RRB NTPC Undergraduate CEN 07/2025 — Revised CBT-1 Exam Schedule 2026 Out

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The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Government of India, Ministry of Railways, have issued an important notice dated 01 June 2026 announcing the revised tentative schedule of the First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1) for the posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories (Under Graduate) under CEN 07/2025. According to the notice, the CBT-1 examination was already conducted on 07, 08 and 09 May 2026, and the remaining examination is now scheduled for 13, 14, 15, 16 to 20 June 2026.

This is a crucial update for the large number of NTPC (Undergraduate) aspirants awaiting their examination dates. Along with the revised schedule, the RRBs have reiterated key candidate instructions regarding the Exam City & Date intimation link, Travel Authority for SC/ST candidates, e-Call letter download timeline, and the mandatory Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication at the examination centre. This notice is a schedule and instruction update, not a fresh recruitment or result announcement.

Important Dates

Background — The CEN 07/2025 NTPC (Undergraduate) Recruitment

The Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) recruitment is among the most sought-after Railway recruitment drives in India, attracting lakhs of applicants across the country. The NTPC posts are divided into two broad levels based on educational qualification: Graduate-level posts and Undergraduate-level posts. CEN 07/2025 specifically covers the Undergraduate (UG) level Non-Technical Popular Categories, which typically include posts such as Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, and Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, requiring a minimum qualification of Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent.

The selection process for NTPC UG posts is conducted through multiple stages, beginning with the First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1), followed by the Second Stage CBT (CBT-2), and where applicable, a Typing Skill Test or Computer Based Aptitude Test, and finally Document Verification and Medical Examination. The present notice pertains to CBT-1, the very first screening stage, which determines who advances to CBT-2.

Given the enormous number of candidates, RRBs conduct CBT-1 across multiple days and shifts. The notice confirms that part of the examination was already held in early May 2026, and the rest of the candidates will now sit the examination across the revised dates in mid-June 2026.

Revised CBT-1 Examination Schedule

As per the official notice, the revised tentative examination schedule for CEN 07/2025 NTPC (Undergraduate) CBT-1 is as follows. The examination held on 07, 08 and 09 May 2026 has already been conducted. The remaining examination will be conducted on 13, 14, 15, and 16 to 20 June 2026. It is important for candidates to note the word "tentative" — the RRBs reserve the right to make further adjustments, and the exact date applicable to each candidate will be confirmed through the individual Exam City and Date intimation link.

Candidates who have not yet appeared should treat the June dates as their likely examination window and prepare accordingly, while continuously monitoring the official RRB websites for any further revision.

Exam City & Date Intimation Link and Travel Authority

A key instruction in the notice concerns the Exam City & Date intimation link. This link, which allows candidates to view their allotted examination city and exact date, will be made live 10 days prior to the exam date on the official websites of all RRBs. The same link also enables SC/ST candidates to download their Travel Authority — a facility that allows eligible SC/ST candidates free second-class railway travel to the examination centre, a long-standing concession in Railway recruitment.

Candidates are therefore advised to begin checking the official RRB websites about ten days before the expected examination date so that they can plan their travel and accommodation well in advance. SC/ST candidates in particular should download and carry their Travel Authority to avail the free-travel benefit.

E-Call Letter (Admit Card) Download

The notice clarifies that the downloading of e-Call letters (admit cards) will start 4 days prior to the exam date mentioned in the Exam City and Date intimation link. The e-Call letter is a mandatory document that every candidate must download, print, and carry to the examination centre. It contains essential details such as the candidate's roll number, examination venue, reporting time, shift, and centre-specific instructions. Without a valid e-Call letter, a candidate will not be permitted to enter the examination hall, so candidates must download it promptly once the window opens four days before their exam.

Aadhaar-Linked Biometric Authentication — Mandatory

A central and strictly enforced requirement highlighted in the notice is Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication, which will be carried out at the examination centre prior to entry into the exam hall. The key points candidates must follow are detailed below.

Candidates are required to bring their original Aadhaar card or a printout of the e-verified Aadhaar to the examination centre. Candidates who have not already authenticated their identity through Aadhaar verification are advised to do so by logging in with their credentials at www.rrbapply.gov.in, so as to facilitate smooth entry into the examination centre. Furthermore, all candidates — including those who already verified their Aadhaar during the application submission stage — are requested, in their own interest, to ensure that their Aadhaar remains in an unlocked condition in the UIDAI system before arriving at the exam centre, to avoid inconvenience and to facilitate registration and exam-related processes on the exam day.

The notice also stresses that the Aadhaar card should be updated with the correct name, date of birth (as per the Class 10th certificate), latest photograph, address, and father's name. Mismatches between Aadhaar details and the application data can cause problems during biometric verification, so candidates should ensure their Aadhaar is accurate and current well in advance.

Why the Aadhaar Unlock Step Matters

Many candidates lock their Aadhaar biometrics in the UIDAI system as a privacy/security measure. While that is sensible for everyday protection, a locked Aadhaar will prevent the biometric authentication machine at the exam centre from reading fingerprints/iris data, which can delay or block entry. The notice's request to keep Aadhaar in an "unlocked condition" before the exam day is therefore a practical precaution. Candidates can unlock biometrics through the UIDAI website or the mAadhaar app, and may re-lock them after the exam if they wish.

What Candidates Should Do Now

Candidates appearing in the June window should focus their revision on the CBT-1 syllabus — General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning — over the coming days. About ten days before the exam, they should check the official RRB website to view the exam city and date, and SC/ST candidates should download the Travel Authority. Four days before the exam, candidates should download and print the e-Call letter. In parallel, candidates must verify their Aadhaar at www.rrbapply.gov.in if not already done, confirm that their Aadhaar details (name, DOB, photo, address, father's name) are correct, and ensure their Aadhaar biometrics are unlocked in the UIDAI system before the exam day.

Documents to Carry to the Exam Centre

On exam day, candidates must carry their printed e-Call letter, their original Aadhaar card or printout of e-verified Aadhaar for biometric authentication, and (for SC/ST candidates) the downloaded Travel Authority. Candidates should also carry passport-size photographs if specified in the e-Call letter, and follow all centre-specific instructions regarding reporting time and prohibited items. Reaching the centre well before the reporting time is strongly advised, since biometric authentication and frisking can take time.

Selection Process Context

For NTPC Undergraduate posts under CEN 07/2025, the broad selection sequence is: First Stage CBT (CBT-1) → Second Stage CBT (CBT-2) → Typing Skill Test / Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable to the post) → Document Verification → Medical Examination → Final selection based on merit. The present notice concerns only CBT-1. Candidates who clear CBT-1 in sufficient merit, as per the prescribed multiple of vacancies, will be shortlisted for CBT-2.

Critical Warnings

Candidates must refer only to the official RRB websites for the latest updates on the recruitment process and must not be misled by unauthenticated sources, rumours, or unofficial forums. The notice expressly warns candidates to beware of touts who try to misguide candidates with fake promises of jobs in exchange for illegal consideration — RRB selections are based solely on the Computer Based Test and on the merit of the candidates, and no one can guarantee a job. Candidates should keep their Aadhaar accurate and unlocked, download the e-Call letter on time, and never share OTPs, passwords, or personal credentials with anyone. Always cross-check the schedule and instructions against the official notice on the RRB website of your region.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What does this RRB notice announce? The revised tentative CBT-1 schedule for NTPC (Undergraduate) posts under CEN 07/2025.

Q2. What are the revised exam dates? Exams were already held on 07, 08, 09 May 2026; the remaining CBT-1 is on 13, 14, 15, 16 to 20 June 2026.

Q3. When will I know my exam city and date? The Exam City & Date link goes live 10 days before your exam date on the official RRB websites.

Q4. When can I download the e-Call letter? 4 days before the exam date mentioned in the Exam City and Date intimation link.

Q5. Is Aadhaar mandatory? Yes. Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication is done before entry; bring your original Aadhaar or e-verified Aadhaar printout.

Q6. Where do I verify my Aadhaar? By logging in with your credentials at www.rrbapply.gov.in, if not done already.

Q7. What about SC/ST travel concession? SC/ST candidates can download the Travel Authority from the same exam-city link, 10 days before the exam.

Q8. Why must Aadhaar be unlocked? A locked Aadhaar prevents biometric reading at the centre; keep it unlocked in the UIDAI system before exam day.

Q9. Which details must match on Aadhaar? Correct name, date of birth (as per Class 10th certificate), latest photo, address, and father's name.

Q10. Where can I get official updates? Only from the official RRB websites — beware of touts and fake sources.

Conclusion

The RRB notice dated 01 June 2026 brings clarity to NTPC Undergraduate CEN 07/2025 aspirants with the revised tentative CBT-1 schedule — exams already held on 07–09 May 2026 and the remaining sittings on 13–20 June 2026. Candidates should track the official RRB websites for their exam city and date (10 days prior), download the e-Call letter (4 days prior), keep their Aadhaar accurate and unlocked, and prepare thoroughly for CBT-1. Sarkari Nokrii will continue posting updates on the exam-city link, admit cards, and subsequent stages of this recruitment.

Disclaimer

Sarkari Nokrii is an independent portal and is not affiliated with the Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways, or any government body. All details must be verified directly against the official notice on the RRB websites. Verify all information before acting on it.