RRB NTPC Shift Timings 2026: Exam Schedule & Reporting Guidelines

Detailed information regarding your specific reporting time, gate closing schedule, and exam duration is available on your exam city intimation slip. Your assigned exam center name and address are clearly printed on your admit card. Candidates are urged to arrive at the venue well before the reporting time to avoid any complications. You are required to check in 90 minutes before the commencement of the exam. Please be advised that strictly no entry will be permitted after the designated gate closing time.

RRB NTPC Shift Timings 2026 Details

The RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026 for undergraduate-level positions is scheduled between 7th May and 20th June 2026. The examination will be held in three shifts per day, with each session lasting exactly 90 minutes. Below, we break down the timings for each shift.

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RRB NTPC CBT 1 UG Shift Timings 2026

We have compiled the official RRB NTPC 2026 shift timings for the Tier 1 Computer-Based Test (CBT) to help you plan your travel and preparation efficiently.

RRB NTPC UG 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 UG 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।)

RRN NTPC UG 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।)

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Shift Timings 2026

Based on established examination protocols, the expected shift timings for the RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam are detailed as follows:

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Shift 1 (Morning Shift)

• Reporting Time: 7:30 am
• Gate Closure Time: 8:30 am
• Exam Start Time: 9:30 am
• Exam End Time: 11 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 2 Shift 2 (Afternoon Shift)

• Reporting Time: 12:30 am
• Gate Closure Time: 1:30 am
• Exam Start Time: 2:30 am
• Exam End Time: 4 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।)

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.