Ruchika Kumari | May 4, 2026 | 05:01 PM IST | 2 mins read
RRB NTPC CBT 1 from May 7, download admit card from rrbapply.gov.in.

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the admit card for the RRB NTPC UG 2026 CBT-1 exam. Candidates appearing for the exam can check and download their hall tickets from the official website rrbapply.gov.in and regional RRB websites. The RRB had released the city intimation slip ahead of the admit cards (on April 27) to help candidates make travel arrangements accordingly. The exam will be held on May 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, and between June 16 and 21, 2026.
Candidates should note that it is mandatory to carry the admit card along with a valid ID proof to the exam hall. In case they fail to do so, they will not be allowed to appear for the exam.
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The RRB NTPC selection process includes CBT-1, CBT-2, and a skill test, followed by document verification and a medical examination. The CBT-1 exam will consist of 100 objective-type questions covering general awareness, mathematics, general intelligence, and reasoning. The duration of the exam will be 90 minutes, and 1/3 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer. The exam will be conducted in multiple phases across around 200 cities.
Official notification reads, "Aadhaar Linked Biometric Authentication of Candidates will be done in the Exam Centre before entry in the Exam Hall. Candidates are required to bring their original Aadhaar Card or a printout of e-verified Aadhaar. Candidates are advised to authenticate their identification through Aadhaar verification, if not done already, by logging in with their credentials at www.rrbapply.gov.in to facilitate smooth entry into the Exam Centre". For more details, one can go to the official website.
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