The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the examination schedule for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) 2025 recruitment. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) 1 for graduate-level posts is slated to take place from June 5 to June 23, 2025, across various centers nationwide .(The Times of India, Business Standard)
Key Dates and Details
- Exam Dates: June 5 to June 23, 2025
- Admit Card Release: June 1, 2025
- Exam City Intimation Slip: May 27, 2025
- Total Vacancies: 11,558 (8,113 graduate-level and 3,445 undergraduate-level positions)
- Total Applicants: Over 1.2 crore candidates have applied for the examination .(Business Standard, www.ndtv.com)
Exam Pattern
The CBT 1 will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions divided into three sections:
- General Awareness: 40 questions
- Mathematics: 30 questions
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 30 questions.
Candidates will have 90 minutes to complete the test. Each correct answer awards one mark, while each incorrect answer results in a deduction of one-third of a mark, adhering to a negative marking scheme .(The Times of India)
Shift Timings
The examination will be conducted in three shifts daily:(Sakshi Education)
- Shift 1: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (Reporting Time: 7:30 AM)
- Shift 2: 12:45 PM to 2:15 PM (Reporting Time: 11:15 AM)
- Shift 3: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM (Reporting Time: 3:00 PM) .(Sakshi Education)
Selection Process
The RRB NTPC selection process comprises multiple stages:(Business Standard)
- CBT 1
- CBT 2
- Skill Test / Typing Test / Aptitude Test (as applicable)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Candidates must qualify each stage to progress to the next.(Business Standard)
Important Instructions
- Admit Card: Available for download from June 1, 2025, on the official RRB websites.
- Exam City Intimation Slip: Accessible from May 27, 2025, providing details about the exam center.
- Aadhaar Verification: Mandatory at the exam center. Candidates must carry their Aadhaar card or a printed e-Aadhaar .
- Travel Authority for SC/ST Candidates: Downloadable 10 days before the exam date.(Business Standard, India Today, The Times of India)
How to Download Admit Card
- Visit the official RRB website: rrbcdg.gov.in or the respective regional RRB portal.
- Click on the link for “RRB NTPC 2025 Admit Card.”
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth.
- Download and print the admit card for future reference.(Business Standard, Sakshi Education)
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official RRB websites for updates and ensure they are well-prepared for the examination. Adhering to the schedule and instructions will facilitate a smooth examination process.
