RRB Announces 8,875 Vacancies in NTPC Recruitment 2025-26: Notification Released
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025 Notification
NEW DELHI, September 24, 2025 – The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the short notification for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Recruitment 2025-26, announcing 8,875 vacancies across various graduate and undergraduate level positions.
The notification, published on September 23, 2025, marks the beginning of a significant recruitment drive in the Indian Railways sector.
Vacancy Distribution and Post Details
The recruitment drive comprises 8,875 vacancies distributed across two educational levels:
Graduate Level Posts (5,817 vacancies)
- Station Master
- Goods Train Manager
- Traffic Assistant
- Senior Clerk cum Typist
- Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist
Undergraduate Level Posts (3,058 vacancies)
- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist
- Junior Clerk cum Typist
- Trains Clerk
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The selection process will involve multiple stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT) 1 and CBT 2
- Typing Skill Test or Computer Based Aptitude Test (post-specific)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Examination Pattern:
CBT 1
- 100 questions (General Awareness - 40, Mathematics - 30, General Intelligence & Reasoning - 30)
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Negative marking: 0.33 marks for each wrong answer
CBT 2
- 120 questions (General Awareness - 50, Mathematics - 35, General Intelligence & Reasoning - 35)
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Negative marking: 0.33 marks per incorrect response
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Undergraduate posts: 12th pass or equivalent
- Graduate posts: Bachelor's degree from recognized university
Age Limit:
- Undergraduate posts: 18 to 33 years
- Graduate posts: 18 to 36 years
(Age relaxation applicable as per government norms)
Important Dates and Application Process
The detailed Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) with application dates is expected between November and December 2025. Applications will be accepted online through regional RRB portals. The salary scale ranges from ₹19,900 to ₹35,400 per month as per the 7th Pay Commission matrix.
Strategic Significance
This recruitment presents substantial opportunities for both 12th pass and graduate candidates seeking government employment. Vacancies are distributed across all railway zones and production units nationwide. Notably, this year's vacancy count (8,875) is lower compared to the 2024 recruitment cycle which had 11,558 positions.
Prospective candidates are advised to regularly monitor official RRB websites for updates and begin preparation focusing on the CBT exam pattern and syllabus.
RRB NTPC 2025 FAQs
Q1. Is the RRB NTPC Notification 2025 released?
A1. The short notification for 8,875 vacancies has been released, but the full detailed notification with application dates, eligibility, and exam pattern is expected between November and December 2025.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in the RRB NTPC 2025 recruitment?
A2. There are a total of 8,875 vacancies, with 5,817 for Graduate-level posts and 3,058 for Undergraduate-level posts across various Railway Zones.
Q3. What posts are included under Graduate and Undergraduate categories?
A3. Graduate posts include Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accountant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, etc. Undergraduate posts include Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist, and Trains Clerk.
Q4. What is the selection process for RRB NTPC 2025?
A4. The selection involves two stages of Computer Based Tests (CBT 1 and CBT 2), followed by a Typing Skill Test or Computer Based Aptitude Test (depending on the post), document verification, and medical examination.
Q5. What is the application fee for RRB NTPC 2025?
A5. For General/OBC candidates, the fee is Rs. 500, while for SC/ST, Ex-servicemen, Female, PwD, Transgender, Economically Backward Class and Minorities, it is Rs. 250. Some refund rules apply on appearing for the CBT-1 exam.
Q6. What is the eligibility in terms of age and education?
A6. For Graduate posts, candidates must be between 18 to 36 years with a recognized bachelor's degree. For Undergraduate posts, the age limit is 18 to 33 years with at least 12th pass (or equivalent) qualification.
Q7. When and where will the application process take place?
A7. The application will be accepted online through the respective regional RRB portals once the full notification is published, likely between November and December 2025.
Q8. Where can I download the official vacancy PDF?
A8. The official RRB NTPC Vacancy 2025 PDF can be downloaded from the respective RRB official websites or trusted educational portals like BivashVlog.
Q9. What is the exam pattern?
A9. CBT-1 has 100 questions to be completed in 90 minutes, covering General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning. CBT-2 has 120 questions in 90 minutes with similar subjects but greater weightage to General Awareness.
Q10. Are there any skill tests after CBT exams?
A10. Yes. Typing Skill Tests are conducted for posts like Senior Clerk cum Typist and Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, and Computer Based Aptitude Tests for posts like Assistant Station Master and Traffic Assistant. These are qualifying in nature.
