RRB NTPC 2025 (CEN 06/2024, 07 & 06/2025): Apply Online Correction, CBT 2 City Slip, Exam Dates & FAQs
RRB Non Technical Popular Categories 2025 ( RRB NTPC )
Exam On - 20 Dec '25
RRB NTPC Application Form 2025: Railway Recruitment Boards have released RRB NTPC UG city intimation slip for 06/2024 recruitment. The exam will be held on December 20. RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 2 result will be announced soon. Read here for more details on RRB NTPC 2025 exam.
RRB NTPC Exam 2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) activated the link to check RRB NTPC UG city intimation (06/2024). The mock test is also available now. The CBT 2 exam for UG will be conducted on December 20. The admit cards will be released by December 16. RRB NTPC application correction window (07/2025) is available from December 7 to 16. The application correction process for Graduate level posts (06/2025) closed on December 9. Read below for more details on RRB NTPC 2025 exam
RRB Group D is the entry-level job in the Indian railway while RRB NTPC comes under the category of group C jobs, which are next to Group D posts. For RRB Group D posts, the educational qualification required is a Class 10th pass. For RRB NTPC undergraduate posts, candidates must have passed Class 12th. The posts announced under RRB Group D are Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical and S&T departments), Pointsman, etc. The posts announced under RRB NTPC are Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice, and Station Master.
RRB NTPC syllabus comprises topics of high school level. The syllabus for CBT 1 and 2 are same. There is variation in the difficulty level. Candidates can prepare well for the exam. They must attempt mock tests.
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- RRB NTPC 2025 Exam Highlights
- RRB NTPC Shift Timings 2025
- RRB NTPC 2025 Admit Card
- RRB NTPC 2025 Notification
- RRB NTPC 2025 Application Form
- RRB NTPC 2025 Eligibility Criteria
- RRB NTPC 2025 Exam Pattern
- RRB NTPC 2025 Syllabus
- RRB NTPC 2025 Preparation Tips
- RRB NTPC 2025 Vacancies
- RRB NTPC Salary
- RRB NTPC 2025 Result
- RRB NTPC 2025 Cut off
RRB NTPC 2025 Exam Highlights
The table below provides the important highlights related to RRB NTPC Exam Recruitment.
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name |
RRB NTPC |
| Conducted by |
Railway Recruitment Boards |
| Exam level |
National |
| Exam frequency |
Recruitment is based on vacancies and requirements of the concerned departments |
| Stages of exam |
First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable), and Document Verification/Medical Examination |
| Exam category |
Undergraduate posts: Class 12 pass Graduate posts: Graduation |
| Mode of exam |
Online |
| Number of applicants |
1,25,88,524 |
| Number of test takers |
Approximately 1.20 crore |
| Eligibility |
Age Limit Undergraduate posts: 18 to 30 years Graduate posts: 18 to 33 years Education qualification Undergraduates posts: Candidates must have passed Class 12 Graduate posts: Candidates must have passed graduation from a recognised university |
| Exam purpose |
To select candidates for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Graduate and Undergraduate posts in various Zonal Railways and production units of Indian Railways |
| No. of test cities |
More than 200 cities |
| RRB Official website |
indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB NTPC Shift Timings 2025
RRB NTPC exam timings are given below.
RRB NTPC cut off is calculated based on the normalised scores. This process is followed to adjust the difficulty level of questions since the exam is conducted in multiple sessions. The scores are normalised using the equi-percentile method. For eg: If the negative marking is 1/3 and candidates have answered 80 questions, out of which 12 were wrong, then the raw score will be 80-12-12 * (1/3) = 64. Therefore, 64 is the raw score.
Also Read: RRB NTPC Normalisation of Marks
RRB NTPC cut off is calculated based on number of candidates, difficulty level, competition level. Separate cut off marks are announcedf for different stages. Besides cut off, candidates are required to secure the qualifying marks.
RRB NTPC salary is different for different posts. The starting basic salary for undergraduate posts ranges between INR 19,900 to 21,700. RRB NTPC salary for graduate posts ranges between INR 25,500 to 35,400. RRB NTPC salary for Commercial cum Ticket Clerk is INR 21,700. RRB NTPC salary for Junior Clerk cum Typist is INR 19,900. RRB NTPC salary for Station Master is INR 35,400. The salary offered to the Commercial Apprentice through RRB NTPC exam is INR 35,400.
| Shift | Reporting Time | Gate Closing Time | Exam Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7:30 AM | 8:30 AM | 9:00 – 10:30 AM |
| 2 | 11:15 AM | 12:15 PM | 12:45 – 2:15 PM |
| 3 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 4:30 – 6:00 PM |
RRB NTPC 2025 Admit Card
Railway NTPC UG Level CBT 2 call letter (06/2024) will be released on December 16. To download RRB NTPC admit card, candidates need to enter the required credentials. The admit card comprises important details related to the exam. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. RRB NTPC hall ticket is an important document without which candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam.
RRB NTPC 2025 Notification
RRB NTPC official notification was released by RRBs. The notification was released in PDF form on the official website of RRBs. The NTPC online form comprises details such as important dates, selection process, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, etc.
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RRB NTPC 2025 Application Form
The application fee can be paid online and offline. The application fee for all candidates except the fee concession categories is INR 500, whereas it is INR 250 for PwBD/Female/Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class. RRB NTPC registration form fee is refunded after candidates appear for the CBT exam. Candidates belonging to SC / ST/ ExSM/ PwBD/ Female/ Minority/EBC/Transgender categories are entitled to get a full refund of their examination fees, which is INR 250. Candidates belonging to General/EWS/OBC categories receive a partial refund of their examination fees, which is INR 400 after deducting the bank charges.
RRB NTPC 2025 Eligibility Criteria
RRB NTPC eligibility criteria 2025 is given below.
RRB NTPC Age Limit
The age limit for RRB NTPC exam is different for graduate and undergraduate posts.
Undergraduate level posts-18 to 30 years
Graduate Posts-18 to 36 years
RRB NTPC Educational Qualification
RRB NTPC educational qualification for graduate-level posts is graduation from a recognised university. The educational qualification for undergraduate-level posts is Class 12 pass. The educational qualification is different for different posts.
Also Read: What is the Full Form of NTPC? Difference Between NTPC & RRB NTPC
RRB NTPC 2025 Exam Pattern
RRB NTPC stage-wise exam pattern highlights the overall structure of the exam. As a part of the exam preparation, candidates must go through the exam pattern to know the marking scheme, total marks, time duration, etc. RRB NTPC answer keys are made available for different stages of CBTs. The stage-wise RRB NTPC exam pattern is given below.
| Exam stage |
Overall Pattern |
|---|---|
| 1st stage CBT |
The exam is conducted online for 90 minutes 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions are asked from General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning The total marks allotted for the exam are 100 |
| 2nd stage CBT |
The exam comprises three sections-General Questions Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning The duration of the test is 90 minutes The total number of questions is 120 This stage is common for all posts |
| CBAT/Aptitude Test/Physcho Test |
The exam comprises six test batteries There is no negative marking |
| Typing skill test |
Candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi The test is conducted online |
Also Read: How to Crack RRB NTPC in First Attempt? Tips & Strategies
RRB NTPC 2025 Syllabus
RRB NTPC detailed syllabus is given below.
| Subjects | RRB NTPC Syllabus Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | History, Geography, Economy, Indian Polity and Governance, General Science, Current Affairs, etc. |
| Mathematics | Number System, Decimals, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Time and Work, Mensuration, Percentage, Elementary Statistics, etc. |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies, Mathematical Operations, Coding and Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Puzzle, etc. |
RRB NTPC 2025 Preparation Tips
RRB NTPC preparation tips are given below:
- Devote ample time to practise questions from each topic. The more you practise, the better you become equipped to handle the similar questions during the exam
- Refer to the best books of RRB NTPC to clear the concepts of the topics given in the syllabus
- Read newspapers to stay updated with the latest current affairs
- Memorise the important theorems and formulas as a part of RRB NTPC preparation
- Build the speed and accuracy of solving questions and this can be developed by solving the RRB NTPC previous years’ question papers
- Attempt mock tests to get an idea regarding how to answer questions in the exam
RRB NTPC 2025 Vacancies
RRB NTPC vacancies 2025 have been released. The vacancies are made available post-wise and zone-wise. We have provided below the the RRB NTPC post wise vacancies break-up.
A. Under Graduate Posts with Minimum Educational Qualification of 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent examination and Age between 18 to 30 Years.
| Name of Post | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 361 |
| Comm. Cum Ticket Clerk | 2022 |
| Jr. Clerk cum Typist | 990 |
| Trains Clerk | 72 |
| Total | 3445 |
B. Graduate Posts with Minimum Educational Qualification of a University Degree or its equivalent and Age between 18 to 33 years.
| Name of Post | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager | 3144 |
| Station Master | 994 |
| Chief Comm. cum Ticket Supervisor | 1736 |
| Jr. Accounts Asstt. cum Typist | 1507 |
| Sr. Clerk cum Typist | 732 |
| Total | 8113 |
RRB NTPC Salary
Salary is the most important part of the recruitment process based on which candidates decide whether to appear for the exam or not. RRB NTPC salary is different for different posts. The starting basic salary range offered to undergraduate posts is INR 19,900 to 21,700. While the graduate post employees are offered RRB NTPC salary in the range of INR 25,500 to IBR 35,400. The post-wise salary structure of RRB NTPC is given below.
RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Posts
| Posts | Level in 7th CPC | Initial Pay (In INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Assistant |
4 |
25,500 |
| Goods Guard |
5 |
29,200 |
| Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
5 |
29,200 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist |
5 |
29,200 |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist |
5 |
29,200 |
| Senior Time Keeper |
5 |
29,200 |
| Commercial Apprentice |
6 |
35,400 |
| Station Master |
6 |
35,400 |
RRB NTPC 2025 Result
RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 2 result (06/2024) will be announced soon. RRB NTPC Result is released on the region-wise official websites of RRBs in PDF form. The result PDF comprises the roll numbers of qualifying candidates. Along with the result, RRB NTPC scorecard is also released.
RRB NTPC 2025 Cut off
RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 2 cut off 2025 will be released soon. The cut is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure inorder to qualify the exam. Besides RRB NTPC cut off, candidates are also required to secure the qualifying marks as per their category. The minimum qualifying marks for CBT 1 and 2 for General, EWS categories is 40 per cent, for OBC and SC is 30 per cent and for ST category is 25 per cent. In CBAT, candidates are required to secure a minimum T-score of 42 marks.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
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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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 2 hall ticket was released on October 9. The admit card can be downloaded by logging with the required credentials.
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Contributor-Level 7
RRB NTPC notification 2025 was released to fill up a total of 11558 vacancies. The short notification was released on September 2, 2024. The notification is released to select candidates for various graduate and undergraduate posts. The posts announced under RRB NTPC exam are Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice and Station Master. RRB NTPC notification is released in PDF. The notification PDF comprises details such as important dates, application process, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, exam day guidelines, etc. Candidates must read the notification carefully before applying for the exam.