The Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) is going to fill 8860 vacancies for FY 2025-26 for the posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC), including undergraduate-level posts and graduate-level posts in various Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) has issued the official RRN NTPC notification 2025 on 20th October 2025 for posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories- Graduate level posts and the registration has been started from 21st October 2025 at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/.
RRB NTPC 2025 Exam
The Railway Recruitment Board conducts Railway NTPC and other railway examinations, giving candidates a golden opportunity to fulfil their dream of joining the prestigious Indian Railways. The RRB NTPC 2025 Recruitment is specifically for candidates who hold a 12th pass certificate or a Graduate Degree from a recognised school board/ university.
RRB NTPC Notification 2025 PDF Out
The detailed RRB NTPC 2025 Notification for Graduate level posts (CEN 06/2025) has been released on 20th October 2025. This year, Indian Railways has announced 5810 vacancies for graduate posts. Candidates who have completed their Graduation are eligible for the RRB NTPC Graduate level exam. Download the graduate level notification pdf from below link.
Click to Download RRB NTPC Graduate Notification 2025
Note- For non-graduate level (CEN 07/2025), the notification will be released on 27th October 2025.
This article covers all details related to Exam Date, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria & NTPC Full Form. Through the recruitment, candidates will be recruited for undergraduate-level posts and graduate-level posts, which are as follows-
| Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025) | Undergraduate Level (CEN 07/2025) |
| Station MasterGoods Train ManagerTraffic AssistantChief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor (CCTS)Junior Account Assistant cum Typist (JAA)Senior Clerk cum Typist | Junior Clerk cum TypistAccounts Clerk cum TypistTrains ClerkCommercial cum Ticket Clerk |
Railway NTPC 2025- Exam Summary
This year, the Railway NTPC exam will be conducted to recruit 8860 vacancies for multiple posts for Graduate and Undergraduate Level posts. Have a look at a glimpse of the RRB NTPC Exam 2025 from the table below.
| RRB NTPC Exam 2025 Summary | |
| Name of the Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Posts | Graduate Posts- Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Traffic Assistant, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Senior Clerk cum typist Under Graduate Posts- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist, Trains Clerk |
| Advt. No. | For Graduates (CEN 06/2025) For Under Graduates (CEN-07/2025) |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Total Vacancy | Graduate Level- 5810 Undergraduate Level- 3050 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Registration Dates | Graduate level- 21st October to 20th November 2025 Undergraduate level- 28th October to 27th November 2025 |
| Qualification | 12th (+2 Stage) / Any Graduates |
| Age Limit | Graduate- 18 to 33 years UG- 18 to 30 years |
| Selection Process | CBT-1, CBT-2, Skill Test, Document Verification, Medical Test |
| Official Website | http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ |
RRB NTPC 2025 Important Dates
The complete schedule for the online registration process for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025 (Graduate & Undergraduate) has been updated here. The registration for Graduate level posts (CEN 06/2025) has been started on 21st October 2025, and for Undergraduate (CEN 07/2025) will start from 28th October 2025.
| Events | For Graduates (CEN 06/2025) | For Under Graduates (CEN-07/2025) |
| RRB NTPC Notification (Detailed) | 20th October 2025 | 27th October 2025 |
| RRB NTPC Apply Online Start Date | 21st October 2025 | 28th October 2025 |
| Last Date To Apply Online | 20th November 2025 (11:59 pm) | 27th November 2025 (11:59 pm) |
| Last Date for Application fee payment for the submitted applications | 22nd November 2025 | — |
| Application Form Corrections | 23rd November to 2nd December 2025 | — |
| Dates during which eligible scribe candidates must provide their scribe details in the application portal | 3rd to 7th December 2025 |
RRB NTPC Vacancy 2025 [Post-wise]
As per the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025, a total of 8860 vacancies will be recruited this year, comprising 5,810 for graduate-level posts and 3,050 for undergraduate-level posts. The post-wise vacancies are tabulated below.
| Post Type | Vacancies |
| Graduate Level | 5810 |
| Undergraduate Level (12th Level) | 3050 |
| Total | 8860 |
Graduate Level Vacancies
5810 Graduate Posts are announced and candidates with a Minimum Educational Qualification of a University Degree or its equivalent and an Age between 18 and 33 years are eligible to apply. The following posts are relevant to the Graduate Level exam.
| Posts | Vacancies |
| Goods Train Manager | 3416 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | 921 |
| Senior Clerk Cum Typist | 638 |
| Station Master | 615 |
| Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor | 161 |
| Traffic Assistant | 59 |
| Total | 5810 |
RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2025 (Zone-wise)
| Zones | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| RRB AHMEDABAD | 43 | 12 | 03 | 15 | 6 | 79 |
| RRB AJMER | 121 | 64 | 12 | 111 | 37 | 345 |
| RRB BANGALORE | 115 | 32 | 17 | 47 | 30 | 241 |
| RRB BHOPAL | 151 | 60 | 27 | 106 | 38 | 382 |
| RRB BHUBANESWAR | 64 | 37 | 21 | 56 | 53 | 231 |
| RRB BILASPUR | 350 | 126 | 64 | 236 | 88 | 864 |
| RRB CHANDIGARH | 85 | 27 | 16 | 51 | 20 | 199 |
| RRB CHENNAI | 73 | 31 | 22 | 43 | 18 | 187 |
| RRB GORAKHPUR | 48 | 16 | 10 | 27 | 10 | 111 |
| RRB GUWAHATI | 20 | 10 | 04 | 14 | 08 | 56 |
| RRB JAMMU-SRINAGAR | 15 | 05 | 03 | 08 | 01 | 32 |
| RRB KOLKATA | 284 | 103 | 46 | 186 | 66 | 685 |
| RRB MALDA | 213 | 83 | 46 | 133 | 47 | 522 |
| RRB MUMBAI | 254 | 89 | 43 | 153 | 57 | 596 |
| RRB MUZAFFARPUR | 08 | 04 | 02 | 05 | 02 | 21 |
| RRB PATNA | — | 10 | 12 | — | 01 | 23 |
| RRB PRAYAGRAJ | 51 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 06 | 110 |
| RRB RANCHI | 255 | 118 | 45 | 166 | 67 | 651 |
| RRB SECUNDERABAD | 145 | 59 | 32 | 119 | 41 | 396 |
| RRB SILIGURI | 08 | 04 | 01 | 06 | 02 | 21 |
| RRB THIRUVANANTHAPURAM | 18 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 04 | 58 |
| Total | 2321 | 922 | 457 | 1508 | 602 | 5810 |
Undergraduate Level Vacancies
Undergraduate Posts with a Minimum Educational Qualification of 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent examination and an Age between 18 and 30 Years. The list of posts that come under the Undergraduate level exam is mentioned below, along with the number of vacant posts.
| Name of the posts | Total Vacancies(All RRBs) |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 3050 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | |
| Trains Clerk | |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
RRB NTPC Vacancy Comparison
Last year, 11558 vacancies were released, wherein 8113 were for the Graduate level and 3445 were for the Undergraduate level. However, this year, the number of vacancies has been reduced by 2673. Before that in 2019, more than 35000 vacancies were released. This shows, the Indian Railways are decreasing the number of vacancies every year.
| Post Name | 2019 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 |
| Graduate | 24678 | 8113 | 5810 |
| Undergraduate | 10603 | 3445 | 3050 |
| Total | 35281 | 11558 | 8860 |
RRB NTPC 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Those willing to apply to the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025 must be eligible as per the minimum eligibility requirements set by the board. The education qualification and age limit for candidates willing to apply for the RRB NTPC Exam are as mentioned below.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold the minimum educational qualification to be eligible to apply for the RRB NTPC 2025 Exam.
| Posts | Educational Qualification | |
| Graduate Level | Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Station Master | Graduate Degree from recognized university and equivalent |
| Undergraduate Level | Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 12th pass from a recognized school and equivalent Typing proficiency in Hindi/English on computer |
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
The minimum age of the candidates must be 18 years and the maximum age limit is 33 years to be eligible for the upcoming RRB NTPC 2025 Exam.
| Levels | Age Limit |
| Graduate Level | 18 to 33 years |
| Undergraduate Level (12th Pass) | 18 to 30 years |
| Age Group | Lower age limit as on 01.01.2026 (not born after) | Upper age limit as on 01.01.2026 (Date of Birth not earlier than) | ||
| 18 to 33 years | For all communities/categories | UR/EWS | OBC-NCL | SC/ST |
| 01.01.2008 | 02.01.1993 | 02.01.1990 | 02.01.1988 | |
RRB NTPC 2025 Apply Online
Candidates willing to apply for 5810 vacancies for graduate-level posts can start with the registration process, which has been initiated on 21st October 2025. The last date to apply for CEN 06/2025 vacancies is 20th November 2025 (11:59 pm). Click on the link below and start with the online application process now.
RRB NTPC (Graduate) 2025 – Apply Online
RRB NTPC 2025 Application Fees
The online application process is over now. The RRB NTPC online application fee for General / OBC categories was Rs. 500/. Out of this fee of Rs 500, an amount of Rs 400 shall be refunded, duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in 1st Stage CBT.
| S.No | Category | Fee |
| 1 | For GEN/OBC | Rs. 500/- |
| 2 | For SC/ST/PWD/Women/Ex-Sm/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backward | Rs. 250/- This fee of Rs 250 shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable on appearing in 1st Stage CBT. |
RRB NTPC 2025 Selection Process
The RRB NTPC 2025 Recruitment Process will be done by following these steps:
- First Stage of CBT
- Second Stage of CBT
- Typing Test (Skill Test) / Aptitude Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
| RRB NTPC 2025-26 Selection Process for Graduate Level Posts | |
| Posts | Selection Process |
| Goods Train Manager | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
| Station Master | CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT |
| RRB NTPC 2025-26 Selection Process for Under graduate Level Posts | |
| Posts | Selection Process |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typis | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Trains Clerk | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
RRB NTPC 2025 Exam Pattern
The recruitment process shall involve 1st Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer-Based Aptitude Test (as applicable) and Document Verification/Medical Examination. Selection is made strictly as per merit, based on the above-mentioned recruitment stages.
The languages listed are English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
| CBT 1 Exam Pattern | |||
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duraton |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 minutes |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
| CBT 2 Exam Pattern | |||
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duraton |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 minutes |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | |
Note- There will be a negative marking of ⅓rd mark for each incorrect answer.
RRB NTPC 2025 Syllabus
Candidates preparing for the exam must go through the RRB NTPC Syllabus 2025 to score well in the examination. The table below depicts the CBT 1 Syllabus for the RRB NTPC Exam.
| Mathematics | Reasoning | General Awareness |
| Geometry and TrigonometryElementary StatisticsPercentageMensurationTime and WorkTime and DistanceSimple and Compound InterestProfit and LossNumber SystemDecimalsFractionsLCM, HCFRatio and ProportionsElementary Algebra | AnalogiesMathematical OperationsSimilarities and DifferencesRelationshipsCompletion of Number and Alphabetical SeriesCoding and DecodingAnalytical ReasoningSyllogismJumblingVenn DiagramsPuzzleData SufficiencyStatement- Conclusion, Statement- Courses of ActionDecision MakingMapsInterpretation of Graphs | General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE)History of India and Freedom StrugglePhysical, Social and Economic Geography of India and the WorldIndian Polity and Governance- constitution and political systemGeneral Scientific and Technological Developments, including Space and Nuclear Program of IndiaCurrent Events of National and International Importance (Current Affairs)Games and SportsArt and Culture of IndiaIndian LiteratureMonuments and Places of IndiaUN and Other important World OrganizationsEnvironmental Issues Concerning India and the World at LargeBasics of Computers and Computer ApplicationsCommon AbbreviationsTransport Systems in IndiaIndian EconomyFamous Personalities of India and the WorldFlagship Government ProgramsFlora and Fauna of IndiaImportant Government and Public Sector Organizations of IndiaCurrent GK |
RRB NTPC 2025 Salary
RRB NTPC posts are categorized into two categories, namely Graduate Posts and Undergraduate Posts. Let us now look into the name of the posts under each category and their initial pay (initial monthly RRB NTPC salary as per the 7th CPC):
RRB NTPC Salary for Undergraduate Posts
- Junior Clerk cum Typist: Rs 19,900 (Level-2)
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist: Rs 19,900 (Level-2)
- Trains Clerk: Rs 19,900 (Level-2)
- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk: Rs 21,700 (Level-3)
RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Posts
- Goods Train Manager: Rs. 29,200 (Level-5)
- Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor: Rs. 35,400 (Level-6)
- Senior Clerk cum Typist: Rs. 29,200 (Level-5)
- Junior Account Assistant cum Typist: Rs. 29,200 (Level-5)
- Station Master: Rs. 35,400 (Level-6)
The allowances and perks for all RRB NTPC Graduate and Undergraduate posts are listed below:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Pension Scheme
- Medical Benefits
RRB NTPC 2025 Cut-Off
Here, we are providing RRB NTPC Previous Year Cut-Off. the total number of vacancies selected for the stage 2 round was 18252. Let’s have a look at the region-wise cut-off for the RRB NTPC 2015 exam.
| S.No. | Zone | General | OBC | SC | ST |
| 1 | Ahmedabad | 72.86 | 64.91 | 57.23 | 48.1 |
| 2 | Ajmer | 77.39 | 70.93 | 62.13 | 59.74 |
| 3 | Allahabad | 77.49 | 70.47 | 62.85 | 47.02 |
| 4 | Bangalore | 64.97 | 57.28 | 30.1 | 29 |
| 5 | Bhopal | 72.9 | 66.31 | 58.61 | 51.16 |
| 6 | Bhubaneshwar | 71.91 | 65.76 | 53.09 | 48.79 |
| 7 | Bilaspur | 68.79 | 60.7 | 51.49 | 50.07 |
| 8 | Chandigarh | 82.27 | 71.47 | 71.87 | 46.71 |
| 9 | Chennai | 72.14 | 69.11 | 57.67 | 46.84 |
| 10 | Gorakhpur | 77.43 | 69.01 | 56.63 | 47.67 |
| 11 | Guwahati | 66.44 | 57.11 | 52.53 | 52.91 |
| 12 | Jammu | 68.72 | 50.88 | 52.27 | 38.05 |
| 13 | Kolkata | 79.5 | 71.53 | 67.07 | 52.92 |
| 14 | Malda | 61.87 | 48.42 | 43.11 | 31.89 |
| 15 | Mumbai | 77.05 | 70.21 | 63.6 | 54.95 |
| 16 | Muzaffarpur | 57.97 | 45.57 | 30.06 | 25 |
| 17 | Patna | 63.03 | 53.57 | 38.55 | 26.69 |
| 18 | Ranchi | 63.75 | 57.29 | 45.48 | 48.58 |
| 19 | Secunderabad | 77.72 | 72.87 | 63.73 | 59.13 |
| 20 | Siliguri | 67.52 | 56.26 | 54.31 | 45.9 |
| 21 | Thiruvananthapuram | 79.75 | 75.1 | 56.14 | 36.45 |