Railway Recruitment Boards have officially released the schedule for NTPC CBT-2 2026. The Computer-Based Test will commence on 17 September 2026. Exam city intimation slips for the first phase (non-technical popular categories) are available for download on the RRB regional websites.
Why it matters for exams
RRB NTPC CBT-2 covers 120 questions in 90 minutes with 1/3 negative marking. General Awareness (50 Qs) carries the highest weight — aspirants must prioritise Railway GK, current affairs, and science for last-minute revision.
Key facts for revision
- 01RRB NTPC CBT-2 2026 begins 17 September 2026 across all zones simultaneously.
- 02Exam duration: 90 minutes for 120 questions (General Awareness: 50, Math: 35, Reasoning: 35).
- 03Normalisation will be applied across multiple shifts; safe score target is 85+ out of 120.
- 04Admit cards will be released 4 days before the exam on respective RRB regional portals.
- 05The exam is for NTPC Graduate-level posts: Junior Clerk, Account Clerk, Commercial Apprentice, etc.
- 06Total vacancy for CBT-2 level posts is 3,445 across Indian Railways.
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