The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially announced the tentative date for the RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 2 Examination 2026 under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 06/2025. According to the notification, the Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2) for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) graduate-level posts will be conducted on July 10, 2026.

Candidates who successfully qualified in the first-stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1) will be eligible to appear for the CBT 2 examination. The announcement provides clarity to thousands of aspirants awaiting the next stage of the recruitment process for various graduate-level posts in Indian Railways.
The CBT 2 examination forms an important stage of the selection process for graduate-level NTPC posts. Candidates who clear this stage will proceed to subsequent recruitment phases depending on the post applied for.
The examination will be conducted across designated centres throughout the country under the supervision of the Railway Recruitment Boards.
| Event | Details |
| Recruitment Authority | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Advertisment Number | CEN No. 06/2025 |
| Exam Name | RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 2 |
| Exam Date | July 10, 2026 |
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
RRBs have informed candidates that the Exam City Intimation Slip, examination date details, and Travel Authority for eligible candidates will be made available approximately 10 days before the examination date.
Candidates can access these details through the official websites of their respective Railway Recruitment Boards.
The Travel Authority facility is provided to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates for availing travel concessions as per railway recruitment rules.
The RRB NTPC CBT 2 admit cards are expected to be released a few days before the examination.
Candidates will be able to download their e-call letters using:
The admit card will contain:
RRBs have reiterated that Aadhaar-based verification will be conducted at examination centres.
Candidates are advised to:
The verification process aims to ensure transparency and prevent impersonation during examinations.
Candidates appearing for CBT 2 should keep the following points in mind:
Candidates should avoid carrying prohibited items such as electronic gadgets, calculators, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, and study materials inside the examination centre.
The recruitment process generally includes:
Final selection will be based on performance in the prescribed stages and fulfillment of eligibility criteria.
Conclusion
The RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 2 Examination 2026 will be conducted on July 10, 2026, for candidates who qualified in CBT 1 under CEN No. 06/2025. The exam city slip and travel authority details will be released approximately 10 days before the examination, while admit cards are expected shortly before the test date. Candidates are advised to stay updated through their respective RRB websites and complete Aadhaar verification requirements to avoid any inconvenience on the examination day.