RRB NTPC 2025 exam date: Over 1.2 crore candidates to appear for CBT 1, admit cards to release soon

RRB NTPC 2025 exam date: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will hold the initial phase of the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) examination—CBT 1—in June 2025. This exam is a significant part of one of India's largest hiring campaigns, targeting the recruitment of 11,558 candidates for various NTPC roles within Indian Railways.
With approximately 1.21 crore candidates having applied during the application window from September to October 2024, the RRB NTPC 2025 exam is expected to see one of the highest levels of participation in recent years. Both graduate and undergraduate applicants are eligible for the advertised roles, with 8,113 positions open for graduate-level and 3,445 for undergraduate-level candidates.
Exam schedule and admit card details
The RRB has tentatively scheduled the CBT 1 exam for June 2025. Candidates will receive their city intimation slip 10 days before the exam date. The official admit cards are expected to be released four days prior to the scheduled exam. These documents will be available for download on the official RRB website—rrbcdg.gov.in—where applicants must log in using their registration number and password.
The examination will be held in three shifts each day. Shift 1 will run from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, with a reporting time of 7:30 AM. Shift 2 is scheduled from 12:45 PM to 2:15 PM, and candidates must report by 11:15 AM. Shift 3 will be conducted from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, with a reporting time of 3:00 PM.

Exam pattern and selection process
The CBT 1 exam will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions spread across three sections: General Awareness (40 questions), Mathematics (30 questions), and General Intelligence and Reasoning (30 questions). The total duration of the exam is 90 minutes. Each correct answer carries one mark, while one-third of a mark will be deducted for every incorrect response.
The selection process for RRB NTPC 2025 includes multiple stages—CBT 1, CBT 2 (Main examination), followed by a Skill Test or Typing Test depending on the post. This will be followed by document verification and a medical examination to assess final eligibility.
What candidates should focus on
Candidates are advised to prepare according to the exam pattern, with particular emphasis on time management and accuracy. Practicing previous years’ question papers and staying updated with RRB notifications will be crucial for success in this competitive recruitment process.