The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has closed the online application process for RRB NTPC Inter Level 2025. This year, the exam has announced 3058 vacancies across various Non-Technical Popular Categories for 12th-pass candidates.
If you have applied, this is the perfect time to start serious preparation with the right plan and understanding of the syllabus.
For complete preparation, visit our Railway Exams page.
In this blog, you will get the latest updates, syllabus, exam pattern, and a complete preparation strategy to help you crack the RRB NTPC Inter Level exam in your first attempt.
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RRB NTPC Inter Level 2025: Key Highlights
Particular Details
Exam Name RRB NTPC (Inter Level) 2025
Education Required 12th Pass
Vacancy 3058 Posts
Form Filling Status Ended
Selection Process CBT-1, CBT-2, Typing Test (if applicable), Document Verification
Job Location All India
Departments Railways – Commercial, Operations, Traffic, Accounts
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RRB NTPC Inter Level 2025 – Exam Pattern
1. CBT-1 Exam Pattern
Section No. of Questions Marks Duration
Mathematics 30 30
General Intelligence & Reasoning 30 30
General Awareness 40 40
Total 100 100 90 Minutes
Negative Marking: 1/3rd
CBT-1 is screening only (marks not counted in final merit)
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2. CBT-2 Exam Pattern
Section No. of Questions Marks Duration
Mathematics 35 35
General Intelligence & Reasoning 35 35
General Awareness 50 50
Total 120 120 90 Minutes
CBT-2 marks are counted in final merit.
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RRB NTPC Inter Level 2025 – Syllabus
1. Mathematics
Number System
Decimals & Fractions
LCM & HCF
Ratio & Proportion
Percentage
Profit & Loss
Simple & Compound Interest
Time & Work
Time, Speed & Distance
Mensuration (2D & 3D)
Algebra
Geometry & Trigonometry (Basic)
Statistics
Simplification
Average
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2. General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogy
Classification
Coding-Decoding
Puzzle (Linear, Seating)
Series (Number & Alphabet)
Blood Relation
Direction & Distance
Syllogism
Venn Diagram
Decision Making
Statement & Conclusion
Mathematical Operations
Embedded Figures
Non-Verbal Reasoning
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3. General Awareness
Current Affairs (National, International)
Indian History & Culture
Indian Constitution
Polity
Economy & Budget
Geography (India & World)
Railways Related GK
Science & Technology
Computer Basics
Sports
Books & Authors
Important Days
Environmental Issues
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Preparation Strategy for RRB NTPC Inter Level 2025
1. Follow a 60-Day Smart Plan
You have enough time to prepare if you study strategically.
Daily Study Plan
2 hrs – Mathematics practice
2 hrs – Reasoning (mix verbal + non-verbal)
1.5 hrs – General Awareness
30 minutes – Current Affairs (daily)
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2. Solve Previous Year Papers
RRB repeats many questions every year.
Practice papers for:
NTPC 2016 & 2019
Group D
ALP
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3. Attempt Mock Tests Daily
Mock tests help in:
Time management
Speed improvement
Accuracy
Identifying weak areas
Focus on finishing mock test in 80–85 minutes to keep buffer time.
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4. Make Short Notes
Prepare small notes for:
Formulas (Maths)
GK one-liners
Railway GK
Static GK (Capitals, Rivers, Dams, Books, Awards)
Revise these notes daily.
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5. For General Awareness – Follow These Sources
Monthly current affairs PDF
Lucent GK (Selective)
Railway GK PDF
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6. Revision Strategy
Weekly full revision on Sunday
Keep last 10 days only for mock tests
Revise static GK topics every 3 days
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Expected Cutoff (CBT-1)
Category Expected
General 70–78
OBC 65–72
SC 55–62
ST 50-58
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Expected Cutoff (CBT-1)
Category Expected
General 70–78
OBC 65–72
SC 55–62
ST 50-58
A healthy diet and regular exercise will keeps you healthy for exam. In preparation health plays a vital role.
Take care and all the best for your preparation.