RRB, under M/o Indian Railways, is responsible for filling up the Non-Technical Popular Categories posts. This year, the Railway Board has released the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025 Notification for Graduate (CEN 06/2025) and Undergraduate level posts (CEN 07/2025).
It has opened a golden opportunity for lakhs of applicants to get a Government Job in Indian Railways. Check the complete details of the RRB NTPC 2025 recruitment below and make sure to register before the respective deadlines.
RRB NTPC Notification 2025 Out
Quoting the official data, last year, 2024-25, around 1.2 crore candidates submitted their applications for these posts, and now, the new recruitment cycle has started. The posts available under NTPC Recruitment 2025-26 are Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Traffic Assistant, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist, Trains Clerk.
Candidates who have completed their 12th or graduation and want to pursue Non-Technical roles in Railways can appear for these positions. There are 8,868 vacancies announced, including 5,810 for graduates and 3,058 for 12th-pass candidates. For more details about the recruitment process and eligibility, candidates should refer to the official Notification PDF for both categories.
RRB NTPC Graduate Notification 2025 PDF
RRB NTPC Undergraduate Notification 2025 PDF
RRB NTPC Exam 2025- Highlights
Here are some of the important highlights of the RRB NTPC Recruitment that you can take a look at before going any further.
| Particular |
Details
|
| Exam Name |
RRB NTPC Exam 2025
|
| Railway Board Name |
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
|
| 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- Graduate Posts
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist, Trains Clerk – Undergraduate Posts |
| Total Vacancy | 8868 (5,810 + 3,058) |
| Eligibility |
|
| Advt Number |
CEN No. 06 and 07/2025
|
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process |
|
| Salary | As per the post |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official website | www.rrbapply.gov.in/ |
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025: Important Dates
RRB NTPC Application Process for Graduate and UG posts start on different days, so the deadline is one week apart from each other. Check the registration last date, pay the fee, and application correction dates in the table here.
| Activity | NTPC Graduate Important Dates (CEN 06/2025) | NTPC Undergraduate Important Dates (CEN 07/2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Detailed Notification | 20th October 2025 | 27th October 2025 |
| Registration Started | 21st October 2025 | 28th October 2025 |
| Application Form Last Date | 20th November 2025 (23:59 hrs) | 27th November 2025 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 22nd November 2025 | 29th November 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | 22 Nov to 2 Dec 2025 | 30 Nov to 9 Dec 2025 |
RRB NTPC Vacancy 2025
For the 2025-26 recruitment cycle, a total of 8868 vacancies have been notified under the 7th Pay Commission. Check the post-wise vacancies in the table below:
| RRB NTPC UG Vacancy Details | |||
| Sr. No. | Post | Pay Level in 7th CPC |
Total Vacancies (All RRBs)
|
| 1 | Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk | 3 | 2,424 |
| 2 | Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 2 | 394 |
| 3 | Junior Clerk cum Typist | 2 | 163 |
| 4 | Trains Clerk | 2 | 77 |
| Grand Total (All RRBs) | 3,058 | ||
| RRB NTPC Graduate Level Posts Vacancy Data | |||
| No. | Post | Pay Level in 7th CPC |
Total Vacancies
|
| 1 | Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor | 6 | 161 |
| 2 | Station Master | 6 | 615 |
| 3 | Goods Train Manager | 5 | 3,416 |
| 4 | Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | 5 | 921 |
| 5 | Senior Clerk Cum Typist | 5 | 638 |
| 6 | Traffic Assistant | 4 | 59 |
|
Grand Total (All RRBs)
|
5,810 | ||
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RRB NTPC Zone-wise Vacancy Data
| Zone-wise Vacancy (Graduate) |
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| RRB Region | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | ExSM |
| Bilaspur | 350 | 126 | 64 | 230 | 88 | 864 | 87 |
| Chandigarh | 85 | 27 | 16 | 51 | 20 | 199 | 21 |
| Chennai | 73 | 31 | 22 | 43 | 18 | 187 | 18 |
| Gorakhpur | 48 | 16 | 10 | 27 | 10 | 111 | 10 |
| Guwahati | 20 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 56 | 5 |
| Jammu–Srinagar | 15 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 32 | 3 |
| Kolkata | 284 | 103 | 46 | 186 | 66 | 685 | 68 |
| Malda | 213 | 83 | 46 | 133 | 47 | 522 | 54 |
| Mumbai | 254 | 89 | 43 | 153 | 57 | 596 | 61 |
| Muzaffarpur | 8 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 21 | 2 |
| Patna | 0 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 2 |
| Ahmedabad | 43 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 79 | 8 |
| Ajmer | 121 | 64 | 12 | 111 | 37 | 345 | 34 |
| Bangalore | 115 | 32 | 17 | 47 | 30 | 241 | 23 |
| Bhopal | 151 | 60 | 27 | 81 | 33 | 352 | 38 |
| Bhubaneswar | 64 | 37 | 21 | 56 | 53 | 231 | 23 |
| Prayagraj | 51 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 110 | 11 |
| Ranchi | 255 | 118 | 45 | 166 | 67 | 651 | 65 |
| Secunderabad | 145 | 59 | 32 | 119 | 41 | 396 | 40 |
| Siliguri | 8 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 2 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 18 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 58 | 5 |
| Total | 2321 | 922 | 457 | 1508 | 602 | 5810 | 580 |
| Zone-wise Vacancy (Undergraduate) |
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| Zones | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| RRB Mumbai | 190 | 72 | 39 | 140 | 53 | 494 |
| RRB Prayagraj | 128 | 53 | 54 | 50 | 18 | 303 |
| RRB Bhopal | 53 | 21 | 8 | 30 | 11 | 123 |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 68 | 25 | 15 | 48 | 17 | 173 |
| RRB Chennai | 33 | 11 | 5 | 23 | 8 | 80 |
| RRB Secunderabad | 115 | 40 | 25 | 68 | 24 | 272 |
| RRB Kolkata | 215 | 76 | 38 | 129 | 41 | 499 |
| RRB Ahmedabad | 58 | 23 | 13 | 43 | 16 | 153 |
| RRB Ranchi | 21 | 10 | 3 | 16 | 6 | 56 |
| RRB Guwahati | 57 | 21 | 8 | 36 | 13 | 135 |
| RRB Ajmer | 65 | 13 | 5 | 25 | 8 | 116 |
| RRB Bilaspur | 26 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 8 | 69 |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | 39 | 12 | 1 | 26 | 8 | 86 |
| RRB Jammu-Srinagar | 58 | 21 | 13 | 34 | 11 | 137 |
| RRB Malda | 79 | 29 | 16 | 52 | 20 | 196 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | 10 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 18 |
| RRB Patna | 9 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 24 |
| RRB Siliguri | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | 16 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 39 |
| RRB Chandigarh | 10 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 24 |
| RRB Bangalore | 27 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 54 |
| Total | 1280 | 461 | 264 | 773 | 280 | 3058 |
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025 Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for both Grad and UG posts are slightly different. Also, some relaxations have been provided to the reserved category candidates. Check the criteria in brief here, and the details are discussed in the official notification PDF.
| Eligibility | Undergraduate Posts | Graduate Posts |
| Educational Qualification | 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognised board |
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university
|
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years | 18 to 33 years |
| Age Relaxation | As per government norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen |
As per government norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen
|
| Nationality | Indian Citizen, or as notified by RRB |
Indian Citizen, or as notified by RRB
|
| Medical Standards | Varies by post (A-2, A-3, B-2, C-2) |
Varies by post (A-2, A-3, B-2, C-2)
|
RRB NTPC Age Relaxation
Check the application fee to be paid to complete the online application process. Make sure you take a printout of the fee receipt at the end of the payment.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR/EWS) |
3 years (after service deduction)
|
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) |
6 years (after service deduction)
|
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) |
8 years (after service deduction)
|
| PwBD – UR/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD – OBC (NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 years |
| Railway Staff (UR/EWS) | Up to 40 years |
| Railway Staff (OBC-NCL) | Up to 43 years |
| Railway Staff (SC/ST) | Up to 45 years |
| Quasi-Administrative Staff |
Up to 5 years or service length
|
| Widowed/Divorced Women (UR/EWS) | Up to 35 years |
| Widowed/Divorced Women (OBC-NCL) | Up to 38 years |
| Widowed/Divorced Women (SC/ST) | Up to 40 years |
RRB NTPC 2025 Online Form
The RRB has started the online application process for NTPC 2025. Candidates who have passed Class 12th or hold a Bachelor’s degree and wish to register for the Non-Technical exam can submit their forms through the official website of their respective RRBs.
The application process includes registration, uploading documents, and paying the required fee. Applicants must fill out the form carefully and complete all steps before the last date to avoid rejection.
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RRB NTPC 2025 Application Form Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Refund Details |
|---|---|---|
| For Other candidates | ₹500/- | ₹400/- will be refunded after deducting bank charges on appearing in the 1st Stage CBT. |
| For SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, or Economically Backward Class (EBC) | ₹250/- | ₹250/- will be refunded after deducting bank charges on appearing in the 1st Stage CBT. |
RRB NTPC Selection Process
The RRB NTPC 2025 recruitment follows multiple stages to ensure a fair and merit-based selection. The process includes the following steps.
| RRB NTPC 2025 Selection Stages and Details | ||
| Stage | Name of the Stage | Details |
| 1 | Computer-Based Test (CBT 1) |
Conducted to shortlist candidates for the next stage based on their performance.
|
| 2 | Computer-Based Test (CBT 2) |
Tests candidates’ knowledge relevant to the post they have applied for.
|
| 3 | Typing Skill Test / Aptitude Test |
Conducted for specific posts to assess the required typing or aptitude skills.
|
| 4 | Document Verification |
Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents for verification.
|
| 5 | Medical Examination |
Candidates must undergo a medical fitness test to ensure they meet the prescribed health standards for the respective posts.
|
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2025
The selection process is primarily through Computer-Based Tests (CBT), which is conducted in 2 stages. The stage-wise exam pattern and marking scheme are:
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RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern with Subject-wise Marks and Questions
|
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| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks (Each Question = 1 Mark) |
Exam Duration (in Minutes)
|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 Minutes |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
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RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern with Subject-wise Marks and Questions
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| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks (Each Question = 1 Mark) |
Exam Duration (in Minutes)
|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 Minutes |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | |
Candidates qualifying for CBT 2 will proceed to the skill test (if applicable) and document verification for final selection.
Read in Detail: RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2025
RRB NTPC 2025 Salary
Along with a good pay scale, employees receive job security, multiple allowances, and strong career growth prospects, making the RRB NTPC exam one of the most preferred government job opportunities in the country.
| RRB NTPC Undergraduate Post Salary |
|||
| No. | Post | Pay Level in 7th CPC | Initial Pay (Rs.) |
| 1 | Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor | 6 | 35,400 |
| 2 | Station Master | 6 | 35,400 |
| 3 | Goods Train Manager | 5 | 29,200 |
| 4 | Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | 5 | 29,200 |
| 5 | Senior Clerk Cum Typist | 5 | 29,200 |
| 6 | Traffic Assistant | 4 | 25,500 |
| RRB NTPC Graduate Post Salary | |||
| Sr. No. | Post | Pay Level in 7th CPC | Initial Pay (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk | Level 3 | 21,700 |
| 2 | Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Level 2 | 19,900 |
| 3 | Junior Clerk cum Typist | Level 2 | 19,900 |
| 4 | Trains Clerk | Level 2 | 19,900 |
RRB NTPC 2025 Cut Off
The RRB NTPC Cut Off will be released along with the result once the exam is conducted. Until then, candidates can check the details of the previous year’s RRB NTPC Cut-Off below.
|
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
|
RRB NTPC 2025 Admit Card
The RRB NTPC Admit Card will be available for download once the link is activated on the official RRB website. It can be accessed on the Regional Recruitment Boards’ sites according to zones. Important Documents Needed for the RRB NTPC Exam:
- Photo ID Proof
- Passport-size Photograph
- Copy of the RRB NTPC Admit Card
RRB NTPC Exam Important Topics
The RRB NTPC 2025 Exam Analysis shows that the overall difficulty level across all sections was Easy to Moderate. Check the subject-wise number of questions and topic weightage below:
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RRB NTPC Mathematics Important Topics 2024-25
|
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|
Topic
|
No. of Questions
|
Weightage
|
|
Percentage
|
1
|
3.30%
|
|
Number System
|
3
|
10%
|
|
LCM & HCF
|
2–3
|
6.6–10%
|
|
Time & Work
|
2–3
|
6.6–10%
|
|
CI & SI
|
2–3
|
6.6–10%
|
|
Time & Distance
|
3
|
10%
|
|
Profit & Loss
|
2
|
6.60%
|
|
Mensuration
|
1
|
3.30%
|
|
Trigonometry
|
2–3
|
6.6–10%
|
|
Average
|
1–2
|
3.3–6.6%
|
|
Square Root
|
2
|
6.60%
|
|
Ratio
|
1–2
|
3.3–6.6%
|
|
Total
|
30
|
100%
|
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RRB NTPC GA Important Topics 2024-25
|
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|
Topic
|
No. of Questions
|
Weightage
|
|
History
|
6–7
|
15–17.5%
|
|
Geography
|
5
|
13%
|
|
Chemistry
|
1–2
|
2.5–5%
|
|
Biology
|
3–4
|
7.5–10%
|
|
Physics
|
2–3
|
5–7.5%
|
|
Computer
|
4
|
10%
|
|
Polity
|
1–2
|
2.5–5%
|
|
Static GK
|
8–9
|
20–22.5%
|
|
Current Affairs
|
11–12
|
27.5–30%
|
|
Total
|
40
|
100%
|
|
RRB NTPC Reasoning and General Intelligence Important Topics 2024-25
|
||
|
Topic
|
No. of Questions
|
Weightage
|
|
Puzzles
|
3
|
10%
|
|
Syllogism
|
3
|
10%
|
|
Venn Diagram
|
3
|
10%
|
|
Sentence Arrangement
|
3
|
10%
|
|
Statement & Assumptions
|
1
|
3.30%
|
|
Statement & Conclusion
|
2
|
7%
|
|
Alpha-Numeric Series
|
1
|
3.30%
|
|
Analogy
|
1
|
3.30%
|
|
Mathematical Operations
|
3
|
10%
|
|
Direction Sense
|
2
|
7%
|
|
Blood Relation
|
1
|
3.30%
|
|
Odd One Out
|
2
|
6.60%
|
|
Seating Arrangement
|
1
|
3%
|
|
Coding-Decoding
|
1
|
3.30%
|
|
Total
|
30
|
100%
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RRB NTPC 2025 Online Coaching
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RRB NTPC 2025 Mock Test
The RRB NTPC Mock Test offered by Adda247 is a valuable resource for candidates preparing for the exam. It simulates the actual exam environment, helping aspirants familiarise themselves with the exam pattern and time management. These mock tests cover a wide range of topics and difficulty levels, providing comprehensive practice. Detailed performance analysis and instant feedback help identify strengths and areas for improvement, making it an effective tool for enhancing preparation and boosting confidence for the RRB NTPC exam.
| Important Links | |
| RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2025 | RRB NTPC Syllabus |
| RRB NTPC Salary | RRB NTPC Eligibility 2025 |
| RRB NTPC Previous Year Papers | RRB NTPC Preparation Tips |
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