If you’ve appeared for the RRB NTPC Graduate Level Exam 2025, I know how anxious you might be feeling right now. Waiting for results is never easy. You’ve given months—maybe even years—of preparation, countless sleepless nights, and so much hope for a stable railway job. And after walking out of the exam hall, the only question echoing in your mind is, “Will my score be enough?”
You’re not alone. Thousands of candidates are feeling the same way today. Let’s talk about what’s expected this year, how safe scores look, and what you can realistically hope for.
RRB NTPC Result Timeline 2025 – What Should You Expect?
The exam was held from June 5 to June 24, 2025, across multiple shifts and centres. With 8,113 Graduate Level vacancies announced, competition was bound to be fierce.
The RRB NTPC result is expected by July or August 2025. Before the final result:
- A provisional answer key will be released.
- An objection window will open for candidates to challenge errors.
- The final answer key will be published.
- Only after this, official results and cut-offs will be declared.
Expected RRB NTPC Cut-Offs 2025
Based on this year’s paper analysis and trends from previous years, here’s where the cut-offs for CBT-1 (Graduate Level) may fall:
- General (UR): 82 – 84
- OBC: 76 – 78
- SC: 69 – 73
- ST: 64 – 68
- EWS: 70 – 80
Remember, these are not official figures. Cut-offs will vary by zone, category, and exam difficulty level.
What Is a Safe Score in RRB NTPC 2025?
If you’re aiming to feel truly safe, here’s what you should target:
- General (UR): 85+
- OBC: 80+
- SC/ST: 72+
Scoring above these ranges will give you a comfortable margin, even after normalisation or minor calculation shifts.
Factors That Affect RRB NTPC Cut-Offs
Many candidates forget that cut-offs aren’t just about how well you did—they’re shaped by bigger factors, like:
- Exam difficulty level – Easy papers push cut-offs higher, tough papers bring them down.
- Vacancy numbers – Fewer seats mean higher cut-offs.
- Zone-wise competition – Some regions face more applicants than others.
- Normalisation process – Marks are balanced across shifts to ensure fairness.
Looking Back: RRB NTPC Previous Year Cut-Offs
To get perspective, let’s check some past data:
CBT-1 Cut-Offs (Example Zones):
- Chandigarh UR: 82.27 | OBC: 71.47 | SC: 71.87 | ST: 46.71
- Ajmer UR: 77.49 | OBC: 70.47 | SC: 62.85 | ST: 47.02
- Thiruvananthapuram UR: 79.75 | OBC: 75.10 | SC: 56.14 | ST: 36.45
CBT-2 Cut-Offs (Graduate Level):
- Patna UR: 83.36
- Chennai UR: 73.28
- Kolkata SC: 56.87