The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam Date 2025, bringing relief and clarity to lakhs of aspirants awaiting the detailed schedule. Candidates who qualified in the CBT 1 examination for the Undergraduate (UG) categories such as Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, and Junior Time Keeper must now gear up for the next crucial stage—CBT 2. With the announcement of the dates, the recruitment process for the much-anticipated NTPC posts has gained momentum. Aspirants are advised to start revising the syllabus thoroughly and preparing strategically to secure a high score in the upcoming test.
According to the latest notification issued by the RRBs, the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam 2025 is scheduled to be conducted in multiple phases to accommodate candidates from various regions. The Board will soon release the detailed phase-wise schedule along with exam city intimation slips. Admit cards will be made available for download four days before the examination date. Candidates must visit the official regional RRB websites regularly to access updates on their exam centres, shift timings, and other instructions.
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The CBT 2 exam is one of the most crucial steps in the selection process for UG-level posts such as
Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, Junior Time Keeper, and Commercial cum Ticket Clerk. The exam is designed to test candidates’ deeper understanding of fundamental subjects and is more challenging compared to CBT 1. Therefore, aspirants must invest extra effort in revision and accuracy.
As per the official pattern, the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 consists of 120 questions, and candidates are given 90 minutes to complete the exam. For PwBD candidates availing scribe assistance, the duration is 120 minutes. Each correct answer carries one mark, while incorrect answers incur a 1/3rd negative marking, making precision extremely important.
The section-wise breakup is as follows:
1. General Awareness – 50 Questions
This is the most heavily weighted section, covering topics such as current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity, economy, environmental studies, science, sports, and railway-related information. A strong grasp on daily news and static GK can help candidates score high.
2. Mathematics – 35 Questions
The syllabus includes number systems, percentages, ratio and proportion, algebra, mensuration, time and work, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, geometry, and elementary statistics. Practicing numerical problems daily can improve both speed and accuracy.
3. General Intelligence & Reasoning – 35 Questions
This section tests logical thinking through puzzles, analogies, coding-decoding, syllogisms, classification, Venn diagrams, ordering, direction sense, and decision-making questions.
The CBT 2 result, along with cut-off marks, will determine whether candidates qualify for the next stages—Typing Skill Test (TST), Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination. Since the competition is extremely high, candidates must aim to attempt more accurate answers rather than simply increasing attempts.
With the exam date officially out, aspirants should now shift their focus to revising concepts, solving previous year papers, and taking mock tests regularly. Staying updated with official notifications is essential to ensure smooth participation in the exam process. The release of the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam Date 2025 marks a major milestone and motivates candidates to strengthen their preparation for a successful career in the Indian Railways.
