The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially declared the results for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Undergraduate CBT 1 examination 2025, releasing the scorecards across multiple regional portals. The announcement, made on November 21, confirms that 51,979 candidates have qualified for the second stage of the recruitment cycle.
The results have been uploaded on regional RRB websites, including:
- RRB Chandigarh
- RRB Allahabad
- RRB Mumbai
- RRB Kolkata
- RRB Chennai
- RRB Secunderabad
- RRB Ajmer
- RRB Patna, among others.
Candidates can log in using their registration number and date of birth to check individual results, cutoff data, and selection status for the next phase.
Over 27.55 Lakh Candidates Appeared for 3,445 Vacancies
According to official data released by the Railway Recruitment Board, this year’s NTPC Undergraduate recruitment—advertised under CEN 06/24—saw an enormous turnout:
✅ Total applicants appeared: 27.55 lakh
✅ Total vacancies: 3,445
✅ Candidates shortlisted for CBT 2: 51,979
This places the competition ratio at approximately 1 in 530 candidates, underscoring the high-density demand for railway jobs in India.
Exam Timeline and Structure
The CBT 1 examination was held between August 7 and September 9, covering multiple shifts across different Railway zones.
Components of CBT 1 included:
- General Awareness
- Mathematics
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
The exam serves as the initial screening stage for various undergraduate posts such as:
✅ Train Clerk
✅ Ticket Clerk
✅ Goods Guard (Undergraduate quota)
✅ Typist roles
✅ Commercial staff roles
Cutoff Criteria and Minimum Qualifying Marks
To qualify, candidates must achieve minimum sectional and overall thresholds based on category guidelines.
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
| Category | Minimum Score Required |
|---|---|
| General | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% (varies by zone) |
In addition, PwD candidates receive applicable relaxation norms.
Cutoffs vary across regions due to:
- number of applicants
- zone-wise vacancy allocation
- community reservation matrix
- normalization based on exam shift difficulty
What Happens Next for Qualified Candidates
Candidates who pass CBT 1 will progress to the CBT 2 stage, which evaluates:
✅ domain-specific aptitude
✅ deeper analytical reasoning
✅ railway-operational awareness
Following CBT 2, shortlisted candidates must complete:
✅ Skill tests (where applicable)
- typing
- aptitude
- operational screening
✅ Document verification
- identity proof
- category certificates
- educational qualification
- date-of-birth validation
✅ Medical examination
Railway medical standards range across A, B, and C categories depending on post.
Only applicants clearing all phases will receive final appointment consideration.
Where to Check Results
Candidates can check results through:
- regional RRB portals
- central NTPC recruitment page
- score download link
- cutoff PDF tables
- shortlisted roll number lists
Applicants are advised to:
✅ use official websites only
✅ avoid third-party login links
✅ keep registration details ready
✅ save printed score copies
Advisory for Candidates
RRB has advised candidates to:
- monitor upcoming CBT 2 schedule notice
- follow communication only from official portals
- avoid misleading social media posts
- refrain from sharing login details
Recruitment authorities clarified that:
✅ no personal messaging
✅ no telephonic result intimation
✅ no paid priority listing
is permitted under RRB ethics protocols.
Why NTPC UG Recruitment Remains Highly Competitive
Railway NTPC UG posts continue to attract large numbers due to:
- government sector stability
- nationwide posting options
- career progression pathways
- allowances and pension schemes
- accessibility for Class 12 pass-outs
Analysts note that railways remain India’s most sought-after recruitment body, with application volumes consistently crossing millions.
