RRB NTPC Vacancy 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) is set to recruit 8,875 vacancies for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts for the year 2025–26. These RRB NTPC vacancies include both undergraduate-level and graduate-level positions across various Zonal Railways and Production Units of the Indian Railways.
A zone-wise draft vacancy list has been released by the RRBs after completing an assessment for NTPC Graduate and Undergraduate posts to be filled in the upcoming recruitment cycle. You can find the full details below.
RRB NTPC Notification 2025
The RRB NTPC Notification 2025 is expected to be released soon for 8,875 vacancies, covering both graduate-level and undergraduate-level posts. This year, Indian Railways is likely to announce 8,875 Non-Technical Popular Category (NTPC) vacancies for candidates with minimum qualifications of 12th pass (+2 stage) or a graduate degree.
Applicants meeting the required educational criteria will be eligible to apply for the RRB NTPC exam. Notification PDFs from previous NTPC recruitment cycles are provided below for reference.
RRB NTPC Vacancy Out
This year, the RRB NTPC Exam 2025 will be held to fill 8,875 vacancies across various posts. Look at the key highlights of the exam in the table below.
| RRB NTPC Exam 2025 Summary | |
| Name of the Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Job Role | 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 Undergraduate Posts- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist, Trains Clerk |
| Advt. No. | To be notified |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Total Vacancy | Graduate Level- 5817 Undergraduate Level- 3058 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Qualification | 12th (+2 Stage) / Any Graduates |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 Years / 18 to 36 Years |
| Selection Process | CBT-1, CBT-2, Skill Test, Document Verification, Medical Test |
| Official Website | http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ |
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Vacancy 2025
The Railway Board has approved a total of 5,817 vacancies for Graduate-level NTPC posts for the year 2025. These positions include roles such as Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Traffic Assistant, Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, and Senior Clerk cum Typist. Candidates holding a graduation degree are eligible to apply for these posts.
| RRB NTPC Graduate Level Vacancies 2025 | ||||
| SN | Post Name | Department | Pay Level | Approved Vacancies |
| 1 | Station Master | Traffic (Operating) | 6 | 615 |
| 2 | Goods Train Manager | Traffic (Operating) | 5 | 3423 |
| 3 | Traffic Assistant (Metro Railway) | Traffic (Operating) | 4 | 59 |
| 4 | Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor (CCTS) | Traffic (Commercial) | 6 | 161 |
| 5 | Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist (JAA) | Accounts | 5 | 921 |
| 6 | Sr. Clerk cum Typist | General | 5 | 638 |
| Total Vacancies: | 5817 | |||
RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2025 [Zone Wise]
The zone-wise RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancies 2025 have been officially released, with a total of 5,817 posts approved across different Railway Zones. Candidates can refer to the table below for a detailed region-wise distribution of these graduate-level vacancies. This breakdown provides a clear overview of the number of posts allotted to each zone.
| Zone | Vacancies |
| BLW | 13 |
| CLW | 7 |
| CR | 259 |
| DMW | 18 |
| ECOR | 392 |
| ECR | 632 |
| ER | 1006 |
| ICF | 18 |
| METRO | 62 |
| NCR | 38 |
| NER | 106 |
| NFR | 77 |
| NR | 272 |
| NWR | 224 |
| RDSO | 5 |
| RWF | 6 |
| SCR | 288 |
| SECR | 841 |
| SER | 195 |
| SR | 227 |
| SWR | 235 |
| WCR | 449 |
| WR | 447 |
| Total | 5817 |
RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level Vacancy 2025
The Railway Board has announced 3058 vacancies for Undergraduate-level NTPC posts in 2025. These include roles such as Train Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, and Junior Clerk cum Typist. Candidates who have passed Class 12th (10+2) can apply for these posts.
| RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level Vacancies 2025 | ||||
| SN | Post Name | Department | Pay Level | Approved Vacancies |
| 1 | Trains Clerk | Traffic (Operating) | 2 | 77 |
| 2 | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (CCTC) | Traffic (Commercial) | 3 | 2424 |
| 3 | Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Accounts | 2 | 394 |
| 4 | Junior Clerk cum Typist | General | 2 | 163 |
| Total Vacancies: | 3058 | |||
RRB NTPC UG Vacancy 2025 Zone Wise
The official announcement for RRB NTPC Undergraduate (UG) Vacancies 2025 has been released, confirming a total of 3,058 approved posts across multiple Railway Zones in India. Candidates can check the table below for a detailed zone-wise distribution of UG-level vacancies under RRB NTPC 2025.
| Zone | Vacancies |
| CLW | 14 |
| CR | 194 |
| DMW | 15 |
| ECOR | 24 |
| ECR | 83 |
| ER | 531 |
| ICF | 2 |
| MCF | 4 |
| METRO | 10 |
| NCR | 44 |
| NER | 168 |
| NFR | 142 |
| NR | 405 |
| NWR | 88 |
| RDSO | 2 |
| RWF | 2 |
| SCR | 292 |
| SECR | 58 |
| SER | 176 |
| SR | 164 |
| SWR | 52 |
| WCR | 105 |
| WR | 484 |
| Total | 3058 |
RRB NTPC Vacancy Comparison
In the previous recruitment cycle, a total of 11,558 vacancies were announced, with 8,113 for Graduate-level posts and 3,445 for Undergraduate-level posts. However, this year, the number of vacancies has decreased by 2,683, indicating a downward trend. To compare, back in 2019, Indian Railways had released over 35,000 vacancies. This clearly reflects a year-on-year decline in the number of NTPC vacancies being announced by Indian Railways.
| Post Name | 2019 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 |
| Graduate | 24678 | 8113 | 5817 |
| Undergraduate | 10603 | 3445 | 3058 |
| Total | 35281 | 11558 | 8875 |
RRB NTPC 2025 Important Dates
The full schedule for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025 will be updated on this page as soon as it is officially released.
| Railway NTPC 2025: Important Dates | ||
| Events | For Graduates | For UnderGraduates |
| RRB NTPC Notification PDF | — | — |
| RRB NTPC Apply Online Start Date | — | — |
| Last Date To Apply Online | — | — |
| Date for fees payment after the closing date | — | — |
| Application Form Corrections | — | — |
RRB NTPC 2025 Application Fees
The online application process for RRB NTPC 2025 has now been closed. The application fee for candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories was Rs. 500. Out of this amount, Rs. 400 will be refunded—after deducting applicable bank charges—if the candidate appears for the 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 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in applying for the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025 must meet the minimum eligibility criteria prescribed by the Railway Recruitment Board. The required educational qualifications and age limits for the RRB NTPC Exam are outlined below.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must check the minimum educational qualification before applying 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 a 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 a computer |
Age Limit
The minimum age of the candidates must be 18 years, and the maximum age limit is 36 years to be eligible for the upcoming RRB NTPC 2025 Exam.
| Levels | Age Limit |
| Graduate Level | 18 to 36 years |
| Undergraduate Level (12th Pass) | 18 to 33 years |
| RRB NTPC Age Limit for Graduate Level Posts | ||||
| Age Group | Upper Limit of D.O.B (Not earlier than) | Lower Limit of D.O.B (Not later than) | ||
| UR & EWS | OBC-Non Creamy Layer | SC/ST | For all Community categories | |
| 18 to 36 years | 02.01.1989 | 02.01.1986 | 02.01.1984 | 01.01.2007 |
| RRB NTPC Age Limit for Undergraduate Level Posts | ||||
| Age Group | Upper Limit of D.O.B (Not earlier than) | Lower Limit of D.O.B (Not later than) | ||
| UR & EWS | OBC-Non Creamy Layer | SC/ST | For all Community categories | |
| 18 to 33 years | 02.01.1992 | 02.01.1989 | 02.01.1987 | 01.01.2007 |
RRB NTPC 2025 Selection Process
RRB NTPC 2025 Recruitment Process will be done by following 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 selection process will consist of a 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by a 2nd Stage CBT, and then a Typing Skill Test or Computer-Based Aptitude Test, depending on the post. This will be followed by Document Verification and a Medical Examination. Candidates will be selected strictly based on merit through these stages.
The languages available for the exam include English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
| RRB NTPC 2025 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 | |
Check the exam pattern for the RRB NTPC 2025 CBT 2 from below.
Note- There will be a negative marking of ⅓rd mark for each incorrect answer.
| RRB NTPC 2025 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 | |
RRB NTPC 2025 Syllabus
Candidates gearing up for the exam should thoroughly review the RRB NTPC Syllabus 2025 to achieve a strong score. The table below outlines the CBT 1 syllabus for the RRB NTPC exam.
| Mathematics | Reasoning | General Awareness |
| Geometry and Trigonometry Elementary Statistics Percentage Mensuration Time and Work Time and Distance Simple and Compound Interest Profit and Loss Number System Decimals Fractions LCM, HCF Ratio and Proportions Elementary Algebra | Analogies Mathematical Operations Similarities and Differences Relationships Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series Coding and Decoding Analytical Reasoning Syllogism Jumbling Venn Diagrams Puzzle Data Sufficiency Statement- Conclusion, Statement- Courses of Action Decision Making Maps Interpretation of Graphs | General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE) History of India and Freedom Struggle Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and the World Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system General Scientific and Technological Developments, including Space and Nuclear Program of India Current Events of National and International Importance (Current Affairs) Games and Sports Art and Culture of India Indian Literature Monuments and Places of India UN and Other important World Organizations Environmental Issues Concerning India and the World at Large Basics of Computers and Computer Applications Common Abbreviations Transport Systems in India Indian Economy Famous Personalities of India and the World Flagship Government Programs Flora and Fauna of India Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India Current GK |
RRB NTPC 2025 Salary
RRB NTPC positions are divided into two main categories: Graduate Posts and Undergraduate Posts. Below is a list of the posts under each category, along with their corresponding initial monthly salary as per the 7th CPC pay scale.
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 Salary for Undergraduate Posts
| Post Name | Salary |
| 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) |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | Rs 19,900 (Level-2) |
RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Posts
| Post Name | Salary |
| 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) |
RRB NTPC 2024 Recommended Books
These are the most recommended books from Agrawal Examcart for this Exam:
| Subject and Book Name | Book Type | Book in Hindi | Book in English |
| Mathematics | Textbook | View Book | View Book |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Textbook | View Book | View Book |
| RRB (NTPC, Other Exams) Question Bank | Question Bank | View Book | View Book |
| Railway RRB NTPC, RRB JE, RRB ALP & Technician and RRC Group D Exam Math book by DP Singh Sir in English | Question Bank | View Book | View Book |
| Latest RRB NTPC CBT 1 Mock Papers By Kajal Sihag in Hindi | Practice sets | View Book | – |
| RRB NTPC Stage 1 & 2 Book in Hindi | Guide book | View Book | – |
RRB NTPC 2025- FAQs
Ans. The RRB NTPC is a competitive exam for the non-technical posts conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs). The full form of NTPC is Non-Technical Popular Categories.
Ans. This year, a total of 8875 vacancies will be filled through the RRB NTPC 2025 exam.
Ans. The RRB NTPC 2025 official notification will be released soon on the official website.
Ans. The selection process of RRB NTPC exam includes the following 4 stages: 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable) & Document Verification/Medical Examination.
