The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is gearing up to conduct the RRB NTPC 2025 Examination for filling 11,558 vacancies under the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) across various Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways. This includes both graduate-level (Levels 5 & 6) and undergraduate-level (Levels 2 & 3) posts.
While the official exam dates have not yet been announced, it is expected that:
- The Graduate-level CBT 1 exam will be conducted in May or June 2025.
- The Undergraduate-level CBT 1 exam is likely to take place in June or July 2025.
The complete exam schedule, including city intimation, shift timings, and admit card dates, will be released on the official RRB website: www.rrbcdg.gov.in in April 2025.
RRB NTPC 2025: Key Details at a Glance
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Total Vacancies | 11,558 |
| Application Status | Expected in April 2025 |
| City Intimation | 10 days before the exam |
| Admit Card Release | 4 days before the exam |
| Graduate Level Exam Date | Tentative: May/June 2025 |
| Undergraduate Level Exam Date | Tentative: June/July 2025 |
| Selection Process | CBT 1, CBT 2, Skill Test, DV, Medical Test |
Post-wise Vacancies (Graduate vs Undergraduate)
| Zone | Graduate Vacancies | Undergraduate Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad | 516 | 210 |
| RRB Ajmer | 132 | 71 |
| RRB Bengaluru | 496 | 60 |
| RRB Bhopal | 155 | 58 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | 758 | 56 |
| RRB Bilaspur | 649 | 152 |
| RRB Chandigarh | 410 | 247 |
| RRB Chennai | 436 | 194 |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 129 | 120 |
| RRB Guwahati | 516 | 175 |
| RRB Jammu-Srinagar | 145 | 147 |
| RRB Kolkata | 1382 | 452 |
| RRB Malda | 198 | 12 |
| RRB Mumbai | 827 | 699 |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | 12 | 68 |
| RRB Prayagraj | 227 | 389 |
| RRB Patna | 111 | 16 |
| RRB Ranchi | 322 | 76 |
| RRB Secunderabad | 478 | 89 |
| RRB Siliguri | 40 | 42 |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | 174 | 112 |
| Total | 8113 | 3445 |
Exam Pattern for CBT 1 (RRB NTPC 2025)
- Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd for each wrong answer
Post-Wise Breakdown
Graduate-Level Posts (8113 vacancies):
- Station Master
- Goods Guard (Goods Train Manager)
- Chief Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
- Senior Clerk cum Typist
- Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist
Undergraduate-Level Posts (3445 vacancies):
- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist
- Junior Clerk cum Typist
- Trains Clerk
RRB NTPC Admit Card 2025
The RRB NTPC CBT 1 Admit Card will be made available 4 days before the exam. It will include:
- Exam date and shift
- Reporting time
- Exam center address
- Candidate details
Candidates can download it from the official website: www.rrbcdg.gov.in
Selection Process for RRB NTPC 2025
- CBT 1 – Screening test (qualifying in nature)
- CBT 2 – Post-specific main exam
- Skill Test – Typing or Aptitude (for applicable posts)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Preparation Tips and Resources
- Use the updated syllabus & exam pattern
- Practice with previous year question papers
- Take mock tests regularly
- Refer to the official cut-off trends
- Strengthen speed and accuracy for CBTs
Helpful Links
Final Note
Candidates are advised to keep a close watch on the official RRB website for timely updates regarding exam dates, admit card downloads, and other notifications. With lakhs of aspirants competing for limited posts, a smart preparation strategy aligned with the latest pattern is essential for success in RRB NTPC 2025.
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