The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the Computer-Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) Admit Card and Exam City Intimation Slip under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 06/2025. Candidates who qualified the CBT-2 stage for 5,810 NTPC Graduate posts can now download their e-call letters through the official candidate login portal hosted on TCS iON and regional RRB websites.

According to the official schedule, the nationwide RRB NTPC CBTST examination will take place on 24 September 2026.

Because this typing skill test is mandatory and qualifying for posts such as Senior Clerk cum Typist and Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, candidates must prepare thoroughly. In this comprehensive guide, Jobtheta.com brings you the direct download link, step-by-step instructions, typing speed criteria, 5% error calculation formula, and exam day rules.

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1. RRB NTPC CBTST 2026: Quick Overview

Particular	Official Details
Recruitment Board	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways
Notification Number	CEN No. 06/2025 (NTPC Graduate)
Total Vacancies	5,810 Posts
Current Examination Stage	Computer-Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST)
Exam Date	24 September 2026
Admit Card Release Date	20 September 2026 (Live Now)
Nature of Examination	Qualifying in nature (Speed & Accuracy based)
Typing Language Options	English (30 WPM) OR Hindi (25 WPM)
Official Central Portal	rrbapply.gov.in
Direct Candidate Login Portal	TCS iON CBTST Login Link
Official Helpdesk Number	+91 7996347666 (Mon–Sat: 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM)

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2. Important Dates & CBTST Timeline

Mark these critical dates to stay on track for the recruitment process:

Event	Schedule / Date
CBT-2 Result & Shortlist Declaration	27 August 2026
Exam City & Date Intimation Slip	Activated 10 days before exam
CBTST e-Call Letter / Admit Card Release	20 September 2026 (4 days prior to test)
RRB NTPC CBTST Examination Date	24 September 2026
Document Verification (DV) Schedule	To be notified post-CBTST results

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3. How to Download RRB NTPC CBTST Admit Card 2026

Candidates can access their hall ticket directly through the official candidate login interface by following these simple steps:

• Step 1: Visit the direct TCS iON candidate login portal at qa-efmprd.tcsion.com Login or access it via your regional RRB website.
• Step 2: Enter your Registration Number and User Password (Date of Birth in DD/MM/YYYY format).
• Step 3: Enter the displayed Captcha code accurately and click on the “लॉग इन करें / Login” button.
• Step 4: Navigate to the “City Intimation & e-Call Letter” tab on your candidate dashboard.
• Step 5: Click on the download link for “CBTST Admit Card”.
• Step 6: Save the PDF file to your device and print a clear colour copy on an A4 sheet.

Need Help Recovering Your Registration Number? If you have forgotten your registration number, visit rrbapply.gov.in and use the “Forgot Registration” option, or search for “RRB” in your registered email inbox. You can also contact the centralized helpdesk at +91 7996347666.

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4. Crucial Details to Check on Your Hall Ticket

Immediately upon downloading your admit card, verify the following details:

• Candidate’s Full Name and Roll Number
• Registration Number and Category
• Date and Shift Timing of the CBTST
• Reporting Time and Gate Closure Time
• Test Center Code, Name, and Complete Venue Address
• Opted Typing Language (English or Hindi)
• Barcode, Photograph, and Signature Visibility
• COVID-19 and Exam Day Guidelines

(If any mismatch appears, contact your respective regional RRB helpdesk immediately for correction.)

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5. RRB NTPC CBTST Exam Pattern & Speed Requirements

The Computer-Based Typing Skill Test is purely qualifying in nature. Marks scored in the typing test will not be added to your final CBT-2 score, but qualifying is mandatory for final appointment.

Typing Medium	Minimum Required Speed	Minimum Words Required (10 Min)	Prescribed Font
English Typing	30 WPM	300 Words	Standard QWERTY Layout
Hindi Typing	25 WPM	250 Words	KrutiDev or Mangal Font
Test Duration	10 Minutes	—	Single continuous session

Essential Technical Rules:

• Practice Window: Before the actual 10-minute test begins, a 1-minute warm-up mock typing window is provided so candidates can check the keyboard functionality.
• Backspace Key: The backspace key is strictly disabled during the actual 10-minute evaluation. You cannot delete or backspace to correct words once typed.
• Passage Retyping Rule: If you complete typing the full master passage before the 10-minute timer expires, press the Spacebar and continue retyping the passage from the beginning until time runs out. Failure to retype can penalize your net word count.

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6. Official Error Calculation Formula & 5% Relaxation

The Railway Recruitment Board evaluates candidate typing accuracy using a standardized error penalty formula. Candidates receive an exemption for mistakes up to 5% of total words typed.

Step-by-Step Error Calculation:

1. Calculate Total Mistakes: $\text{Total Mistakes}=\text{Full Mistakes}+\left(\frac{\text{Half Mistakes}}{2}\right)$Total Mistakes=Full Mistakes+(2Half Mistakes​) (Full mistakes include word omission, substitution, or addition. Half mistakes include spelling errors, capitalization, or punctuation slips).
2. Apply 5% Error Relaxation: $\text{Ignored Mistakes}=5\mathrm{\%}\times \text{Total Words Typed}$Ignored Mistakes=5%×Total Words Typed $\text{Penalty Mistakes}=\text{Total Mistakes}-\text{Ignored Mistakes}$Penalty Mistakes=Total Mistakes−Ignored Mistakes
3. Calculate Net Typing Speed (WPM): Every mistake beyond the 5% margin carries a heavy penalty of 10 words deducted: $\text{Net Typing Speed (WPM)}=\frac{\text{Total Words Typed}-(\text{Penalty Mistakes}\times 10)}{10}$Net Typing Speed (WPM)=10Total Words Typed−(Penalty Mistakes×10)​

Practical Example:

• Suppose you typed 400 words in 10 minutes and made 30 mistakes:
  • Allowed mistakes (5% of 400) = 20 mistakes (Ignored)
  • Penalty mistakes = $30-20=$30−20= 10 mistakes
  • Penalty deduction = $10\times 10=$10×10= 100 words deducted
  • Evaluated words = $400-100=$400−100= 300 words
  • Net Speed = 300/10=30WPM300/10=30WPM (Status: QUALIFIED )

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7. Mandatory Documents to Carry to the Exam Hall

Entry into the examination premises requires mandatory verification documents:

• Colour Printout of CBTST e-Call Letter: Ensure the photograph and barcode are crisp and readable.
• Original Aadhaar Card (Mandatory): Biometric Aadhaar-linked fingerprint authentication is conducted at the entry gate. (Candidates from J&K, Ladakh, Assam, and Meghalaya without Aadhaar can present an original Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card, or Driving License).
• Recent Passport-Size Photographs: Bring at least two color photographs matching the one uploaded in your application.
• Self-Declaration Undertaking: Complete the declaration on your admit card only in front of the exam invigilator.

Prohibited Items: Mobile phones, digital watches, pen drives, Bluetooth devices, calculators, wallets, and study notes are strictly forbidden. Storage lockers are not guaranteed at all test centers.

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8. Regional RRB Official Websites

Candidates can also check city slips and announcements directly from their respective regional portals:

Regional RRB	Official Website Link
RRB Ahmedabad	rrbahmedabad.gov.in
RRB Ajmer	rrbajmer.gov.in
RRB Allahabad (Prayagraj)	rrbald.gov.in
RRB Bangalore	rrbbnc.gov.in
RRB Bhopal	rrbbpl.nic.in
RRB Bhubaneswar	rrbbbs.gov.in
RRB Bilaspur	rrbbilaspur.gov.in
RRB Chandigarh	rrbcdg.gov.in
RRB Chennai	rrbchennai.gov.in
RRB Gorakhpur	rrbgkp.gov.in
RRB Guwahati	rrbguwahati.gov.in
RRB Jammu-Srinagar	rrbjammu.nic.in
RRB Kolkata	rrbkolkata.gov.in
RRB Malda	rrbmalda.gov.in
RRB Mumbai	rrbmumbai.gov.in
RRB Muzaffarpur	rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in
RRB Patna	rrbpatna.gov.in
RRB Ranchi	rrbranchi.gov.in
RRB Secunderabad	rrbsecunderabad.nic.in
RRB Siliguri	rrbsiliguri.gov.in
RRB Thiruvananthapuram	rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in

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9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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10. Official Links & Helpdesk

Resource	Official Direct Link
Direct CBTST Admit Card & City Slip Login	Download e-Call Letter (TCS iON Portal)
Centralized RRB Apply Portal	rrbapply.gov.in
Official Central Railway Helpdesk	Phone: +91 7996347666
Latest Govt Job Updates & Alerts	Jobtheta.com

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