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

RRB NTPC Exam 2024: Date, Notification, Registration, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus

RRB NTPC Exam 2025 - The Railway Recruitment Board will release the RRB NTPC notification soon on its website. Candidates can expect a large number of vacancies in various railway zones. However, no official notification has been made yet.

RRB NTPC Exam 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will conduct the RRB Non-Technical Popular Category, RRB NTPC exam 2025 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 will release the RRB NTPC notification 2025 soon on the official website. Gradually, the RRB NTPC registration 2025 will be conducted for various graduate and undergraduate posts.

Based on the previous trend, candidates can expect the RRB NTPC notification 2025, likely in July and September. However, official confirmation for the release of date and time is still awaited. Candidates can check and download the official notification by visiting the official regional websites of their respective RRBs or at indianrailways.gov.in. 

Aspirants who are preparing for the RRB NTPC exam must know the exam pattern & syllabus. The RRB NTPC exam pattern will be released along with the official notification. The exam pattern for undergraduate and graduate posts will remain same. 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 will be conducted for only the posts of typists such as Junior Clerk cum Typist, Account Clerk cum Typist, and others.

RRB NTPC Exam 2024: 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

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 Eligibility Criteria 2025

The RRB NTPC eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by candidates in order 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 fulfill the eligibility criteria can fill out the application form on the official website. The application forms are released online and can be filled in online mode only. 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 4 days before the examination. After downloading their respective admit cards, aspirants are advised to check all the details mentioned on it. However, if there is any error in the admit card, candidates can contact the helpline desk mentioned on the website.

Candidates who are preparing for the RRB NTPC exam must know the exam pattern. The exam pattern will be released on the official website along with the notification. Candidates must know that the exam pattern is different for both CBT 1 & 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 of 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 marks 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 in the preparation of 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

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 conclusion 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 of the question and the answer marked by the candidate. This will help candidates to estimate their probable score.

Read More: RRB NTPC Answer Key 2024

The Railway Recruitment Board will release the NTPC result 2025 on its official website. The result will be released in the form of a PDF containing the names and roll numbers of candidates. The RRB NTPC result PDF will also highlight the marks obtained by candidates. 

RRB NTPC Tie-Breaking Policy

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

RRB NTPC Qualifying Marks

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:

Read More: RRB NTPC Result 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 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 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

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 2024 has been released by the Railway Recruitment Board soon on the official website. Candidates can download the notification on the regional website of RRBs.

When will RRB release the NTPC application form 2025?

The RRB NTPC application form will be released soon likely in September 2025

Is RRB NTPC exam date 2025 announced?

No, the Railway Recruitment Board is expected to announce the RRB NTPC exam date 2025 soon on its website. However, there's no official confirmation regarding this yet.

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