RRB NTPC 2025 exam date: Over 1.2 crore candidates to appear for CBT 1, admit cards to release soon
TOI Education | May 10, 2025, 06.08 PM IST
RRB NTPC 2025 exam date: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will hold the initial phase of the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) examination—CBT 1—in June 2025. This examination marks a crucial step in one of India's largest recruitment drives, aiming to fill 11,558 vacancies for various NTPC roles across different zones of Indian Railways.
With approximately 1.21 crore candidates having applied during the application window from September to October 2024, the RRB NTPC 2025 exam is expected to see one of the highest levels of participation in recent years. Both graduate and undergraduate applicants are eligible for the advertised roles, with 8,113 positions open for graduate-level and 3,445 for undergraduate-level candidates.
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The RRB has tentatively scheduled the CBT 1 exam for June 2025. Candidates will receive their city intimation slip 10 days before the exam date. The official admit cards are expected to be released four days prior to the scheduled exam. These documents will be available for download on the official RRB website—rrbcdg.gov.in—where applicants must log in using their registration number and password.
The examination will be held in three shifts each day. Shift 1 will run from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, with a reporting time of 7:30 AM. Shift 2 is scheduled from 12:45 PM to 2:15 PM, and candidates must report by 11:15 AM. Shift 3 will be conducted from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, with a reporting time of 3:00 PM.
Official webiste to check RRB NTPC 2025 admit cards and exam dates
Exam pattern and selection process
The upcoming CBT 1 examination will feature 100 multiple-choice questions divided into three sections, with a 90-minute time limit. The test includes negative marking, where incorrect answers result in a deduction of one-third mark, while correct answers earn one mark.
The exam comprises 40 questions in General Awareness, 30 questions in Mathematics, and 30 questions in General Intelligence and Reasoning sections.
This comprehensive assessment structure allows candidates to demonstrate their knowledge across different subject areas while maintaining a balanced scoring system.
The selection process for RRB NTPC 2025 includes multiple stages—CBT 1, CBT 2 (Main examination), followed by a Skill Test or Typing Test depending on the post. This will be followed by document verification and a medical examination to assess final eligibility.
What candidates should focus on
Candidates should align their preparation with the official exam pattern, focusing on effective time management and precision. Regular practice with previous years’ question papers and keeping track of the latest RRB notifications will be key to succeeding in this highly competitive recruitment process.
With approximately 1.21 crore candidates having applied during the application window from September to October 2024, the RRB NTPC 2025 exam is expected to see one of the highest levels of participation in recent years. Both graduate and undergraduate applicants are eligible for the advertised roles, with 8,113 positions open for graduate-level and 3,445 for undergraduate-level candidates.
Also See: CBSE Class 10th and 12th Board Exam Results Exam schedule and admit card details
The RRB has tentatively scheduled the CBT 1 exam for June 2025. Candidates will receive their city intimation slip 10 days before the exam date. The official admit cards are expected to be released four days prior to the scheduled exam. These documents will be available for download on the official RRB website—rrbcdg.gov.in—where applicants must log in using their registration number and password.
The examination will be held in three shifts each day. Shift 1 will run from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, with a reporting time of 7:30 AM. Shift 2 is scheduled from 12:45 PM to 2:15 PM, and candidates must report by 11:15 AM. Shift 3 will be conducted from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, with a reporting time of 3:00 PM.
Official webiste to check RRB NTPC 2025 admit cards and exam dates
Exam pattern and selection process
The upcoming CBT 1 examination will feature 100 multiple-choice questions divided into three sections, with a 90-minute time limit. The test includes negative marking, where incorrect answers result in a deduction of one-third mark, while correct answers earn one mark.
The exam comprises 40 questions in General Awareness, 30 questions in Mathematics, and 30 questions in General Intelligence and Reasoning sections.
This comprehensive assessment structure allows candidates to demonstrate their knowledge across different subject areas while maintaining a balanced scoring system.
The selection process for RRB NTPC 2025 includes multiple stages—CBT 1, CBT 2 (Main examination), followed by a Skill Test or Typing Test depending on the post. This will be followed by document verification and a medical examination to assess final eligibility.
What candidates should focus on
Candidates should align their preparation with the official exam pattern, focusing on effective time management and precision. Regular practice with previous years’ question papers and keeping track of the latest RRB notifications will be key to succeeding in this highly competitive recruitment process.