The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the exam city intimation slip for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Undergraduate (UG) Computer-Based Test (CBT) 1 for the year 2026. Candidates who are scheduled to appear for the examination can now access and download their city slip from the official websites of their respective regional RRBs.
Exam Schedule and Important Details
The RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 examination is scheduled to be conducted on multiple dates in May 2026: May 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21. The exam city slip provides candidates with information about the city where their examination centre is located. It is important to note that this slip is not the admit card; the hall ticket will be issued separately before the examination.
Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
The CBT 1 will consist of a total of 100 questions. The section-wise distribution is as follows: 40 questions from General Awareness, 30 questions from Mathematics, and 30 questions from General Intelligence and Reasoning. Candidates will have 90 minutes to complete the test. The board has also confirmed that negative marking will be applied, with one-third of a mark deducted for each incorrect answer. The section-wise breakup is indicative, and slight variations may occur in the actual question paper.
Recruitment Process and Vacancies
The selection process comprises multiple stages: First Stage Computer-Based Test, Second Stage Computer-Based Test, Computer-Based Typing Skill Test (where applicable), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Final selection will be based strictly on merit and performance across all required stages. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 3,058 vacancies across various posts: 2,424 for Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, 394 for Accounts Clerk cum Typist, 163 for Junior Clerk cum Typist, and 77 for Trains Clerk.
How to Download the Exam City Slip
Candidates can follow these steps to download their exam city intimation slip:
- Visit the official website of your regional RRB.
- Click on the link titled "RRB NTPC UG Exam City Slip 2026" on the homepage.
- Enter your login credentials on the new page.
- Click on submit to view your exam city slip.
- Check all details carefully and download the slip.
- Take a printout for future reference.
A direct link is also provided on the official websites for quick access. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates regarding the release of admit cards and examination instructions.
