NTPC CBT 2 Exam Date 2026 – Check Exam Schedule
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RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam Date 2026
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Latest Update – NTPC CBT 2
According to the RRB notice for CEN 07/2025, the second-stage CBT is tentatively scheduled for the third week of September 2026. The specific exam date being reported is 17 September 2026. Candidates shortlisted through CBT 1 should regularly check their regional RRB website for the city intimation slip and e-call letter.
Overview
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards |
| Exam Name | RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 2 |
| CEN Number | CEN 07/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 3,058 Posts |
| Exam Stage | Second Stage CBT |
| Exam Date | 17 September 2026, Tentative |
Important Dates
| CBT 1 Exam | 7–9 May and 13–20 June 2026 |
| CBT 1 Result | 24 August 2026 |
| Scorecard Link | Available from 26 August 2026, 5:00 PM |
| CBT 2 Exam Date | 17 September 2026, Tentative |
| Exam City Intimation | Around 10 days before the CBT 2 exam |
| E-Call Letter | Around 4 days before the CBT 2 exam |
Shortlisting Details
Candidates have been shortlisted for CBT 2 on the basis of their performance in CBT 1, merit and post preference. The shortlist is provisional and does not guarantee final appointment.
The official notice states that shortlisted candidates can check their individual marks and qualifying status by logging in with their registration number and date of birth. The login facility was activated from 26 August 2026 at 5:00 PM.
CBT 2 Exam Pattern
| Mode | Computer-Based Test |
| Total Questions | 120 Objective Questions |
| Total Marks | 120 Marks |
| Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark for each wrong answer |
| Subjects | General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning |
How to Check Exam Updates
- Visit the official RRB website.
- Open the CEN 07/2025 NTPC Undergraduate section.
- Click the exam schedule, city intimation or e-call letter link.
- Enter your registration number, date of birth or password.
- Download the document and check the exam centre, shift and reporting time.
Note: The city intimation slip is not an admit card. Candidates must carry the separate e-call letter to the examination centre.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 exam date 2026?
A. The exam is tentatively scheduled for 17 September 2026.
Q. Which CEN is related to this CBT 2 exam?
A. The exam is related to CEN 07/2025 for Undergraduate NTPC posts.
Q. When will the exam city slip be released?
A. RRB has stated that the exam city information will be available around 10 days before the CBT 2 exam.
Q. When will the CBT 2 e-call letter be available?
A. The e-call letter is expected to be available around 4 days before the examination date.