RRB NTPC UG Exam 2026 Dates Announced for CBT 2: Check Schedule and Exam Pattern

Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026, 14:49 [IST]

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced the RRB NTPC Undergraduate (UG) CBT 2 Exam 2026 schedule. Candidates who qualified for the second stage of the recruitment examination for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Undergraduate posts can check the examination details through the official websites of the respective regional RRBs.

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The RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examination will be conducted on September 17, 2026. Candidates appearing for the examination should check the official regional RRB website for further instructions regarding the exam centre, city intimation slip and admit card.

RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam 2026: Important Details

The CBT 2 examination is scheduled for September 17, 2026. The test will be conducted in computer-based mode and will have a duration of 90 minutes.

Candidates should reach the examination centre well before the reporting time mentioned on their admit card. They should also carry the required documents and follow the instructions issued by the RRB.

RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2026

The RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 question paper will contain 120 objective-type multiple-choice questions. The questions will be distributed across three sections.

Subject	No. of Subjects
General Awareness	50
Mathematics	35
General Intelligence and Reasoning	35
Total	120

The examination duration will be 90 minutes. PwBD candidates eligible for the compensatory time facility may receive additional time as per the applicable RRB rules.

RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Qualifying Marks

Candidates must secure the prescribed minimum percentage of marks to remain eligible for the subsequent stages of the recruitment process.

The minimum qualifying percentages are:

UR: 40%
EWS: 40%
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 30%
SC: 30%
ST: 25%

The qualifying percentage may be relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD candidates in case of a shortage of eligible PwBD candidates against reserved vacancies.

Candidates should note that merely achieving the minimum qualifying percentage does not necessarily guarantee selection. Shortlisting for subsequent stages will depend on the applicable recruitment criteria, merit and vacancies.

Subjects Covered in RRB NTPC UG CBT 2

The CBT 2 examination will assess candidates in General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning.

General Awareness may include questions related to current events, general knowledge and other areas specified in the recruitment syllabus. Mathematics will assess candidates on numerical and mathematical concepts, while General Intelligence and Reasoning will test logical and analytical abilities.

Candidates should revise the prescribed syllabus and practise objective-type questions before the examination.

How to Check RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam Schedule 2026?

Candidates can check the examination schedule through the official website of their respective regional RRB by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website of the concerned regional RRB.

2. Go to the CEN 07/2025 NTPC Undergraduate section.

3. Look for the notification related to the CBT 2 examination schedule.

4. Open the examination notice.

5. Check the CBT 2 exam date and other instructions.

6. Download and save the notification for future reference.

Candidates should regularly check their regional RRB website for updates regarding the city intimation slip and CBT 2 admit card.

RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam 2026: What Candidates Should Do

With the CBT 2 examination scheduled for September 17, candidates should begin focused preparation for all three sections. Practising mock tests and previous examination questions can help candidates improve speed and accuracy.

Candidates should also keep their registration details and required documents ready for downloading the admit card when it is released. Any discrepancy in the admit card or examination details should be brought to the attention of the concerned RRB promptly.

The RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 is an important stage of the selection process. Candidates should rely on the official regional RRB websites for the latest information about the examination centre, reporting time, admit card and other instructions.