RRB NTPC Admit Card 2025 is expected to be released four days before the scheduled examination date. The Railway Recruitment Boards will conduct the RRB NTPC CBAT/TST exam on 28 December 2025. Based on the official timeline, the graduate-level admit card is likely to be issued by 24 or 25 December 2025.
The board has not announced an exact date for the release of the RRB NTPC hall ticket. Once released, candidates will be able to download the admit card online through the respective regional railway websites.
RRB NTPC Admit Card 2025 Release Date and Exam Schedule
Railway Recruitment Boards follow a standard practice of issuing admit cards four days prior to the examination. As per the notified schedule, the CBAT and TST for graduate-level posts under CEN 05/2024 will be conducted on 28 December 2025.
Candidates appearing for the exam must note that the admit card will not be sent by post. Only online access will be provided. It is mandatory to carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo identity proof to the examination centre. Failure to produce the required documents may result in disqualification from appearing in the exam.
How to Download RRB NTPC 2025 CBAT/TST Graduate Level Admit Card?
Candidates must follow the official procedure to download the RRB NTPC Admit Card 2025 once it is released. The following steps explain the process clearly. First, candidates need to visit the region-wise official websites of the Railway Recruitment Boards. On the homepage, they must click on the link related to ‘CEN 05/2024 (NTPC-Graduate): CBAT/TST City-Intimation’.
After clicking the link, a login window will appear on the screen. Candidates are required to enter their registration number, password, and captcha code correctly. Once the login details are submitted, the RRB NTPC admit card will be displayed. Candidates should download and save the admit card and take a clear printout for future reference and examination use.
RRB NTPC 2025 CBAT and TST Qualifying Criteria
The Computer-Based Aptitude Test is conducted for candidates who have opted for posts such as Traffic Assistant and Station Master. This test assesses aptitude through different test batteries. Candidates are required to secure a minimum T-score of 42 marks to qualify for the CBAT. The test batteries consist of five to six different tests depending on the post applied for. There is no negative marking in the CBAT.
For final consideration, candidates must secure 70 per cent marks in CBT 2 and 30 per cent marks in CBAT. Those meeting the required criteria will be shortlisted for the document verification stage. RRB has advised candidates to regularly check official regional websites for updates related to admit card release and examination instructions.
