Great news for railway job aspirants! The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced 8,875 vacancies under Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) for the fiscal year 2025-26. A short notification was released on September 23, 2025, marking the start of a major recruitment drive for both graduate and undergraduate candidates across Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways.
This recruitment is a golden opportunity to secure a prestigious government job in Indian Railways. This comprehensive guide covers every detail โ from vacancy breakdown and eligibility criteria to the selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, and salary structure.
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025-26: An Overview
The recruitment will fill various NTPC posts, including Station Master, Goods Train Manager, and different clerk positions. While the short notice is out, the detailed Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) is expected between October and November 2025.
| Parameters | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Exam Name | RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) |
| Total Vacancies | 8,875 |
| Post Levels | Graduate (5,817) & Undergraduate (3,058) |
| Age Limit | 18โ36 years (Graduate), 18โ33 years (Undergraduate) |
| Educational Qualification | 12th Pass / Graduate Degree |
| Selection Process | CBT-1, CBT-2, Skill Test (if applicable), Document Verification, Medical Exam |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Application Fee | โน500 (General/OBC), โน250 (Reserved Categories/Female) |
| Official Websites | indianrailways.gov.in/ |
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Detailed Vacancy Breakdown: 8,875 Posts
The Ministry of Railways has approved 8,875 vacancies, divided into graduate and undergraduate levels.
- Graduate Level Posts: 5,817 vacancies
- Undergraduate Level Posts: 3,058 vacancies
Graduate Level Vacancies (5,817 Posts)
Candidates with a graduate degree are eligible. The Goods Train Manager post has the highest number of vacancies.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Approved Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Station Master | 6 | 615 |
| Goods Train Manager | 5 | 3,423 |
| Traffic Assistant (Metro Railway) | 4 | 59 |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor (CCTS) | 6 | 161 |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist (JAA) | 5 | 921 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | 5 | 638 |
| Total | 5,817 |
๐ Eastern Railway (ER) has the highest graduate vacancies (1,006), followed by South East Central Railway (SECR) with 841.
Undergraduate Level Vacancies (3,058 Posts)
Candidates who have passed 12th (+2 Stage) are eligible. The most popular post is Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (CCTC) with 2,424 openings.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Approved Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 2 | 163 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 2 | 394 |
| Trains Clerk | 2 | 77 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (CCTC) | 3 | 2,424 |
| Total | 3,058 |
๐ These posts are also zone-wise distributed, with ER and NR having the highest share.
Vacancy Trends: Year-on-Year Comparison
The number of RRB NTPC vacancies has been declining in recent cycles.
| Post Level | 2019 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate | 24,678 | 8,113 | 5,817 |
| Undergraduate | 10,603 | 3,445 | 3,058 |
| Total | 35,281 | 11,558 | 8,875 |
โ ๏ธ Note: Vacancy figures are subject to revision due to administrative or operational requirements.
Eligibility Criteria for RRB NTPC 2025
Nationality
Applicants must be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee (who came before January 1, 1962, to settle permanently), or
- A person of Indian origin migrating from specified countries with the intention of permanent settlement.
Educational Qualification
| Level | Posts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate | Station Master, Goods Train Manager, CCTS, Senior Clerk cum Typist, JAA, etc. | Graduate degree from a recognized university (or equivalent) |
| Undergraduate | Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, CCTC, etc. | 12th (+2 Stage) pass from a recognized board (typing proficiency required for some posts) |
Age Limit
- Graduate Level: 18โ36 years
- Undergraduate Level: 18โ33 years
๐ Lower date of birth: January 1, 2007 (all categories)
๐ Upper age relaxation: OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years), and others as per rules.
Multi-Stage Selection Process
Selection is merit-based and involves multiple stages:
- CBT-1: Screening test for all posts.
- CBT-2: Post-level specific test; scores count for merit.
- Typing Skill Test / CBAT (as applicable):
- Typing Skill Test โ Clerk posts (30 wpm English / 25 wpm Hindi).
- CBAT โ Station Master post.
- Document Verification (DV): For shortlisted candidates.
- Medical Examination: Final stage to check medical fitness.
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern
Both CBTs include negative marking (โ1/3) per wrong answer.
CBT-1 (Screening Test)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 min |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 min |
CBT-2 (Main Test)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 min |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | |
| Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 90 min |
Comprehensive Syllabus
- Mathematics: Number System, Fractions, LCM/HCF, Ratio, Percentage, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, SI & CI, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry.
- Reasoning: Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Ops, Similarities/Differences, Puzzles, Venn Diagrams, Syllogism, Data Sufficiency, Decision Making, Relationships, Statement-Conclusion.
- General Awareness: Current Affairs, Sports, Indian Art & Culture, Literature, Monuments, Science (10th Std.), History, Freedom Struggle, Geography, Polity, Constitution, World Orgs (UN, etc.), Computer Basics, Indian Economy, Famous Personalities.
RRB NTPC Salary & Perks
Pay is as per 7th CPC.
Undergraduate Posts
| Post Name | Pay Level | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 2 | โน19,900 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 2 | โน19,900 |
| Trains Clerk | 2 | โน19,900 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 3 | โน21,700 |
Graduate Posts
| Post Name | Pay Level | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager | 5 | โน29,200 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | 5 | โน29,200 |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | 5 | โน29,200 |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | 6 | โน35,400 |
| Station Master | 6 | โน35,400 |
๐ Employees also receive DA, TA, HRA, pension, and medical benefits.
How to Apply
Applications are online only:
- Visit your regional RRB website.
- Click on NTPC 2025 recruitment โ Apply.
- Register and log in with credentials.
- Fill personal and educational details.
- Upload photo & signature (as per format).
- Pay application fee online.
- Review and submit the form.
Application Fees
| Category | Fee | Refund Policy |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | โน500 | โน400 refunded after CBT-1 |
| SC / ST / PWD / Women / ExSM / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | โน250 | Full refund after CBT-1 |
Whatโs Next?
Since the short notice is out, the detailed CEN notification is expected soon. Aspirants are advised to:
- Start preparation immediately (donโt wait for applications to open).
- Take mock tests to understand the difficulty and improve speed.
- Track updates on official RRB websites for confirmed dates and guidelines.
