RRB Exam Dates 2025 OUT: RRB NTPC, Group D, ALP Exam Schedule & Shift Timing

Railway Recruitment Board 2025 ( RRB )

Rupali Pruthi
Updated on Sep 15, 2025 15:04 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

RRB Exam Date 2025 OUT for NTPC, Group D & ALP: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced the dates for the RRB NTPC 2025, RRB Group D 2025, RRB JE 2025 and RRB ALP 2025 exams. The RRB NTPC admit card 2025 will be released on August 3, 2025. The RRB NTPC UG exam is scheduled from August 7 to September 9, 2025. The RRB NTPC exam date 2025 was June 5 to 23, 2025, for Graduate posts. The RRB Group D exam will be held soon. The RRB ALP 2025-26 (CEN 01/2025) exam will be organised on October 4, 2025. 

The RRB NTPC application form 2025 was available from September 14 to October 20, 2024, for 11,558 vacancies. The RRB JE 2025 CBT 2 exam was held on April 22, 2025 and CBT 1 from December 16 to 18, 2024. The RRB ALP 2025- 2026 application is underway. The RRB Group D notification 2025 has been released for 32438 vacancies. Railway aspirants must be familiar with the RRB exam dates to apply for these exams. Knowing the RRB Exam Dates 2025 will also help candidates begin their preparations for various exams well in advance. Experts always believe that preparations for various RRB 2025 Exams should begin one year or six months before the release of the Railway notification. 

Usually, RRB Exam Dates are announced along with the notification. Candidates interested in appearing for the Railway exams are advised to keep track of RRB exam dates so they do not miss any events related to the exam.

Q:   What is RRB Group D shift timings?
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The shift timings of RRB Group D exam are made available by exam body. The prelims exam is conducted in four shifts. The mains exam is held in two shifts. The details related to the exam centre are mentioned in the admit card.

Q:   When RRB Group D 2025 exam dates will be announced?
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RRB Group D exam dates have been announced. Exam will be conducted from November 27. Total marks for test are 100. There are negative markings in exam. Those qualifying test are called for next round.

Q:   When RRB NTPC application form was released?
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RRB NTPC application form for Graduate posts was released on September 14, 2024. The last date to apply for this post was October 20, 2024. RRB NTPC application form 2024 for undergraduate posts was released on September 21, 2024. The last date to apply for the exam was October 27, 2024. Interested candidates need to fill the application form online only. The application fee can be paid both online and offline. 

Table of contents
  • Important Events Related to Railway Exam Dates
  • RRB Eligibility Criteria 2025
  • RRB Exam Dates 2025
  • How to Prepare for RRB Exam 2025?
  • RRB Exam Dates 2025 FAQs
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Important Events Related to Railway Exam Dates

The important events of RRB are explained below.

RRB Application Form 

Interested candidates for various exams are required to fill RRB application form online separately for different posts. The application fee can be paid online and offline. The application fee is INR 500 for all candidates except for fee concession categories. The application fee is INR 250 for PwBD, Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Minority Communities, and Economically Backward Classes. On appearing in CBT, candidates belonging to unreserved categories get a full refund of application fees while reserved category candidates get a partial refund.

Also Read: RRB NTPC Application Form

Issue of Admit Card

Railway admit card is released online for different stages of recruitment. RRB admit card for various exams is released four days before the scheduled date of CBT. Candidates can access their admit cards from the respective official websites of RRBs. To download the admit card, candidates are required to log in with a user ID and password.

Railway Exam 2025

Railway exam is conducted in various stages. RRB NTPC comprises 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer Aptitude Test (as applicable) and Document Verification/Medical Examination. RRB JE comprises First Stage CBT, Second Stage CBT, DV/DME. RRB Group D consists of CBT, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), DV and Medical Examination. RRB ALP comprises First Stage CBT, Second Stage CBT, Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (conducted for Assistant Loco Pilot) and Document Verification.

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Declaration of RRB Result

The RRB Railway result for various exams is declared separately for different stages. Candidates can access the results from the official website. The roll numbers of qualified candidates are made available in PDF form. The scorecard is released along with the result. To download the scorecard, candidates need to log in with the required credentials. The scorecard also contains RRB cut-off marks apart from the section-wise and overall scores.

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RRB Eligibility Criteria 2025

The eligibility criteria vary as per the posts. RRB Eligibility Criteria for various exams are given below:

Exam Eligibility criteria

RRB Group D

Age Limit: 18 to 33 years

Educational Qualification: The minimum education qualification for candidates applying to the technical departments is Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical and Signal & Telecom departments) and catering wing of Railways will be a Class 10 pass plus National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by National Council for Vocational Training or a Class 10 pass plus ITI.

RRB NTPC

Age Limit: The age limit for the undergraduate post is 18 to 30 years. The age limit for the graduate post is 18 to 33 years.

Educational Qualification:

  • For undergraduate posts, candidates must have passed Class 12
  • For graduate posts, candidates must have passed the graduation

RRB JE

Age Limit: 18 to 33 years

Educational Qualification 

  • JE Post: An applicant must have a three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering/Mechanical/ Production/ Automobile / Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation & Control Engineering/ Control/ Tools & Machining/ Tools & Die Making/ Computer Science/ Computer Engineering or B.Sc in Civil Engineering from a Recognized University/Institute.
  • DMS: Applicants need to complete a three-year Diploma in Engineering from any govt. recognized university or equivalent.
  • JE (IT): Candidates must have PGDCA / B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ BCA/ B.Tech. (Information Technology)/ B.Tech. (Computer Science)/ DOEACC ‘B’ level course of three years duration or equivalent.
  • CMA: Degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry with a minimum of 55 per cent marks

RRB ALP

Age Limit: 18 to 28 years.

Educational Qualification:

  • ALP: Must have passed Class 10/SSLC & ITI/Course Completed Act Apprentices or Diploma/Degree in Engineering.
  • Technician: Completed Class 10/SSLC plus ITI/ Course Completed Act Apprentices or 10+2 with Physics and Maths or Diploma in Engineering
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is RRB Group D Selection Process?
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RRB Group D selection process comprises CBT, PET/PST, Document Verification and Medical Exam. The PET/PST is qualifying in nature. Though PET/PST is qualifying in nature, candidates are required to clear it. There is weightage of marks for this stage. The final selection of candidates is done based on CBT provided they qualify PET/PST, medical exam and document verification. Medical exam is conducted by the railway hospitals.
Q:   Will RRB Group D Exam be in Hindi or English language?
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RRB group D exam is conducted in both the language which is Hindi and English both and these questions are in the form of objective, so don't worry about the questions in RRB group D. Keep focusing on the syllabus.

Q:   What was the educational qualification prescribed for RRB NTPC exam?
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The educational qualification for Undergraduate level posts was Class 12. For Graduate-level posts, educational qualification was Graduation. Provided below is the eligibility criteria for few posts: Commercial Apprentice: Degree from recognised University or its equivalent. Senior Clerk Cum Typist: Degree from recognised University or its equivalent Typing proficiency in English/Hindi on Computer is essential Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk: Class 12 or its equivalent with not less than 50 per cent marks in the aggregate. 50 per cent marks are not to be insisted upon in case of SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and the candidates who possess qualifications higher than Class 12. Junior Clerk Cum Typist: Class 12 or its equivalent with not less than 50 per cent marks in the aggregate 50 per cent marks are not to be insisted upon in the case of SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and the candidates who possess qualifications higher than Class 12 Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential. Read more on RRB NTPC eligibility-https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/railway/articles/rrb-ntpc-eligibility-blogId-108551.

RRB Exam Dates 2025

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RRB 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
07 Aug ' 25 - 09 Sep ' 25

RRB NTPC CBT 1 first phase

26 Jul ' 25 - 27 Sep ' 25

RRB Group D Exam Date

29 Jun ' 25 - 21 Jul ' 25

RRB NTPC Exam Date Undergraduate Posts

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How to Prepare for RRB Exam 2025?

Besides taking coaching, candidates also crack the exam by studying at home. The tips and tricks on how candidates can prepare for RRB exam at home.

  • Candidates must go through the topics given in the syllabus
  • They should keep themselves updated with national and international events
  • They should prepare a study routine and follow that diligently
  • Candidates should solve mock tests and analyse their performance

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RRB Group D

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RRB JE

RRB ALP

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the HRA offered to RRB Group D?
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House Rent Allowance depends on city of posting. X category cities get 24 per cent (INR 4,320), Y category cities get 16 per cent (INR 2,880) and Z category cities get 8 per cent (INR 1,440) of basic pay. Additionally, Dearness Allowance of 34 per cent on basic pay is provided, which amounts to INR 6,120. Candidates are also entitled to a travel allowance based on posting location. The gross salary is around INR 27,920 in X cities, INR 27,000 in Y cities and INR 25,560 in Z cities.

Q:   Can you provide the center list of RRB Group D exam?
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Log in to RRB Exam portal, enter your registration number/DOB, and download your admit card first.

On that, you will find your RRB Group D center. All details are mentioned there.

For now, all exam centers:

  • RRB Website:

    • Visit RRB's Official Portal

    • Go to "Group D" ->"Exam Centers" or "Notice Board"

    • Download the PDF list of exam cities (region-wise)

Q:   Is NTPC and RRB NTPC the same?
A: 

No, both are different exams conducted by separate organisations. The full form of RRB NTPC is Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories exam conducted for recruitment of Commercial Apprentice, Goods guard, Traffic Apprentice, Traffic Assistant, Assistant Station Master, etc. NTPC stands for National Thermal Power Corporation Limited.

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RRB Exam Dates 2025 FAQs

Candidates can read RRB Dates 2025 FAQs below.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is RRB Group D Syllabus?
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The CBT of RRB Group D comprises questions from General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness and Current Affairs. The syllabus is given below: Mathematics: HCF and LCM, Ratio & Proportion, Mensuration Time & Distance, Profit & Loss, BODMAS, Percentages, Time & Work, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Age Calculations General Science: Topics from Physics Chemistry and Life Sciences General Intelligence and Reasoning: Coding-Decoding, Relationships, Alphabetical Series, Venn Diagram, Statement and Conclusion, Numerical Series, Distance, and Directions. General Awareness and Current Affairs. Indian History, Sports, Current Affairs. Events, important days and events.

Q:   Why it is important to check RRB Group D application status inorder to download the admit card?
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RRB Group D application form status link is activated after the completion of the application process. Candidates can check their application status till the completion of the CBT. Through RRB Group D application status, candidates can view the eligibility/ineligibility status of their applications. To check the application status, candidates are required to enter registration number/date of birth and security code.

RRBs also release the modification link for those candidates whose application forms are rejected on the grounds of invalid signatures and photographs. Such candidates can avail this facility to re-upload their photographs and signatures as per the specified format. The modification link and application status are made available on the respective official websites of RRBs.To check the application status and upload the photograph and signature, candidates are required to login with registration number, date of birth, and security code.

Also Read: RRB Group D Result 

Q:   What is the work of the Railway Recruitment Board?
A: 

RRBs conducts various exams for recruitment to the post of Junior Engineers, Assistant Loco Pilot, Non-technical and popular category, Group, C/Group D, and other posts in departments and offices of Indian railways.

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Yes, the Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB NTPC (UG) result 2025 for the notification CEN 6/2024 on its regional portals. The regions selected the candidates based on their regional vacancies. 

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