• Updated on 6 Oct, 2026 by Arshi Ansari
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The RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026 for the newly announced recruitment has not been released yet. The upcoming recruitment will be conducted separately for Graduate and Undergraduate posts under CEN 06/2026 and CEN 07/2026, with 3,477 tentative Graduate vacancies and 1,688 tentative Undergraduate vacancies. The Railway Recruitment Boards will announce the CBT schedule through the official recruitment notices.
The application windows for both categories are also separate. Graduate candidates can apply from October 8 to November 6, 2026, while the Undergraduate application window will remain open from October 15 to November 13, 2026. The RRB NTPC 2026 CBT exam date for both Graduate and Undergraduate posts is yet to be announced.
RRB NTPC Graduate Exam Date 2026
The RRB NTPC Graduate Exam Date 2026 under CEN 06/2026 has not been announced. The Graduate recruitment includes 3,477 tentative vacancies across the posts notified under the new cycle. The application window is scheduled to open on October 8, 2026 and close on November 6, 2026.
The examination schedule will be updated after the Railway Recruitment Boards release the applicable official notice.
RRB NTPC UG Exam Date 2026
The RRB NTPC UG Exam Date 2026 under CEN 07/2026 has also not been announced. The Undergraduate recruitment includes 1,688 tentative vacancies, with the application window scheduled from October 15 to November 13, 2026.
Note: The official CBT date will be announced separately by the Railway Recruitment Boards.
RRB NTPC 2026 Exam Schedule
The new RRB NTPC 2026 recruitment does not currently have a confirmed CBT schedule. The application dates have been announced separately for Graduate and Undergraduate candidates, but the examination dates remain to be announced.
Note: The dates for the CBT and subsequent stages will be added after their official announcement.
RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026 (Current Cycle)
The new CEN 06/2026 and CEN 07/2026 recruitment should not be confused with the ongoing CEN 06/2025 and CEN 07/2025 recruitment. The latter has already progressed through several examination stages. The Graduate cycle has reached CBTST and CBAT, while the Undergraduate cycle has progressed through CBT 2.
Note: The Graduate recruitment has moved to the final stages after CBTST and CBAT, while the Undergraduate recruitment is currently awaiting the CBT 2 result. The dates above relate only to the ongoing CEN 06/2025 and CEN 07/2025 recruitment and are separate from the upcoming 2026 recruitment.
RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026 FAQs
What was the RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 exam date 2026?
CBT 1 for RRB NTPC Graduate under CEN 06/2025 was conducted from March 16 to March 27, 2026.
What was the RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 exam date 2026?
The RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 under CEN 06/2025 was conducted on July 10, 2026.
When was the RRB NTPC Graduate CBTST conducted?
The CBTST for eligible Graduate candidates under CEN 06/2025 was conducted on September 24, 2026.
When was the RRB NTPC Graduate CBAT conducted?
The CBAT for eligible Graduate candidates under CEN 06/2025 was conducted on September 30, 2026.
What was the RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 exam date 2026?
CBT 1 for RRB NTPC Undergraduate under CEN 07/2025 was conducted on May 7, 8, 9, June 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, 2026.
What was the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 exam date 2026?
CBT 2 for RRB NTPC Undergraduate under CEN 07/2025 was conducted on September 17, 2026.
Has the RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 result been released?
Yes. The CBT 2 result for the Graduate recruitment under CEN 06/2025 was declared on August 27, 2026.
Has the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 result been released?
The CBT 2 result for the Undergraduate recruitment under CEN 07/2025 is awaited.
What is the next stage after RRB NTPC Graduate CBTST and CBAT?
Candidates who qualify the applicable CBTST or CBAT will proceed to the subsequent recruitment stages, including Document Verification and Medical Examination, as applicable.
Where can the RRB NTPC exam dates and latest updates be checked?
RRB NTPC exam dates, city intimation slips, e-call letters, results and other recruitment updates should be checked on the official websites of the Railway Recruitment Boards. RRB has specifically advised candidates to rely on official websites for recruitment updates.