RRB NTPC 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) is set to recruit 8868 vacancies for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts for the year 2025–26 on 29th September 2025. These RRB NTPC vacancies include both undergraduate-level and graduate-level positions across various Zonal Railways and Production Units of the Indian Railways. The RRBs issued the official RRB NTPC notification 2025 on October 20, 2025, for Non-Technical Popular Categories- Graduate level vacancies, and registration began on October 21, 2025. RRB NTPC Undergraduate Notification (Advt No- CEN-07/2025) is released now for 3058 vacancies for 12th-level Non-Technical Popular Category (NTPC) posts across Indian Railways at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/. As per the notification, there is are total of 8868 vacancies (5810 for Graduate level + 3058 for Undergraduate/12th pass level).
RRB NTPC Notification 2025
The RRB NTPC Notification 2025 has been released for 8868 vacancies, covering both graduate-level and undergraduate-level posts. This year, Indian Railways is likely to announce 8868 Non-Technical Popular Category (NTPC) vacancies for candidates with minimum qualifications of 12th pass (+2 stage) or a graduate degree. Check out the RRB NTPC 2025 Notification for Graduate level posts (CEN 06/2025) has been released on 20th October 2025. This year, Indian Railways has released 5810 vacancies for graduate posts, and for Undergraduate (CEN 07/2025) detailed notification was released on 27th October 2025. The application process will start from 28th October 2025 onwards. Eligible candidates can check the complete RRB NTPC Graduate level exam notification from below. And for the non-graduate level (CEN 07/2025), the notification will be released on 27th October 2025.
RRB NTPC Vacancy Out
This year, the RRB NTPC Exam 2025 will be held to fill 8868 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) |
| Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025) | Station Master Goods Train Manager Traffic Assistant Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor (CCTS) Junior Account Assistant cum Typist (JAA) Senior Clerk cum Typist |
| Undergraduate Level (CEN 07/2025) | Junior Clerk cum Typist Accounts Clerk cum Typist Trains Clerk Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
| Advt. No. | For Graduates (CEN 06/2025) For Under Graduates (CEN-07/2025) |
| Job Location | Across India |
| RRB NTPC Graduate Application Dates | 21st October 2025 to 20th November 2025 |
| RRB NTPC UG Application Dates | 28th October 2025 to 27th November 2025 |
| Total Vacancy | Graduate Level- 5810 Undergraduate Level- 3,058 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| 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 Vacancy 2025 [Post-wise]
As per the RRB NTPC 2025, a total of 8868 vacancies will be released this year, comprising 5,810 for graduate-level posts and 3,058 for undergraduate-level posts. The post-wise vacancies are tabulated below.
| Post Type | Vacancies |
| Graduate Level | 5810 |
| Undergraduate Level (12th Level) | 3058 |
| Total | 8868 |
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Vacancy 2025
The Railway Board has approved a total of 5810 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 Vacancy 2025 [Post Wise]
| 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]
The zone-wise RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancies 2025 have been officially released, with a total of 8868 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.
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 |
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.
| Name of the posts | Total Vacancies(All RRBs) |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 163 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 394 |
| Trains Clerk | 77 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 2424 |
| 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.
| Zones | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| RRB AHMEDABAD | 58 | 23 | 13 | 43 | 16 | 153 |
| RRB AJMER | 65 | 13 | 05 | 25 | 08 | 116 |
| RRB BANGALORE | 27 | 09 | 04 | 07 | 07 | 54 |
| RRB BHOPAL | 53 | 21 | 08 | 30 | 11 | 123 |
| RRB BHUBANESWAR | 10 | 02 | 02 | 03 | 01 | 18 |
| RRB BILASPUR | 26 | 11 | 05 | 19 | 08 | 69 |
| RRB CHANDIGARH | 10 | 03 | 03 | 06 | 02 | 24 |
| RRB CHENNAI | 33 | 11 | 05 | 23 | 08 | 80 |
| RRB GORAKHPUR | 68 | 25 | 15 | 48 | 17 | 173 |
| RRB GUWAHATI | 57 | 21 | 08 | 36 | 13 | 135 |
| RRB JAMMU-SRINAGAR | 58 | 21 | 13 | 34 | 11 | 137 |
| RRB KOLKATA | 215 | 76 | 38 | 129 | 41 | 499 |
| RRB MALDA | 79 | 29 | 16 | 52 | 20 | 196 |
| RRB MUMBAI | 190 | 72 | 39 | 140 | 53 | 494 |
| RRB MUZAFFARPUR | 16 | 05 | 03 | 11 | 04 | 39 |
| RRB PATNA | 09 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 03 | 24 |
| RRB PRAYAGRAJ | 128 | 53 | 54 | 50 | 18 | 303 |
| RRB RANCHI | 21 | 10 | 03 | 16 | 06 | 56 |
| RRB SECUNDERABAD | 115 | 40 | 25 | 68 | 24 | 272 |
| RRB SILIGURI | 03 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 07 |
| RRB THIRUVANANTHAPURAM | 39 | 12 | 01 | 26 | 08 | 86 |
| Total | 1280 | 461 | 264 | 773 | 280 | 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 2690, 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 | 5,810 |
| Undergraduate | 10603 | 3445 | 3058 |
| Total | 35281 | 11558 | 8,868 |
RRB NTPC 2025 Important Dates
The full schedule for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025 is mentioned in the official Notification.
| 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 | 29th November 2025 |
| Application Form Corrections | 23rd November to 2nd December 2025 | 30th November to 9th December 2025 |
| Dates during which eligible scribe candidates must provide their scribe details in the application portal | 3rd to 7th December 2025 | 10th to 14th December 2025 |
RRB NTPC 2025 Application Fees
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
The RRB NTPC 2025 Recruitment Process will be done by following the 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 2025 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 8,868 vacancies will be filled through the RRB NTPC 2025 exam.
Ans. The RRB NTPC 2025-26 short notification was released on 29th September 2025. Candidates can check all details of the RRB NTPC 2025 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.
Ans. The online application process for RRB NTPC 2025-26 will begin on 21st October 2025 for Graduate-level positions, and on 28th October 2025 for Under-Graduate-level positions.
Ans. The deadline to submit the RRB NTPC 2025 online application is 20th November 2025 (11:59 PM) for Graduate posts and 27th November 2025 (11:59 PM) for Under-Graduate posts. Applicants must ensure they apply before the closing date.
