The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 06/2025 to recruit candidates for various posts under Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) through the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025 process. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 5,810 vacancies across multiple Railway zones and production units.
Eligible candidates will be selected strictly based on merit through a multi-stage examination process including Computer-Based Tests (CBTs), skill tests, and document verification. The recruitment process emphasises transparency, fairness, and adherence to prescribed medical and educational standards.
Vacancies of RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025
| Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor | 161 |
| Station Master | 615 |
| Goods Train Manager | 3416 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | 921 |
| Senior Clerk Cum Typist | 638 |
| Traffic Assistant | 59 |
| Total | 5810 |
Pay Scale
| Posts | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor | 6 | 35400 |
| Station Master | 6 | 35400 |
| Goods Train Manager | 5 | 29200 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | 5 | 29200 |
| Senior Clerk Cum Typist | 5 | 29200 |
| Traffic Assistant | 4 | 25500 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
The age of candidates must be between 18 and 33 years as of 1st January 2026 for all posts advertised under RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules:
- SC/ ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 to 15 years depending on category
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 to 8 years based on community
- Group C and erstwhile Group D Railway staff with minimum 3 years service: upto 40-45 years
Exact relaxation details depend on the candidate’s category as specified in the official notification.
Educational Qualifications
- Candidates must possess a degree from a recognised university or its equivalent by the closing date of application submission (20th November 2025).
- Typing proficiency in English or Hindi on a computer is essential for posts that require typing skills, such as Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk Cum Typist.
Medical Standards
The posts have specified medical fitness standards covering vision and physical fitness. Candidates must ensure they meet medical requirements relevant to the post applied, such as Class A2 or C2 vision standards. Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are eligible for some posts under certain conditions. Persons unable to meet the medical standards will not be considered for appointment.
Selection Process
The recruitment process of RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025 comprises multiple stages:
- 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) for relevant posts or Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) for Station Master/ Traffic Assistant
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
Selections under RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025 are merit-based with shortlisting at each stage. Normalisation applies if CBTs are conducted in multiple sessions.
Exam Pattern
- 1st Stage CBT lasts 90 minutes (120 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates) with 100 objective questions covering General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning.
- 2nd Stage CBT consists of 120 questions in 90 minutes, covering similar subjects with a higher number of questions and marks.
- CBAT qualification requires a minimum T-score of 42 marks in each test battery for Station Master/Traffic Assistant posts, with no relaxation.
- CBTST requires typing speed of 30 WPM in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on a computer without editing tools.
Documents Required
- Degree certificate from recognized university
- Age proof (SSC/ SSLC/ Matriculation certificate)
- Caste/category certificates in prescribed formats for SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS
- Medical fitness certificate
- Disability certificate for PwBD candidates
- Income certificate for Economically Backward Class (EBC) claiming fee concession
- NOC from employer for candidates currently employed in government or public sector units
- Photograph and signature as per specifications
- Declaration and affidavit as applicable
Steps to Apply
- Read the advertisement of RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025 (CEN No. 06/2025) thoroughly
- Create an account on the official RRB website selected for application
- Authenticate identity preferably using Aadhaar or DigiLocker at the account creation stage
- Fill the online application form with accurate information including post preferences and RRB choice
- Upload a live photograph captured via webcam or camera during application submission
- Upload scanned signature and required certificates in prescribed formats
- Make payment of examination fee online through debit/ credit card, net banking, or UPI
- Submit the completed online application before the closing date and download a copy of the same for future reference
Fees
| General (UR), Male Candidates | 500 | Rs. 400 refunded on appearing in 1st stage CBT after deduction of bank charges |
| SC/ ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, Economically Backward Class (EBC)* | 250 | Rs. 250 refunded on appearing in 1st stage CBT after deduction of bank charges |
*EBC candidates must submit valid income certificates or BPL card for concession to be valid. Fees are payable online only; no other mode accepted.
Key Dates
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 4th October 2025 |
| Opening date of Online Application | 21st October 2025 |
| Closing date for Submission of Online Application | 20th November 2025 (23:59 hours) |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 22nd November 2025 |
| Modification Window for Application Corrections with Fee | 23rd November to 2nd December 2025 |
| Window for Eligible Scribe Candidates to Provide Details | 3rd December to 7th December 2025 |
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