RRB NTPC Undergraduate (12th Level) Recruitment 2025: 3,058 Posts Notification out Apply Now

 

🚂 RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2025

 

Centralized Employment Notice No. 07/2025 for 3058 Posts

 

🗓️Important Dates for Applicants

T(caps)he Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced the recruitment for various Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) at the Undergraduate Level (10+2). Ensure you meet the criteria and apply on time!

Last Date for Online Application: 27th November 2025

 

🚄Quick Job Overview

Organization	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Post Category	NTPC Undergraduate (10+2 Level)
Total Vacancies	3,058 Posts (All RRBs)
Pay Levels	Level 2 and Level 3 (7th CPC)
Recruitment Process	2 CBT Stages, CBTST (as applicable), DV & ME
Age Limit	18 - 30 Years (as on 01.01.2026)

 

 

📝 Vacancy Details: 3058 Posts at a Glance

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✅Post-wise Pay, Medical Standards & Vacancy Summary

 

Post Name (Undergraduate Level)	Level (7th CPC)	Initial Pay (₹)	Medical Standard	Total Vacancies
Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk	3	21,700	B2	2424
Accounts Clerk Cum Typist	2	19,900	C2	394
Junior Clerk Cum Typist	2	19,900	C2	163
Trains Clerk	2	19,900	A3	77
Grand Total (All RRBs)				3058

 

The RRB-wise and Railway Zone-wise detailed distribution of these vacancies is available in Annexure B of the official CEN. Candidates must choose only one RRB and list their preferences for the posts/zones within that chosen RRB. Multiple applications to different RRBs will lead to rejection of all applications.

 

RRB NTPC Undergraduate (12th Level) Zone-Wise Vacancy

This table provides the detailed zone-wise and category-wise breakdown for the 3058 vacancies announced for the Undergraduate (12th Level) Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts.

RRB Zone	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total
RRB AHMEDABAD	58	23	13	43	16	153
RRB AJMER	65	13	5	25	8	116
RRB BANGALORE	27	9	4	7	7	54
RRB BHOPAL	53	21	8	30	11	123
RRB BHUBANESWAR	10	2	2	3	1	18
RRB BILASPUR	26	11	5	19	8	69
RRB CHANDIGARH	10	3	3	6	2	24
RRB CHENNAI	33	11	5	23	8	80
RRB GORAKHPUR	68	25	15	48	17	173
RRB GUWAHATI	57	21	8	36	13	135
RRB JAMMU-SRINAGAR	58	21	13	34	11	137
RRB KOLKATA	215	76	38	129	41	499
RRB MALDA	79	29	16	52	20	196
RRB MUMBAI	190	72	39	140	53	494
RRB MUZAFFARPUR	16	5	3	11	4	39
RRB PATNA	9	3	4	5	3	24
RRB PRAYAGRAJ	128	53	54	50	18	303
RRB RANCHI	21	10	3	16	6	56
RRB SECUNDERABAD	115	40	25	68	24	272
RRB SILIGURI	3	1	0	2	1	7
RRB THIRUVANA- NTHAPURAM	39	12	1	26	8	86
GRAND TOTAL	1280	461	264	773	280	3058

 

⚙️ Eligibility: Education, Age & Medical Standards

 

🎓Minimum Educational Qualification

 

The minimum qualification for all notified posts is 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent from a recognized Board/University/Institute.

 

Minimum Aggregate Marks: Candidates must score not less than 50% marks in the aggregate. This 50% rule is NOT applicable to SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates or those who possess qualifications higher than 12th.

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

 

 

🎂Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)

Category	Lower Age Limit	Upper Age Limit	Relaxation
UR / EWS	18 Years	30 Years	NIL
OBC (NCL)	18 Years	33 Years	+ 3 Years
SC / ST	18 Years	35 Years	+ 5 Years

 

 

🩺Essential Medical Standards

 

Candidates must fulfill the medical standards for the posts they opt for. Failure to meet the required standard (A3, B2, or C2) will result in no alternative appointment.

 

Medical Standard	Applicable Posts (Example: Trains Clerk is A3)	Vision Requirements
A-3 (Highest)	Trains Clerk	Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 (Max 2D lens power). Must pass Color/Binocular/Night Vision tests.
B-2 (Medium)	Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk	Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 (Max 4D lens power). Must pass Field of Vision test.
C-2 (Lowest)	Accounts/Junior Clerk Cum Typist	Distant Vision: 6/12, NIL. Near Vision: Sn: 0.6.

 

LASIK Surgery Warning: Candidates who have undergone LASIK or other corrective eye surgery are generally UNFIT for posts requiring Medical Standard A-3 (e.g., Trains Clerk).(alert-success)

 

📝 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): Separate exam, normalized marks are used for merit.
3. Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST): Qualifying nature (only for Clerk/Typist posts).
4. Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination (ME): Final selection based on CBT-2 merit, post preferences, and medical fitness.

 

1️⃣CBT-1: Screening Stage (Common for all)

Section	No. of Questions	Duration (Minutes)
General Awareness	40	90 Minutes (120 mins for eligible PwBD candidates)
Mathematics	30
General Intelligence and Reasoning	30
Total	100	90 Minutes

 

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

 

2️⃣CBT-2: Merit Determining Stage

Section	No. of Questions	Duration (Minutes)
General Awareness	50	90 Minutes (120 mins for eligible PwBD candidates)
Mathematics	35
General Intelligence and Reasoning	35
Total	120	90 Minutes

 

 

3️⃣Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST)

This stage is Qualifying in Nature and is mandatory only for Junior Clerk Cum Typist and Accounts Clerk Cum Typist.

• Speed Required: 30 WPM in English OR 25 WPM in Hindi.
• Exemption: PwBD candidates permanently disabled due to Blindness/Low Vision, Cerebral Palsy, and Loco Motor Disability (with ≥ 40% disability) are exempt.

 

4️⃣Document Verification & Final Merit

Candidates equal to the number of vacancies (1:1 ratio) will be called for Document Verification (DV) based on their merit in CBT-2 (or CBT-2 merit for CBTST-exempt PwBD candidates). The final selection and Railway Zone/Post allotment are based on this merit, your post preference, and passing the prescribed Medical Examination (ME).

 

 

💰 Application Fee & Refund Structure

 

💳Fee Structure by Category

Category	Application Fee	Refundable Amount (on attending CBT-1)
General (UR), EWS, OBC	₹ 500/-	₹ 400/-
SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, EBC	₹ 250/-	₹ 250/-

 

 

📣Important Notes on Fee

• Refund Condition: The refund is only processed if the candidate appears in the 1st Stage CBT. Candidates who are absent, rejected, or do not submit their application will not receive a refund.
• EBC Caution: Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates (family income less than ₹50,000/- p.a.) get the fee concession but NOT job reservation. EWS candidates get job reservation. Do not confuse the two categories.
• Payment Mode: Fee must be paid ONLINE ONLY via internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI.

 

 

🔗 Important Links & Application Schedule

 

🗓️Key Application Timeline

Opening Date of Online Application	28th October 2025
Closing Date for Submission of Online Application	27th November 2025 (23:59 hours)
Last Date for Application Fee Payment	29th November 2025
Modification Window Opens (Fee ₹250)	30th November 2025 to 09th December 2025

 

🌐How to Apply: The Two-Step Process

 

Step 1: Create an Account & Identity Authentication

Visit the official RRB website and click 'Create an Account'. Use a valid, active Email ID and Mobile Number, as these cannot be changed later. Strongly advised: Authenticate your identity using Digilocker or Aadhaar at this stage for smoother verification later.

Step 2: Fill Application, Upload & Pay

Log in, fill in your academic details, choose one RRB, select your post preferences, capture a live photograph (no cap/glasses, dark clothing), upload your signature (JPG, 30-49KB), and complete the online fee payment.

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🔽Quick Links & Resources

Direct Application Link	Apply Online Here (RRB Portal)
Official Notification (CEN 07/2025)	Download Detailed CEN
RRB Official Websites List (Para 16.0)	Check Your RRB

 

 

❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I apply to more than one RRB?

No. You can only choose **one RRB** and apply once. Multiple applications to different RRBs or the same RRB will result in the rejection of all your applications.

Is the typing test score added to the final merit list?

No. The Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) is **qualifying in nature**. The final merit for Clerk/Typist posts is drawn only from the normalized marks of the 2nd Stage CBT.

Is there negative marking?

Yes, there is negative marking in both the 1st Stage and 2nd Stage CBTs. **1/3rd of the mark** will be deducted for every wrong answer.

What is the difference between EWS and EBC?

EWS (Economically Weaker Section) is eligible for **job reservation**. EBC (Economically Backward Class - family income < ₹50,000/- p.a.) is eligible **only for fee concession** (₹250/- fee) and not for job reservation.