RRB NTPC Graduate Level Recruitment 2025: 5810 non-technical Posts Notification Out Apply Now

 

🎓 RRB NTPC Graduate Level Recruitment 2025

 

Centralized Employment Notice No. 06/2025 for 5,810 Posts

 

⏰Application Window Now Open!

T(caps)he Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced a massive recruitment drive for graduate-level non-technical posts across India. This is your chance to join the prestigious Indian Railways!

Last Date for Online Application: 20th November 2025

 

 

🚄Quick Job Overview

Organization	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Post Category	NTPC Graduate Level (Level 4, 5, 6)
Total Vacancies	5,810 Posts (All RRBs)
Pay Levels	Level 5 and Level 6 (7th CPC)
Recruitment Process	2 CBT Stages, CBAT/CBTST (as applicable), DV & ME
Age Limit	18 - 33 Years (as on 01.01.2026)

 

 

📝 Vacancy Details: 5810 Posts at a Glance

 

✅Post-wise Pay, Medical Standards & Vacancy Summary

Post Name (Graduate Level)	Level (7th CPC)	Basic Pay (₹)	Medical Standard	Total Vacancies
Goods Train Manager	5	29,200	A2	3416
Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist	5	29,200	C2	921
Senior Clerk Cum Typist	5	29,200	C2	638
Station Master	6	35,400	A2	615
Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor	6	35,400	B2	161
Traffic Assistant	4	25,500	A2	59
Grand Total (All RRBs)				5810

 

Candidates must choose only one RRB and carefully list their preferences for the posts/zones within that chosen RRB. Multiple applications will be rejected.

 

 

🗺️ Zone-wise Vacancy Distribution (CEN 06/2025)

Candidates should analyze the following table before selecting their preferred Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), as vacancies vary significantly by Zone and Category:

RRB Zone	Category-wise Vacancies					Total Posts
	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS
RRB Ahmedabad	43	12	3	15	6	79
RRB Ajmer	121	64	12	111	37	345
RRB Bangalore	115	32	17	47	30	241
RRB Bhopal	151	60	27	106	38	382
RRB Bhubaneswar	64	37	21	56	53	231
RRB Bilaspur	350	126	64	236	88	864
RRB Chandigarh	85	27	16	51	20	199
RRB Chennai	73	31	22	43	18	187
RRB Gorakhpur	48	16	10	27	10	111
RRB Guwahati	20	10	4	14	8	56
RRB Jammu-Srinagar	15	5	3	8	1	32
RRB Kolkata	284	103	46	186	66	685
RRB Malda	213	83	46	133	47	522
RRB Mumbai	254	89	43	153	57	596
RRB Muzaffarpur	8	4	2	5	2	21
RRB Patna	-	10	12	-	1	23
RRB Prayagraj	51	19	18	16	6	110
RRB Ranchi	255	118	45	166	67	651
RRB Secunderabad	145	59	32	119	41	396
RRB Siliguri	8	4	1	6	2	21
RRB Thiruvananthapuram	18	13	13	10	4	58
Grand Total	2321	922	457	1508	602	5810

Note: The above table summarizes the total vacancies (5,810) for all graduate-level posts across the RRBs. Please refer to the official CEN 06/2025 PDF for post-specific vacancies within each RRB.(alert-success)

 

 

⚙️ Eligibility, Age & Medical Standards

 

🎓Minimum Educational Qualification

 

The minimum qualification for all notified posts under CEN 06/2025 is a University Degree or its equivalent from a Government-recognized institution.

*Typing Proficiency:* For *Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist* and *Senior Clerk Cum Typist*, mandatory Typing Proficiency in English/Hindi on a computer is required.

Crucial Note: Candidates awaiting their final graduation results are NOT eligible to apply.(alert-success)

 

 

🎂Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)

The general age limit for all Graduate Level posts is *18 to 33 years*.

Category	Upper Age Limit (Max Age)	Relaxation
UR / EWS	33 Years	NIL
OBC (NCL)	36 Years	+ 3 Years
SC / ST	38 Years	+ 5 Years

 

 

🩺Medical Standards

Medical standards are strict. Posts like Station Master, Traffic Assistant, and Goods Train Manager require the highest fitness levels (A2).

 

Medical Standard	Applicable Posts (Examples)	Vision Requirements
A-2 (Highest)	Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Traffic Assistant	Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 (without glasses). Must pass Color/Binocular/Night Vision tests. **No corrective eye surgery permitted.**
B-2 (Medium)	Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor	Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 (Max 4D lens power). Eligible for corrective surgery under certain conditions.
C-2 (Lowest)	Junior Accounts Assistant, Senior Clerk	Distant Vision: 6/12, NIL. Near Vision: Sn: 0.6.

 

 

 

📝 The 4-Stage Recruitment Process

 

➡️Selection Stages

1. 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1): Common for all posts. Screening nature.
2. 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2): Merit determining stage (Post-specific difficulty).
3. Skill Tests: Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) for SM/TA OR Typing Skill Test (CBTST) for Clerical Posts.
4. Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination (ME): Final selection based on merit and fitness.

 

1️⃣ 2️⃣CBT-1 & CBT-2 Exam Pattern

Both CBTs share the same syllabus (Maths, Reasoning, GA), but CBT-2 has more questions and determines the final merit.

 

CBT-1 (Screening)

Section	Ques	Marks
General Awareness	40	40
Mathematics	30	30
Reasoning	30	30
Total	100	100
Duration: 90 Minutes (1.5 Hours)

 

 

CBT-2 (Merit)

Section	Ques	Marks
General Awareness	50	50
Mathematics	35	35
Reasoning	35	35
Total	120	120
Duration: 90 Minutes (1.5 Hours)

 

Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for every wrong answer in both CBTs.(alert-warning)

 

 

3️⃣Skill Tests by Post

Post Name	Skill Test Required	Weightage
Station Master (SM)	Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)	CBT-2 (70%) + CBAT (30%)
Traffic Assistant (TA)	Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)	CBT-2 (70%) + CBAT (30%)
Senior Clerk Cum Typist	Typing Skill Test (CBTST)	Qualifying (Final merit based on CBT-2)
Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist	Typing Skill Test (CBTST)	Qualifying (Final merit based on CBT-2)
Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor - *No Skill Test Required.*

 

CBAT Note: Qualifying requires a minimum T-Score of 42 marks in each test battery. This score is mandatory for all categories.((alert-success)

 

 

💰 Salary, Allowances & Job Profile

 

💵Salary Structure (7th CPC)

Post Name	Pay Level	Basic Pay (Per Month)
Station Master, Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor	Level 6	₹ 35,400/-
Goods Train Manager, Jr. Accounts Asstt. Cum Typist, Sr. Clerk Cum Typist	Level 5	₹ 29,200/-
Traffic Assistant	Level 4	₹ 25,500/-

 

In addition to the basic pay, railway employees receive numerous benefits, including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TPA), New Pension Scheme (NPS) contribution, and medical facilities, resulting in a significantly higher Gross Salary.

 

👤Job Profiles (Snapshot)

• Station Master (Level 6): Key supervisory role, managing station operations, train movements, and passenger amenities. Involves shift duties.
• Goods Train Manager (Level 5): Formerly Goods Guard. Responsible for running the goods train, ensuring safety compliance, and coordinating logistics at both ends of the journey.
• Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor (Level 6): Supervisory and managerial role in ticketing, reservation, revenue generation, and customer complaints in the commercial department.
• Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist (Level 5): Clerical and accounting work, preparing budgets, settling claims, and maintaining financial records. Requires typing proficiency.

 

 

🔗 Important Links & Application Schedule

 

🗓️Key Application Timeline (Graduate Posts CEN 06/2025)

Opening Date of Online Application	21st October 2025
Closing Date for Submission of Online Application	20th November 2025 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Application Fee Payment	22nd November 2025
Modification Window Opens (Fee ₹250)	23rd November to 2nd December 2025

 

 

🌐Quick Links & Resources

Direct Application Link	Apply Online Here (RRB Portal)
Official Notification (CEN 06/2025)	Download Detailed CEN
RRB Official Websites List	Check Your RRB

 

 

 

❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the age relaxation for Graduate Level posts?

The upper age limit is generally 33 years. OBC-NCL get +3 years (Max 36), and SC/ST get +5 years (Max 38). These are reckoned as on 01.01.2026.

Is the syllabus different for CBT-1 and CBT-2?

No, the core syllabus (Maths, Reasoning, General Awareness) remains the same for both stages. However, the depth and difficulty level of questions in CBT-2 will be higher.

Which posts require the CBAT?

The Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) is mandatory only for candidates who opt for the **Station Master** and **Traffic Assistant** posts.

Is there any refund of the application fee?

Yes. Candidates attending the **1st Stage CBT** are eligible for a partial refund: ₹400/- for UR/OBC/EWS candidates, and the full ₹250/- for SC/ST/Female/EBC/PwBD candidates.