Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories
Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories

RRB NTPC Exam 2025: Date, Notification, Registration, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Result

The Railway Recruitment Board closed the RRB NTPC Undergraduate application submission on December 4, 2025. The board has also announced the RRB NTPC UG CBT-2 exam dates for Undergraduate posts notified under CEN 06/2024.

RRB NTPC Exam 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has closed the registration window for the RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) recruitment exam for the Undergraduate (UG) level as per the revised dates. Eligible candidates could apply for the RRB NTPC UG 2025 exam till December 4, 2025, based on the extended deadline. Registered candidates could pay the RRB NTPC application fee till December 6, 2025. The board has closed the application window for the RRB NTPC recruitment exam for the Graduate level on November 27, 2025.

The board had earlier extended the registration deadline for the RRB NTPC Graduate application. The Railway Recruitment Board conducts the RRB NTPC exam to recruit candidates for various positions in Indian Railways. These posts are divided into graduate and undergraduate posts, depending on the RRB NTPC eligibility criteria. The Railway Recruitment Board has opened the RRB NTPC registration portals for both graduate and undergraduate posts. Candidates can apply on the official website, rrbapply.gov.in. 

The Railway Recruitment Board has announced the exam dates for the RRB NTPC UG CBT-II exam. The second stage examination for Undergraduate posts notified under CEN 06/2024 will be conducted on December 20, 2025. The board declared the RRB NTPC results 2025 for the Undergraduate level on November 21, 2025. The RRB NTPC UG examination was held between August 7 and September 9, 2025, for the recruitment of posts and vacancies notified under CEN 06/2024. Candidates who appeared for CBT 1 can check their results on the official websites of the RRBs. 

RRB NTPC Graduate applications started on October 21, 2025. However, registrations for the undergraduate posts began on October 28, and candidates can apply until November 27, 2025. The exam dates for both the railway posts will be announced soon. The RRB NTPC notification for the 2025 cycle has been released under CEN Number 06/2025. Candidates can check and download the official notification by visiting the official regional websites of their respective RRBs or at indianrailways.gov.in. 

Latest updates - 

  • RRB NTPC UG 2025 registration deadline has been extended till December 4, 2025.
  • The RRB NTPC UG CBT-2 exam will be held on December 20, 2025.
  • The RRB NTPC UG result for the CEN 06/2024 was released on November 21, 2025, on the official website of RRBs. 
  • The application submission window for the RRB NTPC Undergraduate level exam is open from October 28 to November 27, 2025.
  • The registration window for the RRB NTPC Graduate level exam is open from October 21 to November 20, 2025.
  • The RRB NTPC registrations for graduate and undergraduate posts have begun at rrbapply.gov.in. 
  • RRB has released a new vacancy notification for the year 2025-26 for both graduate and undergraduate posts.
  • RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 Exam for the 2024 cycle was held on October 13, 2025. The result for the same will be out soon. 
  • RRB NTPC Graduate Result for the 2024 cycle was released on September 19, 2025. The exam was conducted from June 5 to June 24, 2025. 
  • RRB NTPC Undergraduate Answer Key 2025 released on September 15, 2025. The RRB NTPC UG result will be announced soon. 
  • RRB NTPC CBT 1 Undergraduate exam was conducted from August 7 to September 8, 2025.

Aspirants who are preparing for the RRB NTPC exam must know the exam pattern and syllabus. The RRB NTPC exam pattern is released along with the official notification. The RRB NTPC selection process consists of 4 stages: CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, and Typing Test. The CBAT exam is only for those candidates who have applied for the Traffic Assistant and Station Master posts. Also, a typing test is conducted for only the posts of typists, such as Junior Clerk cum Typist, Account Clerk cum Typist, and others.

RRB NTPC Exam 2025: Overview

Candidates who are preparing for the RRB NTPC recruitment exam and wish to be recruited in the Indian Railways can check the exam-related details in the table below:

Particulars

Details

Name of Exam

RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Category)

Conducted Body

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)

Level of Exam

National

RRB NTPC Joining Process

Computer-Based Test - 1 (CBT 1)

Computer-Based Test - 2 (CBT 2)

Computer-Based Aptitude Test/Typing Skill Test 

Document Verification/Medical Examination

Exam Mode

Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode

Exam Dates (CBT)

TBA

Duration of Exam

90 minutes

Total Questions

Stage 1: 100

Stage 2: 120

Marking scheme

1 Mark for Correct Answer

Deduction of ⅓ for each incorrect response

Exam purpose

NTPC’s undergraduate and graduate posts in various Zonal Railways and production units of Indian Railways are to be filled through this recruitment process.

RRB NTPC UG Result 2025

The Railway Recruitment Board has published the RRB NTPC UG Result 2025 on November 21 on its official website. The result is released as a PDF containing the candidates' roll numbers. The RRB NTPC result PDF also highlights the marks obtained by candidates. The board also releases the RRB NTPC Merit List 2025 PDF on its official websites.

RRB NTPC Exam 2025: Latest Notification

The RRB NTPC notification for the 2025 cycle has been released under CEN Number 06/2025 and CEN 07/2025 for the graduate and undergraduate levels, respectively. Candidates can check and download the official notification by visiting the official regional websites of their respective RRBs or at indianrailways.gov.in. 

RRB has released a new vacancy notification on September 23, 2025. Candidates can check the vacancies for graduate and undergraduate levels in the table given below:

RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy  2025

The RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2025 has been released with a total of 5810 posts across different categories. The vacancies include key positions like Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant, and Senior Clerk cum Typist. 

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Vacancy 2025

The RRB NTPC UG Vacancy 2025 has been released with a total of 3058 posts under the Under-Graduate category. These vacancies include positions such as Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, and Junior Clerk cum Typist.

Download: RRB NTPC New Vacancy 2025-26

Candidates must meet the RRB NTPC eligibility criteria to appear for the examination. Candidates failing to meet the eligibility requirements will be disqualified from the exam selection process at any stage. Below are the detailed eligibility criteria for the RRB NTPC exam:

Also Read: RRB NTPC Eligibility 2025

Aspirants who fulfil the eligibility criteria can fill out the application form on the official website. The application forms are released online and can be filled out only in online mode. After successfully completing the form, candidates are required to pay the application fee. The RRB NTPC application fee for the General Category is Rs 500, while for others, the fee is Rs 250. Incomplete applications will be rejected, so candidates must carefully fill out the application form. Interested applicants can check the documents required to register for the examination:

Read More: RRB NTPC Application Form 2025

The RRB NTPC admit card will be released by the exam-conducting body on its official website. Candidates can expect the release of the admit card four days before the examination. After downloading their respective admit cards, aspirants are advised to check all the details mentioned on them. However, if there is any error in the admit card, candidates can contact the helpline desk mentioned on the website.

The RRB NTPC city intimation slip for CBT-1 has been released by the exam conducting body on all the official RRB websites. Students must note that the city intimation slip is activated 10 days before the exam dates, and currently, it is out only for the first stage of the computer-based test. 

Candidates preparing for the RRB NTPC exam must know the exam pattern. The exam pattern is released on the official website along with the notification. Candidates must also know that the exam pattern is different for both CBT 1 and CBT 2 stages. For a better understanding of the exam, candidates must solve RRB NTPC previous year papers to get familiar with the exam structure. Interested candidates can check the stage-wise exam pattern below:

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2025

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2025

RRB NTPC CBAT Exam Pattern 2025

  • The Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) is required for those who desire to apply for the post of Station Master & Traffic Assistant (CBAT).
  • Only candidates who successfully pass stage 2 can take the CBAT exam.
  • Candidates need a minimum T-score of 42 to pass this exam.
  • There is no negative marking in the RRB NTPC CBAT exam.
  • There will be two options for paper languages: Hindi and English.
  • 30% of the CBAT results and 70% of the Stage 2 results will be used to generate the final merit list.

Understanding the RRB NTPC syllabus is important for a candidate preparing for the exam. The syllabus helps candidates know important topics & subtopics that must be studied while preparing for the exam. The CBT 1 & CBT 2 exam includes questions from General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and Mathematics. Interested students can check the subject-wise syllabus for CBT 1 & CBT 2 exams:

Read More: RRB NTPC Syllabus 2025

Candidates must also achieve minimum qualifying marks in order to pass the exam. Receiving the required qualifying scores, however, does not ensure a candidate's inclusion on the merit list. Candidates may check the minimum required marks in the table below:

The Railway Recruitment Board will release the answer key for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) exam on its official website. The answer key will be released a few days after the completion of the exam. The released answer key is provisional in nature, and candidates can raise objections if they are not satisfied with the answers given in the answer key. The RRB NTPC final answer key will be released along with the result. The provisional answer key is released along with the response sheet, which highlights the correct answer to the question and the answer marked by the candidate. This will help candidates estimate their probable score.

Read More: RRB NTPC Answer Key 2025

The Railway Recruitment Board will release the RRB NTPC cutoff on its official website along with the result. The cutoff is released for every region. Candidates must check their respective category’s cutoff. Only candidates who clear the cutoff are included in the merit list and are eligible to appear for the next stage of the selection process.

Interested candidates can check the RRB NTPC previous year cutoff to get an idea of the past cutoff trends. This will help them strategise their preparation accordingly.

Read More: RRB NTPC Cutoff 2025

The starting compensation for individuals recruited for undergraduate positions is Rs 19,900, according to the 7th Pay Commission. It even costs Rs 21,700 for some jobs. In accordance with the 7th Pay Commission, the beginning compensation range for candidates selected for graduate positions is between Rs 25,500 and Rs 35,400. Applicants who are selected are also eligible for travel, dearness, and house rent allowances. In addition to that, they also get medical reimbursements.

RRB NTPC Basic Pay for Undergraduate Posts

RRB NTPC Basic Pay for Graduate Posts

Read More: RRB NTPC Salary 2025

The board also follows a tie-breaking policy in case two or more candidates score the same number of marks. There are two ways to break the tie:

  • Using age criteria: Candidates with more age are given preference by the board
  • Candidate Name’s Alphabetical Order

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is RRB NTPC Exam 2025?

The RRB NTPC, also known as, the Railway Recruit Board Non-Technical Popular Category exam is an exam conducted to recruit eligible candidates for various undergraduate and graduate positions in Indian Railways.

What is the eligibility for RRB NTPC exam 2025?

Candidates who wish to apply for undergraduate posts must be between the age of 18-30 years. They must have also passed 10+2 with a minimum percentage of marks as required by the board. Similarly, candidates who wish to apply for graduate posts must have the age between 18-33 years. They must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline in order to be eligible for the exam.

What is the RRB CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2025?

The RRB CBT 1 exam pattern is tabulated below:

Sections

No. of Questions

Total Marks

General Intelligence and Reasoning 

30

30

Mathematics

30

30

General Awareness

40

40

Total

100

100

How to prepare for the RRB NTPC exam 2025?

To prepare for the exam, candidates first must read and understand the syllabus thoroughly. Once done with understanding the syllabus, candidates must choose books recommended by teachers and past toppers. It is important that aspirants practise the RRB NTPC previous year question paper to ace the exam.

What are the best books for RRB NTPC exam 2025?

The subject-wise best books for RRB NTPC are as follows:

General Awareness

  • General Knowledge by Disha Publication
  • General Awareness by Arihant
  • Lucent GK
  • Banking Awareness by Arihant

Mathematics

  • Quick Arithmetic by S Chand
  • Advance Mathematics by Rakesh Yadav
  • Magical Book on Quicker Maths by M Tyra
  • Chapter-wise Solved Papers - Mathematics by Arihant

General Intelligence & Reasoning

  • How to Crack Test of Reasoning by Arihant
  • General Intelligence and Reasoning by McGraw Hills
  • General Intelligence and Test of Reasoning by Arihant
  • Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey

When will RRB NTPC notification 2025 be released?

RRB NTPC notification 2025 has been released by the Railway Recruitment Board on the official website. Candidates can download the notification on the regional website of RRBs.

Is RRB NTPC exam date 2025 announced?

The Railway Recruitment Board is yet to announce the exam dates for RRB NTPC Graduate and Undergraduate exams. Meanwhile, the board has released a detailed notification on October 4, 2025, highlighting registration dates, vacancies, and other important details.

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