The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has finally made official the schedule of the RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) 2025 exam. As per the notification released on May 13, 2025, Computer-Based Test (CBT) 1 for graduate-level posts will be held between June 5 to June 23, 2025. This test is a crucial doorway for candidates who wish to establish a career in the Indian Railways under the category of NTPC graduate-level, encompassing an expansive range of clerical and supervisory jobs.

The 2025 RRB NTPC exam is expected to recruit 8113 graduate-level posts in different departments of the Indian Railways, and hence it is a much-awaited recruitment process for lakhs of aspirants all over India. The RRB NTPC recruitment has always been one of the most popular railway exams because of the job security, career development, and perks associated with government jobs in the Indian Railways.

According to the official time table, the CBT 1 test will examine the candidates on three important topics: General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. The test will comprise a total of 100 multiple-choice questions. Of these, 40 questions will be related to General Awareness, 30 to Mathematics, and 30 to General Intelligence & Reasoning. The overall test duration will be 90 minutes. A mark will be given for each correct answer, and a third of a mark will be lost for each incorrect answer, as the exam will follow the negative marking scheme.

Logistically speaking, the candidates will be able to verify their exam city and date, as well as download the Travel Authority (TA) document—if they fall under SC/ST categories—10 days before their respective exam dates. These connections will be available on the websites of the regional RRBs. Additionally, e-call letters that act as exam admit cards will be downloadable four days prior to the proposed test date. This provides candidates with a reasonable window to organize their travel and stay plans, especially for those who can be appearing in cities other than the one they hail from.

The 8113 posts declared for the current year are distributed across several positions that form an integral part of the functioning of the Indian Railways. These consist of both office and supervisory positions that entail tasks ranging from ticket handling to accounts. Among the most important positions for which the recruitment will be conducted, the maximum number of posts has been declared for the position of Goods Train Manager, with 3144 posts being available. It is followed by Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor with 1736 vacancies and Station Master with 994 vacancies. Other key positions are Junior Account Assistant cum Typist with 1507 vacancies and Senior Clerk cum Typist with 732 vacancies.

These posts demand that applicants possess a graduate degree from a reputed university, and thus this test is a big chance for young graduates all over India who are looking for a secure and dignified job in the public sector. With the extensive reach and gigantic size of Indian Railways, selected candidates can anticipate postings in different regions of the nation and avail many employee benefits such as allowances, pension schemes, and promotional opportunities.

Applicants are requested to remain close to the official RRB website and respective regional boards for timely information, particularly pertaining to the issuing of call letters and travel permits. The official PDF of the exam schedule is available through the link: https://rrbald.gov.in/NTPC%2005%2024%20tent%20exam%20schd%20eng.pdf. Candidates need to thoroughly read the instructions provided in the official notification in order to avoid last-minute confusion.

As the date for the examination approaches, the candidates are asked to strengthen their preparation and go through crucial topics in all three sections. With the competition likely to be intense, strategic preparation and frequent mock tests can help considerably increase the success rate.

The release of the RRB NTPC 2025 exam dates has brought relief and eagerness among candidates who have been preparing hard. With the declaration of more than 8000 vacancies, the Indian Railways is once again committed to creating job opportunities and building its strength through transparent and merit-based hiring. Let’s see the latest developments below.