RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2025, CBT 2, CBT 2, and CBAT

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued the RRB NTPC Notification 2025, announcing a total of 8,868 vacancies under the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC). The recruitment covers both Undergraduate (Levels 2 & 3) and Graduate-level (Levels 5 & 6) positions across various railway zones in India. As the competition is intense, candidates should have a clear understanding of the exam pattern, syllabus, and selection process to prepare effectively and secure a position in this recruitment drive.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2025

The RRB NTPC 2025 Exam Pattern comprises multiple stages to select eligible candidates for various non-technical posts in the Indian Railways. The process starts with CBT 1, which serves as a qualifying test evaluating candidates in three main sections: General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning.

• Computer-Based Test 1 (CBT 1)
• Computer-Based Test 2 (CBT 2)
• Typing Skill Test (TST) or Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
• Document Verification

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RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2025

The RRB NTPC Graduate and Undergraduate Exam Pattern consists of:

• CBT 1 is just qualifying in nature.
• The normalised score of CBT 1 shall be used for the shortlisting of candidates for CBT 2, which will be around 20 times the vacancies.
• All the questions will be objective, i.e. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• There will be a negative marking of 1/3 Marks for every question wrongly attempted.
• No marks will be deducted for a question left unanswered.

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RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates can check the RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern in the table below.

• This is both a screening and scoring round, i.e. the marks of CBT 2 will be included in the final merit list.
• It is the merit-deciding round.
• Candidates must secure more marks to meet the required RRB NTPC Cut-Off.
• The normalised Marks of CBT 2 will be considered for shortlisting candidates for the Skill Test/ Aptitude Test.
• RRB NTPC Phase-II will also have MCQs.
• There will be a negative marking of 1/3 Marks for every question attempted wrong.
• No marks will be deducted for a question left unanswered.

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RRB NTPC Marking Scheme 2025

Here’s a detailed overview of the RRB NTPC Marking Scheme 2025 based on the official scoring guidelines:

• Correct Answers: Candidates earn 1 mark for every correct response.
• Negative Marking: For each incorrect answer, one-third of the mark is deducted.
• Normalisation Process: Since the exam is conducted in multiple sessions, scores from each session are normalised.
• Purpose of Normalisation: This ensures fairness by adjusting for variations in difficulty levels across different question papers.

Also Check: RRB NTPC UG Result 2025

RRB NTPC Computer Aptitude Test

Candidates applying for the Station Master post must appear for the RRB NTPC Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). To qualify, they need to obtain a minimum T-Score of 42 in each test battery. This qualifying standard is uniform across all categories, with no relaxation provided to candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwBD, or Ex-Servicemen categories.

Also Check - RRB NTPC Official Syllabus 2025

RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test (TST)

Candidates must demonstrate a minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on a personal computer. The use of editing tools, spell-check, or any assistive features is strictly prohibited. This typing proficiency forms an essential component of the RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test evaluation process.

Note:

• Candidates must type on a personal computer without editing tools or spell-checking.
• For Hindi typing, Kruti Dev and Mangal fonts are provided.
• PwBD candidates with at least 40% disability due to blindness/low vision, cerebral palsy, or locomotor disability may be exempt from the typing test.
• They must upload the Typing Skill Test Exemption Certificate from the Competent Medical Board on the RRBs' website before the test.
• Only those who pass the typing test or are exempted will be considered for merit, based on their 2nd Stage CBT performance.