The Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories (RRB NTPC) Graduate Level Computer-Based Test (CBT) 1 result is expected to be released in the coming weeks, as per reports. The Board is expected to declare the RRB NTPC Graduate-level CBT 1 result by the first/second week of September 2025. The CBT 1 examination was conducted from June 5 to June 24, 2025. According to an official source, the Railway Recruitment Board held a meeting on August 26 to discuss the RRB NTPC Graduate result date for 2025. A senior official told The Indian Express that the RRB NTPC result for the Graduate level will likely be released within the next 15 days.
The RRB NTPC Graduate Result 2025 will be published region-wise on official regional RRB websites, including rrbcdg.gov.in and other regional portals. This result will determine the candidate’s eligibility for the next stages of the recruitment process for the prestigious Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts across Indian Railways. The result will determine if a candidate qualifies for further rounds like CBT 2, skill tests, and document verification.
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Result 2025: What’s Next?
After the CBT 1 result declaration, candidates who clear this stage will move forward to CBT 2, which is the next phase of selection. Following CBT 2, shortlisted candidates will undergo a Typing Skill Test or Computer Based Aptitude Test depending on the post applied for. Subsequently, document verification and medical examination will be conducted for final selection. The marks obtained in the CBT 1 exam will not be considered for final merit; they serve only for shortlisting candidates for CBT 2.
The board has shared that there are over 8,113 vacancies for graduate-level posts such as Station Master, Goods Guard, Junior Accounts Assistant, and Traffic Assistant under this recruitment cycle. Candidates should keep an eye on official RRB websites for the release of merit lists, scorecards, category-wise cut-offs, and detailed instructions on subsequent steps.
Preparation for CBT 2 should begin promptly for those who qualify, as the competition intensifies in the later stages of this critical recruitment process.
The RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam for UG posts started on August 7, 2025, and will continue till September 9, 2025.
The RRB NTPC selection process includes CBT 1, CBT 2, skill tests (where applicable), document verification, and medical examination.
As per an official source, the RRB NTPC Graduate-level CBT 1 result will likely be released by the second week of September 2025.
RRB Allahabad helpline numbers:
The RRB NTPC Cut-off for the Graduate-level CBT 1 exam is the minimum score candidates need to secure in the CBT 1 exam to qualify for the next stage.
Steps to check the cut-off score:
The cut-off marks are the minimum scores candidates need to secure in the CBT 1 exam to qualify for the next stage. The cut-off varies region-wise and category-wise based on exam difficulty, number of vacancies, and overall performance of candidates.
The RRB NTPC Graduate results will likely be released in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, RRB Thiruvananthapuram aspirants can use the given helpline number in case of any difficulty/query:
0471-2323357
A senior official told The Indian Express that the RRB NTPC Graduate result will likely be released within 15 days.
RRB Siliguri aspirants facing any difficulty can contact the number given below:
0353-2663840
RRB Bilaspur helpline numbers:
RRB Ajmer helpline numbers:
Contact details for the Kolkata Railway Board:
Website: rrbkolkata.gov.in
Email: kolrrb@gmail.com
RRB Guwahati Contact Details:
Website: rrbguwahati.gov.in
Email: crrb-as@nic.in
RRB Gorakhpur Contact Details:
Website: rrbgkp.gov.in
Email: asrrb.gr-up@gov.in
Check below the contact details for RRB Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Allahabad, Bangalore, and Bhopal.
RRB Chandigarh: rrbcdg.gov.in
RRB Mumbai: rrbmumbai.gov.in
RRB Kolkata: rbonline.gov.in
RRB Bhubaneswar: rrbbbs.gov.in
RRB Secunderabad: rrbsecunderabad.nic.in
Candidates can navigate to the “Contact Us” or “Helpdesk” section on the RRB websites for detailed contact information and complaint registration.
Candidates facing issues in downloading the result or scorecard, or having discrepancies, can contact their respective regional RRB helpdesk. Helpdesk contacts are provided on the official regional RRB websites, including phone numbers and email addresses for candidate support. Candidates should visit the specific RRB website where they applied for contact details.
The normalization process converts each candidate’s raw marks into a standardized score (percentile). Given below are the steps and methods used to calculate the normalized marks.
Percentile-Based Calculation: For each shift, a candidate’s percentile score is calculated as follows:
Percentile Score = (Number of candidates with raw score ≤ Candidate’s score ÷ Total number of candidates in the shift) × 100
This percentile value reflects the candidate’s relative position within their own shift.
Merging Percentile Scores: Percentile scores from all exam shifts are then merged and known as RRB Scores, which are used to prepare the final merit list instead of using raw scores.
Interpolation for Normalized Marks: If a candidate’s percentile is not present in the base shift, an interpolation method is used to convert the percentile score into normalized marks for accurate ranking.
This entire process ensures that variations in exam difficulty, number of candidates, and other shift-related differences do not impact the chances of any student. The normalized score is what finally determines shortlisting and the merit list.
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) do not provide an official facility for re-evaluation or rechecking of the NTPC exam answer sheets or results.
Objections are raised during the answer key challenge window, which happens before the result declaration. After the result is declared, no requests for answer sheet re-evaluation or rechecking are entertained by the RRBs
Cut-offs are released region and category-wise, reflecting factors like vacancy, difficulty, and number of candidates. Expected UR cut-off ranges vary roughly between 70 to 84 marks across regions (as per previous year trends).
The merit list is prepared based on normalized scores and category-wise cut-offs, listing candidates eligible for CBT 2.
RRB NTPC exams are conducted over multiple days and sessions, each possibly being of slightly different difficulty. If scores were not adjusted, candidates in more difficult shifts might get lower scores despite equal performance. Normalization enables a level playing field and genuine merit-based selection for all examinees.
Normalization of scores in the RRB NTPC exam is a statistical process used to ensure fairness for all candidates appearing in multiple shifts with varying difficulty levels. It converts each candidate’s raw marks into a standardized score (percentile), ensuring that no one is advantaged or disadvantaged due to the relative difficulty or ease of their exam session.
Read below to know the process of result calculation and normalization for the RRB NTPC Graduate exam.
Candidates should prepare for the Skill/Typing Test or Computer-Based Aptitude Test as applicable to their post. They should also keep their documents ready for verification.
Shortlisting is based on the performance in CBT 1, the normalized scores, and the category-wise cut-offs applied as per reservation rules.
The RRB NTPC Result includes the candidate’s roll number, name, category, exam details, normalized marks, cut-off marks, and qualifying status.
The scorecard displays marks obtained in each section and total marks. Candidates can download the scorecard from their respective regional RRB website by logging in with their credentials.
Check below the examination pattern for the RRB NTPC Graduate-level exam.
CBT 1: 100 marks, 90 minutes, subjects include General Awareness (40 marks), Mathematics (30 marks), General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 marks).
CBT 2: 120 marks, 90 minutes, same subjects with varying weightage depending on the post.
Negative marking: 1/3rd marks deducted for each wrong answer.
Additional tests: Typing test for some posts, Computer-Based Aptitude Test for Station Master post.
Candidates must visit the official Railway Recruitment Board website of their respective region where they applied or appeared for the exam. Some of the key regional RRB websites are:
CBT 1 and CBT 2 are the two stages of the RRB NTPC exam, each serving distinct purposes with different exam patterns.
The second stage, Computer-Based Test 2 (CBT 2), is for candidates who qualify in CBT 1. It is more advanced and has job-profile-specific questions.
Total questions: 120, Total marks: 120, Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates).
Includes sections like General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning with higher difficulty and weightage.
Negative marking of one-third mark (0.33) for each wrong answer.
Shortlisting ratio is approximately 1:20 times the vacancies based on CBT 1 merit
CBT 1 and CBT 2 are the two stages of the RRB NTPC exam, each serving distinct purposes with different exam patterns. The first stage of the RRB NTPC exam, called Computer-Based Test 1 (CBT 1), is qualifying in nature. Candidates must clear CBT 1 to be eligible for CBT 2.
It tests basic competency across subjects: General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning.
Total questions: 100, Total marks: 100, Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates).
Negative marking of one-third mark (0.33) for each wrong answer.
Questions are standard at the Class 10 to graduation level.
The CBT 1 comprises questions from General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The total marks allotted to the CBT 1 are 100. The CBT 2 comprises questions from General Questions Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. CBT 2 contains 120 marks. CBT 1 filters candidates based on general knowledge and reasoning skills, while CBT 2 tests advanced, detailed knowledge relevant to job roles for final selection.
The RRB NTPC Graduate-level exam stages include CBT 1, CBT 2, Computer-Based Aptitude Test/Typing Skill Test (where applicable), and document verification/medical examination.
Minimum qualification: Graduation from a recognized university.
Age limit: Between 18 to 36 years.
Nationality: Indian citizens, or persons of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugees (settled before 1962), or persons of Indian origin from specified countries.
Given below is a list of the posts offered under the RRB NTPC Graduate-level exam.
Traffic Assistant
Goods Guard
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
Senior Clerk cum Typist
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist
Senior Time Keeper
Commercial Apprentice
Station Master
As per an official source, the Railway Recruitment Board will hold a meeting today to discuss the RRB NTPC Graduate result date 2025.
Given below are the steps to download the RRB NTPC Graduate level result.
It is advisable to save and keep a printout of the result for future use.
The category-wise cut-offs and scorecards (marks obtained) for the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam will be released along with the result. These cut-offs will determine which candidates qualify for the next stage, CBT 2.
Candidates can check the results on the official websites of their respective regional RRB zones, such as rrbcdg.gov.in (Chandigarh zone) or other regional RRB websites like RRB Mumbai, Chennai, Allahabad, etc.
The RRB NTPC Graduate-level CBT 1 (Computer-Based Test) examination was conducted between June 5 and June 24, 2025. The exam had 100 questions, each carrying one mark.
A total of 8,113 vacancies are available for graduate-level posts through the RRB NTPC recruitment 2025. This includes posts like Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Senior Clerk cum Typist.
According to a report by The Indian Express, the Railway Recruitment Board is expected to release the results for the RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 1 examination in August 2025. An official source told The Indian Express that the results are likely to be declared by the end of this month.
Also check: RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 1 Result Expected by August-end, Official Confirms
