The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the exam date for the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) for graduate posts under CEN 05/2024. This important test is for candidates who passed the second stage Computer-Based Test (CBT 2).
The CBAT is expected to take place on December 28, 2025 . Only those candidates who cleared the RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam, held on October 13, 2025 , can appear for this aptitude test. This exam is a key step for joining various non-technical popular categories (NTPC) roles in the Indian Railways.
What is RRB NTPC and CBAT?
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts exams like NTPC to hire people for many jobs in the Indian Railways. NTPC stands for Non-Technical Popular Categories. These jobs include Station Master, Goods Guard, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, and more.
The Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) is a special test for certain posts like Station Master and Traffic Assistant. It checks a candidate's mental ability, quick thinking, and other skills needed for these jobs. This test is done on a computer. Candidates must perform well in the CBAT to move forward in the selection process.
Important Dates at a Glance
Here are the key dates for the RRB NTPC CBAT exam for graduate posts:
| Event | Date |
| RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Date | October 13, 2025 |
| RRB NTPC CBAT Exam Date (Expected) | December 28, 2025 |
| CBAT Exam City Intimation Slip Release | Around December 18, 2025 (10 days before exam) |
| CBAT E-Call Letter (Admit Card) Release | Around December 24, 2025 (4 days before exam) |
How to Get Your Exam City Slip and Admit Card
Candidates must download their exam city intimation slip and admit card from the official RRB websites. The exam city intimation slip will tell you which city your exam will be held in. This slip will be released about 10 days before the CBAT exam date. It helps candidates plan their travel to the exam city.
After that, the E-Call Letter, which is your official admit card, will be available for download. This admit card will be released roughly 4 days before the exam date mentioned in your city intimation slip. The admit card is very important as it allows you to enter the exam hall. Make sure to download it and take a printout.
For Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, a travel authority pass will also be released with the city intimation slip. This pass helps them with travel for the exam.
Documents Needed on Exam Day
Candidates must bring certain important documents to the exam centre. Without these, they will not be allowed to take the test:
- Original Aadhaar Card: All candidates must bring their original Aadhaar card. Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication will be done at the exam centre before you can enter. This step helps to ensure that the right candidate is appearing for the exam.
- Original Vision Certificate: Candidates must also carry an original Vision Certificate. This certificate must be in the exact format given in Annexure VI of the CEN 05/2024 notification. This is a crucial requirement for aptitudue tests like CBAT, especially for roles where good vision is essential.
Make sure to keep all these documents ready well before the exam date to avoid any last-minute problems. A clear, readable printout of your admit card is also necessary.
Important Advice for All Candidates
Candidates are strongly advised to check only the official websites of the Railway Recruitment Board for all updates related to this recruitment process. Do not trust information from other unofficial websites or sources. There are sometimes people, known as touts, who might try to trick candidates with false promises of getting them a job. Candidates should be very careful and not believe such people. All official announcements and necessary information will always be available on the official RRB websites.
Preparing for the CBAT requires focus. Candidates who have passed CBT 2 should now prepare for this final stage. Good luck to all candidates appearing for the RRB NTPC CBAT 2025.
