Over 1.21 Crore Candidates Applied for Railway NTPC 2025 Exam

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has received a record-breaking 12.16 million applications for 11,558 vacancies announced through the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025 drive, highlighting the intense competition for both undergraduate and graduate-level posts. With over 1,000 candidates per seat, the selection rate stands at a mere 0.09%.

Total Candidates Applied for Railway NTPC 2025 Exam

Over 1.21 crore candidates have applied for the Railway NTPC 2025 Exam, making it one of the most competitive recruitment drives in recent years. According to official data, a total of 12,167,679 applications were received for 11,558 vacancies under the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC), which include both 12th-pass (UG) and Graduate-level posts.

This massive response highlights the popularity and job security associated with Indian Railways jobs. With such a high volume of applicants, the competition is intense—averaging over 1,000 candidates per post. Despite the numbers, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is known for its robust exam infrastructure and is expected to conduct the selection process efficiently across its regional zones.

Here is the total vacancies and applications received for the RRB NTPC 2025 Exam.

What Posts Are Covered in RRB NTPC UG & Graduate Categories?

The RRB NTPC 2025 exam will fill a wide range of positions vital to the daily operations of Indian Railways, one of the world’s largest state-run transport systems.

For Graduate-Level Candidates

Applicants in RRB NTPC Graduate level category can compete for roles such as:

• Those with a degree can apply for:
• Station Master
• Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor
• Goods Train Manager
• Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist
• Senior Clerk cum Typist

For 12th Pass (UG Level) Candidates

Applicants in RRB NTPC Undergraduate level category can compete for roles such as:

• Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
• Accounts Clerk cum Typist
• Junior Clerk cum Typist
• Trains Clerk