The RRB NTPC E-Call Letter (Admit Card) is one of the most important documents for your exam. However, RRB does not release the actual admit card weeks in advance. Instead, they follow a two-step release process involving an Exam City Intimation Slip and the final Admit Card. Understanding the correct timeline will help you avoid unnecessary stress.

Important: Graduate Level NTPC exams begin in December 2025, so the admit card process will start very soon.

The Timeline: City Intimation vs. Admit Card

Exam City & Date Intimation Slip (10 Days Before Exam)

Note: This is NOT your admit card. It cannot be used for entry into the exam center.

Shows your Exam City and Date/Shift.
Helps candidates book travel in advance, especially for inter-state travel.
For SC/ST candidates, this slip usually includes the Free Travel Authority.

E-Call Letter / Admit Card (4 Days Before Exam)

Final Admit Card: This contains your exact Exam Center Name, Roll Number, Reporting Time, and important exam-day instructions.

Example: If your exam is on 20 December, the admit card will be available by 16 December.

Step-by-Step: How to Download the Admit Card

The process is the same for all 21 RRB regions (Mumbai, Patna, Kolkata, Bengaluru, etc.).

Visit the Official Regional Website: e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in for Chandigarh.
Find the link for "CEN 06/2025 (Graduate)" or "CEN 07/2025 (Undergraduate)".
Login using Registration Number and Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY).
Open the Dashboard → View City Intimation and E-Call Letter tabs.
Download and save the PDF.

Recommendation: Print 2 copies of the admit card. Color print is preferable, but clarity matters more.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

1. Invalid Credentials

Check if the Date of Birth is in the correct DD-MM-YYYY format. If still incorrect, check your registration confirmation email.

2. Forgot Registration Number

Use the "Forgot Registration Number" link. You must enter your Email ID and Mobile Number.

3. Blurry Photo on Admit Card

Carry 2–3 passport photos and a valid Photo ID. You may need to complete an undertaking at the exam center.

Exam Day Guidelines: Do's and Don'ts

Important: RRB exams are highly strict. Any violation can lead to immediate debarment.

1. Documents to Carry

Original Photo ID: Aadhaar (preferred), PAN, Voter ID, or Driving License.
E-Call Letter: Printed copy only.
Passport Photo: Same as uploaded in the application.

2. Banned Items

Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, calculators.
Belts, metal jewelry, large metal buttons.
Any paper, notes, or books.

3. Biometric Authentication

Warning: Do NOT apply Mehendi, ink, or chemicals on your left thumb or fingers for at least a week before the exam. Failed biometrics = No entry.

4. Reporting Time

Gates close 30 minutes before the exam. Arriving even 1 minute late will result in denied entry. Always reach at least 1 hour early.