The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the RRB NTPC Graduate Level Notification 2025 under CEN 06/2025, announcing 5810 vacancies across India. This recruitment drive is a golden opportunity for graduates seeking a stable and prestigious career in the Indian Railways.
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | RRB NTPC Graduate Level 2025 |
| Notification No. | CEN 03/2025 |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Total Vacancies | 5810 |
| Application Dates | 21 Oct – 20 Nov 2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (Gen/OBC), ₹250 (Others) |
| Refund on CBT Appearance | ₹400 (Gen/OBC), ₹250 (Others) |
| Posts Offered | Chief Commercial cum Ticket Collector, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist, Traffic Assistant |
| Qualification | Graduate in any discipline |
| Age Limit | 18–40 years (post-wise) |
| Selection Process | CBT 1 → CBT 2 → CBAT/Typing → Document Verification → Medical Exam |
| CBT 1 Duration | 90 mins (120 mins for PwBD) |
| Negative Marking | Yes (1/3rd per wrong answer) |
| Official Websites | RRB zone-wise portals |
| Exam Languages | English, Hindi & 13 regional languages |
| Travel Pass | SC/ST candidates eligible (with certificate) |
Important Dates – RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
| Detailed Notification Released | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Online Application Starting Date | 21 Oct 20254 |
| Online Application Closing Date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Correction Window Open | 23 Nov – 2 Dec 2025 |
| CBT 1 Exam Date | Feb/March 2026 (Expected) |
Eligibility Criteria for RRB NTPC Graduate Level Recruitment 2025
Educational Qualification
- Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
- Final year students not eligible.
- Typing proficiency required for certain posts (e.g., Junior Clerk).
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025)
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 33 years
Age Relaxation
Certain categories of candidates are granted relaxation in the upper age limit:
- Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST): Relaxation of 5 years.
- Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL): Relaxation of 3 years.
- Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation depends on the length of service.
- UR: Deduction of service length + 3 years.
- OBC: Deduction of service length + 6 years.
- SC/ST: Deduction of service length + 8 years.
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2025 – Vacancy Details
A total of 5810 vacancies have been announced across various RRBs Zone. Here’s the post-wise breakdown:
| Post Name | Pay Level | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Collector | Level 6 – ₹35,400 | 161 |
| Station Master | Level 6 – ₹35,400 | 615 |
| Goods Train Manager | Level 5 – ₹29,200 | 3416 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | Level 5 – ₹29,200 | 921 |
| Senior Clerk Cum Typist | Level 5 – ₹29,200 | 638 |
| Traffic Assistant | Level 4 – ₹25,500 | 59 |
RRB NTPC 2025 Selection Process
The RRB NTPC Graduate Level 2025 selection involves multiple stages:
- CBT 1 – Screening test (100 marks)
- CBT 2 – Main exam (120 marks)
- Skill Test – For posts like Typist, Time Keeper
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd per wrong answer
RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd
Post-Wise Additional Tests (After CBT 2)
| Post | Test Type |
|---|---|
| Station Master, Traffic Assistant | Computer-Based Aptitude Test |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | Typing Skill Test |
| Goods Guard, Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Collector | No additional test (Directly DV/Medical) |
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RRB NTPC CBT 1 Syllabus 2025
1. General Awareness (40 Marks)
This section tests your knowledge of current affairs, static GK, and general science.
Topics:
- Current Events: National and International News, Awards, Sports, Books & Authors, Appointments, Government Schemes, and Budget.
- Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History.
- Indian Polity & Constitution: Fundamental Rights, Duties, Parliament, President, Prime Minister, Governors, CMs, and State Legislature.
- Geography: Indian and World Geography, Physical and Economic Geography of India.
- Economics: Basics of Economics, Economic Terms, Banking, Budget, and Finance.
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (up to 10th standard level).
- Environment: Ecology, Pollution, and Climate Change.
- Important Organizations: UNO, WHO, IMF, World Bank, RBI, SEBI, etc.
- Indian Culture & Heritage: Festivals, Dances, Monuments, Art Forms, etc.
2. Mathematics (30 Marks)
Tests your numerical ability and problem-solving skills.
Topics:
- Number System
- Decimals and Fractions
- Simplification
- Ratio and Proportion
- Percentage
- Mensuration (2D & 3D)
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed, and Distance
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Averages
- Problems on Ages
- Calendar & Clocks
- Pipes and Cisterns
- Algebra (Basic)
- Geometry and Trigonometry (Basic)
- Data Interpretation (Tables, Graphs, and Charts)
3. General Intelligence and Reasoning (30 Marks)
Checks logical thinking, reasoning ability, and problem-solving approach.
Topics:
- Analogies
- Coding-Decoding
- Mathematical Operations
- Blood Relations
- Syllogism
- Decision Making
- Statement and Conclusions
- Statement and Assumptions
- Puzzle Test
- Series (Alphabetical & Numerical)
- Direction Sense Test
- Venn Diagrams
- Ranking and Order
- Seating Arrangement
- Data Sufficiency
RRB NTPC CBT 2 Syllabus 2025
1. General Awareness (50 Marks)
The level of questions in CBT 2 is higher than CBT 1, focusing more on depth and understanding.
Topics:
- Current Affairs: Last 1 year’s national & international events.
- Indian History: Freedom Struggle, Important Leaders, Major Events.
- Indian Polity: Constitution, Parliament, Fundamental Rights & Duties, Panchayati Raj, etc.
- Geography: Physical, Social, and Economic Geography of India and the World.
- Economy & Finance: Economic Terms, Budget, Five-Year Plans, RBI, Banking Systems.
- Science & Technology: Latest developments in Space, IT, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
- Environment & Ecology: Sustainable Development, Pollution, Conservation.
- General Science (10th Level): Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
- Important Organizations: Headquarters, Establishment, and Functions.
- Miscellaneous: Books, Sports, Awards, Art & Culture, Important Days & Themes.
2. Mathematics (35 Marks)
Questions are of moderate to high difficulty. Emphasis is on conceptual understanding and speed.
Topics:
- Simplification
- Number System
- Decimal and Fractions
- Ratio and Proportion
- Percentage
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Time and Distance
- Time and Work
- Average
- Mensuration (Cylinder, Cone, Sphere)
- Data Interpretation (Graphs, Charts, and Tables)
- Problems on Ages
- HCF and LCM
- Algebra (Quadratic & Linear Equations)
- Geometry and Trigonometry
- Mixture and Allegation
- Probability
- Permutation and Combination
3. General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 Marks)
More analytical and time-consuming compared to CBT 1.
Topics:
- Analogies
- Coding-Decoding
- Series (Alphabet, Number, and Mixed)
- Syllogism
- Statement and Assumptions
- Statement and Conclusions
- Logical Order of Words
- Direction Sense Test
- Blood Relation
- Decision Making
- Input-Output
- Puzzle Test
- Seating Arrangement (Linear, Circular, Square)
- Data Sufficiency
- Inequalities
- Figure-Based Questions
- Mirror and Water Images
- Classification