The Railway Recruitment Board is all set to conduct one of the largest recruitment exams in the country, the RRB NTPC Undergraduate Exam 2025, scheduled to be held from 7 August to 8 September 2025. With more than 63.36 lakh candidates expected to appear, the exam has once again highlighted its immense popularity among 12th-pass aspirants aiming for government jobs in Indian Railways. Read the article below for complete details on the exam pattern, selection process, and more.
Over 63.36 Lakh candidates to appear for RRB NTPC Undergraduate Exam 2025
63,36,000 applications have been received for the NTPC undergraduate-level posts, making it one of the most competitive exams of the year. Candidates from every state have applied for various posts offered under the 10+2 qualification level. Given the massive number of candidates, the exam will be conducted in multiple shifts among various regions and centers under strict guidelines. The RRB NTPC UG exam is a golden opportunity for aspirants aiming for a stable and respectable railway job.
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What Posts are Covered under RRB NTPC UG 2025?
The NTPC undergraduate-level recruitment is meant for candidates who have passed Class 12 (10+2). The following are the posts offered under this level:
- Junior Clerk cum Typist
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist
- Junior Time Keeper
- Train Clerk
- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
These posts fall under non-technical popular categories, offering clerical and front-line roles in the railway system.
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RRB NTPC UG 2025 Exam Pattern
The recruitment process starts with a Computer-Based Test (CBT 1), which is common for all NTPC UG posts. We have shared the full exam pattern for candidates.
Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 minutes |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
Total | 100 | 100 |
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- There is a negative marking of 1/3 mark for every incorrect answer.
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RRB NTPC UG 2025 Selection Process
The complete selection process for the NTPC Undergraduate level includes the following stages.
- CBT 1 (First Stage Computer-Based Test)
- CBT 2 (Second Stage Computer-Based Test)
- Typing Skill Test (TST) or Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), depending on the post
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Fitness Test
Final selection is done based on the candidate’s performance in CBT 2 and qualifying in skill tests, followed by document and medical verification stages.
With 63.36 lakh aspirants, the competition is at an all-time high. Candidates should focus on conceptual clarity, time management, and regular practice with mock tests and previous year question papers, all provided by Adda247 to boost their chances of selection.