RRB NTPC Exam 2025: The Indian Railways has made a spectacular comeback. This time, it’s not a train delay or platform change, but something much more exciting (and nerve-wracking) for over 1.2 crore job seeker- the RRB NTPC Exam 2025 (non-technical popular categories). And now, everyone is holding their breath for the upcoming CBT-1 exam, which is tentative scheduled for June 2025.
This is not any regular exam. The railways recruitment board is conducting one of the largest hiring drives in India. The goal? To fill 11,558 vacancies in different job posts under NTPC. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) will fill 11558 positions in various Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC).
These positions include under-graduate positions (Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk) and graduate positions (Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Station Master). The RRB NTPC Exam 2025 has received 12167679 applications (1.02 crore), of which 5840861 are for graduate-level positions and 6326818 are for 12th-level positions.
RRB NTPC Exam 2025 Important Dates
| Events | For Graduates | For Under Graduates |
| RRB NTPC Notification PDF | 13th September 2024 | 20th September 2024 |
| RRB NTPC Apply Online 2025 Start Date | 14th September 2024 | 21st September 2024 |
| Last Date To Apply Online | 20th October 2024 (11:59 pm) | 27th October 2024 (11:29 pm) |
| Date for fees payment after closing date | 21st & 22nd October 2024 | 28th & 29th October 2024 |
| Date for Modification window for corrections in application form | 23rd to 30th October 2024 | 30th October to 6th November 2024 |
| RRB NTPC Application Status 2025 | Notified Soon | Notified Soon |
| RRB NTPC Admit Card 2025 | Notified Soon | Notified Soon |
| RRB NTPC Exam Date 2025 | June 2025 | June 2025 |
RRB NTPC Exam 2025
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
| Graduate Level Posts | 8,113 |
| Undergraduate Level Posts | 3,445 |
| Total | 11,558 |
So, whether you are fresh out of collage or just passed 12th class, there’s something in store for you. And yes, the competition is brutal- but what’s life without a little challenge (and a LOT of competition)?
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RRB CBT 1 Exam Schedule 2025
Okay, not literally out here are the most important dates and events for all candidates:
| Event | Expected Date |
| Application Window | Sep to Oct 2024 |
| CBT 1 Exam Date (Tentative) | June 2025 |
| City Intimation Slip Release | 10 Days Before Exam |
| Admit Card Release | 4 Days Before Exam |
So, if you are still waiting for your admit card, please don’t panic or refresh the website 50 times a day. The RRB will upload the city intimation slip first, and only after that, the admit card will be available for download.
RRB NTPC 2025 Admit Card Download Link
All candidate can download their RRB NTPC 2025 Hall Ticket from the official RRB website: rrbcdg.gov.in. You will need your registration number and password to log in. if you forget them- well, good luck finding that email from 2024.
RRB NTPC exam schedule 2025
The exam will be held in three shifts per day. So, whether you are an early bird of a night owl, there’s a shift for you.
| Shift | Exam Time | Reporting Time |
| Shift 1 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 7:30 AM |
| Shift 2 | 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM | 11:15 AM |
| Shift 3 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Don’t even dream of reaching 10 minutes late. The gates close strictly as per time. NO begging or cycling will help.
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RRB NTPC 2025 Exam Pattern
The exam will be a computer-based test (CBT) with 100 multiple-choice questions. You will get 90 minutes to solve the paper. Here’s the section wise breakup:
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Each correct answer gives you 1 mark, but be careful—wrong answers will cost you 1/3rd mark.
Selection Process- It’s Not Just One Exam., If you thought passing CBT-1 means the job is yours, then sorry to burst your bubble. Here is the full process:
CBT 1 (Screening Test): it’s a screening test. It has 100 questions; you will have to correct as many questions and much you can
CBT 2 (Main Exam): it’s a main examination for the recruitment process, if you will not clear this stage then you will not get the jobs.
Skill test/Typing test (depending on the post):typing test or computer skill test (for some Posts)
Document verification: In this stage, the concern officers will check your all educational document, if any details found false then you will be expelled from the selection process.
Medical examination: here in this stage, a doctor will check your physical/medical condition. If you are medically fit for job only in this stage you will get the job.
RRB NTPC CBT 1 and CBT 2 2025- Tips For Candidate
Here are some basic tips that can help:
Follow the syllabus: study all topics from the RRB NTPC syllabus. Don’t waste time on “too tough” or “too easy” chapter.
Practice Old papers: previous year’s papers are your best friend.
Time management: practice mock tests to improve your speed.
Stay updated: Keep checking the official RRB site for updates. Not what’s App forwards.
Final Words- May The Best 11,558 Win.
With over 1.2 crore candidates fighting for just over eleven thousand seats, the competition is clearly sky-high. This is no less than a mega IPL final- except here, there are no cheerleaders, just admit cards and stress. To all the aspirants- stay calm, stay focused, and don’t let the pressure get to you. Start preparing seriously if you haven’t already, because June is just around the corner. And remember, even if things don’t go as planned. It’s not the end of the world. It’s just the RRB NTPC Exam 2025.