RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 2 Exam 2026 Scheduled for September 17

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the schedule for the second stage of the Computer-Based Test (CBT 2) for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) undergraduate recruitment drive. Candidates who have been shortlisted for this stage should prepare for the examination, which is confirmed to take place on September 17, 2026.

This recruitment process is aimed at filling 3,058 vacancies across various undergraduate-level positions, including roles such as Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist, and Trains Clerk. Candidates are advised to monitor the official websites of their respective regional RRBs to access specific details regarding their exam city, date, and the release of admit cards.

Exam Pattern and Structure

The upcoming CBT 2 will be conducted in a computer-based format, requiring candidates to answer 120 objective-type, multiple-choice questions within a total duration of 90 minutes. The paper is designed to test candidates across three primary sections: General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning.

The distribution of questions is structured as follows: 50 questions will be dedicated to General Awareness, while Mathematics and General Intelligence and Reasoning will each contain 35 questions. Candidates are encouraged to manage their time effectively across these sections to ensure maximum accuracy. For candidates falling under the PwBD category, compensatory time provisions will be applied in accordance with the official guidelines issued by the Railway Recruitment Boards.

Accessing the Official Schedule

To view the official notification and verify the exam schedule, candidates should visit the website of their concerned regional RRB. Once on the portal, they should navigate to the Latest News or the CEN 07/2025 section to locate the link for the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam 2026 schedule notice. It is recommended that candidates download and save a copy of the notice for their reference as they prepare for the test.