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New Delhi, June 13, 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially declared the highly anticipated schedule for the Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2) for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Graduate recruitment drive. According to the formal notice issued under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 06/2025, the RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 examination will take place on July 10, 2026 (Friday).
This major announcement comes directly on the heels of the CBT 1 results, which were published on June 11, 2026, followed immediately by the release of candidate scorecards on June 12, 2026. Aspirants who successfully met the cut-off marks in the first phase—which was conducted nationwide from March 16 to March 27, 2026—are eligible to appear for this critical next phase of the recruitment process. The recruitment drive aims to fill 5,810 coveted graduate-level positions within Indian Railways, including profiles such as Station Master, Goods Train Manager, and Senior Clerk cum Typist.
Complete RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 Timeline
To help candidates stay on top of upcoming milestones and avoid missing critical deadlines, the Railway Recruitment Board has detailed the active timeline leading up to the July examination.
City Intimation Slip and Travel Authority
The initial step for qualified candidates looking to make their travel arrangements is checking the Exam City and Date Intimation Link. The RRBs will activate this feature exactly ten days before the exam, on July 1, 2026, across all regional web portals.
By logging in with their unique registration number and date of birth, candidates will be able to view their assigned exam city, specific test date, and session shift timing. Simultaneously, eligible candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities will be granted access to download their free rail travel authority passes. It is highly recommended that aspirants check these details early to secure transit and accommodation, as the examination will draw thousands of test-takers to major urban hubs across the country.
Admit Card Release Date and Download Process
The official e-call letters, or admit cards, will be formally issued exactly four days prior to the individual’s testing date. For the bulk of candidates taking the exam on the primary July 10 date, hall tickets will become downloadable starting July 6, 2026.
The boards have stressed that physical copies of the admit card will not be sent by post; candidates must download and print their clear copies via the digital portal.
How to Download Your CBT 2 E-Call Letter
1.Visit the Regional Portal:Step 1.
Navigate to the official website of the specific regional RRB you applied to (e.g., RRB Chandigarh, RRB Bhubaneswar) or visit the centralized platform at rrbcdg.gov.in.
2.Locate the CBT 2 Link:Step 2.
On the homepage, locate and click the notification link labeled “Click here to download E-Call Letter for CBT 2 under CEN No. 06/2025”.
3.Enter Login Credentials:Step 3.
Input your secure credentials, including your Registration Number and Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY), then solve the security captcha if prompted.
4.Verify and Print:Step 4.
Carefully inspect the displayed admit card for correct spelling of your name, photograph visibility, and reporting times. Click download and print a minimum of two clear physical copies on white A4 paper to bring to the exam center.
Mandatory Aadhaar Biometric Verification
A key security protocol reiterated by the Railway Recruitment Boards is the mandatory implementation of Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication. This verification will take place directly at the gate of the examination center before any student is permitted entry into the testing hall.
Candidates are strongly advised to visit the official Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) portal prior to the exam day to guarantee that their biometric profiles are active and unlocked. Any discrepancies or failures in biometric matching at the center could result in a candidate being barred from writing the test.
Understanding the CBT 2 Exam Structure
The second-stage Computer Based Test demands a higher degree of speed and accuracy compared to the initial phase. It evaluates comprehensive knowledge across three major fields: General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning.
- Total Duration: Candidates are allotted exactly 90 minutes to complete the exam. Eligible PwBD candidates accompanied by a scribe will receive a compensatory extension, totaling 120 minutes.
- Question Weightage: The test consists of 120 objective multiple-choice questions. This is an increase from the 100 questions featured in CBT 1, forcing candidates to operate under narrower time constraints.
- Negative Marking: Accuracy remains highly crucial. A strict penalty structure is in place where one-third (1/3) of a mark will be deducted for every incorrect response. Unattempted questions will not carry any penalties.
Official Cautionary Advisory
In the official schedule notice, the RRBs issued a direct warning to all job seekers regarding fraudulent practices. The administration emphasized that the entire selection framework within Indian Railways is fully computerized and neutral.
Selections are determined entirely based on candidate merit as reflected by scores achieved across the CBT stages. Aspirants are cautioned against falling prey to touts, brokers, or unofficial web portals making illegal, false promises of job placement in exchange for monetary compensation. For authentic data updates, reference keys, or technical circulars, candidates must strictly rely on the authorized regional RRB portals.