RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025 — Apply Online (CEN 06/2025 & 07/2025)
Indian Railways has announced Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) vacancies under Graduate and Under-Graduate levels through CEN 06/2025 & CEN 07/2025. This is an All-India recruitment. Candidates from Karnataka (Bengaluru & districts) generally apply via RRB Bengaluru; however, final allocation depends on preferences, merit, and rules. Read the quick overview first, verify eligibility/age/medical standards carefully, and submit your application only on the official RRB portals.
Quick Overview
CEN
Notification
CEN 06/2025 (Graduate) & CEN 07/2025 (Under-Graduate)
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Total Vacancies
~5800 (Graduate) & ~3050 (Under-Graduate) — All-India
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Key Posts
Graduate: Station Master, Goods Guard, Sr Clerk/Accounts • UG: CTC, Jr Clerk, Trains Clerk
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Pay Levels
L6 ₹35,400 • L5 ₹29,200 • L4 ₹25,500 • L3 ₹21,700 • L2 ₹19,900 (+ allowances)
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Age (as on 01-01-2026)
Graduate: 18–33 yrs • Under-Graduate: 18–30 yrs
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Qualification
Graduate: Degree • Under-Graduate: 12th Pass (Typing/other criteria post-wise)
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Apply Dates
CEN 06: 21 Oct → 20 Nov 2025 (23:59) • CEN 07: 28 Oct → 27 Nov 2025 (23:59)
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Where to Apply
Online only on respective RRB portals (All-India recruitment)
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For Karnataka
Apply via RRB Bengaluru; zone preferences filled during application
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Selection Stages
CBT-1 → CBT-2 → Typing/CBAT (post-wise) → DV → Medical
Note: Above data is from the indicative notice. Check the detailed CEN for exact eligibility, reservation, medical standards, and post-wise requirements before applying.
Educational Qualification (Minimum)
CEN 06/2025 — Graduate Level
- Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University (as on the closing date).
- Examples of posts: Station Master, Commercial Apprentice, Goods Guard, Senior Clerk-cum-Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Senior Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk, Traffic Assistant (post-wise requirements apply).
- Typing (where applicable): Proficiency test may be required for Clerk/Time Keeper streams (criteria as per detailed CEN).
CEN 07/2025 — Under-Graduate Level
- Minimum: 12th/Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized Board (as on the closing date).
- Examples of posts: Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk, Junior Clerk-cum-Typist, Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist, Trains Clerk (post-wise requirements apply).
- Typing (where applicable): Proficiency test may be required for Clerk streams (criteria as per detailed CEN).
| Post (illustrative) | Pay Level | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Apprentice / Station Master | Level-6 | Graduate Degree |
| Goods Guard / Senior Clerk-cum-Typist / Jr Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist / Senior Time Keeper / Senior Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk | Level-5 | Graduate Degree (Typing where prescribed) |
| Traffic Assistant | Level-4 | Graduate Degree |
| Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk | Level-3 | 12th Pass |
| Junior Clerk-cum-Typist / Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist / Trains Clerk | Level-2 | 12th Pass (Typing where prescribed) |
Important: Eligibility must be from recognized Boards/Universities and should be acquired on or before the last date of application. The detailed CEN will specify post-wise subjects, typing speed norms, medical standards, age relaxations, and any permissible exemptions for PwBD candidates. Always verify before applying.
Age Limit
CEN 06/2025 — Graduate Level
Minimum: 18 years
Maximum: 33 years
Cut-off date: 01 January 2026
CEN 07/2025 — Under-Graduate Level
Minimum: 18 years
Maximum: 30 years
Cut-off date: 01 January 2026
| Category | Relaxation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +3 years | Community certificate in prescribed format. |
| SC / ST | +5 years | Community certificate in prescribed format. |
| PWD (UR) / PWD (OBC) / PWD (SC/ST) | +10 / +13 / +15 years | Valid PwBD certificate; post must be suitable for PwBD. |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per rules | Length of service in Defence + standard relaxation (with ceiling). |
| J&K domicile (01-01-1980 to 31-12-1989) | +5 years | Certificate from competent authority. |
| Serving Railway/Central Govt. staff, etc. | As per detailed CEN | Limits vary by category/post; check official PDF. |
Important: Age is calculated as on 01-01-2026. Verify DoB ranges and ceilings in the detailed CEN. Keep valid certificates in prescribed formats.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund (on appearing in CBT) |
|---|---|---|
| UR / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | ₹500 | ₹400 (after attendance) |
| SC / ST | ₹250 | ₹250 (after attendance) |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | ₹250 | ₹250 (after attendance) |
| Women / Transgender / Minorities / Economically Backward Class / Ex-Servicemen | ₹250 | ₹250 (after attendance) |
- Mode of payment: Online only (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI). Bank/transaction charges are extra.
- Refund rule: Refund is processed to the same payment account if you appear for the notified CBT. Absent candidates are not eligible.
- One application per CEN: Multiple/duplicate applications may be rejected; fee forfeited.
- Exact terms: Final fee/refund/category definitions will be as per the detailed CEN 06/2025 & 07/2025.
Note: Keep the payment receipt and the same bank account active for refund. Verify your category and eligibility before payment.
Selection Process
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Stage
CBT-1 (Screening)
Common for all NTPC posts. Qualifying for shortlisting to CBT-2 as per notified norms.
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Stage
CBT-2 (Merit)
Post/Level-wise CBT for merit. Normalization & negative marking applicable as notified.
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Stage (post-wise)
Skill / Aptitude
Typing Skill Test (TST) for Clerk/Time-Keeper/Accounts streams • CBAT (Psychometric) for Station Master & Traffic Assistant.
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Stage
Document Verification (DV)
Original certificates & format-specific community/PwBD/ExSM proofs checked at DV.
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Final
Medical Fitness
Medical standards vary by post (A-2/B-1/B-2/C-1 etc.). Final empanelment follows.
CBT-1 — Pattern (Indicative)
- Objective (MCQ), ~100 Qs, 90 min.
- Sections: General Awareness (~40), Mathematics (~30), Reasoning (~30).
- Negative marking: 1/3 per wrong answer; Normalization applies for multi-session exams.
- Purpose: Screening for CBT-2 as per notified shortlisting ratio.
CBT-2 — Pattern (Indicative)
- Objective (MCQ), ~120 Qs, 90 min.
- Sections: General Awareness (~50), Mathematics (~35), Reasoning (~35).
- Negative marking: 1/3 per wrong answer; Normalization applies.
- Merit: Post/Level-wise merit is based primarily on CBT-2 (and qualifying Skill/Aptitude where prescribed).
| Posts (Illustrative) | Additional Stage after CBT-2 |
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| Junior Clerk-cum-Typist, Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist, Senior Clerk-cum-Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Senior Time Keeper | Typing Skill Test (TST): Qualifying. Speed (indicative): 30 wpm English or 25 wpm Hindi. Exact norms & exemptions as per detailed CEN. |
| Station Master, Traffic Assistant | CBAT (Psychometric): Qualifying. No negative marking. Minimum T-Score/qualifying criteria as notified. Final merit rules per CEN. |
| Goods Guard, Commercial Apprentice, Sr Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk, Jr Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist (where TST not required), etc. | No skill/aptitude test. Proceed to DV → Medical on the basis of CBT-2 merit. |
Important: Above pattern is indicative based on recent NTPC cycles. Exact section-wise marks, shortlisting ratios, qualifying standards (TST/CBAT), tie-breaking, and medical categories will be confirmed in the detailed CEN 06/2025 & 07/2025. Always follow the official PDF.
How to Apply (Quick Steps)
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Choose RRB & CEN: Open your RRB site → CEN 06/2025 (Graduate) or CEN 07/2025 (UG).
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Register: Enter name, DoB, email & mobile → verify OTPs (match SSLC record).
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Fill Form: Post levels, category, PwBD/ExSM (if any), education, zone/unit preferences.
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Upload: Photo, signature & certificates as per size/format in the CEN.
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Pay & Submit: Online payment → preview → final submit → save print/receipt.
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Track: Check RRB site/SMS/email for city intimation, e-call letter, DV/medical.
Tip: One application per CEN. Apply only on official RRB portals. Keep the same bank account active for fee refund (attendance-based).
Important Dates
| Event | CEN 06/2025 (Graduate) | CEN 07/2025 (Under-Graduate) |
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| Apply Online — Start | 21 Oct 2025 | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Apply Online — Last Date | 20 Nov 2025, 23:59 IST | 27 Nov 2025, 23:59 IST |
📥 Important Links (Official)
Use only the official portals for application and updates. Undergraduate links will be activated when released.
