Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced 11,558 vacancies for Pay Levels 2, 3, 5, and 6. A total of 1,21,67,679 candidates applied for the RRB NTPC 2025 exam, with 58,40,861 applying for graduate-level posts and 63,26,818 for 12th-level posts. RRB will select candidates for various Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) positions.

Kolkata: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) will soon announce the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam dates for 2025. Candidates can plan their preparation accordingly, once the dates are out. Registered candidates can download the RRB NTPC 2025 CBT 1 admit card 4 days before the exam start with their login credentials. Additionally, the city information slip will be released 10 days before the exam.
Direct Link: RRB NTPC Exam Date 2025 (Out Soon) |
As per the RRB NTPC exam pattern, the CBT 1 exam has three sections: General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The exam includes a total of 100 marks, and the syllabus is based on the high school level.
The RRB NTPC 2025 notification has been released for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts in Indian Railways. It includes undergraduate-level posts like Junior Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Trains Clerk, and Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, as well as graduate-level posts such as Goods Guard, Senior Clerk, Junior Account Assistant, and Station Master. This recruitment is for various Zonal Railways and Production Units.
The RRB NTPC exam selects candidates for these roles, offering a great opportunity for those who have completed class 12 or graduation from recognized boards/universities. It's a golden chance to build a career in Indian Railways.
When will RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Date 2025 be Released?
RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam date 2025 will be announced soon by Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). It is expected to be held in April 2025, with three shifts on a single day. Each candidate's shift and exam timings are mentioned on their RRB NTPC 2025 admit card.
What is RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Date 2025?
The second stage of the RRB NTPC exam, CBT 2, will be held a few months after the prelims (CBT 1) results. This stage is crucial as its marks are counted in the final merit list. After CBT 2, a post-wise skill test will be conducted. Candidates should stay updated on the exam schedule and focus on their preparation to perform well in the exam.
What is RRB NTPC Exam Timing?
The RRB NTPC CBT exam will be 90 minutes long. However, PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates may get 120 minutes to complete their exam.
Check the following table for exam timings:
| RRB NTPC CBT Exam Timing | |||
| Shift | Reporting Time | Gate Closing Time | Exam Time |
| Shift 1 | 07:30 AM | 08:30 PM | 09:00-10:30 AM |
| Shift 2 | 11:15 AM | 12:15 PM | 12:45-2:15 PM |
| Shift 3 | 03:00 PM | 04:00 PM | 04:30-6:00 PM |
When will RRB Release RRB NTPC City Intimation Slip 2025?
RRB NTPC city intimation slip will be released 10 days before the exam start. It will give information about the exam city, exam date, exam center location etc. The slip helps candidates to plan their travel for the CBT 1 exam. However, city intimation slip and admit card both are different. City intimation slip consists only exam centre related information, while the admit card consists crucial information and it act like a passkey to enter to the exam hall.
What is the Download Process for RRB NTPC Admit Card 2025?
RRB NTPC CBT admit card will be released 4 days before the exam starts. Candidates can access their admit card by entering their registration number and DOB.
Follow the steps below to download RRB NTPC CBT admit card:
- Step 1: Visit RRB official website.
- Step 2: Follow the link ?RRB NTPC Call Letter?.
- Step 3: Select the respective RRB Region.
- Step 4: Enter login credentials.
- Step 5: Tap on the submit option.
- Step 6: RRB NTPC Exam 2025 admit card will appear on the screen.
- Step 7: Download a copy for later use.
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UP NEET PG 2025 counselling dates have been officially released on the state’s exam portal, upneet.gov.in. You can begin round 1 registration process from November 06, 2025. To participate in the seat allocation, you must register online and submit your preferred choices of colleges and courses. The deadline for application submission is October 10, 2025. If you have qualified NEET PG 2025 exam and meet the minimum cutoff criteria, you are eligible to take part in Uttar Pradesh NEET PG counselling process.
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If your JEE Main 2026 registration fails, act quickly and identify the issue.
- Ensure your Name, DOB & Father's Name match documents.
- Re-upload your photo and signature as per NTA rules.
- Wait 24–48 hours if payment is deducted but form unconfirmed.
- Contact NTA for ongoing technical issues.
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Candidates can select up to four exam cities based on preference.
New rule: Cities must be from your Permanent or Present Address state.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ans: The admit card contains important information such as the candidate's name, roll number, registration number, date of birth, exam center address, exam date, shift and time, reporting time, exam day guidelines, etc.
Ans: To be eligible for the RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam:
- Candidates must qualify the CBT 1 exam.
- Score the minimum qualifying marks for CBT 2 and CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test) based on their category.
- Need to pass the medical fitness test.
Ans: To download RRB NTPC intimation city slip 2025 candidates must follow the steps below:
- Step 1: Visit RRB official website.
- Step 2: Follow the city intimation slip link from the home page.
- Step 3: Log in with login credentials.
- Step 4: RRB NTPC intimation city slip 2025 will appear on the screen.
- Step 5: Download a copy of it for future use.
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