Important Dates
The RRB has given two different timelines for Graduate Posts and Undergraduate Posts. You must apply within the correct dates; late applications will not be accepted.
| Activity |
Graduate Posts (CEN 06/2025) |
Undergraduate Posts (CEN 07/2025) |
| Notification Release Date |
29 September 2025 |
29 September 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date |
21 October 2025 |
28 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply |
20 November 2025 (till 23:59 hrs) |
27 November 2025 (till 23:59 hrs) |
Candidates are advised to apply early and not wait until the last date.
Vacancy Details
This year, the Railway Recruitment Board has announced a total of 8,850 vacancies. These are divided between Graduate-level posts and Undergraduate-level posts.
| Post Category |
Number of Vacancies |
| Graduate Level Posts (CEN 06/2025) |
5,800 |
| Undergraduate Level Posts (CEN 07/2025) |
3,050 |
| Total Vacancies |
8,850 |
These posts are spread across important departments like Traffic, Accounts, Commercial, and General categories.
| Some Graduate Level Posts include: |
- Station Master
- Goods Train Manager
- Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor
- Junior Account Assistant-cum-Typist
- Senior Clerk-cum-Typist
- Traffic Assistant
|
| Some Undergraduate Level Posts include: |
- Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk
- Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist
- Junior Clerk-cum-Typist
- Trains Clerk
|
Eligibility Criteria
You must carefully check whether you are eligible before applying.
Educational Qualification:
- Graduate Level Posts: Must have a graduation degree from a recognized university.
- Undergraduate Level Posts: Must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent exam.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026):
- Graduate Posts: 18 to 33 years
- Undergraduate Posts: 18 to 30 years
Note: Reserved category candidates will get age relaxation as per government rules. Candidates also need to meet the medical fitness standards for the post they are applying for.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500
- SC / ST / PWD / Women / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender / Minorities / Economically Backward Classes: ₹250
Refund Policy: The application fee is refundable for candidates who appear for the first stage CBT exam (after deducting bank charges).
Refund Amount (On Appearing For CBT)
- Gen/ OBC/ EWS : ₹400/-
- SC/ ST/ EBC/ Female/ Transgender : ₹250/-
Application Process
The application process is completely online. Candidates cannot apply offline. Follow these steps:
- Go to the regional RRB official website.
- Register yourself with your details like name, email ID, and phone number.
- Fill the application form carefully with correct details like personal info, education, and post preference.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents – photo, signature, caste certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the application fee online using a Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, Mobile Wallets, or UPI.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the final application confirmation.
Salary Structure
The salary in RRB NTPC is as per 7th Pay Commission. It depends on the post and level:
| Post Level (7th CPC) |
Initial Pay |
| Graduate Posts (Level 5 & 6) |
₹29,200 – ₹35,400 |
| Undergraduate Posts (Level 2 & 3) |
₹19,900 – ₹21,700 |
Apart from basic salary, Railway employees also get:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Pension and job security benefits
For example, a Station Master starts with a basic pay of ₹35,400 which increases with allowances.
Selection Process
The RRB NTPC exam is conducted in multiple stages. Candidates must clear all stages for final selection:
- Computer Based Test (CBT 1)
- Computer Based Test (CBT 2)
- Skill Test – Typing Skill Test or Computer Based Aptitude Test (for some posts)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Only after clearing all stages will you get the Railway job.
Exam Pattern
The exam has been structured to test a candidate’s basic knowledge, reasoning, and aptitude skills.
| CBT 1 |
- Number of Questions: 100
- Marks: 100
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Subjects: Mathematics, General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning
|
| CBT 2 |
- Number of Questions: 120
- Marks: 120
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Subjects: Same as CBT 1, but deeper and more detailed
|
| Skill Test (Only for few posts) |
- Typing Skill Test for Clerk posts
- CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test) for Station Master/Traffic posts
|
Note: There is negative marking of 1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
