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title: "RRB NTPC 2025 Exam Date Announced: CBT 1 Starts June 5"
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# RRB NTPC 2025 Exam Date Announced: CBT 1 Starts June 5

The wait is over for lakhs of railway job aspirants across India. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the **RRB NTPC 2025 exam dates**. According to the notification, the **Computer Based Test (CBT 1)** for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) will begin on **June 5, 2025**, and continue in multiple phases across regions.

### What is RRB NTPC?

RRB NTPC is a nationwide recruitment exam conducted to fill vacancies in various graduate and undergraduate posts in the Indian Railways. These include:

- Commercial Apprentice

- Station Master

- Junior Clerk cum Typist

- Goods Guard

- Accounts Clerk cum Typist

This year’s recruitment aims to fill more than **35,000 vacancies** across zones.

### Key Dates for RRB NTPC 2025

EventDateRRB NTPC Notification ReleaseMarch 2025 (Expected)Application WindowMarch – April 2025CBT 1 Exam Start DateJune 5, 2025CBT 2 Exam Tentative ScheduleAugust 2025Admit Card ReleaseLast week of May 2025Final Result DeclarationOctober 2025

### Exam Structure

The selection process includes the following stages:

- **CBT 1 (Prelims)** – Screening test for all candidates

- **CBT 2 (Mains)** – Post-specific exam

- **Typing Skill Test / Computer-Based Aptitude Test** – For selected posts

- **Document Verification & Medical Exam**

Each stage is qualifying in nature and essential to move to the next.

### Region-Wise Phase System

Just like previous years, the RRB will conduct the CBT 1 exam in **phases** based on the number of applicants. The exam city and date intimation will be sent individually via email and SMS and published on the respective RRB websites.

### Admit Card and Mock Test Access

Candidates will be able to download the admit card **four days prior to their scheduled exam date**. Mock test links will also be activated on the official websites to help candidates get familiar with the interface.

### Did You Know?

The RRB NTPC exam is one of the **largest recruitment drives** in India. In the 2020 cycle, over **1.25 crore applicants** registered for around 35,000 posts.

## FAQs

**What is the date of RRB NTPC 2025 CBT 1 exam?** The CBT 1 exam will begin on **June 5, 2025**.

  **How can I download my RRB NTPC 2025 admit card?** Visit the official regional RRB website and enter your registration number and date of birth to download your admit card.

  **Will the exam be held in phases?** Yes, based on regional zones and number of applicants, the CBT 1 exam will be conducted in multiple phases.

  **When will CBT 2 be conducted?** CBT 2 is tentatively scheduled for **August 2025**.

  **Are mock tests available for RRB NTPC?** Yes, official mock test links will be provided on each RRB website.