The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced 5810 vacancies for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (RRB NTPC) under the FY 2025–26 recruitment drive. The vacancies in Graduate level posts across various Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways.
The RRB NTPC 2025 Notification (CEN 06/2025) for Graduate posts was released on 20th October 2025, and the online registration began on 21st October 2025 at the official website — https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/.
📌 RRB NTPC 2025 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Exam Name | RRB NTPC 2025 |
| Posts | Graduate |
| Total Vacancies | 5810 |
| Mode of Exam | Online (CBT) |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
🔔 RRB NTPC 2025 Exam Highlights
The RRB NTPC Exam gives candidates a golden opportunity to join one of the largest employers in India — the Indian Railways.
- Graduate Level Posts (CEN 06/2025): 5810 Vacancies
Eligible candidates must have either:
- A Graduate Degree (for Graduate level posts).
🗓️ RRB NTPC 2025 Important Dates
| Events | Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025) |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 20th October 2025 |
| Online Registration Starts | 21st October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20th November 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | 23rd Nov – 2nd Dec 2025 |
| Scribe Details Submission | 3rd – 7th Dec 2025 |
📋 RRB NTPC Vacancy 2025
A total of 8860 vacancies will be filled this year.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Graduate Level | 5810 |
🔹 Graduate Level Posts (5810 Vacancies)
| Post Name | 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 |
🎯 Vacancy Comparison (Trend)
| Year | Graduate Level | Undergraduate Level | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 24,678 | 10,603 | 35,281 |
| 2024–25 | 8,113 | 3,445 | 11,558 |
| 2025–26 | 5,810 | 3,050 | 8,860 |
📉 RRB NTPC vacancies have gradually decreased over the years.
✅ RRB NTPC 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Level | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Graduate Level | Graduation Degree from a recognized university |
| Undergraduate Level | 12th Pass (10+2) from a recognized board |
Candidates must have typing proficiency in Hindi/English on computer.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
| Level | Age Range |
|---|---|
| Graduate Level | 18–33 years |
| Undergraduate Level | 18–30 years |
Relaxations in upper age limit are applicable for reserved categories as per Government norms.
💰 RRB NTPC 2025 Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee | Refund on Appearing in CBT-1 |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹500 | ₹400 |
| SC / ST / Women / PwD / Ex-SM / Minorities / EBC | ₹250 | ₹250 |
⚙️ Selection Process
The RRB NTPC selection process includes:
- CBT 1 (Preliminary Exam)
- CBT 2 (Main Exam)
- Typing Skill / Aptitude Test (as applicable)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
🧮 RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2025
CBT 1
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| ⏱ Duration: 90 minutes | ||
| ❌ Negative Marking: ⅓ mark for each wrong answer |
CBT 2
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
📚 RRB NTPC 2025 Syllabus (Overview)
Mathematics
- Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest
- Time, Speed & Distance, Time & Work
- Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Algebra
Reasoning
- Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams
- Analogy, Series, Decision Making, Blood Relations
General Awareness
- History, Geography, Polity, Science
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Indian Economy, Important Schemes, Sports, Awards
💼 RRB NTPC Salary 2025 (As per 7th CPC)
| Post | Pay Level | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Posts | ||
| Junior Clerk / Accounts Clerk / Trains Clerk | Level 2 | ₹19,900 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | Level 3 | ₹21,700 |
| Graduate Posts | ||
| Goods Train Manager / Senior Clerk / JAA | Level 5 | ₹29,200 |
| Station Master / Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | Level 6 | ₹35,400 |
Perks & Allowances:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- HRA
- Pension Benefits
- Medical Facilities
🧠 Preparation Tip
To crack RRB NTPC 2025, practice previous papers, take mock tests regularly, and focus more on General Awareness and Mathematics — the highest scoring sections.