RRB NTPC Exam Timing 2025: Check Shift-wise Reporting Time & Exam Schedule

RRB NTPC Exam Timing 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will conduct the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Exam from June 05 to June 24, 2025 in three shifts. The RRB NTPC exam 2025 will be conducted online in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. 

This year, around 1.2 crore candidates will attempt the RRB NTPC 2025 examination for graduate and undergraduate posts like Junior Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Traffic Assistant, Commercial Apprentice, etc. A total of 8113 vacancies are for graduate posts, whereas 3445 vacancies are for undergraduate posts. The candidates can check the RRB NTPC exam 2025 timings here. 

RRB NTPC Shift Timings 2025 for Shift 1, 2 and 3 

RRB NTPC 2025 will be held from June 5 to June 24, in three shifts- Shift 1 will be conducted from 9 AM to 10.30 AM, Shift 2 from 12.45 to 2.25 PM and Shift 3 will be conducted from 4.30 PM to 6 PM. Check the table below for more clarity on it. 

Also, check: RRB NTPC Exam Centres

RRB NTPC Reporting Time 2025: Shift-Wise Gate Entry & Closing Time 

RRB NTPC 2025 will be conducted in three shifts. Candidates should arrive early at the exam centre to allow ample time for security checks and verification. The table below shows the reporting and gate closing times to help you avoid being late. 

RRB NTPC Exam Day Guidelines: Check Important Instructions 

The candidates should read the instructions written on the admit card very carefully, such as reporting time, required documents, prohibited items, etc. Here we share some common instructions that every candidate should follow

• The candidates must carry a valid photo ID proof, such as PAN Card, Aadhar Card, Passport, Driving License, and Voter ID Card, along with the admit card.
• Electronic devices like mobile phones, Bluetooth, earphones, microphones, pagers, health bands, etc, are prohibited at exam centres. 
• The candidates are allowed to carry transparent water bottles.
• Do not carry a wristwatch, camera, wallet, handbag, etc.
• Any other item which could be used as unfair means is prohibited

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2025 for CBT 1 

Candidates must be familiar with the RRB NTPC exam pattern 2025 to check the exam format, number of questions, sections, and other important information. These details will help them plan their strategy based on the exam requirements. Here is the post-wise exam pattern for RRB NTPC recruitment 2025.

RRB NTPC 2025 Marking Scheme

The RRB NTPC exam follows a simple marking scheme. Every correct answer contributes to a positive score, and there is a penalty for every wrong response marked by the candidates. Check the detailed RRB NTPC marking scheme below for reference purposes.

• One mark for each correct answer.
• For each wrong answer, (⅓)rd mark will be deducted as a penalty.
• If a question is left blank i.e. no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.