The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the city intimation slip for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Graduate Computer-Based Test (CBT) 1. This slip allows candidates to check their assigned exam city. The RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 examination is scheduled to take place from March 16 to March 27, 2026 .
Candidates can access their city intimation slip by visiting the regional websites of the RRBs. To download the slip, applicants will need to provide their registration number and date of birth .
It is important for candidates to understand that the city intimation slip is distinct from the admit card. The slip provides essential details such as the candidate’s name, registration number, date of birth, and the exam city location . It does not contain the final exam center details or the admit card itself.
The official RRB NTPC admit card for CBT 1 will be made available four days prior to the examination date. For candidates whose exams are scheduled for March 16, the admit card will likely be released on or around March 12, 2026 .
RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Exam Pattern
The structure of the RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 exam is designed to assess candidates across three main areas. These sections are General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. The total number of questions in CBT 1 is 100.
| Section | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 |
The allotted time for the examination is 90 minutes for general candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) will be given an extended duration of 120 minutes .
The marking scheme for the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam includes a penalty for incorrect answers. One-third (1/3) of a mark will be deducted for each wrong answer submitted by a candidate.
How to Download the City Intimation Slip
Candidates can follow these steps to download their RRB NTPC 2026 city intimation slip:
- Navigate to the official regional RRB websites .
- Locate and click on the link for ‘CEN 06/2025 (NTPC-Graduate): City-Intimation’.
- Enter your registration number and date of birth in the required fields.
- Your city intimation slip will then be displayed on the screen.
- Download and save a copy of the slip for your records and future reference.