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🚆 RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025-26 — Overview
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a short notification announcing 8,875 vacancies for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) for the recruitment year 2025-26.
These include both Graduate and Undergraduate (12th level) posts such as Station Master, Clerk, Goods Guard, Typist, and more.
📅 Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Graduate Posts | Undergraduate Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Released | 23 September 2025 | 23 September 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 21 October 2025 | 28 October 2025 |
| Application End Date | 20 November 2025 | 27 November 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced | To be announced |
| Exam Date (CBT-1) | Expected early 2026 | Expected early 2026 |
Note: These dates are based on the short notice. The detailed notification (CEN) will confirm them.
📊 Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 8,875 (approx.)
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Graduate Level | ~5,817 |
| Undergraduate Level | ~3,058 |
Graduate-Level Posts
- Station Master
- Goods Train Manager
- Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor
- Senior Clerk-cum-Typist
- Junior Account Assistant-cum-Typist
- Traffic Assistant
Undergraduate-Level Posts
- Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk
- Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist
- Junior Clerk-cum-Typist
- Trains Clerk
Each RRB region will publish its own zone-wise vacancy list in the detailed notification.
🧾 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
- Candidate must be an Indian citizen or meet equivalent nationality conditions set by RRB.
Age Limit (as of 01 January 2025)
| Category | Graduate Posts | Undergraduate Posts |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 18–36 years | 18–33 years |
| OBC (NCL) | +3 years | +3 years |
| SC / ST | +5 years | +5 years |
| PwD (UR/EWS) | +10 years | +10 years |
| PwD (OBC) | +13 years | +13 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | +15 years | +15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per RRB norms (service length deducted) |
Educational Qualification
| Level | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent |
| Graduate | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university |
Typing proficiency or computer skills may be required for certain clerical posts.
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | 500 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Women | 250 |
Refunds (partial or full) may apply after appearing for CBT-1, as per RRB rules.
🧠 Selection Process
The selection will typically consist of the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT-1) – Screening test (100 questions, 90 minutes)
- Mathematics
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Awareness
- Computer Based Test (CBT-2) – Main test (120 questions, 90 minutes)
- Advanced Reasoning, Mathematics, and GK
- Skill / Aptitude Tests (as applicable)
- Typing Skill Test (TST) for Clerk/Typist posts
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) for Station Master & Traffic Assistant
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
There is negative marking of 1/3 for each wrong answer in CBT-1 and CBT-2.
🪙 Pay Scale (as per 7th CPC)
| Level | Pay Range | Typical Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 | ₹19,900 | Clerk / Typist |
| Level 3 | ₹21,700 | Trains Clerk |
| Level 4 | ₹25,500 | Goods Guard |
| Level 5 | ₹29,200 | Senior Clerk / Typist |
| Level 6 | ₹35,400 | Station Master |
All posts include allowances such as DA, HRA, TA, and pension benefits.
🗺️ RRB Zone-Wise Application
Applications will be accepted only through online mode on the respective regional RRB websites, e.g.:
- RRB Ahmedabad
- RRB Mumbai
- RRB Chennai
- RRB Secunderabad
- RRB Kolkata
- RRB Patna, etc.
Each RRB will release its own detailed vacancy matrix and helpdesk for queries.
📋 Documents Required
Keep the following ready in digital form before applying:
- Class 10 & 12 mark sheets
- Degree certificate (for Graduate posts)
- Valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, etc.)
- Passport-size photograph and signature (as per format)
- Caste / Category certificate (if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
⚙️ How to Apply (Once Portal Opens)
- Visit the official regional RRB website.
- Click on “Apply Online – NTPC 2025”.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, academic, and post-preference details.
- Upload scanned photo, signature, and documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and print the confirmation page.
📘 Exam Preparation Tips
- Begin early with focus on Reasoning, Maths, and GK.
- Use NCERT and Lucent’s books for General Awareness.
- Practice previous-year RRB NTPC papers and mock tests.
- Prioritize time management and accuracy (due to negative marking).
- Stay updated with railway current affairs and general news.
| 📎 Description | 🔗 Link |
|---|---|
| 📰 Short Notification PDF | Click Here |
| 📄 Vacancy Details Notification PDF | |
| 📢 Official Notification PDF (will be available soon) | Click Here |
| 🌐 Official Website | Click Here |
