RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025: 8,850 Vacancies, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Online Form
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025 for 8,850 vacancies in Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) for both graduates and undergraduates. This is one of the most awaited central government job notifications, offering posts like Station Master, Goods Guard, Traffic Assistant, Clerk, and more across Indian Railways. Candidates can apply from 21 October (Graduate) or 28 October (Undergraduate) to November 2025 via the official RRB zone portals.
- Department: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
- Exam Name: NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories)
- Total Posts: 8,850 (Graduate + Undergraduate posts)
- Post Names: Station Master, Goods Guard, Clerk, Time Keeper, Accounts Assistant, Commercial Apprentice, Typist & more
- Salary (In-Hand): ₹19,900 – ₹81,100/month + DA, HRA, TA, PF.
- Selection: CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing/Skill/CBAT, Document Verification, Medical
- Application Dates: 21 Oct–20 Nov (Graduate), 28 Oct–27 Nov 2025 (Undergraduate)
- Apply Online: rrbapply.gov.in
Zone-wise Vacancy Details
| RRB Zone | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 502 |
| Ajmer | 703 |
| Allahabad (Prayagraj) | 1002 |
| Bangalore | 482 |
| Bhopal | 497 |
| Bhubaneswar | 405 |
| Bhuban | 409 |
| Bongaigaon (NFR) | 379 |
| Chandigarh | 583 |
| Chennai | 827 |
| Gorakhpur | 400 |
| Guwahati | 497 |
| Jammu–Srinagar | 378 |
| Kolkata | 798 |
| Malda | 365 |
| Mumbai | 902 |
| Muzaffarpur | 350 |
| Patna | 425 |
| Ranchi | 492 |
| Siliguri | 340 |
| Secunderabad | 789 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 625 |
| Total | 8,850 |
Post-wise Vacancy List (Samples)
| Post | Pay Level | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| Station Master | Level 6 | 602 |
| Goods Guard | Level 5 | 860 |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | Level 2 | 1420 |
| Traffic Assistant | Level 4 | 346 |
| Commercial Apprentice | Level 6 | 295 |
| Junior Time Keeper | Level 2 | 502 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | Level 5 | 797 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Level 2 | 564 |
| Trains Clerk | Level 2 | 694 |
| Other NTPC Posts | 2270 |
Graduate and undergraduate post vacancies and regional split is available in the official notification PDF.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: 12th Pass (Undergraduate posts), Graduation (Graduate posts)
- Age Limit: 18–30 years (UG, for most posts), 18–33 years (Graduate, some relaxation as per rules)
- Typing Skill: Required for Clerk/Typist posts (can be Hindi/English)
Selection Process
- Stage 1: CBT 1 (Common for all)
- Stage 2: CBT 2 (post- and level-specific)
- Typing/Skill/Aptitude Test (some posts only)
- Document Verification, Medical Examination
Exam Pattern (CBT 1)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 Minutes |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Application Fees
- General/OBC: ₹500
- SC/ST/ExSM/Female: ₹250 (refundable after CBT 1 if appeared)
- Pay online via UPI/card/netbanking
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Go to rrbapply.gov.in
- Select your RRB zone and notification (UG/Graduate, CEN 06/2025 or 07/2025)
- Register with mobile/email, create login
- Fill application, educational, post and region preference details
- Upload scanned photo, signature, documents
- Pay application fee and submit
- Print/download application confirmation for future reference
🔔 Note: Check full post/region/qualification split in official notification PDF. Apply as early as possible; don’t wait for the last day due to server load.
Conclusion
The RRB NTPC 2025 offers excellent central government jobs for 12th pass and graduates with job security, attractive pay, and promotions. Prepare thoroughly for CBT 1 & 2 to secure your railway dream job!
