The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the RRB NTPC Undergraduate (12th Level) CBT-1 admit card for CEN 07/2025 on rrbcdg.gov.in, along with the exam city slip. A staggering 63,27,474 candidates are scheduled to appear for the Computer-Based Test, making this one of the largest single recruitment exams of 2026. With shifts already underway on 7, 8 and 9 May 2026 and the bulk of slots on 13–21 June 2026, this article walks you through the official download link, the exam pattern, what to carry, and the cut-off ranges from previous NTPC UG cycles so you can benchmark yourself before exam day.
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2026 — Quick Summary
- Recruitment notice: CEN 07/2025 (Undergraduate posts, 10+2 level)
- Total vacancies: 8,113 (revised from initial 3,445)
- Total candidates appearing: 63,27,474
- CBT-1 exam dates: 7 May, 8 May, 9 May, 13 June, 14 June, 16 June, 17 June, 18 June, 19 June, 20 June and 21 June 2026
- Shifts per day: Three — 09:00–10:30, 12:45–14:15, 16:30–18:00
- Admit card portal: rrbcdg.gov.in (region-wise) and rrb.digialm.com
- Exam city slip: Already released — download 10 days before your exam date
Posts Covered Under CEN 07/2025 (Undergraduate)
- Junior Clerk cum Typist — Pay Level 2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200)
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist — Pay Level 2
- Junior Time Keeper — Pay Level 2
- Trains Clerk — Pay Level 2
- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk — Pay Level 3 (Rs. 21,700–69,100)
How to Download the RRB NTPC UG Admit Card — Step-by-Step
- Visit the regional RRB website (Allahabad, Patna, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Secunderabad, Bhubaneswar, etc.) accessible from the master portal rrbcdg.gov.in.
- Click on the live link — RRB NTPC Undergraduate (12th Level) Admit Card — CEN 07/2025.
- You will be redirected to rrb.digialm.com.
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY).
- Solve the captcha and click Submit.
- Your e-call letter will open as a PDF — verify name, photograph, exam centre, shift timing and reporting time.
- Download and take two clear B&W printouts on A4 paper. You will surrender one copy at the centre.
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 Exam Pattern (Locked)
- Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) — online, objective
- Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD with scribe)
- Total questions: 100
- Total marks: 100
- Negative marking: 1/3rd (0.33) per wrong answer
- Section break-up:
- General Awareness — 40 questions, 40 marks
- Mathematics — 30 questions, 30 marks
- General Intelligence & Reasoning — 30 questions, 30 marks
Normalisation of marks is applied across multiple shifts — your raw score is converted to a normalised score before drawing the shortlist for CBT-2.
What to Carry to the Exam Centre
- Printed copy of the e-call letter (with your photograph clearly visible)
- Original valid photo ID — Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport, Driving Licence or Class 12 admit card with photograph
- One recent passport-size photograph (same as uploaded in application)
- PwBD certificate & scribe declaration (if applicable)
- Transparent ball-point pen and water bottle (transparent)
Prohibited: Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, electronic devices, written or printed material (other than the call letter), metallic items, jewellery, and study material of any kind.
RRB NTPC UG — Expected Cut-Off (Based on 2022 Cycle Normalised Scores)
- UR (General): ~76–82 marks
- OBC-NCL: ~70–76 marks
- EWS: ~68–74 marks
- SC: ~62–68 marks
- ST: ~55–62 marks
Approximately 20 times the vacancy — that is, about 1,62,260 candidates — will be shortlisted for CBT-2 per the standard 1:20 ratio used by RRB.
Reporting Time & Centre Etiquette
Report at the centre 60 minutes before the shift start time mentioned on the call letter. Gate closure is typically 30 minutes before the shift — late arrival means no entry, no exception. Biometric verification (photograph + signature + thumb impression) is mandatory and is repeated when you leave the lab.
After CBT-1 — What Comes Next?
- CBT-1 Result & Normalisation — expected July–August 2026
- CBT-2 (post-specific) — tentatively late 2026
- Typing Skill Test / Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) — depending on post
- Document Verification & Medical Examination
- Final merit list & appointment
Quick Diagnostic — Are You CBT-1 Ready?
Take this 10-question diagnostic on the exam pattern, dates, and post structure before you walk into the centre. Honest answers tell you whether you need an extra week of GA revision or an extra hour of reasoning practice.
Quiz data empty after normalization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. I am unable to download my admit card — what should I do?
First, check that you are using the same Registration Number used in your CEN 07/2025 application and your date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format. If the issue persists, contact your applied RRB region’s helpdesk — contact numbers are listed on each regional RRB page accessible from rrbcdg.gov.in.
Q2. Can the exam city be changed?
No. The exam city was a choice exercised during application. The city slip is informational and final. Reach the centre on time — no centre changes are permitted at this stage.
Q3. What if my photograph in the admit card does not match?
Carry the same passport-size photograph you uploaded along with a valid government photo ID. Inform the invigilator at the centre — they will verify against your application record.
Q4. Is the admit card required for CBT-2 as well?
No. A fresh CBT-2 admit card will be issued for shortlisted candidates after CBT-1 results & normalisation.
Q5. Where can I find the official answer key?
RRB releases a provisional answer key after each phase of CBT-1, hosted on rrb.digialm.com with a window for objections (typically Rs. 50 per objection, refunded if upheld).
Final Word
With 63 lakh candidates and only 8,113 vacancies, this is one of the most competitive 10+2-level exams in India today. The shortlist ratio of 1:20 means you need to land in the top 0.13% of your shift to advance to CBT-2. Treat the next ten days as your final calibration window — full-length mocks under shift timing, daily GA revision, and one round of NCERT mental-maths drills. Best of luck.
Sources: RRB Centralised Portal (rrbcdg.gov.in), RRB digital application portal (rrb.digialm.com), CEN 07/2025 notice.
