RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam 2026: Shift Timings, Last Minute Tips & Exam Day Checklist for 7 May
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RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam 2026 Starting from 7 May 2026 — 63 Lakh+ Candidates Appearing
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam 2026 Starting from 7 May 2026 — 63 Lakh+ Candidates Appearing
🚨 Live Update: RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam begins from 7 May 2026. Read complete exam day guidelines, checklist & last-minute strategy below.
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RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam 2026 — Overview
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Exam Name | NTPC UG CBT 1 (CEN 07/2025) |
| Total Vacancies | 3,058 |
| Exam Dates | 7 May – 21 June 2026 |
| Exam Mode | CBT |
| Questions / Duration | 100 Questions / 90 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 per wrong answer |
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Shift Timings 2026
| Shift | Reporting | Gate Closing | Exam Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 7:30 AM | 8:30 AM | 9:00 – 10:30 AM |
| Shift 2 | 11:15 AM | 12:15 PM | 12:45 – 2:15 PM |
| Shift 3 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 4:30 – 6:00 PM |
⚠️ Important: Gate closes exactly 1 hour after reporting time. No entry after gate closing.
Exam Day Checklist
Printed Admit Card
Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
Passport Size Photo
Photocopy of ID
⚠️ Banned Items
Mobile phones & electronics
Books, notes, papers
Metal items & accessories
💡 NaukriBee Insight
63 lakh+ candidates competing for 3,058 posts. Focus on GK section and avoid random guessing due to negative marking.
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FAQs
What are exam timings?
Shift-wise from 9 AM to 6 PM.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, 1/3 mark deducted.
Total questions?
100 questions in 90 minutes.
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