Exam Date: August 17, 2025
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) is going to fill 11558 vacancies for the posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC), including undergraduate-level posts and graduate-level posts in various Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) has announced the Computer Based Test (CBT-I) for the posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) (CEN 05/2024) through the official notice. As per the official notice, the CBT 1 exam for graduate-level posts will be conducted from 5th to 24th June 2025.
The RRB NTPC 2025 exam is a two-stage Computer Based Test (CBT) exam for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts in Indian Railways. The exam includes subjects like General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. It's crucial for candidates to understand the detailed syllabus and exam pattern for both CBT 1 and CBT 2 to strategize their preparation effectively.
Exam Structure:
• CBT 1 (Qualifying):
This stage assesses candidates' overall knowledge and is qualifying in nature.
• CBT 2:
This stage is more detailed and comprehensive, with a greater emphasis on subject-specific knowledge.
• Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) / Typing Test (as per post):
Candidates who qualify CBT 2 are further assessed through a CBAT or Typing Test, depending on the post they are applying for.
• Document Verification and Medical Examination:
The final stage involves document verification and a medical examination to ensure the selected candidates meet the required standards.
Syllabus:
• The syllabus for both CBT 1 and CBT 2 covers three main subjects: General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning.
• CBT 2 has a more extensive syllabus compared to CBT 1.
Exam Pattern:
• CBT 1: 100 objective-type questions, 90 minutes duration (120 minutes for PwBD candidates).
• CBT 2: 120 objective-type questions, 90 minutes duration.
• There is a negative marking of 1/3 for incorrect answers in both CBT 1 and CBT 2.
Understand the Syllabus:
A thorough understanding of the syllabus is crucial for focused preparation.
• Practice:
Solve previous year's question papers and mock tests to get familiar with the exam pattern and difficulty level.
• Subject-wise Preparation:
Focus on each subject, understand the basic concepts, and practice shortcuts and tricks for faster calculations.
• Stay Updated:
Keep yourself updated with current affairs and other relevant information for General Awareness.
Online Courses and Coaching
• Various online platforms like Testbook offer online coaching programs for RRB NTPC exams.
• These courses provide live classes, recorded video lectures, study materials, and mock tests to aid in preparation.
Resources
• Provide detailed syllabus and exam pattern information.
• offer online coaching programs.
Exam Dates:
• Reports that RRB NTPC exam dates for Undergraduate posts have been announced and the exam will be conducted from June 29 to July 21, 2025.
• RRB NTPC hall tickets for Undergraduate posts will be released from June 25 onwards.