RRB NTPC 2025 CBT 1 Exam: Check Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme, Dates

RRB has officially declared the examination dates for its much-awaited NTPC 2025 recruitment drive. Approximately 5.84 million applicants are set to compete for 8,113 graduate-level positions under Non-Technical Popular Categories.

 

RRB has officially released exam schedule for RRB NTPC 2025 recruitment drive. The highly competitive RRB NTPC 2025 CBT 1 will commence on June 05, 2025, and conclude on June 24, 2025. Only candidates with an "Accepted" application status will be eligible to appear for the first-stage CBT. Aspirants are advised to check their application status and download their admit cards once released.

Ahead of RRB NTPC 2025 CBT 1 exam, RRB has rolled out the exam city intimation slip. This slip allows candidates to check their assigned exam city, helping them plan travel and accommodation well in advance. While it's not the admit card, the intimation slip ensures candidates stay organized and avoid last-minute hassles.

What is RRB NTPC 2025 CBT 1 Exam Pattern?

The first stage CBT 1 of RRB NTPC evaluates candidates through 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions, divided across three sections, General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. Designed as a qualifying test, the difficulty level ranges from Class 10 to graduation standards.

With a total of 100 marks, the exam duration is 90 minutes and extended to 120 minutes for PwBD candidates using a scribe. The section-wise question distribution ensures a balanced assessment of core competencies.

Check the below table for RRB NTPC 2025 CBT 1 exam pattern:

RRB NTPC 2025 CBT 1 Exam Pattern
Parameters	Details
Name of the exam	RRB NTPC CBT 1
Mode of exam	Online
Section	General Awareness: 40 questions
	Mathematics: 30 questions
	General Intelligence & Reasoning: 40 questions
Total Duration	90 Minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates)
Total Question	100 questions
Total Marks	100 marks

What is RRB NTPC 2025 CBT 1 Marking Scheme?

RRB NTPC CBT 1 follows a standardized marking pattern to evaluate candidates' performance. For every correct answer, candidates are awarded 1 mark, while 1/3 mark is deducted for each incorrect response. Importantly, unanswered questions do not carry any negative marking.

Check RRB NTPC 2025 CBT 1 marking scheme:

• Correct Answer: +1 mark
• Wrong Answer: -1/3 mark
• Unanswered Questions: 0 marks

Frequently Asked Questions

How many language options are available for RRB NTPC 2025 question paper? +

Ans:  RRB NTPC 2025 examination will be conducted in multiple Indian languages to ensure accessibility for candidates across different states. The question paper will be available in Hindi, English, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu.

RRB NTPC 2025 selection process includes how many stages? +

Ans: The recruitment process for RRB NTPC 2025 consists of multiple screening stages:

• First Stage CBT: CBT 1
• Second Stage CBT: CBT 2
• Third Skill Evaluation Stage: Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (As applicable)
• Final Verification Stages: Document Verification/ Medical Examination

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