Railway RRB NTPC Graduate Level Answer Key 2025

Important Dates

• Short Notice Release : 02/09/2024
• Detailed Notification : 13/09/2024
• Application Begin : 14/09/2024
• Last Date for Apply Online: 20/10/2024
• Application Fee Payment : 20/10/2024
• City Intimation Slip Released : 26/05/2025
• Admit Card Released : 01/06/2025
• CBT 1 Exam Date : 05/06/2025 to 24/06/2025
• Answer Key Released : 01/07/2025
• Answer Key Objection : 01/07/2025 to 06/07/2025
• CBT 2 Exam Date : To be announced
• Final Result : To be announced

Application Fee

• General / OBC : ₹500/-
• EWS : ₹500/-
• SC / ST / PwD / Female / Ex-servicemen / Minorities / EBC : ₹250/-
• Refund Policy: ₹400/- for General/OBC and ₹250/- for reserved categories on appearing in CBT 1
• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

• Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 33 years (for Graduate posts)
• Age Relaxation: As per government norms
• Selection Process: CBT 1 → CBT 2 → Typing Skill Test/CBAT (as applicable) → Document Verification → Medical Examination
• Normalization: Marks will be normalized for all stages due to multiple exam sessions

Recruitment Details - Total Vacancies - 8,113

• Graduate degree from recognized university
• Pay Level 6: ₹35,400-₹1,12,400
• Most prestigious post with highest salary

• Graduate degree from recognized university
• Pay Level 5: ₹29,200-₹92,300
• Physical fitness required

• Graduate degree from recognized university
• Pay Level 5: ₹29,200-₹92,300
• Customer interaction role

• Graduate degree from recognized university
• Pay Level 5: ₹29,200-₹92,300
• Typing test required (30 WPM English, 25 WPM Hindi)

• Graduate degree from recognized university
• Pay Level 5: ₹29,200-₹92,300
• Accounting knowledge preferred

• Graduate degree from recognized university
• Pay Level 4: ₹25,500-₹81,100
• Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) required

Salary & Pay Scale Details (7th Pay Commission)

• Station Master (Level 6): ₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400 + Grade Pay ₹4,200
• Level 5 Posts: ₹29,200 - ₹92,300 + Grade Pay ₹2,800
• Traffic Assistant (Level 4): ₹25,500 - ₹81,100 + Grade Pay ₹2,400
• Additional Benefits: DA (current rate varies), HRA (24% for X cities, 16% for Y cities, 8% for Z cities)
• Allowances: Transport Allowance, Medical Benefits, Pension Scheme (NPS)
• Job Security: Central Government Employee Benefits with Job Security
• Career Growth: Regular promotions to higher levels, opportunities to become officers

Exam Difficulty & Competition Analysis

• Difficulty Level: High to Very High - Most competitive railway exam
• Total Applications: 58,40,861 applications for 8,113 graduate posts
• Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:719 (Extremely High Competition)
• Previous Cut-off Range: 75-85% marks for general category in CBT 1
• CBT 1 Analysis: Moderate to difficult level, 100 questions in 90 minutes
• Preparation Time: 8-12 months recommended for thorough preparation
• Success Rate: Less than 0.14% overall selection rate - Requires intensive and strategic preparation
• Exam Pattern: CBT 1 (100 marks) → CBT 2 (120 marks) → Skill Tests → Document Verification

Exam Center Details

• Pan India: Examination conducted across all states and union territories
• Major Centers: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad
• Regional Centers: Available in all district headquarters and major cities
• RRB Zones: 21 RRB zones conducting exam - candidates can choose preferred RRB
• Exam Shifts: Multiple shifts per day (9:00 AM-10:30 AM, 12:45 PM-2:15 PM, 4:30 PM-6:00 PM)
• City intimation slip released 10 days before exam, admit card 4 days before exam

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