Exam dates for the RRB NTPC 2025 Computer-Based Test

As of April 15, 2025, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has not officially announced the exact exam dates for the RRB NTPC 2025 Computer-Based Test (CBT 1). However, based on recent trends and unofficial updates, the CBT 1 exam for graduate-level posts (Levels 5 and 6) is expected to be held in May–June 2025, while the undergraduate-level posts (Levels 2 and 3) exams are likely in June–July 2025. The official schedule will be released soon on the RRB’s regional websites, such as  indianrailways.gov.in.

Key Details:

• Total Vacancies: 11,558 (8,113 for graduate-level posts, 3,445 for undergraduate-level posts).
• Application Status: Over 1.21 crore applications were received (58.4 lakh for graduate, 63.2 lakh for undergraduate posts).
• Exam Stages: CBT 1, CBT 2, Skill Test (Typing/Aptitude, if applicable), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
• Notification Release: The RRB NTPC 2025 notification was released in September 2024, with applications closing on October 20 (graduate) and October 27 (undergraduate).

Expected Timeline:

• Official Exam Date Announcement: By end of April 2025.
• City Intimation Slip: 10 days before the exam.
• Admit Card Release: 4 days before the exam.
• CBT 1 Exam:
  • Graduate Posts: May–June 2025 (tentative).
  • Undergraduate Posts: June–July 2025 (tentative).

How to Check RRB NTPC Exam Date 2025:

1. Visit the official RRB regional website where you applied (e.g.,).
2. Look for the “RRB NTPC Exam Date 2025” notification link.
3. Select your category (Graduate or Undergraduate).
4. Download the PDF schedule for details on exam dates, shifts, and cities.

Why the Delay?

The massive number of applications (1.21 crore+) requires RRBs to finalize exam centers and schedules across multiple cities and shifts. Some sources mentioned an April 2025 exam, but May–June is more likely based on the latest patterns and RRB’s preparation timeline.

Preparation Tips:

• Syllabus: Focus on General Awareness (40 marks), Mathematics (30 marks), and General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 marks) for CBT 1.
• Mock Tests: Practice online tests to manage the 90-minute duration (100 questions, 1/3rd negative marking).
• Updates: Keep checking   or fresherjobportal.com for admit card and city slip alerts.