RRB NTPC 2025-26: 8,868+ Vacancies, Graduate & Undergraduate Posts, Syllabus, Exam Pattern
What is RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025-26?
๐จ Application Dates: Graduate Posts: Oct 21 – Nov 27, 2025 | Undergraduate Posts: Oct 28 – Nov 27, 2025
OrganizationRailway Recruitment Board (RRB) – 20+ RRBs
Post CategoryNon-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC)
Total Vacancies8,868+ (Graduate: 5,810 | Undergraduate: 3,058)
Graduate PostsStation Master, Goods Train Manager, JAA, Senior Clerk, CC/TC, Traffic Assistant
Undergraduate PostsCommercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Junior Clerk, Trains Clerk
QualificationGraduate Level: Bachelor’s Degree | Undergraduate: 12th Pass
Age LimitGraduate: 18-36 years | Undergraduate: 18-33 years (as on 01/01/2026)
Selection ProcessCBT-1 โ CBT-2 โ Typing Test/CBAT โ Document Verification โ Medical
๐ Note: Vacancies are provisional and may increase/decrease as per Railway requirement.
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Important Dates
EventGraduate PostsUndergraduate Posts
Indicative Notice Date04.10.202504.10.2025
Application Start Date21.10.202528.10.2025
Application Last Date27.11.2025 (23:59 hrs)27.11.2025 (23:59 hrs)
Last Date for Fee Payment29.11.202529.11.2025
Modification Window30.11.2025 to 09.12.202530.11.2025 to 09.12.2025
CBT-1 Exam DateTo be notifiedTo be notified
CBT-2 Exam DateTo be notifiedTo be notified
๐ Vacancy Details
Graduate Level Posts (5,810 Vacancies)
Post NameVacancies
Goods Train Manager3,416
Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist921
Senior Clerk cum Typist638
Station Master615
Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor161
Traffic Assistant59
Total Graduate5,810
Undergraduate Level Posts (3,058 Vacancies)
Post NameVacancies
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk2,424
Accounts Clerk cum Typist394
Junior Clerk cum Typist163
Trains Clerk77
Total Undergraduate3,058
Total Vacancies: 8,868
๐ Note: Some sources report up to 11,558 vacancies including all zones. Final numbers may vary.
๐ RRB-wise Graduate Vacancy Distribution
๐ Click to expand RRB-wise vacancy details for graduate posts
Ahmedabad79
Ajmer345
Bengaluru241
Bhubaneswar231
Bilaspur864
Chandigarh199
Chennai187
Gorakhpur111
Guwahati56
Jammu & Srinagar32
Kolkata685
Malda522
Mumbai596
Muzaffarpur21
Patna23
Prayagraj110
Ranchi651
Secunderabad396
Siliguri21
Thiruvananthapuram58
๐ฏ Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Citizen of Indiaโ Eligible
Citizen of Nepal/Bhutanโ Eligible (with eligibility certificate)
Tibetan Refugee (before 1962)โ Eligible (with eligibility certificate)
Indian origin migrants from specified countriesโ Eligible (with eligibility certificate)
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
LevelAge LimitBorn Between
Graduate Level18-36 years02/01/1990 to 01/01/2008
Undergraduate Level18-33 years02/01/1993 to 01/01/2008
Age Relaxation
SC/ST5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)3 Years
PwBD (UR/EWS)10 Years
PwBD (OBC)13 Years
PwBD (SC/ST)15 Years
Ex-ServicemenAs per rules (service period + 3 years)
Educational Qualification
Graduate Level Posts
Goods Train Manager, Station Master, CC/TC, Traffic AssistantBachelor’s Degree from recognized university
Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum TypistBachelor’s Degree + Typing proficiency (English/Hindi)
Undergraduate Level Posts
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Trains Clerk12th Pass (10+2) from recognized board
Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist12th Pass + Typing proficiency (English/Hindi)
๐ RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2025-26
CBT-1 (First Stage – Screening Test)
SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
General Awareness404090 minutes
Mathematics3030
General Intelligence & Reasoning3030
Total10010090 min
CBT-2 (Second Stage – Merit Test)
SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
General Awareness505090 minutes
Mathematics3535
General Intelligence & Reasoning3535
Total12012090 min
๐ Negative Marking: 1/3rd marks deducted for each wrong answer in both CBT-1 and CBT-2.
๐ Minimum Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS: 40%, OBC-NCL: 30%, SC: 30%, ST: 25%
๐ PwBD Relaxation: 2% relaxation in qualifying marks for reserved vacancies.
๐ Shortlisting for CBT-2: 15 times the number of vacancies (RRB-wise).
๐ Detailed Topic-Wise Syllabus (Click to Expand)
๐ Tap on any subject to see complete topic breakdown (same syllabus for CBT-1 & CBT-2)
Number System
- Number System โ LCM, HCF, Divisibility rules
- Decimals and Fractions โ Simplification
- BODMAS โ Order of operations
- Square roots and Cube roots
- Surds and Indices โ Basic rules
Arithmetic
- Ratio and Proportion โ Basic to advanced
- Percentages โ Profit-Loss, Discount
- Average โ Basic to advanced
- Time and Work โ Efficiency, Pipes and Cisterns
- Time and Distance โ Speed, Trains, Boats and Streams
- Simple and Compound Interest
Advanced Topics
- Mensuration โ Area, Volume of 2D & 3D shapes
- Algebra โ Basic identities, Linear equations
- Geometry โ Angles, Triangles, Circles
- Trigonometry โ Basic ratios, Heights & Distances
- Statistics โ Mean, Median, Mode, Bar graphs
- Calendar & Clock โ Problems on dates, time
- Elementary Probability
Verbal Reasoning
- Analogies โ Semantic, symbolic
- Classification โ Odd one out
- Series โ Number, alphabet series
- Coding-Decoding โ Letter and number coding
- Blood Relations โ Family tree problems
- Direction Sense โ Distance and direction
- Ranking & Ordering โ Position based
- Syllogism โ Statements & Conclusions
Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Mirror and Water Images
- Paper Cutting and Folding
- Figure Completion
- Embedded Figures
- Venn Diagrams
- Pattern Completion
- Figure Matrix
Analytical & Problem Solving
- Data Interpretation โ Tables, graphs
- Data Sufficiency โ Minimum data required
- Mathematical Operations โ Interchange of symbols
- Critical Thinking โ Statements and assumptions
- Decision Making โ Puzzles
- Statement – Arguments and Assumptions
- Statement – Courses of Action
Current Affairs
- National News โ Government schemes, appointments, policies
- International News โ Summits, agreements, organizations
- Sports โ Tournaments, winners, records, cups
- Awards & Honors โ Nobel, Padma, Oscar, Bharat Ratna
- Science & Technology โ ISRO, DRDO, defense exercises
- Important Days & Events
Static GK
- Indian History โ Ancient, Medieval, Modern, Freedom Struggle
- Indian Geography โ Physical, Political, Rivers, Mountains, Climate
- Indian Polity โ Constitution, Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Parliament
- Indian Economy โ Budget, GDP, Inflation, Five Year Plans
- General Science โ Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics (10th level)
- Environment & Ecology โ Climate change, biodiversity
Railway & Miscellaneous
- Indian Railways โ History, Zones, Headquarters, Major Projects
- Important Organizations โ ISRO, DRDO, UN, WHO, World Bank
- Flagship Government Programs โ Digital India, Swachh Bharat
- Culture โ Dances, Festivals, Heritage Sites
- Books & Authors โ Recent and classic
- Abbreviations & Transport Systems
- Flora & Fauna, Famous Personalities
โจ๏ธ Skill Test Requirements (Post-wise)
Typing Skill Test (TST)
PostsTyping Requirement
Junior Accounts Assistant cum TypistEnglish: 30 words per minute / Hindi: 25 words per minute
Senior Clerk cum TypistEnglish: 30 words per minute / Hindi: 25 words per minute
Accounts Clerk cum Typist (UG)English: 30 words per minute / Hindi: 25 words per minute
Junior Clerk cum Typist (UG)English: 30 words per minute / Hindi: 25 words per minute
๐ Typing Test Format: 10 minutes duration. Minimum 70% accuracy required.
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
PostsStation Master, Traffic Assistant
CBAT RequirementMinimum qualifying score as prescribed
๐ฏ Selection Process (Click to Expand Details)
๐ Tap on any stage to see complete details
๐ CBT-1 Details
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Sections: General Awareness (40), Mathematics (30), Reasoning (30)
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd marks deducted per wrong answer
- Purpose: Screening for CBT-2
- Shortlisting for CBT-2: 15 times the vacancies (RRB-wise)
๐ CBT-2 Details
- Total Questions: 120
- Total Marks: 120
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Sections: General Awareness (50), Mathematics (35), Reasoning (35)
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd marks deducted per wrong answer
- Purpose: Merit determination for final selection
- Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS: 40%, OBC: 30%, SC: 30%, ST: 25%
โจ๏ธ Typing Skill Test
- For: JAA, Senior Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Junior Clerk posts
- Speed: English: 30 WPM / Hindi: 25 WPM
- Duration: 10 minutes
- Accuracy: Minimum 70% required
๐ง Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- For: Station Master, Traffic Assistant posts
- Nature: Multiple test batteries
- Qualifying: Must secure minimum qualifying score
๐ Required Documents Checklist
๐ Educational Documents
- 10th Mark Sheet & Certificate
- 12th Mark Sheet (for UG posts)
- Graduation Degree & Mark Sheets (for graduate posts)
- Consolidated Marksheet (all semesters)
๐ Identity & Address Proof
- Aadhar Card (original + photocopy)
- PAN Card / Voter ID / Passport
- Driving License
- Bank Passbook with photograph
๐ Category Certificates
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) in prescribed format
- EWS Certificate (for FY 2024-25)
- PwBD Certificate (as per RPwD Act 2016)
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate
๐ธ Other Important Documents
- Passport size photographs (same as uploaded)
- No Objection Certificate (if employed)
- Minority/EBC Certificate (for fee concession)
- Typing Certificate (if required)
๐ฅ Medical Standards
- Medical standards vary by post (A-2, A-3, B-1, C-1 as applicable)
- Vision requirements as per post specifications
- Must be in good mental and bodily health
- Free from physical defects likely to interfere with duties
๐ Selection Process Summary
โ๏ธ CBT-1 100 Marks (Screening)
โ๏ธ CBT-2 120 Marks (Merit)
โจ๏ธ Skill Test/CBAT Qualifying
๐ Document Verification Original Documents
๐ฅ Medical Examination Fitness Test
๐ณ Application Fee & Refund
CategoryFeeRefund (on appearing in CBT-1)
General / OBC / EWSโน500/-โน400/- (after deducting bank charges)
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC*โน250/-โน250/- (after deducting bank charges)
๐ EBC (Economically Backward Class): Annual family income less than โน50,000. Valid EBC certificate required.
๐ Minorities: Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis eligible for fee concession.
๐ Mode of Payment: Online through Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, UPI only.
โ ๏ธ Important Instructions
- โ Single Application: Apply to only ONE RRB. Multiple applications will lead to rejection and debarment.
- โ Photograph: Colour passport size with white background, not older than 2 months.
- โ Signature: Must be in running handwriting (cursive), NOT in CAPITAL letters.
- โ Banned Items: Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, Bluetooth devices strictly prohibited.
- โ Modification Window: Nov 30 – Dec 09, 2025 (โน250 per modification). Account details and chosen RRB cannot be changed.
- โ Free Travel: SC/ST candidates eligible for free sleeper class railway pass (with e-call letter and caste certificate).
- โ Typing Test: Candidates for typing posts must practice on computer keyboard.
๐ RRB Official Websites
Candidates can apply to any one RRB through their official website:
โ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When will RRB NTPC 2025 notification be released? +
Indicative notice released on 04.10.2025. Graduate applications started 21.10.2025, Undergraduate from 28.10.2025.
Q2. How many vacancies for RRB NTPC 2025? +
Total 8,868+ vacancies (Graduate: 5,810, Undergraduate: 3,058). Some sources report up to 11,558 vacancies.
Q3. What is the educational qualification for RRB NTPC? +
Graduate Posts: Bachelor’s Degree. Undergraduate Posts: 12th Pass.
Q4. What is the age limit for RRB NTPC? +
Graduate Level: 18-36 years, Undergraduate Level: 18-33 years (as on 01/01/2026). Age relaxation applicable.
Q5. What is the selection process for RRB NTPC? +
CBT-1 โ CBT-2 โ Typing Test/CBAT โ Document Verification โ Medical Examination.
Q6. Is there negative marking in RRB NTPC exam? +
Yes, 1/3rd marks deducted for each wrong answer in both CBT-1 and CBT-2.
Q7. What is the exam pattern for CBT-1? +
100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes: General Awareness (40), Mathematics (30), Reasoning (30).
Q8. What is the typing speed required for clerk posts? +
English: 30 words per minute, Hindi: 25 words per minute (with 70% accuracy).
Q9. What is the application fee for RRB NTPC? +
General/OBC/EWS: โน500 (โน400 refunded), SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC: โน250 (โน250 refunded).
Q10. What is the salary for RRB NTPC posts? +
Station Master/CC/TC: Level-6 (โน35,400), Goods Train Manager/JAA: Level-4 (โน29,200), Traffic Assistant: Level-3 (โน25,500).
Q11. Can I apply to multiple RRBs? +
No, you can apply to only ONE RRB. Multiple applications will lead to rejection and debarment.
Q12. What is the modification window? +
Nov 30 to Dec 09, 2025. Correction fee โน250 per modification. Account details and chosen RRB cannot be changed.
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