The shift timing details, including reporting time, gate closing time, and exam time, have been mentioned on exam city intimation slips, and the centre name & address are mentioned on admit cards. So candidates are advised to reach their respective exam centres before reporting time so that they don’t miss the exam. Candidates are given 1.5 hours before the exam starts to arrive at the centre. After the gate closing time, no candidate will be allowed to enter and appear for the exam.
RRB NTPC Shift Timings 2025 Details
The exam is to be held from 5th to 24th June 2025 (16 days) in three shifts each day. The duration of each shift is 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes) for which the details for each shift is discussed below.
Shifts | Reporting Time | Exam Timings |
Shift 1 | 7:30 am to 8:30 am | 9:00 am to 10:30 am |
Shift 2 | 11:15 am to 12:15 pm | 12:45 pm to 2:15 pm |
Shift 3 | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm | 4:30 pm to 6 pm |
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RRB NTPC Shift 1 (Morning Shift)
- Reporting Time: 7:30 am
- Gate Closure Time: 8:30 am
- Exam Start Time: 9:00 am
- Exam End Time: 10:30 am
- Duration: The duration of CBT will be 90 minutes for 100 questions. (उम्मीदवार निम्नलिखित समय नोट करे। सीबीटी की अवधि 100 प्रश्नों के लिए 90 मिनट होगी।)
RRB NTPC Shift 2 (Afternoon Shift)
- Reporting Time: 11:15 am
- Gate Closure Time: 12:15 pm
- Exam Start Time: 12:45 pm
- Exam End Time: 2:15 pm
- Duration: The duration of CBT will be 90 minutes for 100 questions. (उम्मीदवार निम्नलिखित समय नोट करे। सीबीटी की अवधि 100 प्रश्नों के लिए 90 मिनट होगी।)
RRN NTPC Shift 3 (Evening Shift)
- Reporting Time: 3:00 pm
- Gate Closure Time: 4:00 pm
- Exam Start Time: 4:30 pm
- Exam End Time: 6:00 pm
- Duration: The duration of CBT will be 90 minutes for 100 questions. (उम्मीदवार निम्नलिखित समय नोट करे। सीबीटी की अवधि 100 प्रश्नों के लिए 90 मिनट होगी।)
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Guidelines to be followed for RRB NTPC Exam Day
- Carefully check all information on the admit card. In the event of discrepancies (e.g., incorrect name, photo, or exam details), contact the relevant RRB regional helpline immediately.
- Mobile phones, smartwatches, bags, calculators, electronic devices, and study materials are not permitted inside the exam centre.
- Arrive at the exam venue well before the reporting time specified on the admit card to avoid last-minute issues.
- Keep the admit card secure until the entire recruitment process (CBT 1, CBT 2, Skill Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination) is complete.
- Candidates must not carry a pen/pencil to the test centre as it will be provided at the time of the exam itself.
- Candidates must locate their exam centre at least a day before the exam, so that they don’t find any difficulty in reaching the centre on exam day.
- A hard copy of the RRB NTPC Admit Card along with a valid ID proof is mandatory to be carried to the exam hall.
- During the exam, biometric details such as photo capture, attendance, and physical signatures of the candidates will be recorded, and no extra time will be provided as this is part of the exam process. So, candidates must speed up on solving the questions on the exam day.
- The rough sheets will be submitted to the invigilator.
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