RRB NTPC Shift Timings, Check Shift Wise Reporting Time

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RRB NTPC Shift Timings 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board has officially released the exam dates for the NTPC exam. The exam is scheduled to happen between 5th – 24th June, 2025. Before appearing for the examination, candidates must know the shift timings and other exam details. This will help candidates prepare for the exam effectively and qualify for it.

RRB NTPC Shift Timings

The RRB NTPC exam will be conducted across 3 shifts. It is recommended to arrive at least 30 minutes before the reporting time for the exam. The details of the RRB NTPC Shift Timings are given below:

Shift	Reporting Time	Gate Closing Time	Exam Time
Shift 1	7:30 AM	8:30 AM	9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Shift 2	11:15 AM	12:15 PM	12:45 PM – 2:15 PM
Shift 3	3:00 PM	4:00 PM	4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

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RRB NTPC Exam Pattern

Candidates must properly understand the RRB NTPC Exam Pattern to get an idea about the marks distribution. The details of the CBT 1 and 2 exam patterns are given below:

RRB NTPC CBT Stage I

The Questions will be of an objective type with multiple choices, and the duration is 90 minutes.

Section	Questions	Marks
General Awareness	40	40
Mathematics	30	30
General Intelligence and Reasoning	30	30
Total	100	100

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RRB NTPC CBT Stage II

Qualified candidates will have to appear for CBT 2 examination. The CBT 2 examis held for 120 marks with a total duration of 90 minutes. Given below are the details:

Sections	Questions	Marks
General Awareness	50	50
Mathematics	35	35
General Intelligence and Reasoning	35	35
Total	120	120

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RRB NTPC Exam Day Guidelines

There are certain guidelines that candidates must follow on the exam day. These points are discussed below:

Carry the RRB NTPC Admit Card
A valid ID proof should be with you in the examination centre
Items like mobile phones, calculators, electronic items, or any study materials are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall

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RRB NTPC Shift Timings FAQs

Q.1 When is the RRB NTPC exam going to be conducted?

RRB NTPC exam will be conducted from 5th – 24th June, 2025.

Q.2 How many shifts are there in the RRB NTPC exam?

The RRB NTPC exam is going to be conducted in three shifts for the candidates.

Q.3 Is there sectional timing in RRB NTPC?

No, there is no sectional timing in the RRB NTPC exam.

Q.4 How many phases are there in RRB NTPC?

The RRB NTPC exam is conducted in 4 stages – CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Test/CBAT, and Document Verification/Medical Examination.

Q.5 What are the items that I should not carry into the exam hall?

Items like mobile phones, calculators, electronic items, or any study materials are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.