Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Recruitment 2025Short Details of Notification |
Important Dates- Graduate Posts Application Begin : 14/09/2024
- Graduate Posts Last Date for Apply: 13/10/2024 upto 11:55 PM
- UG Posts Application Begin : 21/09/2024
- UG Posts Last Date for Apply: 20/10/2024 upto 11:55 PM
- Graduate CBT 1 Exam Date : 05/06/2025 to 24/06/2025
- UG CBT 1 Exam Date : 07/08/2025 to 08/09/2025
- UG Admit Card Available : 03/08/2025 onwards
- CBT 2 Date : To be announced
- Final Result : To be announced
| Application Fee- General / OBC / EWS : ₹500/-
- SC / ST / PwD / Female / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender / Minority / EBC : ₹250/-
- Refund Policy: General/OBC/EWS get ₹400 refund after appearing in CBT 1
- SC/ST/PwD/Female/Ex-SM/Transgender get full ₹250 refund after CBT 1
- Pay Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only
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Age Limit & Selection Process- Graduate Posts Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 36 years as on 01/01/2025
- Undergraduate Posts Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 33 years as on 01/01/2025
- Age Relaxation: 05 years for SC/ST, 03 years for OBC (NCL), 10 years for PwD, 05 years for Ex-Servicemen
- Selection Process: CBT 1 → CBT 2 → CBAT/Typing/Skill Test → Document Verification → Medical Examination
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Recruitment Details – Total Vacancies – 11,558 |
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Eligibility & Level |
| Station Master (Graduate) | Part of 8113 | - Graduate Degree from recognized university
- Level 6 – Pay Matrix ₹35,400-1,12,400
- CEN 05/2024
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| Junior Clerk cum Typist (Graduate) | Part of 8113 | - Graduate Degree from recognized university
- Level 5 – Pay Matrix ₹29,200-92,300
- CEN 05/2024
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| Accounts Clerk cum Typist (Graduate) | Part of 8113 | - Graduate Degree from recognized university
- Level 5 – Pay Matrix ₹29,200-92,300
- CEN 05/2024
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| Goods Train Manager | Part of 8113 | - Graduate Degree from recognized university
- Level 5 – Pay Matrix ₹29,200-92,300
- CEN 05/2024
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| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (UG) | Part of 3445 | - 12th Pass from recognized board
- Level 3 – Pay Matrix ₹21,700-69,100
- CEN 06/2024
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| Junior Clerk cum Typist (UG) | Part of 3445 | - 12th Pass from recognized board
- Level 2 – Pay Matrix ₹19,900-63,200
- CEN 06/2024
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| Trains Clerk | Part of 3445 | - 12th Pass from recognized board
- Level 2 – Pay Matrix ₹19,900-63,200
- CEN 06/2024
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Salary & Pay Scale Details- Level 2 Posts (UG): ₹19,900 – 63,200/- (7th Pay Commission)
- Level 3 Posts (UG): ₹21,700 – 69,100/- (7th Pay Commission)
- Level 5 Posts (Graduate): ₹29,200 – 92,300/- (7th Pay Commission)
- Level 6 Posts (Graduate): ₹35,400 – 1,12,400/- (7th Pay Commission)
- Additional Benefits: DA, HRA, Medical, Travel Allowance, Railway Pass, Pension
- Job Security: Central Government Employee with lifetime job security
- Career Growth: Promotion opportunities to higher grades and administrative positions
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Exam Difficulty & Competition Analysis- Difficulty Level: High – Extremely competitive with multi-stage selection
- Total Applications Received: 1.21 Crore (12,167,679 candidates)
- Graduate Posts Applications: 58.4 lakh for 8,113 posts
- UG Posts Applications: 63.26 lakh for 3,445 posts
- Competition Ratio Graduate: Approximately 1:720 (Extremely High Competition)
- Competition Ratio UG: Approximately 1:1836 (Extremely High Competition)
- Previous Cut-off Range: 70-80% marks for general category in CBT 1
- Preparation Time Required: 8-12 months intensive preparation recommended
- Success Rate: Less than 0.1% – One of the most competitive railway exams
- Exam Pattern: CBT 1 (100 questions, 90 minutes), CBT 2, Skill Tests
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Exam Center Details- Pan India Centers: Examination conducted across all major cities in India
- Multiple Shifts: 3 shifts per day (9:00 AM-10:30 AM, 12:45 PM-2:15 PM, 4:30 PM-6:00 PM)
- Computer Based Test: All examinations conducted in online CBT mode
- Regional Allocation: Based on RRB zone preference during application
- City Intimation: UG exam city details released from 28/07/2025 onwards
- Final exam center and shift details mentioned in admit card
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| Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online. Applications are now closed for 2025 cycle. |
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Some Useful Important Links |
| RRB NTPC UG Admit Card (Available from 03/08/2025) | Click Here |
| Graduate Level Answer Key (Released) | Click Here |
| Download Notification CEN 05/2024 (Graduate) | Click Here |
| Download Notification CEN 06/2024 (Undergraduate) | Click Here |
| Check Result/Cut-off (When Available) | Click Here |
| Official Railway Recruitment Website | Click Here |