RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025 — Apply Online for 8,868 Posts
1. Overview
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the NTPC recruitment drive for 2025 covering both Graduate level (CEN 06/2025) and Undergraduate / 12th pass level (CEN 07/2025) posts across Indian Railways. The total vacancies announced for 2025 are 8,868.
2. Vacancy Breakdown
| Level | Vacancies | Key Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Level | 5,810 | Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Traffic Assistant, Senior Clerk, Jr. Account Asst. |
| 12th Pass Level | 3,058 | Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Junior Clerk, Trains Clerk |
| Total | 8,868 | — |
3. Important Dates at a Glance
| Notification Release (Graduate) | 21 October 2025 |
| Notification Release (Undergraduate) | 27 October 2025 |
| Apply Online Start | 21 October 2025 (Graduate) / 28 October 2025 (Undergrad) |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 November 2025 (Graduate) / 27 November 2025 (Undergrad) |
| Correction Window | Late Nov – Early Dec 2025 (refer official notification) |
Always confirm exact dates from the official RRB notification for your zone.
4. Eligibility Criteria
4.1 Educational Qualification
- Graduate level: Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university (for posts like Station Master, Goods Train Manager, etc.).
- 12th pass level: 10+2 or equivalent for posts such as Junior Clerk, Trains Clerk, Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk.
4.2 Age Limit
- Graduate level: 18–33 years (as on specified date in notification).
- 12th pass level: 18–30 years (as on specified date in notification).
Age relaxations apply as per Government rules for reserved categories — check the official notification for details.
5. Application Fee
- General / OBC: ₹500 (₹400 refundable on appearing for CBT-1)
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen: ₹250 (refundable on appearing for CBT-1)
6. Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection typically includes:
- CBT-1 (Computer Based Test)
- CBT-2 (if applicable)
- Skill Test / Typing Test / Computer Aptitude Test (for certain posts)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
Sample: CBT-1 Pattern (Undergraduate Posts)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness, Maths, Reasoning | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
Always refer to the official notification for post-wise exam pattern and negative marking details.
7. Salary & Pay Levels
Approximate pay levels:
- Undergraduate Posts (Level 2–3): Starting basic ~ ₹19,900 – ₹21,700
- Graduate Posts (Level 5–6): Example ranges ~ ₹29,200 – ₹35,400 depending on post
DA, HRA and other allowances apply as per Railway rules.
8. How to Apply — Step-by-Step
- Visit the official RRB application portal for your zone or the central application website.
- Click on “Apply Online” for CEN 06/2025 (Graduate) or CEN 07/2025 (12th pass).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number, fill personal and educational details.
- Upload photograph and signature as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee using Debit/Credit/Net Banking/UPI and submit.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Tip: Fill the form well before the last date and verify all fields to avoid rejections.