RRB NTPC CBT 2 Shift Timings 2026: Official Exam Schedule & Guidelines

Your exam city intimation slip contains critical details, including reporting times, gate closing deadlines, and specific exam hours. Please verify your examination center address on your admit card. We strongly advise candidates to arrive well before the reporting time to complete check-in procedures smoothly. Access to the exam hall is strictly prohibited after the gate closing time; ensure you plan your arrival at least 90 minutes prior to the start time.

RRB NTPC Graduate Shift Timings 2026 Details

The RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam for graduate-level positions is scheduled for 10th July 2026. The test will be held in a single shift lasting 90 minutes. Detailed timing breakdowns for this shift are provided below.

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RRB NTPC CBT 2 Shift Timings

The official RRB NTPC CBT 2 shift timings are outlined below:

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Shift 1 (Morning Shift)

• Reporting Time: 7:30 am
• Gate Closure Time: 8:30 am
• Exam Start Time: 9 am
• Exam End Time: 10:30 am
• Duration: The duration of CBT will be 90 minutes for 100 questions. (उम्मीदवार निम्नलिखित समय नोट करे। सीबीटी की अवधि 100 प्रश्नों के लिए 90 मिनट होगी।)

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Shift Timings 2026

The official RRB NTPC CBT 1 shift timings are outlined below:

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Shift 1 (Morning Shift)

• Reporting Time: 7:30 am
• Gate Closure Time: 8:30 am
• Exam Start Time: 9:00 am
• Exam End Time: 10:30 am
• Duration: The duration of CBT will be 90 minutes for 100 questions. (उम्मीदवार निम्नलिखित समय नोट करे। सीबीटी की अवधि 100 प्रश्नों के लिए 90 मिनट होगी।)

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Shift 2 (Afternoon Shift)

• Reporting Time: 11:15 am
• Gate Closure Time: 12:15 pm
• Exam Start Time: 12:45 pm
• Exam End Time: 2:15 pm
• Duration: The duration of CBT will be 90 minutes for 100 questions. (उम्मीदवार निम्नलिखित समय नोट करे। सीबीटी की अवधि 100 प्रश्नों के लिए 90 मिनट होगी।)

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Shift 3 (Evening Shift)

• Reporting Time: 3:00 pm
• Gate Closure Time: 4:00 pm
• Exam Start Time: 4:30 pm
• Exam End Time: 6:00 pm
• Duration: The duration of CBT will be 90 minutes for 100 questions. (उम्मीदवार निम्नलिखित समय नोट करे। सीबीटी की अवधि 100 प्रश्नों के लिए 90 मिनट होगी।)

Guidelines to be followed for RRB NTPC Exam Day

1. Thoroughly verify all details on the admit card. If you find any discrepancies, such as incorrect name, photo, or exam details, please get in touch with the appropriate RRB regional helpline immediately.
2. Mobile phones, smartwatches, bags, calculators, and other electronic devices are prohibited inside the exam centre.
3. Arrive at the exam venue well before the reporting time specified on your admit card to avoid any last-minute issues.
4. Keep the admit card secure until the entire recruitment process (CBT 1, CBT 2, Skill Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination) is complete.
5. Candidates must not carry a pen/pencil to the test centre as it will be provided at the time of the exam itself.
6. Candidates must locate their exam centre at least a day before the exam, so that they don’t find any difficulty in reaching the centre on exam day.
7. A hard copy of the RRB NTPC Admit Card along with a valid ID proof is mandatory to be carried to the exam hall.
8. During the exam, biometric details such as photo capture, attendance, and physical signatures of the candidates will be recorded, and no extra time will be provided as this is part of the exam process. So, candidates must speed up on solving the questions on the exam day.
9. The rough sheets will be submitted to the invigilator.