Short Description:
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the schedule for the much-anticipated RRB NTPC Undergraduate Exam 2025. With over 63 lakh applicants vying for 3,445 undergraduate-level posts, this recruitment drive is one of the largest in India’s public sector.
Whether you’re a first-time aspirant or a seasoned candidate, here’s your complete guide to the exam dates, pattern, admit card, and preparation tips.
📅 Exam Schedule
- Exam Name: RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) Undergraduate CBT 1
- Exam Dates: August 7 to September 8, 2025
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Shifts per Day: 3 (Morning, Afternoon, Evening)
- Admit Card Release: 4 days before your exam date
- City Intimation Slip: Available 10 days before the exam
🧾 Posts Covered Under NTPC Undergraduate
These posts require a minimum qualification of 10+2 (Intermediate)
🧠 Exam Pattern:
The CBT 1 exam is a screening test with the following structure:
- ❌ Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
- ⏱️ Duration: 90 minute
- 🗣️ Languages: Available in 15 regional languages including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali
🪪 Admit Card & Verification
- Admit Card (E-Call Letter): Download from August 3, 2025, onwards
- City Intimation Slip: Available from July 29, 2025
- ID Required: Aadhaar card (original or e-verified printout) for biometric verification at the exam center
🧭 Selection Process
- CBT 1 – Screening test
- CBT 2 – Subject-specific test
- Typing Skill Test / CBAT – For applicable posts
- Document Verification & Medical Exam
📚 Preparation Tips
- 🔍 Focus on core subjects: GK, Math, and Reasoning
- 🧪 Practice with mock tests and previous year papers
- 📝 Make concise notes for revision
- ⏰ Manage time effectively during practice and the actual exam
- 🧘 Stay healthy and well-rested before exam day
📌 Final Thoughts
The RRB NTPC Undergraduate Exam 2025 is a golden opportunity for 12th-pass candidates to secure a stable and prestigious job in Indian Railways. With the exam just around the corner, now is the time to double down on preparation and stay updated with official announcements
Important Links
| RRB Name | Official Website |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| Ajmer | rrbajmer.gov.in |
| Allahabad | rrbald.gov.in |
| Bangalore | rrbbnc.gov.in |
| Bhopal | rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| Bhubaneswar | rrbbbs.gov.in |
| Bilaspur | rrbbilaspur.gov.in |
| Chandigarh | rrbcdg.gov.in |
| Chennai | rrbchennai.gov.in |
| Gorakhpur | rrbgorakhpur.gov.in |
| Guwahati | rrbguwahati.gov.in |
| Jammu | rrbjammu.nic.in |
| Kolkata | rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| Malda | rrbmalda.gov.in |
| Mumbai | rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| Muzaffarpur | rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in |
| Patna | rrbpatna.gov.in |
| Ranchi | rrbranchi.gov.in |
| Secunderabad | rrbsecunderabad.nic.in |
| Siliguri | rrbsiliguri.org |
| Thiruvananthapuram | rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in |