The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB NTPC Exam Date 2025 for Graduate-level posts under CEN No. 05/2024. Around 58 lakh candidates have applied for the CBT 1 exam this year. Those who qualify in CBT 1 will move on to CBT 2 and further stages of the selection process. The exam city details and admit cards are now available on the official RRB website. Check the complete RRB NTPC Exam Schedule 2025 below and learn how to access your individual exam date and details.
RRB NTPC Exam Date 2025 Out
The RRB NTPC Exam 2025 is being conducted from 5th to 24th June 2025 over a period of 16 days, with multiple shifts each day to manage the high number of candidates. The exam comprises 100 questions and is held for a duration of 90 minutes. As of now, all exams scheduled up to 15th June have been successfully completed.
- The RRRB NTPC City Intimation Slip 2025 has been released on the official website through which candidates can check their exam date and exam city.
- RRB NTPC Admit Card 2025 for CBT 1 is now available for download.
| RRB NTPC Exam Dates 2025 |
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| Post Name | CBT 1 Exam Dates | Total Shifts |
| Graduate Level (Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist, Senior Clerk-cum-Typist, Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor, and Station Master) | 5th to 24th June 2025 (16 Days) | 3/Per Day |
RRB NTPC Exam Shift & Timing
The Railway NTPC CBT 1 Exam will be conducted in three shifts. Candidates must arrive at the exam center as per the reporting time specified on their admit card. The shift-wise exam timings and reporting schedule are given below.
| RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Timing | |||
| Shift | Reporting Time | Gate Closing Time | Exam Time |
| Shift 1 | 7:30 AM | 8:30 AM |
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
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| Shift 2 | 11:15 AM | 12:15 PM |
12:45 PM – 2:15 PM
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| Shift 3 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
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RRB NTPC Hall Ticket 2025
The Railway Recruitment Board has released the e-call letter for the RRB NTPC Exam 2025. With the exam city and date already announced, the admit card is an essential document for entry into the exam hall. Candidates should use their login credentials to download it and carefully verify all the details mentioned. It’s recommended to plan travel early, visit the exam center beforehand if feasible, and ensure all necessary items—such as valid ID proof, required documents, and stationery—are ready well before the exam day.
RRB NTPC Selection Process
There are 4 stages in the RRB NTPC Selection procedure as given below:
| Stage | Details |
| 1. Computer-Based Test (CBT 1) |
Screening test for all eligible candidates; includes General Awareness, Mathematics, and Reasoning.
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| 2. Computer-Based Test (CBT 2) |
Those who qualify will appear for CBT 2. It is slightly tougher than CBT 1.
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| 3. Typing Skill Test / CBAT |
For certain posts: Typing Skill Test or Computer-Based Aptitude Test (e.g., Station Master).
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| 4. Document Verification (DV) |
Shortlisted candidates must present original documents for verification.
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| 5. Medical Examination |
Final step to ensure candidates are medically fit for the post.
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RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2025
The RRB NTPC Exam will be held in 15 regional languages. These languages include English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. Check the total number of question and marks in the table below.
| RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2025 | ||
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
5 Million Candidates Will Appear for RRB NTPC Graduate Level Exam 2025
Over 5 million candidates are expected to appear for the RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam 2025, making it one of the largest and most competitive recruitment exams in the country. According to the official announcement by the RRB, approximately 5.84 million aspirants have applied for 8,113 graduate-level NTPC posts under CEN 05/2024. Only candidates whose application status is marked as “Accepted” will be eligible to appear for the first stage of the computer-based test (CBT 1).
RRB NTPC 2025 Exam: Overview
The RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam 2025 will be held across 21 Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), including major centers like Mumbai, Chennai, Prayagraj, Malda, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, and Bhubaneswar, among others. Candidates must clear the CBT 1 exam to move on to the next stage of the selection process. Key highlights of the NTPC Exam are given below:
| RRB NTPC 2025 Exam | |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Name of Exam | RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories Exam |
| Level of Exam | National |
| Number of Vacancies | 11558 (Graduate- 8113 and Undergraduate – 3445) |
| NTPC Exam Date 2025 | 5th to 24th June 2025 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Stages of Exam | CBT 1, CBT 2, Skill Test, Document Verification |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd |
| Official Website of RRB | https://indianrailways.gov.in/ |
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RRB NTPC Graduate Level Vacancy 2025
The Railway Recruitment Board has released 8,113 vacancies for the post of Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist, Senior Clerk-cum-Typist, Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor, and Station Master. These are all NTPC Graduate level posts. Check post-wise vacancy in the table below.
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RRB NTPC Graduate Level Vacancy 2025
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| Post Name |
Number of Vacancies
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| Goods Train Manager | 3,144 |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | 1,736 |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | 1,507 |
| Station Master | 994 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | 732 |
| Total | 8,113 |
RRB NTPC Salary
The RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) salary structure is quite attractive and varies based on the post and level. It includes basic pay along with several allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other government benefits.
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Name of the Post
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Initial Pay (Rs.) |
| Goods Train Manager, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | Rs. 29,200 |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Station Master | Rs. 35,400 |
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