📢 Overview – RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025-26
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued a short notification for NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) recruitment 2025-26. A total of 8,875 vacancies are expected across India for both Graduate and Undergraduate level posts.
This is a golden opportunity for candidates seeking a government job in Indian Railways under the non-technical category.
🗓️ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Notification Release Date | 23 September 2025 |
| Application Start Date (Graduate) | 21 October 2025 |
| Application Start Date (Undergraduate) | 28 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply (Graduate) | 20 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply (Undergraduate) | 27 November 2025 |
| Exam Dates (Tentative) | December 2025 – February 2026 |
📄 Vacancy Details
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Total Posts: 8,875
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Graduate-Level Vacancies: 5,817
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Undergraduate-Level Vacancies: 3,058
Graduate Level Posts
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Station Master – 615
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Goods Train Manager – 3,423
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Traffic Assistant – 59
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Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor – 161
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Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist – 921
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Senior Clerk-cum-Typist – 638
Undergraduate Level Posts
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Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk – 2,424
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Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist – 394
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Junior Clerk-cum-Typist – 163
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Trains Clerk – 77
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
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Graduate Posts: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
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Undergraduate Posts: Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized board.
Age Limit
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
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Maximum Age: 33 Years (may vary by post)
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Age relaxation applicable as per government norms for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates.
📝 Application Process
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Visit the official RRB regional website for your zone.
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Download and read the official notification carefully.
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Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
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Fill in personal, academic, and category details in the application form.
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Upload scanned documents – photo, signature, ID proof, and certificates.
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Pay the application fee online through debit/credit card or net banking.
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Submit the application and keep a printout of the confirmation page for reference.
🧪 Selection Process
The RRB NTPC 2025-26 selection process will include the following stages:
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Computer Based Test (CBT-1) – Preliminary exam for all candidates.
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Computer Based Test (CBT-2) – Main exam for shortlisted candidates.
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Skill Test / Typing Test / Aptitude Test – Depending on the post applied for.
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Document Verification
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Medical Examination
Final selection will be based on merit after document verification and medical fitness.
🧾 Exam Pattern Highlights
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CBT-1 and CBT-2 will be objective-type multiple-choice tests.
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Sections include General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning.
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Negative marking of 1/3 for every wrong answer.
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Minimum qualifying marks differ for UR, OBC, SC, and ST categories.
💰 Salary Structure
Approximate pay scales (Level in 7th CPC):
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Station Master / Traffic Assistant: ₹35,400 per month
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Goods Guard / Senior Clerk / Junior Accounts Assistant: ₹29,200 per month
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Commercial Clerk / Ticket Clerk: ₹21,700 per month
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Other allowances: DA, HRA, TA, Night Duty Allowance, etc.
📘 Key Points to Remember
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Candidates can apply for only one RRB zone.
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Ensure eligibility before submission; incomplete forms may be rejected.
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Keep a valid email ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process.
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Regularly check the official RRB website for updates, exam schedules, and admit card downloads.
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Apply early to avoid last-minute technical issues.
📄 Important Documents Required
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Matriculation / 10th Certificate
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12th / Graduation Marksheet
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Caste / Category Certificate (if applicable)
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Photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID)
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Scanned photograph and signature
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Proof of fee payment
⚙️ Preparation Tips
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Practice previous years’ RRB NTPC papers and online mock tests.
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Revise General Awareness topics like Current Affairs, Indian Economy, and Railway History.
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Focus on accuracy in reasoning and arithmetic.
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Manage time effectively during CBTs to attempt all questions.
🧾 Summary
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025-26 brings an excellent opportunity for 12th-pass and graduate candidates to secure a stable government job in the Indian Railways. With nearly 9,000 vacancies, this is one of the biggest railway drives of the year.
