RRB NTPC Exam Date 2021: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) had announced the RRB NTPC Recruitment notification to recruit 35,208 graduates to fill NTPC vacancies in various zones and production units of Indian Railways. The Railway Recruitment Board NTPC CBT 1 for all the Phases concluded on July 31, 2021. Candidates could download RRB NTPC admit card 4 days before the RRB NTPC CBT 1. RRB will soon release the result of CBT 1 and announce the Exam Dates of RRB NTPC CBT 2 on the official websites.
All those who clear RRB NTPC CBT 1 will be qualified to attend CBT 2. The RRB NTPC Exam Dates for CBT 2 is not yet released. Candidates can check their city intimation slip and SC/ ST candidates can download Free Travel Pass 10 days before RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam date on the official websites of RRB. The RRB NTPC CBT 2 Admit Card will be released 4 days before the exam.
| Get the direct link to download the RRB NTPC Result for all the phases of CBT 1 (To be announced soon). |
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RRB NTPC 2021: Important Events and Dates
RRB NTPC exam is being conducted in multiple phases and it is expected to continue till the end of the second stage CBT. Check the table below to know the important events and dates of RRB NTPC CBT 1 and 2.
| Events | Important Dates |
| Release of RRB NTPC Notification | March 1, 2019 |
| Beginning of RRB NTPC application form fillup | March 1, 2019 |
| Last date for filling the RRB NTPC application form | March 31, 2019 |
| Last date for payment of the RRB NTPC application fee | April 12, 2019 |
| RRB NTPC Phase 7 City Intimation Slip Release Date | July 13, 2021 |
| RRB NTPC Phase 7 Admit Card Date | July 19, 2021 |
| RRB NTPC Phase 7 Exam of CBT 1 | July 23, 24, 26, and 31, 2021 |
| RRB NTPC CBT 1 Provisional Answer Key release | August 16, 2021 |
| Last Date to Raise Objection | August 23, 2021 |
| Release of RRB NTPC Final Answer Key for CBT 1 | To Be Announced |
| Declaration of RRB NTPC Result 2021 (CBT 1) | To Be Announced |
| Release of RRB NTPC Cut-off | To Be Announced |
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RRB NTPC CBT 1 and CBT 2 Dates
RRB NTPC exam for CBT 1 got over on July 31. RRB NTPC provisional answer key was released on August 16 and the option to raise the objection was closed on August 23, 2021. Now candidates are expecting the RRB NTPC Final Answer Key, Result and Cut-off. The RRB NTPC Result for CBT 1 is expected to be announced in September. After the release of CBT 1 Result, the dates of CBT 2 will be announced on the respective regional websites of RRB.
RRB NTPC Exam Date for Phase 7
| Events | Date |
| Phase 7 / CBT 1 Exam City and downloading of Travel Authority | July 13, 2021. |
| Phase 7 / CBT 1 Admit Card | July 19, 2021. |
| Phase 7 / CBT 1 Exam Start Date | July 23, 2021 |
| Phase 7 / CBT 1 Exam End Date | July 31, 2021 |
| CBT 1 Provisional Answer Key Dates | August 16 to 23, 2021 |
| CBT 1 Final Answer Key, Result and Cutoff Release Date | September 2021 (Tentative) |
RRB NTPC Phase 6 Exam Date 2021
| Events | Date |
| Phase 6 / CBT 1 Exam City and downloading of Travel Authority | March 22, 2021 |
| Phase 6 / CBT 1 Admit Card | March 28, 2021 |
| Phase 6 / CBT 1 Exam Start Date | April 01, 2021 |
| Phase 6 / CBT 1 Exam End Date | April 08, 2021 |
RRB NTPC Phase 5 Exam Date
| Events | Date |
| Phase 5 / CBT 1 Exam City and TA | February 23, 2021 |
| Phase 5 / CBT 1 Admit Card | March 01, 2021 |
| Phase 5 / CBT 1 Exam Start Date | March 04, 2021 |
| Phase 5 / CBT 1 Exam End Date | March 27, 2021 |
RRB NTPC Exam Date for Phase 4
| Events | Date |
| Phase 4 / CBT 1 Exam City and TA | February 05, 2021 |
| Phase 4 / CBT 1 Admit Card | February 11, 2021 |
| Phase 4 / CBT 1 Exam Start Date | February 15, 2021 |
| Phase 4 / CBT 1 Exam End Date | March 03, 2021 |
RRB NTPC Phase 3 Exam Date
| Events | Date |
| Phase 3 / CBT 1 Exam City and TA | January 21, 2021 |
| Phase 3 / CBT 1 Admit Card | January 27, 2021 |
| Phase 3 / CBT 1 Exam Start Date | January 31, 2021 |
| Phase 3 / CBT 1 Exam End Date | February 12, 2021 |
RRB NTPC Exam Date for Phase 2
| Events | Date |
| Phase 2 / CBT 1 Exam City and TA | January 2, 2021 |
| Phase 2 / CBT 1 Admit Card | January 12, 2021 |
| Phase 2/ CBT 1 Exam Start Date | January 16, 2021 |
| Phase 2/ CBT 1 Exam End Date | January 30, 2021 |
RRB NTPC 2021 Exam Date for Phase 1
| Events | Date |
| Phase 1 / CBT 1 Exam City and TA | December 18, 2020 |
| Phase 1 / CBT 1 Admit Card | December 23, 2020 |
| Phase 1 / CBT 1 Exam Start Date | December 28, 2020 |
| Phase 1 / CBT 1 Exam End Date | January 13, 2021 |
RRB NTPC Exam Shift Timings
The Railway Recruitment Board conducted RRB NTPC CBT 1 in two shifts in one day. Candidates can check the table below to know RRB NTPC shift timings.
RRB NTPC Exam Time 1st shift and 2nd shift
| Shifts | Exam Start Time | Exam End Time |
| Shift 1 | 10:30 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Shift 2 | 3: 00 PM | 4: 30 PM |
RRB NTPC CBT 2 shift timings are not yet released by the officials. The timings of CBT 2 will be updated here soon after the release of time schedule.
Reasons for RRB NTPC Exam Delay
The last date for filling RRB NTPC application form was April 12, 2019. Thereafter, a huge delay was seen in the announcement of exam dates for recruitment notification number CEN-01/ 2019. The main reasons for the delay in the RRB NTPC event schedule are given below for the candidates’ reference.
Number of Applications – When the RRB NTPC notification (CEN-01/ 2019) was released, a massive response was witnessed, attracting around 1 crore 25 lakh applicants for RRB NTPC. This is the second-highest number in the history of RRB recruitment. Considering a massive number of applications, RRB had to delay the examination process a bit due to the unavailability of exam centres. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic came into the scenario leading to a further delay.
Non-Finalisation of Testing Agency – RRB released a tender lately inviting the prospective agencies to conduct the RRB exams. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the finalisation of the exam conducting agency was put on halt. This is one of the major factors in the delay of the exam dates.
Challenges due to COVID-19 – During the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping in view the safety and social distancing measures, RRB faced certain challenges in conducting the RRB NTPC at a large scale. RRB has conducted the NTPC CBT 1 in seven phases dividing the total applicants to ensure adherence to COVID-19 precautionary guidelines. The RRB NTPC CBT 2 is also expected to happen in multiple phases.
RRB NTPC Exam Date Event Highlights
The Railway Recruitment Board conducts the RRB NTPC exam in four stages, CBT 1, CBT 2, skill test and document verification. A total of around 35,208 Vacancies have been declared for the RRB NTPC exam. Check the important information of RRB NTPC recruitment from below:
RRB NTPC Application Form
The Railway Recruitment Board released the RRB NTPC application form at the official website of the different regional websites on March 1, 2019. Candidates were able to fill the RRB NTPC application form online until March 31, 2019. However, candidates were given a facility to pay the application fee until April 5, 2019. The last date for payment of the application fee was further extended until April 12, 2019.
Candidates were able to complete the application submission by paying an amount of Rs. 500 as the application fee (Rs. 250 for SC/ ST/ Ex-Serviceman/ Women/ PWD/ EWS candidates).
RRB NTPC Admit Card
The admit card for RRB NTPC is released by different regional RRBs. Now the admit card process for NTPC CBT 1 is completed and the admit card for CBT 2 will start soon. Candidates who clear CBT 1 will be able to download the CBT 2 Admit Card 4 days before the examination. The admit card will comprise the date, shift timing, exam centre details and the test takers details. In case of any discrepancies, candidates must contact the exam conducting authority immediately.
RRB NTPC Written Exam Date 2021
The exams of RRB NTPC CBT 1 are completed. The RRB NTPC Exam Dates for CBT 2 is not yet released. The exam dates of CBT 2 and phase wise details will be provided in this section soon after the release.
RRB NTPC 2021 Result Date
The Railway Recruitment Board will soon release the RRB NTPC Result online for CBT 1. Candidates will have to visit the regional website of RRB to check the NTPC result for all the phases of CBT 1. Based on the result of stage 1 CBT, the qualified candidate will be considered for stage 2 CBT of the recruitment process.
We have now provided you with all the latest updates on the RRB NTPC Exam Dates. Candidates who have applied can check the phase-wise exam dates and download their admit cards. The exact date and time will be mentioned on the e-admit card issued by the RRB. As the CBT 2 exams are around the corner, this is the time to gear up with your preparation by taking free RRB NTPC Mock Tests at Embibe. Taking these tests will help score improvement and provide intelligent feedback to improve your performance after each test.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on RRB NTPC Exam
Check the frequently asked questions relating to RRB NTPC exam timings 2021 from below:
| Q. How can I check the RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam dates? A. Candidates can visit the regional website of RRB to get the updates of the NTPC CBT 2 exam dates. |
| Q. What is the helpdesk number for RRB NTPC Recruitment? A. Candidates can call 98400 01274 or 9840001275 for queries regarding RRB NTPC Recruitment. The lines will be open from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm except on Sunday. |
| Q. How to Download RRB NTPC Exam Date PDF? A. Candidates can download it from the official website of RRBs by clicking on ‘CEN-01/2019 – Notice on Stage 2 CBT’ after the release. |
| Q. When can I check my RRB NTPC CBT 2 Admit Card? A. All those appearing for the RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam can check their Admit Card 4 days before the exam on the official websites of RRB. The exact date will be updated here after the release. |
| Q. What is the RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Date? A. The exam dates of RRB NTPC CBT2 are not yet released. |
| Q. What is RRB NTPC CBT 2 Admit Card release Date? A. The RRB NTPC CBT 2 admit card will be released 4 days before the exam. |
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