RRB NTPC 2026 UG CBT 1: Exam City Slip Live, Admit Card & Complete Preparation Guide

If you are among the 63+ lakh candidates registered for the RRB NTPC 2026 Undergraduate examination, this guide is your one-stop resource. The Railway Recruitment Board has already released the Exam City Intimation Slip and Admit Card for the May batch, and the June 2026 exams are next. Whether you are still downloading your hall ticket or fine-tuning your preparation, here is everything you need to know — step by step, without confusion.

Overview & Key Highlights

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is conducting the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) recruitment under two separate notifications this cycle. The undergraduate-level recruitment, governed by CEN 07/2025, targets candidates who have passed Class 12 (10+2) and wish to join Indian Railways in clerical and ticketing roles.   Total Vacancies (Both Levels): 8,868 posts — 5,810 for Graduate level (CEN 06/2025) and 3,058 for Undergraduate level (CEN 07/2025). The UG exam is currently in progress.

Detail	Information
Notification Number	CEN 07/2025 (UG Level)
Total UG Vacancies	3,058 Posts
Exam Stage	CBT 1 (Ongoing)
Exam Conducting Body	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Official Website	rrb.digialm.com / indianrailways.gov.in
Application Fee Paid	₹500 (₹400 refunded on appearing in CBT 1)
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Negative Marking	Yes — 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer

Important Dates

Never miss a deadline. Here is a complete timeline of all critical dates for the RRB NTPC Undergraduate recruitment cycle: Notification Released Oct 28, 2025 CEN 07/2025 published Application Last Date Dec 4, 2025 Registrations closed City Slip Released Apr 27, 2026 Live on rrb.digialm.com Admit Card Released May 3, 2026 For May 7, 8, 9 batch Phase 1 Exam May 7–9, 2026 Completed Phase 2 Exam Jun 13–20, 2026 Upcoming — prepare now   Note for June batch candidates: City Intimation Slips will be released 10 days before your exam date. Admit Cards will follow 4 days before the exam. Keep checking rrb.digialm.com and your registered email/SMS regularly.

Phase-wise Exam Schedule

Phase	Exam Dates	Admit Card Release	Status
Phase 1	May 7, 8, 9, 2026	May 3, 2026	Completed
Phase 2	June 13, 14, 2026	~June 9, 2026	Upcoming
Phase 3	June 16–20, 2026	~June 12–16, 2026	Upcoming
Phase 4	June 21, 2026	~June 17, 2026	Upcoming

RRB NTPC UG Exam City Intimation Slip 2026

The Exam City Slip is a preliminary document released 10 days before the exam. It tells you the city, shift timing, and date of your exam so you can book travel and accommodation in advance. Do not confuse it with the Admit Card — it does not replace the hall ticket.

What does the city slip contain?

• Candidate name and registration number
• Date of birth (as per registration)
• Allotted exam city and state
• Exam date and shift (morning / afternoon / evening)
• Gate closing time and reporting time (general guidance)
• SC/ST travel authority link (if applicable)

Step-by-step: How to download the City Slip

1. Go to the official website — Visit rrb.digialm.com or your regional RRB website (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in, rrbmumbai.gov.in, etc.)
2. Find the correct link — Look for “CEN 07/2025 NTPC UG — City Intimation Slip” on the homepage under the Notifications section
3. Login with credentials — Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY format)
4. View your city slip — The slip opens on screen; verify your name, exam date, city, and shift carefully
5. Download and save — Take a PDF printout and also screenshot it for backup

If your city is far from your home, book train or bus tickets the moment the city slip is released — 10 days is a short window and trains fill up fast, especially for popular exam cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, and Hyderabad.

RRB NTPC UG Admit Card 2026

The Admit Card (Hall Ticket) is your official permission to enter the exam hall. It is released 4 days before your exam date on rrb.digialm.com. Candidates are not sent physical copies — you must download and print it yourself.

What is mentioned on the admit card?

• Candidate name, roll number, and photograph
• Exam centre name and full address
• Exam date, shift timing, and gate closing time
• Important instructions and prohibited items list
• Signature and ID proof requirements

Documents to carry on exam day

Document	Requirement
Admit Card (Hall Ticket)	Printed copy — mandatory
Photo ID Proof	Any one: Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, Driving Licence, PAN Card
Passport-size Photograph	Same as uploaded during registration
SC/ST Certificate (if applicable)	For free travel authority on Railway

✅ Quick Access: To download your admit card, visit rrb.digialm.com → click “Candidate Login” → enter Registration No. + Date of Birth → download your Hall Ticket as PDF.

Eligibility Criteria for RRB NTPC UG 2026

Before you prepare, confirm you meet all eligibility requirements set by the Railway Recruitment Board under CEN 07/2025.

Educational Qualification

The minimum educational qualification for all UG-level posts is Class 12 pass (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate marks. Some posts may also require typing proficiency — check post-specific requirements carefully.

Age Limit (as on January 1, 2026)

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
General / UR	18 years	33 years
OBC (NCL)	18 years	36 years
SC / ST	18 years	38 years
Ex-Servicemen	18 years	As per Railway rules
PwBD (General)	18 years	43 years

Nationality

Candidates must be a citizen of India. Citizens of Nepal, Bhutan, and certain Tibetan refugees settled in India before January 1, 1962 are also eligible subject to producing a certificate from the District Magistrate.

Medical Standards

Each post has specific medical fitness requirements. For example, Trains Clerk requires A3 medical standard (good vision with mild correction allowed), while Commercial cum Ticket Clerk requires B2 standard. Candidates should verify the medical standard for their preferred post in the official CEN 07/2025 notification.

Post-wise Vacancy Details (CEN 07/2025)

The Railway Recruitment Board has announced 3,058 vacancies for the following four undergraduate-level posts across all RRB zones:

Post Name	Pay Level (7th CPC)	Key Requirement
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	Level 3	12th pass, B2 medical standard
Accounts Clerk cum Typist	Level 2	12th pass + typing proficiency
Junior Clerk cum Typist	Level 2	12th pass + typing proficiency
Trains Clerk	Level 2	12th pass, A3 medical standard

  The exact zone-wise and category-wise vacancy break-up is available in the official CEN 07/2025 notification PDF at indianrailways.gov.in. Candidates shortlisted in CBT 1 will be called for CBT 2, followed by skill tests and document verification.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern — CBT 1

The CBT 1 is a qualifying stage. Its scores determine whether you are called for CBT 2. Understanding the exam structure is the first step in any smart preparation plan.

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Parameter	Details
Total Questions	100 (Multiple Choice)
Total Marks	100 marks
Duration	90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD with scribe)
Negative Marking	1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer
Language	English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages
Mode	Online Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Section-wise Question Distribution

General Awareness 40 Questions

• Current Affairs
• Indian History & Culture
• Geography
• Science & Technology
• Economy & Polity
• Railways GK

Mathematics 30 Questions

• Number System
• Percentages & Profit-Loss
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Data Interpretation
• Algebra & Geometry

Reasoning 30 Questions

• Series (Number/Letter)
• Coding-Decoding
• Analogies
• Syllogism
• Blood Relations
• Puzzles & Seating

Smart Preparation Strategy for June 2026

If you are appearing in the June 2026 batch, you still have a few weeks to consolidate your preparation. Here is a practical, subject-wise approach:

Weeks remaining? Here’s your action plan

1. Prioritise General Awareness (40 marks) — This single section carries 40% of the marks. Focus on last 6 months of current affairs, Indian Railway facts, and static GK topics like awards, sports, and science discoveries.
2. Drill Mathematics shortcuts — Percentage, ratio-proportion, and time-speed-distance questions repeat heavily. Practice 20 questions daily using shortcut formulas to save time during the exam.
3. Strengthen Reasoning with pattern recognition — Series, coding-decoding and analogies are highly predictable. Solve previous year RRB NTPC papers to identify repeating question types.
4. Take at least 2 full mock tests per week — Simulate exam conditions: 90 minutes, no breaks, strict negative marking. Analyse your mock results to identify your weak areas and revisit them the next day.
5. Revise, do not cram new topics — In the last 10 days before the exam, stop adding new topics. Focus entirely on revision, error correction from mocks, and speed improvement.

Conclusion

The RRB NTPC 2026 UG recruitment is one of the biggest opportunities in Railway employment this year. With 63+ lakh candidates competing for 3,058 posts, the competition is intense — but a focused and structured preparation strategy can absolutely get you through. Download your city slip and admit card on time, carry all required documents on exam day, and use the remaining time to revise and practice smart. Stay updated at the official RRB website and registered contact details for the latest announcements regarding June exam dates and admit cards.