If you applied for the RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level recruitment last year, here’s the update you’ve been waiting for. The Railway Recruitment Board has announced the exam schedule for CEN 07/2025, and the examination is set to begin from May 7, 2026. Exam city details are being released 10 days before the exam, and admit cards will be available 4 days prior. Time to get your preparation into final gear.
Quick Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Recruitment | RRB NTPC 10+2 Undergraduate Level CEN 07/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 3,050 Posts |
| Application Period | 28 Oct – 4 Dec 2025 |
| Exam Dates | 7-9 May, 13, 14, 16-21 June 2026 |
| Exam City Available | 10 Days Before Exam |
| Admit Card Available | 4 Days Before Exam |
| Minimum Qualification | 12th Pass (10+2) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 Years |
Exam Schedule – Mark These Dates
The RRB NTPC UG Level exam will be conducted across two phases:
Phase 1: 7th, 8th, and 9th May 2026
Phase 2: 13th, 14th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st June 2026
Your specific exam date and city will be mentioned on your admit card. Download your exam city intimation 10 days before your scheduled date and your admit card 4 days prior from the official RRB website.
Application Fee
| Category | Initial Fee | After Stage I Exam |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 | ₹400 (refunded partially) |
| SC / ST / Female | ₹250 | ₹250 |
| PH (Divyang) | ₹250 | ₹250 |
An important thing to note — General, OBC, and EWS candidates who appear in Stage I get ₹400 back after the exam. So the effective fee for appearing candidates from these categories comes down significantly.
Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown – 3050 Posts
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk | 2,424 |
| Accounts Clerk Cum Typist | 394 |
| Junior Clerk Cum Typist | 163 |
| Trains Clerk | 77 |
| Total | 3,050 |
The bulk of vacancies — nearly 80% — are for Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk posts, making it the most accessible option for most candidates appearing in this recruitment.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Class 12th pass (10+2 Intermediate) from any recognized board in India is the minimum requirement. For typist posts, typing speed requirements apply — check the official notification for post-specific details.
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2025): Minimum age is 18 years and maximum is 30 years. Age relaxation is available for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per railway recruitment rules.
How to Download Exam City & Admit Card
The process is straightforward. Here’s what to do:
Visit your respective regional RRB official website. Look for the “Exam City / Admit Card” link for RRB NTPC CEN 07/2025. Log in with your registration number and date of birth. Your exam city intimation or admit card will appear on screen. Download and take a colour printout — carry it on exam day without fail.
Exam city details go live 10 days before your exam. Once you know your city, plan your travel and accommodation well in advance. Admit cards are released just 4 days before the exam, so check the website regularly during that window.
Important Dates at a Glance
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 28th October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 4th December 2025 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 6th December 2025 |
| Form Correction Window | 7th – 16th December 2025 |
| Application Status Available | 6th February 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 7-9 May & 13-21 June 2026 |
| Exam City | 10 Days Before Exam |
| Admit Card | 4 Days Before Exam |
How to Check Your Application Status
If you want to confirm whether your application was successfully accepted, you can check your application status on the official RRB website. The status has been available since February 6, 2026. Log in with your registration details and verify that your form status shows as accepted before the exam date approaches.
Last Minute Preparation Tips
With the exam just days away for Phase 1 candidates, here’s what to focus on:
RRB NTPC exams test you on General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. Spend maximum time on current affairs from the past 6-12 months, railway-related GK, and brush up on basic maths and reasoning shortcuts. For typist posts, practice your typing speed daily.
On exam day, carry your admit card, a valid original photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, or Passport), and two passport-size photographs. Electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.
Zone-wise Vacancy Details
The RRB has released a zone-wise vacancy breakdown — different zones have different numbers of posts. Download the zone-wise vacancy PDF from the official website to understand how many posts are available in your preferred RRB zone and plan accordingly.
Final Word
RRB NTPC is one of the most sought-after railway recruitment exams in India, and for good reason — it offers a stable government job with railway benefits, regular promotions, and a respectable career. With 3,050 posts across four categories, the competition is intense but the opportunity is real.
Download your exam city details as soon as they’re available, plan your travel early, and walk into that exam hall fully prepared.
RRB NTPC 10+2 CEN 07/2025 – Important Links
3050 posts – Exam City & Admit Card ke liye sabhi zaroori links ek jagah
| Kaam | Category | Status | Link / Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check Exam City / Download Admit CardExam city 10 din pehle, admit card 4 din pehle | Admit Card | Active | Download ↗ |
| Download Exam City NoticeOfficial exam city notice PDF | Notice | Available | Download ↗ |
| Download Exam Date NoticeOfficial exam schedule PDF | Notice | Available | Download ↗ |
| Check Application StatusApna application status verify karo | Status | Available | Check ↗ |
| Download Form Status NoticeForm status ka official notice | Notice | Available | Download ↗ |
| Download Zone Wise VacancyApne zone ki vacancy details dekho | Vacancy | Available | Download ↗ |
| Download SyllabusExam preparation ke liye syllabus | Syllabus | Available | Download ↗ |
| Download Notification (English)Full notification English mein | Notification | Available | English ↗ |
| Download Notification (Hindi)Full notification Hindi mein | Notification | Available | Hindi ↗ |
| Exam DatesPhase 1: 7-9 May | Phase 2: 13-21 Jun | Exam Date | Very Soon | May & Jun 2026 |
| Total VacanciesTicket Clerk: 2424 | Accounts: 394 | Others: 232 | Overview | Confirmed | 3,050 Posts |
| Application FeeGen/OBC/EWS: ₹500 | SC/ST/Female: ₹250 | Fee | Confirmed | ₹500 / ₹250 |
| Telegram ChannelLatest updates ke liye join karo | Community | Active | Join ↗ |
| WhatsApp ChannelWhatsApp par updates pao | Community | Active | Join ↗ |
* Exam city 10 din pehle aur admit card 4 din pehle download karo. Phase 1 exam 7-9 May 2026 se shuru ho raha hai – abhi apna exam city check karo aur travel plan karo.
