RRB NTPC Under Graduate CEN 07/2025 — Revised CBT-1 Schedule Out | Exam on 13–20 June 2026

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have officially released the Revised Tentative Schedule of Computer Based Test (CBT-I) for the posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories (Under Graduate) under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 07/2025. The notice, signed by the Chairpersons of all Railway Recruitment Boards and dated 01 June 2026, confirms that while Phase-1 of CBT-1 was already conducted on 07, 08 and 09 May 2026, the remaining Phase-2 examination will be held across all 21 RRBs from 13, 14, 15 and 16 to 20 June 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 3,058 vacancies across four key Under-Graduate Railway posts — Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, and Commercial cum Ticket Clerk. Candidates are advised to closely monitor the official websites of their respective RRBs for the Exam City & Date intimation link, which goes live 10 days before each exam, and the e-Call Letter (Admit Card), which becomes downloadable 4 days prior to the scheduled exam date.

This long-awaited revised schedule brings much-needed clarity to over 1 crore (approx.) registered candidates who had been awaiting the second phase of CBT-1. With Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication now mandatory at every exam centre, this article gives you a comprehensive understanding of the revised dates, exam-day requirements, admit card timeline, candidate identification protocols, exam pattern, post-wise salary, and crucial dos & don'ts that every NTPC UG aspirant must absolutely understand before walking into the exam hall.

📋 Quick Overview

📅 Important Dates (Revised CBT-1 Schedule)

🚆 Post-wise Vacancy Details (Total: 3,058)

Note: These four posts are filled centrally across all 21 RRBs in India. Zonal/RRB-wise allocation is published separately during document verification stage.

📰 Understanding the Revised CBT-1 Schedule

The original CBT-1 examination for CEN 07/2025 was tentatively planned for May 2026 only. However, given the massive number of candidate registrations and the logistical challenges of conducting Aadhaar biometric authentication at every centre, the RRBs split the exam into two phases. The first phase was successfully conducted on 07, 08 and 09 May 2026 across thousands of examination centres across India.

Now, the second phase, covering the remaining candidates, has been scheduled for 13, 14, 15 and continuously from 16 to 20 June 2026. This means Phase-2 will run across 8 examination days — 13 June, 14 June, 15 June, 16 June, 17 June, 18 June, 19 June, and 20 June 2026 — giving the RRBs sufficient time to accommodate every registered candidate while maintaining strict biometric and identification protocols.

The exact date and centre allocated to each individual candidate will be communicated via the Exam City & Date intimation link, which will be made live on each RRB's regional website (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in, rrbchennai.gov.in, rrbbbs.gov.in, rrbahmedabad.gov.in, rrbkolkata.gov.in, etc.) approximately 10 days before the exam date assigned to that candidate. Candidates must log in using their Registration Number and Date of Birth on the respective RRB portal to access this information.

🏙️ Exam City & Date Intimation Link — What You Need to Know

The Exam City & Date intimation link is one of the most important pre-exam tools for every NTPC UG candidate. It allows you to:

• View the name of the city in which your exam centre is allocated.
• View the exact exam date within the 13–20 June 2026 window assigned to you.
• View the shift/session (1st shift / 2nd shift / 3rd shift) if applicable.
• Download the Travel Authority (only for SC/ST candidates) — this entitles them to free 2nd-class railway journey to the allotted exam city from their declared home station.

💡 Pro Tip: Bookmark your regional RRB's official website right now. The Exam City & Date link is typically labelled as "View Exam City & Date – CEN 07/2025" on the homepage. Refresh the page on 03 June 2026 onwards.

📥 e-Call Letter (Admit Card) Download Procedure

The e-Call Letter, also commonly known as the Admit Card or Hall Ticket, is the official document that grants you entry into the examination centre. As per the revised notice issued on 01 June 2026, e-Call Letters will be released 4 days prior to each individual candidate's exam date. The phased download schedule is roughly as follows:

📲 How to Download the e-Call Letter

1. Visit the official website of the RRB to which you applied. The complete list of 21 RRBs is given in the "Important Links" section below.
2. Click on the "e-Call Letter for CBT-1 (CEN 07/2025 – NTPC UG)" link on the homepage.
3. Enter your Registration Number / User ID and Date of Birth / Password.
4. Verify the captcha and submit.
5. Your e-Call Letter will appear on screen. Verify all details — Name, Photo, Roll Number, Exam Date & Time, Reporting Time, Venue Address, Post applied for — and download as PDF.
6. Take a clear colour printout on A4 paper.
7. Paste a recent passport-size colour photograph (same as the one uploaded during application) in the designated box.
8. Keep a backup digital copy on your mobile phone, just in case.

🆔 Aadhaar-Linked Biometric Authentication — Mandatory

One of the most significant procedural elements of CEN 07/2025 is the mandatory Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication at the exam centre. This was introduced by Indian Railways to eliminate impersonation, ghost candidates, and identity fraud, and to streamline merit-based selection. Every candidate, irrespective of category or whether their Aadhaar was already verified during the application stage, will undergo biometric verification before entry into the exam hall.

🔓 Aadhaar Unlock — Don't Get Locked Out

A critical and frequently overlooked instruction in the revised notice states that candidates must ensure their Aadhaar is in an "unlocked" condition in the UIDAI system before arriving at the exam centre. A locked Aadhaar will cause your biometric authentication to fail, leading to delay, denial of entry, or in worst cases, cancellation of candidature.

📝 How to Check/Unlock Your Aadhaar Biometric

1. Visit uidai.gov.in.
2. Click on "My Aadhaar" → "Aadhaar Services" → "Lock/Unlock Biometric".
3. Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and the captcha code.
4. Receive an OTP on your registered mobile number.
5. Verify the OTP and check status. If locked, click "Unlock".
6. Alternatively, you can use the mAadhaar mobile app for the same.

📇 Aadhaar Card Update Reminder

The official notice strongly advises that your Aadhaar Card should be updated with the following correct details:

• Name — exactly as in your Class 10th certificate
• Date of Birth — as per Class 10th certificate
• Latest Photograph — should match your application photo
• Current Address
• Father's Name

If any of these fields are mismatched, your biometric authentication might fail or your candidature might be flagged for further verification. Update your Aadhaar at any nearby Aadhaar Seva Kendra well before your exam date.

📝 RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 Exam Pattern

The CBT-1 stage is a screening test designed to shortlist candidates for CBT-2. Here is the official exam pattern as per the original CEN 07/2025 notification:

• Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates with scribe)
• Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) — Online
• Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer
• Medium of Question Paper: 15 languages including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu
• Normalisation: Marks will be normalised across multiple shifts/days to ensure fairness

📊 Section-wise Minimum Qualifying Marks (CBT-1)

• UR (Unreserved) & EWS: 40%
• OBC-NCL: 30%
• SC: 30%
• ST: 25%

These percentages may be relaxed for PwBD candidates by 2% in cases of shortage of candidates. The shortlist for CBT-2 will be drawn from candidates qualifying CBT-1 in a ratio of approximately 20 times the community-wise vacancies.

📂 Documents to Carry on Exam Day

To ensure a smooth entry into the examination centre, candidates must carry the following original documents:

1. Printed e-Call Letter (Admit Card) — clear colour printout on A4 paper, with passport-size colour photograph affixed.
2. Original Aadhaar Card OR a printout of the e-verified Aadhaar (e-Aadhaar). Aadhaar in mAadhaar app is also acceptable.
3. One additional original photo ID (PAN Card, Driving Licence, Passport, Voter ID, or School/College ID).
4. Two additional passport-size colour photographs (same as the application photo) — kept handy in case the centre requires them.
5. Travel Authority (only for SC/ST candidates, downloaded from the Exam City & Date intimation link).
6. Disability Certificate (only for PwBD candidates).
7. Scribe Declaration (only for PwBD candidates availing scribe facility, on prescribed format).

📌 Exam Day Guidelines & Reporting Protocol

• Reporting Time: Reach the exam centre at least 90 minutes before the gate-closing time mentioned on your e-Call Letter.
• Gate Closing: Entry will not be permitted after the gate closes (typically 30 minutes before exam start).
• Biometric Queue: Be prepared to wait in queue for Aadhaar biometric authentication — plan for delays.
• Frisking: Physical and electronic frisking will be conducted before entry.
• Bags & Belongings: No facility for safekeeping is provided at the centre — leave valuables, bags, and gadgets at home or with an attendant.
• Dress Code: Wear simple, comfortable clothes. Avoid metal accessories, heavy jewellery, or wide-sleeve garments.
• Food & Water: Eat a light meal before reaching. Drinking water provision is usually available inside.
• Photograph & Signature: You may be asked to provide a left-hand thumb impression and signature on the attendance sheet.
• Rough Sheets: Provided by the invigilator; to be returned at the end. Do not tear or fold them.

⛔ Items NOT Allowed Inside Exam Hall

• Mobile phones (even switched off), smart watches, fitness bands, Bluetooth earpieces
• Calculators, log tables, slide rules, electronic gadgets of any kind
• Books, notes, papers, study material, written matter
• Cameras, pen drives, USB devices, memory cards
• Wallets, handbags, purses, briefcases, ladies' clutch
• Metallic items, jewellery, ornaments (other than mangalsutra/religious thread)
• Eatables (other than prescribed medical/diabetic food with prior approval)
• Caps, hats, scarves, mufflers (unless religiously required and pre-declared)
• Sunglasses, hand bands
• Pens/pencils (provided at the centre)

⚠️ Strict Rule: Any candidate found in possession of a prohibited item — even if it is in switched-off mode — will be debarred from this exam and all future RRB recruitments, in addition to legal action.

🚂 Travel Authority for SC/ST Candidates

As per Government of India policy, candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories are entitled to a free second-class railway journey from the railway station nearest to their declared address to the railway station nearest to the allotted exam city — and back. This is facilitated through a digital Travel Authority.

📥 How to Avail Travel Authority

1. Visit your applied RRB's official website.
2. Click on "Exam City & Date Intimation – CEN 07/2025 (UG)" link (live 10 days before your exam).
3. Log in with your Registration Number and Date of Birth.
4. Download the Travel Authority slip (separate from the e-Call Letter).
5. Present this slip at the railway booking counter to obtain a free 2nd-class journey ticket.
6. Carry the Travel Authority along with your e-Call Letter and original SC/ST certificate during travel and at the exam centre.

💰 Post-wise Salary & Job Profile

🎫 Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (1,635 Posts)

Pay Level: Level-3 | Basic Pay: ₹21,700 | Pay Band: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100

Duties: Booking and issuing tickets at counters, reservation, working with PRS (Passenger Reservation System) and UTS (Unreserved Ticketing System), handling refunds, attending to passenger queries, station commercial operations.

Approx. In-Hand Salary: ₹32,000 – ₹35,000 per month (incl. allowances)

📝 Junior Clerk cum Typist (990 Posts)

Pay Level: Level-2 | Basic Pay: ₹19,900 | Pay Band: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200

Duties: Clerical work in railway zonal/divisional offices, file management, drafting, typing, dispatch, data entry, support to officers. Working knowledge of Hindi/English typing on Personal Computer required.

Approx. In-Hand Salary: ₹29,000 – ₹32,000 per month

💼 Accounts Clerk cum Typist (361 Posts)

Pay Level: Level-2 | Basic Pay: ₹19,900 | Pay Band: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200

Duties: Accounting work, pay & allowances, traffic accounts, expenditure audit, store accounts, GST/Tax filings, financial reconciliation, data entry. Working knowledge of typing required.

Approx. In-Hand Salary: ₹29,000 – ₹32,000 per month

🚆 Trains Clerk (72 Posts)

Pay Level: Level-2 | Basic Pay: ₹19,900 | Pay Band: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200

Duties: Preparation of train load and stock messages, maintenance of train documents, marshalling yard work, train running coordination.

Approx. In-Hand Salary: ₹29,000 – ₹32,000 per month

Note: In-hand salary includes basic pay + Dearness Allowance (DA) + House Rent Allowance (HRA) + Transport Allowance (TA), minus statutory deductions like NPS contribution and income tax. Actual figures vary by city classification (X/Y/Z).

📚 Full Stages of RRB NTPC UG Selection

1. Stage 1 – CBT-1 (Screening): 100 questions / 100 marks / 90 minutes. Marks not counted in final merit.
2. Stage 2 – CBT-2 (Main): 120 questions / 120 marks / 90 minutes. Higher level than CBT-1. Marks counted in final merit.
3. Stage 3 – Typing Skill Test (TST): Qualifying nature for Junior Clerk cum Typist and Accounts Clerk cum Typist. Speed: 30 wpm English / 25 wpm Hindi.
4. Stage 4 – Document Verification (DV): Verification of educational, category, and other certificates.
5. Stage 5 – Medical Examination: As per Indian Railways Medical Manual based on post (A-2, B-1, B-2, C-1, C-2 categories).

🇮🇳 List of 21 RRBs (Official Websites)

🎯 Last-Minute Preparation Tips (10 Days to Go)

1. Revise General Awareness: Focus on current affairs of the last 6 months, especially Railway-related news, Union Budget 2026-27, and recent Government schemes.
2. Mathematics Refresher: Practice topics with highest weightage — Number System, Percentage, Profit-Loss, Time-Speed-Distance, Time-Work, Geometry, Algebra basics, and Data Interpretation.
3. Reasoning Practice: Solve at least 20–30 reasoning questions daily — Coding-Decoding, Analogy, Series, Direction, Blood Relations, Syllogism, Statement-Conclusion.
4. Mock Tests: Take at least 8–10 full-length mock tests in the actual 90-minute window before exam day. Analyse weak areas.
5. Previous Year Papers: Solve RRB NTPC 2019 and 2022 papers for question pattern familiarity.
6. Speed & Accuracy: Target ~75 attempts with 85% accuracy to safely clear cut-off.
7. Sleep & Health: Sleep 7–8 hours the night before. Avoid heavy/oily food on exam day.
8. Recce the Centre: If possible, visit the exam centre location one day in advance.

⚠️ Critical Warnings & Anti-Fraud Advisory

• Beware of touts: The notice explicitly warns candidates against unscrupulous agents who promise selection in return for money. RRB selections are 100% merit-based — there is no "back-door" entry.
• Verify only official sources: Refer only to the official websites of RRBs (.gov.in/.nic.in domains). Do NOT believe WhatsApp/Telegram forwards.
• No re-scheduling on individual basis: Once your exam date is assigned, it cannot be changed for personal reasons.
• Aadhaar mismatch = trouble: If your name, DOB, or photo on Aadhaar doesn't match the application, your biometric authentication may fail.
• No mobile = no exception: Even a switched-off mobile phone discovered during frisking will lead to debarment. Leave it outside.
• Don't share OTPs/passwords: No RRB official will ever ask for your login credentials.
• Negative marking is real: 1/3rd negative for wrong answers — avoid blind guessing, especially in GA.
• Impersonation is criminal: Any attempt to use a proxy candidate will result in FIR and permanent debarment.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What are the revised RRB NTPC Under Graduate CBT-1 exam dates?
Phase-1 was already conducted on 07, 08, 09 May 2026. Phase-2 of CBT-1 will be held on 13, 14, 15 and 16 to 20 June 2026.

Q2. When will the Exam City & Date intimation link go live?
Approximately 10 days before each candidate's exam date on the official RRB website.

Q3. When can I download my e-Call Letter (admit card)?
4 days prior to your exam date — exact dates given in the table above.

Q4. Is Aadhaar biometric authentication mandatory?
Yes, absolutely. Carry your original Aadhaar / e-verified Aadhaar printout. Aadhaar must be in unlocked condition.

Q5. What if my Aadhaar is locked?
Visit uidai.gov.in or use the mAadhaar app to unlock your biometrics before the exam.

Q6. How many total vacancies under CEN 07/2025?
3,058 vacancies — Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (1,635), Junior Clerk cum Typist (990), Accounts Clerk cum Typist (361), Trains Clerk (72).

Q7. Are SC/ST candidates entitled to free railway travel?
Yes — Travel Authority for free 2nd-class journey can be downloaded along with the Exam City & Date intimation link.

Q8. What is the CBT-1 exam pattern?
100 questions / 100 marks / 90 minutes — GA (40), Maths (30), Reasoning (30). Negative marking: 1/3rd.

Q9. Which website should I use to download my admit card?
The official website of the RRB you applied to (full list of 21 RRBs given above) or the centralised rrbapply.gov.in.

Q10. What documents must I carry to the exam?
Printed e-Call Letter, original Aadhaar (or e-Aadhaar), one additional photo ID, photograph affixed on call letter, Travel Authority (SC/ST), Disability Certificate (PwBD).

🏁 Conclusion

The release of the Revised Tentative Schedule of CBT-1 for RRB NTPC Under Graduate CEN 07/2025 on 01 June 2026 is a long-awaited milestone for over 1 crore aspirants who registered for this recruitment cycle. With Phase-1 already wrapped up on 07–09 May 2026 and Phase-2 now confirmed from 13 to 20 June 2026, the path to one of India's most coveted government clerical careers — across the Indian Railways' four key UG posts — is finally clear. Candidates must immediately turn their attention to three priorities: (1) track the Exam City & Date intimation link on their respective RRB website starting ~03 June 2026, (2) download their e-Call Letter exactly 4 days prior to their assigned exam date, and (3) ensure their Aadhaar is unlocked and updated to clear biometric authentication smoothly.

The exam is not just a test of knowledge but also of discipline, procedure-adherence, and time management. Reach the centre well ahead of reporting time, keep your documents organised, leave all electronic devices behind, and walk in with a calm, confident mindset. Remember — the RRBs' clear message in their notice is that selections are purely merit-based; there is no shortcut. Trust your preparation, beware of touts and fake promises, and stay updated only through official channels. Sarkari Nokrii will continue to bring you every update on this recruitment, from CBT-1 answer keys to CBT-2 schedule and final results. Bookmark this page and follow us across Instagram, X, and LinkedIn for instant notifications.