RRB NTPC UG 2025 Exam Schedule Released: Key Dates Announced

Fast summary

• The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the schedule for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (Under Graduate) examination (NTPC UG) 2025.
• The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is scheduled from August 7 to September 9, 2025, with exams on select dates within this period.
• The first stage of CBT consists of 100 objective-type questions across three sections: General Awareness (40 questions), Mathematics (30 questions), and General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 questions). Candidates have a time limit of 90 minutes to complete it.
• A marking scheme with negative marking applies; one-third of marks will be deducted for every incorrect response.
• Qualified candidates from the first CBT will proceed to a second-stage CBT and may also face additional evaluations such as typing Skill Tests, document verification, and medical checks as per post requirements.
• Detailed notifications are available on the official RRB Chandigarh website: rrbcdg.gov.in.

!RRB NTPC UG Exam Schedule

Indian Opinion Analysis
The release of the RRB NTPC UG exam schedule highlights efforts toward transparent recruitment in India’s public sector. The staggered testing approach reflects attempts to manage logistical challenges posed by large applicant volumes while ensuring broad participation opportunities across multiple locations and dates.

Given its structured evaluation system-objective tests followed by skill assessments-the process aims at aligning candidates’ qualifications with job demands effectively. However, applicants must meticulously prepare due to penalties for incorrect answers in both stages, which emphasize precision over guesswork.

This recruitment exercise is significant as it continues India’s focus on creating equal employment opportunities in government services, particularly at undergraduate educational levels where competition can be intense.

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