Get the latest RRB NTPC 2025 updates, revised exam schedule, post-wise vacancies, selection process, and expert prep tips. All aboard the success express!
Chuk Chuk Gaadi to Sarkari Naukri!
The RRB NTPC exam is back in action and it’s bigger, tougher, and yes—more confusing than ever! Whether you’re dreaming of becoming a Station Master or just want a sarkaari tag to flaunt on your biodata, this guide is your boarding pass to cracking the RRB NTPC 2025 exam.
RRB NTPC 2025 Exam Schedule
Event
Date
Notification Release
March 2025 (expected)
Application Start Date
March 2025
Admit Card Release
May/June 2025
CBT 1 Exam Window
June 5 – 24, 2025
CBT 2 (Tentative)
September 2025
Vacancies: How Many Seats In This Train?
Post Type
Vacancies
Examples
Graduate Level Posts
8,113
Station Master, Goods Guard, Traffic Assistant
Undergraduate Level Posts
3,445
Clerk, Typist, Train Clerk
Total
11,558
So yes, there’s a seat for you… unless you’re late to apply. Indian Railways is generous, but not that generous.
Eligibility: Are You Even Allowed Onboard?
Criteria
Graduate Posts
Undergraduate Posts
Educational Level
Graduation in any stream
12th pass or equivalent
Age Limit
18 to 33 years
18 to 30 years
Nationality
Indian (obviously!)
Indian
Exam Pattern Breakdown
CBT 1
Subjects: General Awareness, Math, Reasoning
Total Questions: 100
Duration: 90 mins
Negative Marking: 1/3 per wrong answer
Subject
Questions
Marks
General Awareness
40
40
Mathematics
30
30
Reasoning/Logic
30
30
Total
100
100
CBT 2
Same structure, just tougher. Like level 2 of Candy Crush.
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Marks: 120
Additional Rounds (For Some Posts)
Stage
For Posts Like
Typing Skill Test
Clerk, Typist
Computer-Based Aptitude Test
Station Master, Traffic Asst.
Document Verification & Medical
All candidates
Salary Structure: Show Me The Money!
Post
Initial Pay (₹)
Level
Station Master
35,400
Level 6
Traffic Assistant
25,000
Level 4
Goods Guard
29,200
Level 5
Junior Clerk cum Typist
19,900
Level 2
Railway jobs = Stable salary + perks + respect from relatives.
Admit Card & City Slip
You’ll get your Exam City Slip 10 days before the exam and Admit Card 4 days before your slot.
#NEETPG2025 so folks, we got what we wanted, a fair single shift exam. Test city information dates is 2 june. Let's see whether NBE can arrange it in 2 days. Happy grinding 📕📚📖📖 pic.twitter.com/Df24Spowz0
— Panchayat Sahayak Vikas (@SahayakVikas) May 30, 2025
Download them from your respective regional RRB websites. No admit card = no entry = no sarkaari job = maa ka danda.
Key Tips to Crack the RRB NTPC Exam
Tips
Why It Works
Practice mock tests
Simulates the real CBT environment
Focus on GK & Current Affairs
40% of CBT 1 is GK!
Master short tricks in Math
Time-saving is key
Avoid negative marking
Random guesses won’t help!
Revise previous year questions
History repeats itself—even in railways
Things Every RRB Aspirant Can Relate To
“I’ll study from tomorrow” has been your motto since the last notification.
You’ve watched more ‘Exam Strategy’ YouTube videos than lectures.
Half your bookmarks are prep materials. Other half? Memes.
