RRB NTPC 2025 Undergraduate Exam Schedule Revealed—Railway Recruitment Board Releases Dates and Key Details
RRB NTPC 2025: A Massive Undergraduate Recruitment Drive
The Railway Recruitment Board has thrown its hat in the ring for one of the year's biggest recruitment exams: the RRB NTPC Undergraduate (UG) 2025. This isn't just any exam—over 6 million aspirants are set to compete nationwide for non-technical positions in the Indian Railways. The stakes? A shot at 3,445 coveted UG vacancies spread across roles like Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Train Clerk, and Commercial cum Ticket Clerk. All these sit within the larger pool of 11,558 NTPC jobs, showing just how fierce the competition will be.
The Computer-Based Test (CBT 1) is the first major hurdle. Scheduled from August 7 to September 8, 2025, the exam will run in staggered shifts at centers across India. With so many candidates, these multiple shifts are the only way to give everyone a fair shot without overwhelming test centers. If you're aiming for any of these positions with just your 10+2 in hand, this is the exam you can't afford to ignore.
What Candidates Need to Know: Schedule, Admit Card, and the Pattern
Getting lost in the process is easy if you don’t pay attention. Here’s a quick rundown: Candidates can download their exam city intimation slip a full 10 days before their scheduled date. This slip tells you where you’ll be tested, helping candidates from all corners of the country plan ahead. The crucial admit card—your entry ticket—hits the portal just 4 days before your test. Both of these are available exclusively on your chosen regional RRB website. So, whether you applied through RRB Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, or another zone, bookmark that portal and check in often. The last thing you want is to miss a key update.
The format is straightforward but demanding. The CBT 1 exam consists of 100 objective-type questions, testing you on General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence. Each section has its own weight—but all three together determine who advances. The test acts as a screening filter for these non-technical roles, meaning only those who ace this round will get a chance at further selection stages, like skill tests or document verification.
It’s worth pointing out a few more specifics. With such a large applicant pool, competition, especially for UG roles, is nothing short of intense. And this is just the first step. The previous NTPC recruitment cycles have shown that sticking to official announcements is key to staying on track—social media rumors rarely align with the official data on RRB portals.
- Exam Dates: August 7—September 8, 2025
- Vacancies for UG Posts: 3,445 across India
- Total NTPC Vacancies: 11,558
- Roll-out of City Intimation Slip: 10 days before exam
- Admit Card Download: 4 days before exam
- Coverage: Regional RRB websites (e.g., Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, etc.)
With the RRB NTPC exam being one of the largest public sector recruitment drives, even minor updates from the board can impact thousands in a flash. So, keep a close eye on your regional RRB portal for fresh details surrounding the schedule, city details, and crucial instructions as the dates approach.