Exam Date: December 14, 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.
RRB NTPC short notice released. The detailed notification for Graduate post will be released on October 21, 2025. RRB NTPC Undergraduate notification will be released on October 28, 2025. The last date to submit the application form for Graduate Posts is November 20, 2025. The last date to fill the application form for Undergraduate posts is November 27, 2025. A total of 8875 vacancies were announced.
Official website: https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/
The RRB is a government body under the Ministry of Railways, India, responsible for recruiting staff for various posts in the Indian Railways.
RRBs conduct exams such as RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories), RRB Group D, RRB JE (Junior Engineer), RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot), RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories, and others.
Eligibility depends on the post:
1)Educational Qualification: 10th/12th, Diploma, or Graduate degree (varies by post)
2)Age Limit: Generally 18–33 years, depending on category and post.
Applications are submitted online through the official RRB websites (https://indianrailways.gov.in) for respective regions.
Selection usually involves:
1)Computer-Based Test (CBT)
2)Skill/Typing Test (for certain posts)
3)Physical Efficiency Test (PET) (for Group D posts)
4)Document Verification
The exams are computer-based tests (CBT) with objective questions covering:
1)General Awareness
2)Mathematics/Numerical Ability
3)General Intelligence & Reasoning
4)General Science (for some posts)
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer in most RRB exams.
Exams are conducted annually or as per vacancies, with notifications released region-wise on the official RRB websites.
Yes, final-year students can apply if they can produce the required educational documents at the time of document verification.
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