The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the exam date notification for RRB NTPC Graduate Level CEN 06/2025 recruitment. The notification was published on February 13, 2026, confirming the schedule for the First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-I).

As per the official announcement, the CBT-I for Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) posts will be conducted from March 16 to March 27, 2026, over multiple days across various exam centres nationwide.
The recruitment drive aims to fill 5,810 vacancies for multiple graduate-level posts in Indian Railways.
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Advertisement Number | CEN 06/2025 |
| Post Category | NTPC (Graduate Level) |
| Total Vacancies | 5,810 |
| CBT-I Exam Dates | March 16 to March 27, 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (Online) |
| Salary Level | Level 4 to Level 6 (as per post) |
The recruitment includes the following posts:
Each post falls under Pay Level 4, 5, or 6, depending on the designation, as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
The first stage CBT (CBT-I) is qualifying in nature and consists of objective-type questions from:
The exam will be conducted in multiple shifts over the scheduled dates. Candidates will be shortlisted for CBT-II based on normalization of marks and merit.
The selection process for RRB NTPC Graduate posts includes:
Final selection will be based on merit and fulfillment of eligibility criteria.
Selected candidates will receive salary as per the post and pay level:
Additional allowances such as DA, HRA, and transport allowance will be applicable as per railway rules.
Candidates can expect the exam city intimation slip to be released a few days before the exam. The admit card (e-call letter) will be available approximately 4 days prior to the exam date on the respective regional RRB websites.
Conclusion
The release of the RRB NTPC Graduate CEN 06/2025 CBT-I Exam Date marks a crucial update for thousands of railway job aspirants. With 5,810 vacancies across various NTPC graduate posts, candidates should intensify their preparation for the CBT-I exam scheduled between March 16 and March 27, 2026.