RRB NTPC Exam Date 2025: Latest Updates and Selection Process

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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is expected to announce the RRB NTPC exam dates by the end of February 2025. Candidates who have successfully registered for the exam can expect the dates to be released soon. The registration process for graduate-level posts started on September 14, 2024, and ended on October 13, 2024, while the application process for undergraduate-level posts was open from September 21 to October 20, 2024. The RRB aims to fill 11,558 vacancies through this recruitment drive, with 8,113 graduate-level posts and 3,445 undergraduate-level posts.

The RRB NTPC selection process consists of multiple stages, including computer-based tests (CBTs) and computer-based typing skill tests or computer-based aptitude tests, wherever applicable. The first stage CBT is the same for all posts and is conducted for screening purposes, lasting 90 minutes and consisting of three sections. The marks from this stage are normalized, and candidates are shortlisted for the second stage CBT based on their scores. To improve their chances, aspirants should practice previous years’ question papers and focus on time management, accuracy, and speed.

Candidates who qualify for the second stage CBT are shortlisted in a 1:20 ratio based on their first stage performance. This exam also lasts 90 minutes and includes the same three sections. Those who qualify for this stage move forward to the skill test, depending on the post they have applied for. The Typing Skill Test and CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test) are conducted for specific posts, and candidates are shortlisted for these tests in a 1:8 ratio based on their second-stage CBT scores. After clearing the required exams, candidates are called for document verification, and selection is based on merit and the number of vacancies.

Here are the key points to note about the RRB NTPC exam dates and selection process: * The RRB NTPC exam dates are expected to be released by the end of February 2025 * The selection process consists of multiple stages, including CBTs and skill tests * The first stage CBT is conducted for screening purposes, and candidates are shortlisted for the second stage CBT based on their scores * Candidates who qualify for the second stage CBT are shortlisted in a 1:20 ratio based on their first stage performance * The Typing Skill Test and CBAT are conducted for specific posts, and candidates are shortlisted for these tests in a 1:8 ratio based on their second-stage CBT scores * Selection is based on merit and the number of vacancies, and only those who qualify in all previous stages are invited for document verification.

Candidates are advised to stay updated with the official RRB website for the latest announcements regarding the RRB NTPC 2025 exam dates. They can also follow the steps to download the exam date notification when it is released: visit the official website of the RRB, click on the NTPC UG or graduate-level exam date notification, download the exam date PDF, and check the exam dates. By staying informed and preparing well, candidates can increase their chances of success in the RRB NTPC exam.