Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is gearing up to conduct the NTPC CBT-1 Exams 2024 for both Graduate and Undergraduate candidates. If you have applied for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts, this is your heads-up! As per the expected timeline, the exams will be held in June and July 2025, depending on your educational qualification.
RRB NTPC 2024 Expected CBT-1 Exam Schedule
| Category | Exam Start Date |
|---|---|
| Graduate Level Candidates | From 1st June 2025 |
| 12th Pass (Undergraduate) | From 15th July 2025 |
These are tentative dates, but they give you a great window to fine-tune your revision strategy.
Who Should Appear in Graduate Level Exam?
If you’ve applied for posts like:
- Station Master
- Traffic Assistant
- Goods Guard
- Senior Clerk cum Typist
Then your exam is expected to start from 1st June 2025.
Who Should Appear in Undergraduate (12th Pass) Exam?
If you’ve applied for posts like:
- Junior Clerk cum Typist
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist
- Trains Clerk
- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
Your exam is likely to start from 15th July 2025 onwards.
Why This Timeline Matters
Knowing the expected exam dates early gives you:
- Time to focus on weak areas
- Time to practice mock tests
- An edge over those waiting for the official notice
Start preparing with the exam pattern in mind. CBT-1 is common for all posts and includes:
- General Awareness
- Mathematics
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam Highlights
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Duration: 90 minutes | ||
| Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
Preparation Tips for RRB NTPC 2025
- Revise NCERT basics for Math & Science.
- Read current affairs daily, especially railway-related topics.
- Solve previous year papers to understand question trends.
- Attempt full-length mocks under timed conditions.
- Follow a revision timetable – don’t leave it till the last week.
Final Reminder
If you’re targeting a job in Indian Railways through RRB NTPC, now is the time to go all in. Whether you’re a graduate or 12th pass aspirant, mark your calendars:
- 1st June 2025 – Graduate Level Exam begins
- 15th July 2025 – 12th Pass Level Exam begins
Official confirmation with admit card details will be released on www.rrbapply.gov.in and regional RRB websites.
