The RRB NTPC admit card, officially called the e-call letter, is the paper you must carry to the computer-based test. It is not sent by post. You download it from the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) you chose in your application, using your registration number and your date of birth or password.
In recent RRB exams, the release has come in two steps. About 10 days before your exam, the RRB shows an exam city and date intimation slip. About four days before the exam, the e-call letter with the exact centre address and reporting time opens for download. These gaps come from recent RRB notices, so always go by the notice for your own CEN and stage.
City intimation slip vs e-call letter
| Point | City intimation slip | E-call letter (admit card) |
|---|---|---|
| What it shows | Exam city and date; SC/ST travel authority link for eligible candidates | Roll number, shift, reporting time, gate closing time, centre address and instructions |
| When it comes | About 10 days before your exam | About 4 days before your exam |
| Valid for entry? | No | Yes, along with an original photo ID |
The exam city intimation slip is only for planning travel and leave. Your personal exam date shows up on this slip first, which is why people search for the "admit card exam date" before the e-call letter is out. The centre address appears only on the e-call letter.
How to download the RRB NTPC admit card
- Open the official website of the RRB region you applied to, for example rrbcdg.gov.in for RRB Chandigarh. There are 21 RRBs, and each site links to the others.
- Look for the notice that names your CEN and your stage, such as CBT 1, CBT 2 or the skill test.
- Click the link for the city intimation slip or the e-call letter. It opens the candidate login page; in recent cycles this page has been hosted on rrb.digialm.com.
- Enter your registration number, your date of birth or password, and the captcha.
- Check every detail on the screen, then download the PDF and print two clear copies.
Undergraduate and graduate call letters are separate
The undergraduate level (Class 12 posts) and the graduate level are two different recruitments with different notices. In 2024 they were CEN 06/2024 and CEN 05/2024. Their exams, and so their call letters, come at different times. If you applied for both levels, you have two registration numbers and must log in separately for each one.
Every stage also has its own call letter. Clearing CBT 1 leads to a fresh city slip and e-call letter for CBT 2, and later stages such as the CBAT, typing skill test and document verification have their own letters too.
Details to check on the e-call letter
- Your name, father's name and date of birth, spelled as in your application.
- Registration number and roll number.
- Photo and signature: clear and the same ones you uploaded.
- Exam level and stage, date, shift, reporting time and gate closing time.
- Full centre address. Visit or map it a day before if you can.
- The list of photo IDs accepted, and any extra items the letter asks you to bring.
What to carry on exam day
- A printed copy of the e-call letter.
- One original photo ID from the list on the call letter, such as an Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, PAN card or driving licence. Photocopies are not accepted for entry.
- Any photographs the call letter asks for.
- The travel authority printout if you are an eligible SC or ST candidate using free rail travel.
Recent RRB exams have used biometric checks at the centre. Reach early, keep your fingers free of mehndi or ink, and carry the same ID you gave while applying. Mobile phones, smart watches and other electronic items are not allowed inside.
Common problems and how to fix them
- Forgot registration number: search your email and SMS for the message sent when you registered. The login page also has a recovery link.
- Forgot password: use the "forgot password" link on the login page. The reset goes to your registered mobile number or email.
- Slip not showing yet: exams run in phases, and slips open about 10 days before each candidate's own date. A friend getting a slip earlier does not mean yours is missing.
- Login error or slow site: make sure you are on the website of the RRB you applied to, type the date of birth in the format shown, and try again at a quieter hour. Avoid links shared on social media.
- Wrong photo, name or other detail: write to the helpdesk listed on your RRB website before the exam. Carry your original ID and a copy of your application.
- Travel authority not visible: it is offered only to eligible SC and ST candidates. Check that your category was filled correctly in the application.
After the exam
After each CBT, RRBs have usually published a provisional answer key with a short objection window, and later the stage result. Use the gap before CBT 2 well: the NTPC CBT 1 and CBT 2 syllabus lists every topic. For an overview of posts and stages, go back to the RRB NTPC exam hub .
If you also applied for Level 1 posts, the steps for the Group D call letter are similar but come under a different notice. Students who sat for SSC exams can compare them with the SSC CHSL hall ticket process , and all other guides are on our admit card page . For new railway and central openings, see central government jobs .
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