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The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the revised schedule for the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam for Undergraduate posts under CEN 06/2024. The RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam will now be held from 7th August to 9th September 2025, spread across 19 days. This recruitment drive aims to fill 3,445 NTPC vacancies.
Candidates who qualify in CBT 1 will be eligible to appear for CBT 2. The exam city and date intimation link is now live on the official RRB websites. Candidates can check their exam date, shift timing, and reporting time to make proper travel and accommodation arrangements for a hassle-free exam day.
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RRB NTPC Exam Date 2025 Out
More than 1.2 crore candidates have registered for the RRB NTPC Exam 2025, including over 63.26 lakh applicants for Undergraduate-level posts. The CBT 1 exam will be held on the following dates: 7th, 8th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th August, and 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th & 9th September 2025. Candidates can check their city intimation slip and admit card for their individual exam date. For full exam-related information, refer to the official notice linked below.
RRB NTPC UG Exam Date 2025
Candidates can view their exam-related details by logging in to the official website www.rrbapply.gov.in using their application registration number and password. In case they forget their password, it can be reset using the “Forgot Password” option available on the login page. Below are the key highlights of the exam, along with a table showing the NTPC UG Exam Date 2025 and timing.
Particular | Details |
Number of Vacancies | Undergraduate—3445 |
Candidates Applied | 6326818 |
RRB NTPC Exam Date 2025 | 7th August to 9th September 2025 |
Mode of Exam | Online |
City Intimation | 29th July 2025 |
Admit Card | 4th August 2025 |
Stages of the Exam | CBT 1, CBT 2, Skill Test, Document Verification |
Negative Marking | 1/3rd |
Official Website of RRB | https://indianrailways.gov.in/ |
How can I Check My NTPC Undergraduate Exam Date 2025?
You can follow the steps to check your RRB NTPC UG Exam Date 2025:
Here’s a simple and easy version of the steps to download your RRB NTPC Undergraduate City Intimation Slip 2025:
- Visit the official website of your RRB zone.
- Find the link named “RRB NTPC Undergraduate City Intimation Slip 2025” when it’s available.
- Click on the link.
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth to log in.
- After logging in, download the City Intimation Slip.
- This slip will have details like your exam date, shift time, and exam city.
- Save or print the slip and keep it safe for later use.
RRB NTPC Exam Shift & Reporting Timings
The RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam for Undergraduate posts will be conducted in three shifts daily. Check the shift-wise schedule below for complete details on exam timings and reporting hours.
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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Also Check: RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Papers
RRB NTPC UG Exam Pattern
The NTPC 12th Level CBT 1 Exam will be conducted in 15 regional languages, giving candidates the option to select their preferred language for the test. These include English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. Refer to the table below for a detailed breakdown of the question pattern and mark distribution.
Subject | General Awareness | Mathematics | General Intelligence and Reasoning | Total |
Number of Questions | 40 | 30 | 30 | 100 |
Marks | 40 | 30 | 30 | 100 |
RRB NTPC Exam Admit Card 2025
The RRB NTPC Admit Card 2025 for 12th-level posts is now available on regional RRB websites. Candidates can download it using their Registration ID and Date of Birth. A printed admit card, valid photo ID, and two passport-size photos are required to enter the exam hall. The admit card mentions the exam date, time, and venue.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate 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 |
The final step is to ensure candidates are medically fit for the post.
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RRB NTPC 12th Level Vacancy Details
The RRB NTPC 2025 Exam is being conducted to fill posts such as Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist, and Trains Clerk.
Name of Post | Vacancy |
Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 361 |
Comm. Cum Ticket Clerk | 2022 |
Jr. Clerk cum Typist | 990 |
Trains Clerk | 72 |
Total | 3445 |
RRB NTPC Exam Day Instructions and Rules
To ensure a fair and smooth conduct of the RRB NTPC Exam, candidates must follow certain rules and regulations set by the Railway Recruitment Board:
- Carry Admit Card & ID Proof: Must bring a printout of the admit card and a valid photo ID.
- Be on Time: Late entry is not allowed; reach the centre early.
- Avoid Prohibited Items: No mobiles, smartwatches, calculators, or notes.
- Use Only Provided Sheets: Use official rough sheets and submit them after the exam.
- No Misconduct: Unfair means can lead to disqualification.
- Follow Instructions: Obey all directions given by the staff present at the exam centre.
RRB Helpline for Exam-Related Queries
For any queries or concerns, candidates can contact the RRB helpdesk at 9513166169, available Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Additionally, a dedicated helpdesk link is provided along with the city intimation slip for quick assistance.
RRB NTPC UG Exam Centre
The list of all exam cities is given in the table below. Candidates are allotted exam cities based on their preference. Check the cities below.
State/UT | Exam Centres |
Assam | • Jorhat • Guwahati • Silchar • Tezpur • Dibrugarh • Kokrajhar |
Andhra Pradesh |
• Anantapur
• Bhimavaram • Amalapuram • Chittoor • Challapalli • Eluru • Chirala • Gudur • Gooty • Guntur • Kadapa • Gudivada • Kanchikachera • Kakinada • Nandyal • Kurnool • Kavaii • Narasapuram • Nellore • Ongole • Proddatur • Narasaoropet • Rajahmundry • Puttur • Rajampet • Srikakulam • Rajam • Tekkali • Surampalem • Tirupathi • Vijayawada • Tadepalligudem • Vizianagaram • Visakhapatnam |
Andaman and Nicobar Islands | • Port Blair |
Arunachal Pradesh | • Naharlagun • Itanagar |
Bihar | • Bhagalpur • Gaya • Aurangabad • Bihar Sharif • Arrah • Patna • Muzaffarpur • Hajipur • Siwan • Samastipur • Purnea |
Chhattisgarh | • Raipur • Bilaspur • Bhilai Nagar • Durg |
Chandigarh | • Chandigarh |
Delhi/NCR | • New Delhi • Noida • Greater Noida • Ghaziabad |
Gujarat | • Gandhinagar • Godhra • Anand • Ahmedabad • Bharuch • Dadra • Bhuj • Jamnagar • Mehsana • Junagadh • Himatnagar • Silvassa • Nadiad • Surat • Valsad • Navsari • Rajkot • Vadodara • Surendranagar • Vapi |
Goa | • Verma |
Himachal Pradesh | • Shimla • Palampur • Bilaspur • Dharamsala • Baddi • Kangra • Hamirpur • Solan • Mandi • Sunder Nagar • Una • Sirmaur • Kullu |
Haryana | • Gurgaon • Ambala • Jhajjar • Hisar • Sonipat • Jind • Karnal • Panipat • Panchkula • Kaithal • Kurukshetra • Rewari • Sirsa • Rohtak • Yamuna Nagar • Bahadurgarh • Mohindergarh |
Jharkhand | • Ranchi • Jamshedpur • Dhanbad • Bokaro • Hazaribagh |
Jammu and Kashmir | • Jammu • Pulwama • Anantnag • Kathua • Samba • Udhampur • Baramulla • Awantipora • Srinagar |
Kerala | • Kannur • Kollam • Idukki • Ernakulam • Malappuram • Trivandrum • Alappuzha • Palakkad • Thrissur • Pathanamthitta • Kozhikode • Kasaragod • Kottayam |
Karnataka | • Bengaluru • Bagalkot • Bellary • Bidar • Devanagere • Dharwad • Hassan • Belgaum • Mysore • Mangalore • Puttur • Chikballapur • Gadag • Kolar • Gulbarga • Shimoga • Surathkal • Hubli • Udupi • Uttar Kannada • Tumkur |
Manipur | • Imphal |
Madhya Pradesh | • Indore • Gwalior • Jabalpur • Bhopal • Ujjain • Sagar • Rewa • Satna |
Maharashtra | • Ahmednagar • Amravati • Mumbai • Nagpur • Pune • Kolhapur • Gondia • Jalgaon • Beed • Latur • Wardha • Solapur • Nashik • Thane • Washim • Dhule • Bhandara • Buldana • Navi Mumbai • Yavatmal • Sangli • Sindhudurg • Pimpri • Ratnagiri • Parbhani • Pandharpur • Raigarh • Satara |
Mizoram | • Aizawl |
Meghalaya | • Ri-Bhoi • Shillong |
Odisha |
• Bhubaneswar
• Cuttack • Jeypore • Balasore • Angul • Baripada • Bargarh • Khurda • Berhampur-Ganjam • Rourkela • Rayagada • Dhenkanal • Sambalpur • Jharsuguda |
Nagaland | • Kohima • Dimapur |
Punjab | • Bhatinda • Sahib • Amritsar • Banur • Gurdaspur • Hoshiarpur • Patiala • Khanna • Moga • Fatehgarh • Barnala • Ropar • Jalandhar • Mohali • Ludhiana • Muktsar • Malout • Kapurthala • Sangrur • Phagwara • Abohar |
Puducherry | • Puducherry |
Sikkim | • Gangtok • Bardang |
Rajasthan | • Jodhpur • Bhilwara • Ajmer • Abu Road • Alwar • Hanumangarh • Jaipur • Sikar • Bikaner • Bharatpur • Udaipur • Kota • Chittorgarh • Pali Marwar • Tonk • Sriganagnagar • Jhunjhunu |
Telangana | • Karimnagar • Kodad • Hyderabad • Reddy • Khammam • Warangal • Secunderabad • Mahbubnagar • Nalgonda • Nizamabad • Siddipet • Ranga |
Tamil Nadu |
• Coimbatore
• Chennai • Salem • Kanyakumari • Tirupur • Vellore • Cuddalore • Madurai • Krishnagiri • Thanjavur • Tiruchirapalli • Virudhunagar • Namakkal • Tirunelveli • Tiruvannamalai • Villupuram • Thoothukudi |
Tripura | • Khowai • Udaipur • Agartala • Bisramganj • Teliamura |
Uttarakhand |
• Nainital
• Dehradun • Roorkee • Udham Singh Nagar • Haldwani • Rudrapur |
Uttar Pradesh | • Jhansi • Agra • Allahabad • Kanpur • Lucknow • Aligarh • Bareilly • Faizabad • Banda • Amroha • Mathura • Varanasi • Gorakhpur • Bijnor • Gonda • Sitapur • Bulandshahr • Sultanpur • Kaushambi • Barabanki |
West Bengal |
• Kolkata
• Siliguri • Kolkata/Greater Kolkata • Bankura • Asansol • Berhampore • Burdwan • Krishnanagar • Hooghly • Haldia • Kalyani • Howrah • Bishnupur • Durgapur |
RRB NTPC Important Links | ||
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025 | RRB NTPC City Intimation | |
RRB NTPC Syllabus | RRB NTPC Preparation Tips | |
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern | RRB NTPC Previous Year Paper |