Big news for all government job aspirants — the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is all set to begin the recruitment process for the much-awaited NTPC 2025 exam. With over 11,500 posts up for grabs, this is one of the biggest opportunities this year for both graduate and undergraduate candidates looking to build a career in Indian Railways.
What’s the Buzz About?
RRB NTPC 2025 will be conducted to fill a total of 11,558 vacancies across various non-technical posts like Clerk, Typist, Assistant, and Station Master. The vacancies are divided into:
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8,113 posts for graduates
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3,445 posts for undergraduates
Lakhs of candidates have already applied, and now the big question is — when is the exam?
When Will CBT 1 Happen?
As per the latest updates, the CBT 1 exam schedule is expected to be released soon on the respective RRB regional websites. Here's a quick overview of what you can expect:
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Graduate-level CBT 1: Likely in May or June 2025
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Undergraduate-level CBT 1: Expected around June or July 2025
Candidates will receive a city intimation slip 10 days before the exam and the admit card 4 days prior to their exam date.
What’s the Selection Process?
The RRB NTPC selection journey involves multiple stages:
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CBT 1 – Just a qualifying round
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CBT 2 – These marks count toward your final merit
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Skill or Aptitude Test – Only for some posts
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Document Verification
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Medical Exam
Know the Exam Format (CBT 1)
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Duration: 90 minutes
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Questions: 100 in total
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40 from General Awareness
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30 from Mathematics
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30 from Reasoning
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Negative Marking: Yes, 1/3rd mark deduction for wrong answers
What Should You Do Now?
Keep checking your regional RRB website regularly. Once the schedule is out, you’ll be able to download the official notification, check your exam city, and get your admit card.
This is your chance to secure a stable and respected career with Indian Railways. So, stay focused, revise smart, and most importantly — believe in yourself.
Good luck to all the aspirants — your railway journey starts here! 🚆
