The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced the tentative schedule for the second-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT 2) under the RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2025-26. According to the latest official notice, the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examination is tentatively scheduled for September 17, 2026.
Candidates shortlisted for CBT 2 under CEN 07/2025 should now prepare for the examination while keeping track of the upcoming exam city intimation and e-call letter. The link to check the allotted exam city and date will be activated 10 days before the examination, while e-call letters will become available four days before the exam date mentioned in the city intimation.
The Railway Recruitment Boards have also issued important Aadhaar-related instructions for candidates. Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication will be carried out at the examination centre before candidates are permitted to enter the exam hall.
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RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam 2026 Overview and Exam Date
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | RRB NTPC Undergraduate |
| CEN | CEN 07/2025 |
| Exam Stage | CBT 2 |
| CBT 2 Exam Date | September 17, 2026 |
| Exam Date Status | Tentative |
| Exam City Intimation | 10 days before the exam |
| E-Call Letter | 4 days before the exam |
| Travel Authority | Available with a city/date link for eligible SC/ST candidates |
| Biometric Verification | Aadhaar-linked authentication at the exam centre |
| Conducting Authority | Railway Recruitment Boards |
RRBs have fixed September 17, 2026, as the tentative date for the RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 2 examination. The schedule applies to candidates shortlisted for the second stage of the recruitment process under CEN 07/2025.
Candidates should note that the RRB has specifically described the schedule as tentative. Any revision, if required, will be communicated separately through the official websites of the respective Railway Recruitment Boards.
Exam City Slip
The link to check the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 exam city and examination date will go live 10 days before the scheduled examination.
With the CBT 2 currently scheduled for September 17, candidates can expect the exam city information around the first week of September, subject to the official activation of the link.
The same facility will also allow eligible SC/ST candidates to download their travel authority.
The exam city notification is intended to help candidates know their examination city in advance. It should not be treated as the e-call letter required for admission to the examination centre.
Admit Card
RRB has stated that downloading of e-call letters will begin four days before the examination date mentioned in the exam city and date intimation link.
Candidates should therefore first check their allotted exam date via the city intimation facility, then download the e-call letter once the corresponding link becomes active.
The e-call letter should be checked carefully for information such as:
- Candidate’s name
- Roll number or registration details
- Examination date
- Reporting time
- Examination shift
- Exam centre name and address
- Candidate photograph
- Exam-day instructions
Candidates should follow the reporting time mentioned on their individual e-call letter rather than relying on general exam timings circulated elsewhere.
Aadhaar Verification Mandatory at Examination Centre
An important part of the latest RRB notice concerns Aadhaar verification.
Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication of candidates will be carried out at the examination centre before entry into the examination hall. Candidates have been instructed to carry either their original Aadhaar card or a printout of their e-verified Aadhaar.
RRB has also advised candidates who have not completed Aadhaar authentication through their recruitment account to complete the verification beforehand. Doing so is expected to facilitate smoother entry and registration at the examination centre.
Candidates Should Check Aadhaar Details Before Exam
RRB has advised candidates to ensure that the information on their Aadhaar is correct and up to date.
Candidates should particularly check:
- Name
- Date of birth corresponding with the Class 10 certificate
- Latest photograph
- Biometrics, especially where they have not been updated after attaining 14 years of age
- Address
- Father’s name
Any discrepancy that can affect identity verification should preferably be addressed well before the examination.
