timings are mentioned in the RRB NTPC hall ticket. Read below for more details on RRB NTPC shift timings.
Also Read:
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 Shift Timings 2026
- RRB NTPC CBT 2 Shift Timings 2026
- RRB NTPC Reporting Time
- RRB NTPC Exam Day Guidelines
- RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026
- RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Shift Timings 2026
RRB NTPC exam was conducted in three shifts. Candidates are recommended to arrive atleast 30 minutes before the reporting time for the exam. RRB NTPC shift timings are given below.
| Shift | Reporting Time | Gate Closing Time | Exam Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 |
7:30 AM |
8:30 AM |
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Shift 2 |
11:15 AM |
12:15 PM |
12:45 PM – 2:15 PM |
| Shift 3 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
Commonly asked questions
The process for checking RRB NTPC city slip is given below.
Click the Railway NTPC city slip link
Enter user ID and password
The city details appears on the screen
Download the city slip
Save the details
RRB NTPC city intimation slip gives details related to exam city only. The detailed address of RRB NTPC exam centre are mentioned in the admit card. The city intimation slip is released so that after knowing the exam city candidates can make travel plans accordingly.
Following are the items banned inside RRB NTPC exam centre:
- Banned items are electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, pager, watches, Bluetooth, calculator, metallic wears, bangles, belts, bracelets, books, papers, etc. are not allowed inside the exam centre
- Candidates should not carry pen/pencil inside the test centre
- Pen will be provide during the exam
- Candidates should not apply henna/Mehendi because there will be biometric capture
RRB NTPC CBT 2 Shift Timings 2026
RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam is conducted in two shifts. The exam timings for CBT 2 are given below.
| Shifts | Reporting Time | Exam Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
7.30 am to 8.30 am |
9.30 am to 11 am |
| 2 |
12.30 pm to 1.30 pm |
2.30 pm to 4 pm |
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RRB NTPC Reporting Time
RRB NTPC reporting time is given below.
| Shift | Reporting Time | Gate Closing Time | Exam Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 |
7:30 AM |
8:30 AM |
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Shift 2 |
11:15 AM |
12:15 PM |
12:45 PM – 2:15 PM |
| Shift 3 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
Commonly asked questions
RRB NTPC UG city intimation slip 2025 is available now. RRB NTPC CBT 1 city intimation slip 2025 for graduate posts was released from May 26, 2025. The city intimation slip is released so that candidates can make travel arrangements inorder to reach the exam centre. Candidates can check the city intimation slip by logging with the required credentials. The city intimation slip is not the admit card and it does not carry the details related to the exam centre. The details related to the exam centre is released along with the admit card.
The RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate CBT 1 exam dates were released on February 13 for CEN No. 06/2025. It will be conducted from March 16 to 27 at various centres across the country.
The RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate Level CBT 1 exam for CEN No. 06/2025 will be conducted from March 16 to 27 at various centres across the country. The city intimation slip will be released prior 10 days before the examination date on the official portal.
RRB NTPC Exam Day Guidelines
The Railway recruitment Board recruits the candidates for the RRB NTPC exam. It is advised to the candidates to follow the exam day guidelines on the examination day to ensure a smooth and hassle free exam entry and experience. It is mandatory for the candidates to follow the exam day instructions. They should carry an admit card along with valid ID proof. Also, if a candidate arrives late after the gate closing time will not be allowed to enter the examination hall. Usually it has been seen that candidates can not leave the exam hall before the conclusion of an exam unless permitted by the invigilator. RRB NTPC exam day guidelines are given below:
- Banned items are electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, pager, watches, Bluetooth, calculator, metallic wears, bangles, belts, bracelets, books, papers, etc are not allowed inside the exam centre
- Candidates should not carry pen/pencil inside the test centre
- Pen will be provide during the exam
- Candidates should not apply henna/Mehendi because there will be a biometric capture
- No candidates will be allowed inside the test centre after the gate closing time for the date and shift in the RRB NTPC admit card
- Candidates are advised to locate their test centre and its accessibility at least a day before the test, so that they can reach the centre on time on the day of the test
- Candidates must carry at least one original and valid photo identification card
- Candidates can view question papers in the language opted by them at the time of filling the RRB NTPC application form and in English Language
- Candidates must write their roll number and name on the rough sheets. The rough sheets have to be returned after the test
- During the exam, additional biometric LTI, photograph capture and attendance, including physical LTI and signature of the candidates, will be taken and no extra time will be given as this is a part of the exam process
Also Read: RRB NTPC Syllabus
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026
Railway NTPC paper pattern highlights the overall structure of the exam. It is divided into CBT 1, 2, CBAT/TST, DV and Medical Exam. The exam structure for different stages is given below.
| Exam stage | Overall Pattern |
|---|---|
| 1st stage CBT |
The exam is conducted online for 90 minutes 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions are asked from General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning The total marks allotted for the exam are 100 |
| 2nd stage CBT |
The exam comprises three sections-General Questions Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning The duration of the test is 90 minutes The total number of questions is 120 This is common for all posts |
| CBAT/Aptitude Test/Physcho Test |
The exam comprises six test batteries There is no negative marking |
| Typing skill test |
Candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi The test is conducted online |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
Candidates will be able to download the RRB NTPC admit card from the methods as mentioned below:
- Visit the RRB NTPC websites
- On the home page, you will find RRB NTPC admit card download link
- Enter the user ID (registration number) and password (date of birth)
- RRB NTPC admit card appears on the screen
- Cli
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The RRB NTPC admit card for the Graduate posts released on the regional official websites. The exam will be conducted from March 16 to March 27, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The minimum qualifying marks for the RRB NTPC CBT 1 graduate posts are for UR & EWS 40%, for OBC & SC 30% and for ST it is 25%.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
After qualifying the RRB NTPC exam CBT 1 for the Graduate posts, candidates will give the CBT 2 exam which is the second stage of an exam and consists of 120 questions.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The candidates who appeared in the exam will be able to check the RRB NTPC Result for the Graduate posts online by visiting the official regional RRBs websites. It will be released in the form of PDF and contains the roll numbers of the qualified candidates.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The RRB NTPC exam of the Graduate posts is mainly considered tough because of the large number of candidates that give an exam every year. The difficulty level of the questions depends upon the preparation level, types of questions asked and the format of an exam.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate posts difficulty level in general is considered a Moderate. The CBT 1 is basically Easy to Moderate where as CBT 2 is Moderate to Tough due to the level of the questions asked which are advanced and analytical.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Check can check below the process to download the RRB NTPC 2026 answer key for the graduate posts:
- Visit 21 RRB websites
- Click RRB NTPC answer key link
- Enter required credentials
- The answer key appears on screen
- Download and save it
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The authority will release the RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate posts answer key for CEN No. 06/2025 within a few days after the conduction of an exam. The Graduate posts exam will be conducted from March 16 to 27.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Generally, the RRB NTPC exam for the Graduate posts is considered to be Easy to Moderate in difficulty level mainly for the CBT 1 and for CBT 2, it can be considered as Moderate to Tough.
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