Exciting Career Opportunity: RRB NTPC 2025 Short Notification Out for 8,850+ Vacancies!

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has released an indicative short notification for the recruitment of Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts at both graduate and undergraduate levels. This massive recruitment drive offers a tentative 8,850 job vacancies across all railway zones in India, providing a significant opportunity for eligible Indian citizens.

If you are a 10+2 pass or a graduate candidate, this is your chance to secure a prestigious railway job, with roles ranging from station master to various clerical positions. The application process is entirely online.

RRB NTPC 2025 Recruitment Overview (CEN No. 06/2025 & 07/2025)

This recruitment drive is governed by Centralised Employment Notices CEN No. 06/2025 and 07/2025. The indicative notification was published in the Employment Newspaper on the 4th of October 2025 issue.

Detail	Information
Recruiting Body	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Post Name	Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) (Graduate & Undergraduate)
Total Vacancies	8,850 (Tentative)
Qualification	Graduate / 12th Pass (10+2)
Age Limit	18 to 38 years (as on 01-01-2025)
Salary Range	₹ 19,900 - ₹ 35,400 (Monthly)
Job Location	All Over India
Online Application Start Date	Graduate: 21st October 2025 Undergraduate: 28th October 2025
Online Application Last Date	Graduate: 20th November 2025 Undergraduate: 27th November 2025

Detailed RRB NTPC Vacancy Breakdown (Total 8,875 Posts)

The vacancies are divided into two main categories: graduate posts and undergraduate posts.

1. RRB NTPC (Graduate) Posts: (5,817 Vacancies)

Post Name	Department	Pay Level	Approved Vacancies
Station Master	Traffic (Operating)	6	3,423 (Source also notes 615 for SM)
Goods Train Manager	Traffic (Operating)	5	59 / 3,423 (using 59, as 3,423 is listed as Station Master in)
Traffic Assistant (Metro Railway)	Traffic (Operating)	4	59
Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor (CCTS)	Traffic (Commercial)	6	161
Supervisor (Accounts) cum Junior Accounts Assistant (JAA)	Accounts	5	921 (referred to as Junior Account Assistant cum Typist (JAAn))
Sr Clerk cum Typist	General	5	638
Total Graduate Posts			5,817

2. RRB NTPC (Undergraduate) Posts: (3,058 Vacancies)

Post Name	Department	Pay Level	Approved Vacancies
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (CTC)	Traffic	3	2,424
Junior Accounts Clerk cum Typist	Accounts	2	394 (referred to as Accounts Clerk cum Typist in)
Trains Clerk	Traffic (Operating)	2	77
Junior Clerk cum Typist	General	2	163
Total Undergraduate Posts			3,058

Eligibility Criteria, Age Limit, and Salary Structure

Age Limit: The minimum age for all NTPC posts is 18 years, and the maximum age is 38 years, as of January 1, 2025. Age relaxation is applicable as per the Government of India rules.

Educational Qualification:

Graduate Posts: Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised university or institute.
Undergraduate Posts: Candidates must have passed the matriculation with the 12th class (10+2) from a recognised board.
Additional Skills: Typing proficiency is required for clerical posts, while aptitude is needed for operational roles like station master.

Salary / Pay Scales (Monthly): The pay levels vary by post:

Pay Level 6 (₹ 35,400): Station Master, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor.
Pay Level 5 (₹ 29,200): Goods Train Manager, Supervisor (Accounts) cum Junior Accounts Assistant (JAA), Sr Clerk cum Typist.
Pay Level 3 (₹ 21,700): Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (CTC).
Pay Level 2 (₹ 19,900): Trains Clerk, Junior Accounts Clerk cum Typist, and Junior Clerk cum Typist.

RRB NTPC 2025 Selection Process and Exam Pattern

The selection process for RRB NTPC involves multiple stages:

1. 1st Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT).

2. 2nd Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT).

3. Skill Test (Typing/Aptitude, where applicable).

4. Document Verification (DV).

5. Medical Examination.

CBT Exam Patterns (Key Details)

1st Stage CBT (90 Minutes Duration):

Subject	No. of Questions	Max Marks
General Awareness	40	40
Mathematics	30	30
General Intelligence & Reasoning	30	30
Total	100	100

2nd Stage CBT (90 Minutes Duration):

Subject	No. of Questions	Max Marks
General Awareness	50	50
Mathematics	35	35
General Intelligence & Reasoning	35	35
Total	120	120

Application Fee: The application fee must be paid online.

General / OBC Categories: ₹ 500/-.
PwBD / Female / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen / SC / ST / Minority / EBC Categories: ₹ 250/-.

How to Apply for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025-26

Eligible candidates must apply online for a post(s) to only one RRB.

1. Visit the concerned RRB's official website or the dedicated RRB Apply Portal (rrbapply.gov.in). Note: Online registration starts from October 21, 2025.

2. Fill out the online application carefully, providing personal details/Bio data, and information regarding the fee payment.

3. Only a single online application is required per candidate.

4. Upload photocopies of a recent photograph, signature, and necessary proof documents/certificates.

5. Pay the required application fee online and submit the application before the closing date.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the age limit for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025-26? Ans: The age limit is a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 38 years as on 01-01-2025, with age relaxations applicable as per Government of India norms. (Source also notes a maximum age of 36 years with relaxation applicable.)

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025-26? Ans: Graduate posts require a bachelor's degree, while undergraduate posts require a 12th pass (10+2) from recognised boards. Additional skills like typing proficiency may be required for clerical roles.

Q: What is the selection process for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025-26? Ans: The process involves two stages of Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by a Skill Test (Aptitude/Typing), Document Verification (DV), and a Medical Examination.

Q: What is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025-26? Ans: The last date to apply is 20th November 2025 (23:59 hours) for graduate posts and 27th November 2025 (23:59 hours) for undergraduate posts.

Q: What is the total number of vacancies for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025-26? Ans: There are 8,850+ tentative vacancies (5,817 Graduate + 3,058 undergraduate) across various NTPC roles.

Important Application and Notification Links

Description	Link Status
RRB NTPC Indicative Notification PDF	Click to Download / Notification PDF
RRB NTPC Vacancy Details Notification PDF	Notification PDF / Click here
RRB Apply Online Portal (Registration starts 21.10.2025)	Click Here / Official Website (rrbcdg.gov.in)

Disclaimer: All dates and vacancy counts are tentative based on the short notification released by the Railway Recruitment Board as of September 30, 2025. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification links provided.

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