Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Railway Recruitment Board NTPC, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Railway Recruitment Board released the RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 Result 2026 (CEN 07/2025) on August 24 across all zones. Scorecards will be available from August 26 at 5 PM, and CBT 2 is scheduled for September 17, 2026.
Archived 27 Aug 2026
The answer key for Undergraduate Level CBT 1 (CEN 07/2025) was released with an objection window that remained active until 5 July 2026. Candidates could raise objections by paying Rs 50 per question.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The second-stage Computer Based Test for Undergraduate Level posts (CEN 07/2025) covering 3,058 vacancies has been officially scheduled for 17 September 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board released the CBT 2 answer key for Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025) on 15th July 2026. Candidates could raise objections until 22nd July 2026 at ₹50 per question. The CBT 2 result is expected in August 2026.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
The provisional answer key for Graduate Level CBT 2 exam (held July 10) was released on July 15. Objection window was open till July 22. Result expected in August 2026.
Archived 27 Aug 2026
RRB Bhubaneswar and other zones announced the schedule for Document Verification and Medical Examination for NTPC Graduate posts. The link to upload required documents will go live from July 21, 2026.
Archived 6 Aug 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board has announced that the CBT 2 exam for Undergraduate Level posts (CEN 07/2025) will be conducted on 17th September 2026. Candidates who qualified in CBT 1 are eligible to appear.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board successfully conducted the CBT 2 exam for Graduate Level posts (CEN 06/2025) on 10th July 2026. A total of 87,337 candidates who cleared CBT 1 were provisionally shortlisted to appear for CBT 2.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Railway Recruitment Board released the Graduate Level CBT 2 admit card on 6 July 2026 for 88,037 candidates who cleared CBT 1. The exam was conducted on 10 July 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board conducted the Graduate level CBT 2 exam on July 10, 2026. Candidates can now view questions, responses, and answer keys with an objection facility available on the official regional RRB websites.
Archived 6 Aug 2026
The CBT 2 exam for Undergraduate level posts (CEN 07/2025) has been officially announced for September 17, 2026. City intimation slips will be released 10 days before the exam, and admit cards 4 days prior.
Archived 6 Aug 2026
The RRB NTPC Undergraduate answer key for CEN 07/2025 was released following the May-June exam phase. Candidates could raise objections until July 5, 2026 (11:55 PM) by paying ₹50 per question.
Archived 6 Aug 2026
The answer key for NTPC Undergraduate CBT 1 Phase 2 exam has been released. Candidates can raise objections until 11:55 PM today. The UG Phase 2 exam was conducted from 13th to 20th June 2026.
Archived 17 Jul 2026
Railway Recruitment Board has announced the CBT 2 exam date for Graduate-level posts. Qualified candidates from CBT 1 can download their City Intimation Slip from 1st July and Admit Card from 6th July 2026.
Archived 17 Jul 2026
The CBT 2 examination for Undergraduate-level posts under CEN 07/2025 has been scheduled for 17th September 2026. Over 63 lakh candidates appeared for the UG CBT 1 exam conducted in May-June 2026.
Archived 17 Jul 2026
The answer key for Undergraduate CBT 1 (CEN 07/2025) was released on 27th June 2026 with objections accepted until 5th July 2026. The CBT 1 result for UG level is expected in the 4th week of August 2026.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
The CBT 1 result for Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025) was declared on June 11, 2026. A total of 88,037 candidates qualified for CBT 2 exam which was held on July 10, 2026.
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Railway Recruitment Board released the Undergraduate CBT 1 answer key on June 27. The objection window remained open until July 5. Over 63 lakh candidates applied for 3,058 UG vacancies.
Archived 27 Aug 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board has released the CBT 1 result for NTPC Graduate posts under CEN 06/2025. Category-wise cut-off marks and scorecards are now available on regional RRB websites.
Archived 17 Jul 2026
Railway Recruitment Board announced the CBT 1 result on 11 June 2026 under CEN 06/2025, shortlisting 88,037 candidates for the second-stage examination from the Graduate Level recruitment.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
RRB announced the CBT 1 result for Graduate posts (CEN 06/2025) on June 11, 2026, shortlisting candidates for CBT 2. The result was published with zone-wise and category-wise cut-off marks on regional RRB websites.
Archived 6 Aug 2026
Railway Recruitment Board has released admit cards for RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 1 exam scheduled from May 7-9, 2026. Over 63 lakh candidates will appear across multiple exam dates through June 2026. Aadhaar-based biometric verification is mandatory at exam centres.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
RRB has issued city intimation slips for candidates appearing in the May 7-9 Undergraduate exams. The slip indicates exam city and shift details, released 10 days before the exam date. For June exam dates, city slips will be available from June 3 onwards.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Railway Recruitment Board announced the final result for 8,113 Graduate-level vacancies on May 7, 2026. A total of 5,755 candidates have been shortlisted for Document Verification and Medical Examination. Zone-wise merit lists are available on regional RRB websites.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
RRB announced exam dates for 3,058 Undergraduate posts under CEN 07/2025. CBT 1 will be conducted on May 7, 8, 9 and June 13, 14, 16-21, 2026 in three daily shifts. The exam is held at 200+ centres across India with 90-minute duration.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Final selection and joining formalities (tentative)
Sun, 3 Jan, 2027Expected completion of recruitment cycle for both levels
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Document Verification phase expected
Fri, 1 Jan, 2027Final stage before Medical Examination
Archived 17 Jul 2026
Medical Examination for Graduate posts (expected)
Thu, 19 Nov, 2026Final stage for Graduate Level recruitment
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Final merit list publication (Graduate, estimated)
Sat, 14 Nov, 2026After completion of all stages; zone-wise final selection
Archived 6 Aug 2026
CBAT/Typing Skill Test (Graduate posts)
Mon, 2 Nov, 2026For applicable posts after CBT 2 qualification
Archived 17 Jul 2026
Document Verification for Graduate posts (expected)
Tue, 20 Oct, 2026Post-CBT 2 verification for shortlisted candidates
Archived 23 Aug 2026
UG CBT 2 result announcement (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Expected after Undergraduate CBT 2 exam
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Undergraduate CBT 2 result & shortlist (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Tentative; candidates shortlisted for Typing Test/CBAT will be notified
Archived 6 Aug 2026
🇮🇳Undergraduate CBT 2 Exam
Thu, 17 Sept, 2026Scheduled for 17th September 2026 under CEN 07/2025
Archived 17 Jul 2026
🇮🇳RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 exam date
Thu, 17 Sept, 2026Undergraduate Level CBT 2 for 3,058 posts (CEN 07/2025)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🇮🇳Undergraduate CBT 2 Exam Date
Thu, 17 Sept, 2026Single-day CBT 2 for CEN 07/2025; carry Aadhaar and admit card
Archived 6 Aug 2026
🇮🇳Undergraduate CBT 2 exam
Thu, 17 Sept, 2026Single-day examination for Undergraduate Level posts
Archived 26 Aug 2026
🇮🇳Undergraduate CBT 2 Exam
Thu, 17 Sept, 2026Tentatively scheduled for September 17, 2026
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Undergraduate CBT 2 admit card release
Mon, 14 Sept, 20264 days before exam; download from regional RRB login portal
Archived 6 Aug 2026
Undergraduate CBT 2 city intimation slip release
Mon, 7 Sept, 202610 days before exam; check exam city and shift details
Archived 6 Aug 2026
Graduate CBT 2 Result (expected)
Mon, 31 Aug, 2026Expected in August 2026 after objection review
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Undergraduate CBT 1 result (expected)
Fri, 28 Aug, 2026Expected 4th week of August 2026 per multiple sources
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Undergraduate CBT 1 Result
Mon, 24 Aug, 2026Released on August 24, 2026 for all zones
Archived 27 Aug 2026
UG CBT 1 Result expected
Wed, 19 Aug, 2026Candidates qualifying will be shortlisted for CBT 2
Archived 17 Jul 2026
Graduate posts Medical Examination phase (ongoing)
Sun, 16 Aug, 2026For candidates who cleared DV; schedule varies by zone
Archived 6 Aug 2026
Graduate CBT 2 result (expected)
Sat, 15 Aug, 2026Expected second week of August 2026
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Document Verification upload portal opens (Graduate posts)
Tue, 21 Jul, 2026Link to upload documents for DV goes live; check regional RRB sites
Archived 6 Aug 2026
UG CBT 1 Final Answer Key expected
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026After objection window closure; result to follow
Archived 17 Jul 2026
Graduate CBT 2 answer key released
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026Objection window closed on 22nd July 2026
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Graduate CBT 2 Answer Key
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026Objection window: July 15-22, 2026
Archived 27 Aug 2026
RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 Result announcement
Fri, 10 Jul, 2026Expected result release after exam completion
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🇮🇳Graduate CBT 2 Exam
Fri, 10 Jul, 2026Single-day exam for 88,037 qualified candidates under CEN 06/2025
Archived 17 Jul 2026
🇮🇳RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 exam conducted
Fri, 10 Jul, 2026Graduate Level CBT 2 for 5,810 posts (CEN 06/2025)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🇮🇳Graduate CBT 2 exam
Fri, 10 Jul, 2026Single-day examination for Graduate Level posts
Archived 26 Aug 2026
🇮🇳Graduate CBT 2 Exam
Fri, 10 Jul, 2026Single-day exam for graduate level
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Graduate CBT 2 Admit Card download
Mon, 6 Jul, 2026Download from regional RRB websites using registration number and DOB
Archived 17 Jul 2026
Graduate CBT 2 City Intimation Slip release
Wed, 1 Jul, 2026Available at rrb.digialm.com for qualified CBT 1 candidates
Archived 17 Jul 2026
Undergraduate CBT 1 Answer Key
Sat, 27 Jun, 2026Objection window: June 27 - July 5, 2026
Archived 27 Aug 2026
🇮🇳RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 Exam (Phase 2 - June 16-21)
Tue, 16 Jun, 2026Final phase exams from June 16 to June 21, 2026
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🇮🇳RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 Exam (Phase 2 - June 14)
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Exam scheduled in three shifts
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🇮🇳RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 Exam (Phase 2 - June 13)
Sat, 13 Jun, 2026Exam scheduled in three shifts
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Graduate CBT 1 result declared
Thu, 11 Jun, 202687,337 candidates shortlisted for CBT 2
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Graduate CBT 1 Result
Thu, 11 Jun, 202688,037 candidates qualified for CBT 2
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Admit card release for June 13 exam
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Hall ticket available 4 days before exam date
Archived 5 Jul 2026
City Slip release for June 13 exam batch
Wed, 3 Jun, 2026City intimation slip available 10 days before exam date
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Document Verification for Graduate posts
Sat, 16 May, 2026DV schedule being released zone-wise for CEN 05/2024
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🇮🇳RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 Exam (Phase 1 - Day 3)
Sat, 9 May, 2026Exam already completed on May 9, 2026
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🇮🇳RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 Exam (Phase 1 - Day 2)
Fri, 8 May, 2026Exam already completed on May 8, 2026
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🇮🇳RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 Exam (Phase 1 - Day 1)
Thu, 7 May, 2026Exam already completed on May 7, 2026
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🇮🇳Undergraduate CBT 1 exam
Thu, 7 May, 2026Conducted 7th-9th May and 13th-20th June 2026 (revised schedule)
Archived 26 Aug 2026
🇮🇳Undergraduate CBT 1 Exam (First Phase)
Thu, 7 May, 2026Conducted May 7-9 and June 13-20, 2026
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Graduate CBT 1 answer key released
Mon, 6 Apr, 2026Objection window was 6th-12th April 2026
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Graduate CBT 1 Answer Key
Mon, 6 Apr, 2026Objection window: April 6-12, 2026
Archived 27 Aug 2026
🇮🇳Graduate CBT 1 exam
Mon, 16 Mar, 2026Conducted from 16th-27th March 2026 across multiple shifts
Archived 26 Aug 2026
🇮🇳Graduate CBT 1 Exam
Mon, 16 Mar, 2026Conducted from March 16-27, 2026
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Application last date (Graduate & Undergraduate)
Thu, 27 Nov, 2025Extended deadline for both Graduate and Undergraduate applications
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Application End (Graduate & UG)
Thu, 27 Nov, 2025Last date extended to November 27, 2025 for both levels
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Notification released (Undergraduate CEN 07/2025)
Mon, 27 Oct, 20253,058 Undergraduate-level vacancies announced
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Undergraduate Level Notification (CEN 07/2025)
Mon, 27 Oct, 2025Notification for 3,058 undergraduate-level posts
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Notification released (Graduate CEN 06/2025)
Mon, 20 Oct, 20255,810 Graduate-level vacancies announced
Archived 26 Aug 2026
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