RRB NTPC is the latest hot topic among job aspirants as the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) rolls out key milestones for the 2025 NTPC recruitment process.
Exam Schedule & Vacancies
RRB NTPC Graduate-level CBT‑1 exams were conducted from 5 June to 24 June 2025, covering approximately 8,113 graduate‑level posts. The next phase, RRB NTPC Undergraduate-level CBT‑1, is scheduled between 7 August and 8 September 2025 for around 3,445 posts. In total, the drive covers 11,558 vacancies, with nearly 1.2 crore applications submitted—inclusive of 63 lakh for UG and 58 lakh for graduate posts StudyRiserr15Jagranjosh.com15Jagranjosh.com15The Times of India5Career Power5The Indian Express5StudyRiserr4Adda2474Navbharat Times4.
UG City Intimation Slip Released
On 29 July 2025, RRB released the official Undergraduate Exam City Intimation Slip. Candidates can now view their allotted exam city, test center, exam shift, and reporting instructions via the official rrbapply.gov.in portal www.ndtv.com4Jagranjosh.com4The Times of India4. This slip facilitates planning travel and accommodations ahead of exam day. Note: It’s not the admit card.
Admit Card Timeline
RRB NTPC Undergraduate admit cards (e‑call letters) will be issued four days before the exam date, beginning 3 August 2025, as per official announcements Jagranjosh.com5Shiksha5The Times of India5. Candidates are advised to regularly check their regional RRB websites for updates Career Power15www.ndtv.com15The Economic Times15.
Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
Each NTPC CBT‑1 exam is 90 minutes long, with 100 questions divided into:
- General Awareness: 40 questions
- Mathematics: 30 questions
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 30 questions
A negative marking policy is in force: 1/3 mark will be deducted for each incorrect response telegraphindia.com15hindustantimes.com15The Times of India15The Times of India.
Selection Process & Normalization
After CBT‑1, selected candidates will progress to CBT‑2, followed by Skill Tests (if applicable), and finally Document Verification and Medical Examination hindustantimes.com2Career Power2Jagranjosh.com2. For fairness, score normalization is used due to multi‑shift exams; the process calculates percentile scores to rank performances across different sessions Shiksha.
Graduate-Level CBT‑1 Answer Key & Result
For graduates, the RRB NTPC CBT‑1 answer key was released on 1 July 2025, with objections accepted until 6 July 2025 Career Power4Shiksha4Shiksha4. Results for the graduate-level exam are expected in August 2025 through regional RRB websites Career Power1Shiksha1.
Competition & Context
The sheer volume—over 12 million applicants entering the fray for 11,558 vacancies—represents a stellar level of competition. Candidates need strong preparation, strategic revision, and rigorous time management to stand a chance, especially in General Awareness and Reasoning sections Career Powertelugu.samayam.com.
What Candidates Should Do Now
| Action Item | Deadline / Availability |
|---|---|
| Check UG City Intimation Slip | Available since 29 July 2025 |
| Download Admit Card | From 3 August 2025 (four days before exam) |
| Graduation candidate results | Expected in August 2025 |
| Review answer key objections | Already closed (Graduate level) |
- Visit your regional RRB official website regularly.
- Prepare travel logistics and lodging based on your exam city.
- Keep your login credentials (registration number, date of birth, password) handy.
- Plan your preparation strategy now for CBT‑1 and upcoming CBT‑2 or skill tests.
Summary
RRB NTPC continues to be a high-stakes recruitment process in 2025, with major milestones achieved:
- Graduate-level exams completed and answer keys issued
- UG-level exam city slip now live
- Admit cards releasing early August
- Rigorous CBT‑1 pattern and normalization in place
- Results and further stages approaching shortly
This year’s recruitment exemplifies India’s massive youth aspiration for railways jobs. With careful planning and preparation, candidates can navigate the process effectively.
