The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) across all 21 railway zones in India continue to release crucial recruitment updates, candidate shortlists, and exam stage schedules for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) recruitment drive (CEN 06/2025 & CEN 07/2025). Covering a massive total of 8,868 vacancies across Indian Railways, this recruitment drive offers coveted government job opportunities for both Graduate and Undergraduate (12th Pass) candidates.
Candidates looking for updates on upcoming exam phases, city intimation slips, typing tests, or stage results are advised to regularly track their respective regional RRB portals linked via indianrailways.gov.in.
📌 RRB NTPC Recruitment: Key Overview
Recruitment Summary: The RRB NTPC recruitment cycle includes 5,810 Graduate-level posts and 3,058 Undergraduate (12th Pass) posts across multiple administrative, traffic, and commercial cadres in Indian Railways.
| Recruitment Feature | Official Details |
| Exam Name | RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) |
| Conducting Authority | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) / Indian Railways |
| Total Vacancies | 8,868 Posts (Graduate: 5,810 |
| Notification Central Nos. | CEN 06/2025 (Graduate) & CEN 07/2025 (UG) |
| Selection Stages | CBT-1, CBT-2, Typing/CBAT, Document Verification & Medical Exam |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd mark deducted per incorrect answer in CBTs |
| Official Central Portal | indianrailways.gov.in |
💼 Post-Wise Job Roles Breakdown
1. Graduate Level Posts (5,810 Vacancies)
- Station Master (Level 6)
- Goods Train Manager / Goods Guard (Level 5)
- Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor (Level 6)
- Senior Clerk cum Typist (Level 5)
- Junior Account Assistant cum Typist (JAA) (Level 5)
- Traffic Assistant (Level 4)
2. Undergraduate Level Posts (3,058 Vacancies — 12th Pass)
- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (Level 3)
- Junior Clerk cum Typist (Level 2)
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist (Level 2)
- Trains Clerk (Level 2)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
| Level | Minimum Educational Qualification | Age Limit (Relaxation Applicable) |
| Graduate Posts | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University | 18 to 33 Years |
| Undergraduate Posts | Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent pass | 18 to 30 Years |
(Standard upper age relaxation applies: 3 years for OBC-NCL, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for PwBD candidates).
⚙️ Selection Process: Stage-by-Stage Guide
The selection process for RRB NTPC involves multiple rigorous stages designed to test aptitude, speed, and fitness:
- CBT-1 (First Stage Computer Based Test): A 90-minute screening exam comprising 100 Objective MCQs across General Awareness (40 marks), Mathematics (30 marks), and General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 marks).
- CBT-2 (Second Stage Computer Based Test): Shortlisted candidates appear for CBT-2 (120 Questions in 90 Minutes: General Awareness 50, Math 35, Reasoning 35). CBT-2 marks form the primary basis of final merit.
- Skill Test / Aptitude Test:
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Mandatory for Station Master & Traffic Assistant posts.
- Typing Skill Test: Qualifying in nature for typist-specific roles (English: 30 WPM / Hindi: 25 WPM).
- Document Verification (DV): Verification of original certificates, educational qualifications, caste certificates, and identity cards.
- Medical Examination: Comprehensive physical & medical fitness test conducted at designated Railway Hospitals to ensure candidates meet post-specific medical standards (e.g., A-2 visual standards for Station Master).
🌐 How to Access Regional RRB Notifications & Updates
- Go to the central portal: indianrailways.gov.in.
- Click on the “Recruitment” tab from the main header menu.
- Select your respective regional board (e.g., RRB Chandigarh, RRB Mumbai, RRB Kolkata, RRB Chennai, RRB Bilaspur, etc.).
- Navigate to CEN 06/2025 or CEN 07/2025 notices to check exam schedules, answer key links, city slips, or result notifications.
📌 Pro Tip for RRB Candidates: Keep track of your registered Application Registration Number and Date of Birth credentials. City Intimation Slips and E-Call Letters for subsequent stages are released 10 days and 4 days prior to the exam dates respectively.
🔗 Official Central Portal: indianrailways.gov.in
