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:   When RRB Group D 2025 exam dates will be announced?
Q:   What is RRB Group D shift timings?
Q:   When RRB NTPC application form was released?
Table of content
  • 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, Document Verification and Medical Examination. RRB Group D consists of CBT, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification 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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is RRB NTPC selection process?
Q:   What is the educational qualification required for RRB Group D exam?
Q:   How to prepare for RRB Group D exam?
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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 NTPC salary?
Q:   Will RRB Group D Exam be in Hindi or English language?
Q:   What is RRB Group D Selection Process?

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?
Q:   Can you provide the center list of RRB Group D exam?
Q:   Is NTPC and RRB NTPC the same?
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RRB Exam Dates 2025 FAQs

Candidates can read RRB Dates 2025 FAQs below.

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Q:   What is RRB Group D Syllabus?
Q:   Why it is important to check RRB Group D application status inorder to download the admit card?
Q:   What is the work of the Railway Recruitment Board?
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