RRB Notification 2025 for Group D, NTPC, JE & ALP

Railway Recruitment Board 2025 ( RRB )

DeskCalelnderExam On - 20 Dec '25

Shikha Goyal
Updated on Nov 11, 2025 15:35 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

RRB Notification 2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the notifications for the RRB NTPC 2025, RRB ALP 2025, and RRB JE 2025 recruitment exams on their regional websites. Candidates can download the RRB NTPC notification, RRB Group D notification, RRB ALP notification and JE exam notification PDF below. The RRB exam notification 2025 informs candidates about the details of the exam, for example, dates, eligibility, application process and others. The RRB exam notification is released on the websites of the RRBs to fill vacancies for different posts.

RRB notification is released as PDF. The PDF of RRB Notification released by the Railway Recruitment Board has information such as eligibility criteria, how to apply, admit card, fees, cutoff, exam pattern, vacancies, etc. 

 

 

Table of contents
  • RRB NTPC, Group D, JE, ALP Notifcation 2025 PDF Download
  • RRB Exam Dates 2025
  • RRB Notification 2025: Application Form
  • RRB Exam Pattern 2025
  • RRB Notification 2025: Syllabus
  • RRB Exam Eligibility Criteria 2025
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RRB NTPC, Group D, JE, ALP Notifcation 2025 PDF Download

Some of the most sought-after job notifications of RRBs are Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC), Para Medical Categories, Ministerial and Isolated Categories, Various Posts at level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, various posts of Jr. Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent and CMA, ALP and Technicians, etc. The RRB exam notifications 2025 have been released as PDF download files. All the regional websites of the RRBs publish the official notification for the exams as and when they are released. As of now, the RRB Group D notification 2025, RRB NTPC notification 2025, RRB ALP notification 2025 and RRB JE notification 2025 are all available. Candidates can download the notification PDFs below.

Download Here RRB NTPC 2025 Notification for Graduate Posts

Download Here RRB NTPC 2025 Notification for Undergraduate Posts

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RRB ALP 2025 Notification PDF

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Q:   When RRB NTPC notification 2025 was released?
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RRB NTPC notification 2025 was released to fill up a total of 11558 vacancies. The short notification was released on September 2, 2024.  The notification is released to select candidates for various graduate and undergraduate posts. The posts announced under RRB NTPC exam are Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice and Station Master. RRB NTPC notification is released in PDF. The notification PDF comprises details such as important dates, application process, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, exam day guidelines, etc. Candidates must read the notification carefully before applying for the exam.

Q:   Why RRB Group D notification is released?
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RRB Group D notification is released to select eligible candidates for various Level 1 posts in Indian Railways such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical and S&T departments), Pointsman, etc. RRB Group D notification is released on the official website in PDF form. The notification comprises important details related to the exam such as important dates, application process, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus and more information. Candidates must read the notification before applying to the exam to understand the overall structure of the exam. RRB Group D application form is released along with the notification. Candidates are required to apply online for the exam.

RRB Exam Dates 2025

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RRB 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
20 Dec ' 25

RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam Date 2025

DatesPast Exam Dates
07 Aug ' 25 - 09 Sep ' 25

RRB NTPC CBT 1 first phase

26 Jul ' 25 - 27 Sep ' 25

RRB Group D Exam Date

29 Jun ' 25 - 21 Jul ' 25

RRB NTPC Exam Date Undergraduate Posts

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RRB Notification 2025: Application Form

The application form for the RRB exams is released online for various exams on the official website. No other mode of application is accepted for the recruitment exam. The application form comprises various parts. The application fee can be paid both online and offline. The application fee is INR 500 except for all fee concession categories. PwBD/Female/Transgender/Ex-Servicemen/ SC/ ST/ Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class is INR 250.

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Q:   What is RRB NTPC educational qualification?
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The age limit for undergraduate posts is between 18 and 30 years whereas the age limit for graduate posts is between 18 to 33 years. The relaxation in the age limit is provided to the candidates belonging to unreserved categories. RRB NTPC educational qualification for graduate-level posts is graduation. Whereas, candidates applying for undergraduate posts should have passed Class 12.

Q:   When RRB Group D notification 2025 was released?
A: 

RRB Group D notification 2025 was released by the Railway Recruitment Boards. The notification was released in PDF form and comprises the details related to the exam. The selection process of RRB Group D comprises Computer Based Test,  Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST), Document Verification and Medical Exam. CCAAs trained in railway establishment are given due weightage of marks obtained in NCVT for preparation of the final merit list. They are also exempted from PET/PST.

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RRB Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates can check below RRB exam pattern below for various exams:

Exams Exam Pattern

RRB Group D

RRB Group D exam comprises CBT and PET followed by document verification. The CBT comprises objective-type questions from General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness and Current Affairs. The total mark for the test is 100.

RRB NTPC

The exam pattern is divided into the first stage CBT, second stage CBT, CBAT and typing skill test. The first and second stage CBTs comprise objective-type questions spread over three sections. The test paper for the first stage of CBT will have 100 questions while the second stage of CBT will have 120 questions. The duration of the test is 90 minutes. The CBAT is conducted for a few posts where candidates are given different test batteries consisting of five-six tests. Typing skill test is also specific to the posts. Candidates are given to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Computer.

RRB ALP

The first stage of CBT of RRB ALP comprises four sections. The total marks of the test are 75. The duration of the test is 60 minutes.

The second stage of CBT is divided into two parts. Part A comprises questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering and General Awareness and Current Affairs. Part B questions are relevant to the trade.

CBAT which is conducted for Assistant Loco Pilot Post comprises five test batteries. Candidates need to score at least 42 in each test battery.

RRB JE

The first stage of CBT comprises four sections. The total mark of the test is 100. The duration of the test is 90 minutes.

The second stage of CBT comprises General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control, and Technical Abilities. The total marks for the test are 150. The duration of the test is 120 minutes.

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RRB Group D Exam Pattern 

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 

RRB JE Exam Pattern

RRB ALP Exam Pattern

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Q:   What is RRB NTPC Typing Test?
A: 

The candidates are required to type certain words in English or Hindi. Candidates are given passage for the typing test. This test is qualifying in nature. Those qualifying this stage are called for the next round.

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RRB Notification 2025: Syllabus

Railway RRB syllabus highlights the topics that candidates need to prepare for the exam. The RRB Syllabus 2025 is given below:

Exams Syllabus

RRB Group D

RRB Group D syllabus comprises topics from General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness and Current Affairs.

RRB NTPC

The topics given in the syllabus of RRB NTPC are of Class 10, 12, and graduation levels. The syllabus comprises topics from Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness.

RRB ALP

The syllabus consists of topics from Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness & Current Affairs and Basic Science & Engineering.

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RRB Exam Date 2025

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the distribution of questions in RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam?
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The distribution of questions in the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam is given below.

SectionsNo. of Questions
Mathematics30
General Intelligence and Reasoning 30
General Awareness40
Total100
Q:   What is the application process of RRB NTPC?
A: 
RRB NTPC application form is released online. The application fee can be paid online and offline. The application fee for all candidates except the fee concession categories is INR 500 whereas it is INR 250 for PwBD/Female/Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class.
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RRB Exam Eligibility Criteria 2025

The eligibility criteria vary as per the posts. RRB Eligibility Criteria for various exams are given below:

Exam Eligibility criteria

RRB Group D

Age Limit: 18 to 33 years

Educational Qualification: The minimum education qualification for candidates applying to the technical departments is Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical and Signal & Telecom departments) and catering wing of Railways will be a Class 10 pass plus National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by National Council for Vocational Training or Class 10 pass plus ITI.

RRB NTPC

Age Limit: The age limit for the undergraduate post is 18 to 30 years. The age limit for the graduate post is 18 to 33 years.

Educational Qualification:

  • For undergraduate posts, candidates must have passed Class 12
  • For graduate posts, candidates must have passed the graduation

RRB JE

Age Limit: 18 to 33 years

Educational Qualification 

  • JE Post: An applicant must have three years Diploma in Civil Engineering/Mechanical/ Production/ Automobile / Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation & Control Engineering/ Control/ Tools & Machining/ Tools & Die Making/ Computer Science/ Computer Engineering or B.Sc in Civil Engineering from a Recognized University/Institute.
  • DMS: Applicants need to complete a three-year Diploma in Engineering from any govt. recognized university or equivalent.
  • JE (IT): Candidates must have PGDCA / B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ BCA/ B.Tech. (Information Technology)/ B.Tech. (Computer Science)/ DOEACC ‘B’ level course of three years duration or equivalent.
  • CMA: Degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry with a minimum 55 per cent marks

RRB ALP

Age Limit: 18 to 28 years

Educational Qualification:

  • ALP: Must have passed Class 10/SSLC & ITI/Course Completed Act Apprentices or Diploma/Degree in Engineering
  • Technician: Completed Class 10/SSLC plus ITI/ Course Completed Act Apprentices or 10+2 with Physics and Maths or Diploma in Engineering

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many candidates apply for RRB Group D exam?
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A large number of candidates apply for the RRB Group D exam conducted by RRBs. In 2022, a total of 1.15 crore candidates had applied for the exam against 1,03,769 vacancies. RRB Group D application form is released online by RRBs. 

Q:   How many RRB Group D 2025 (category-wise) vacancies were announced?
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The category-wise RRB Group D 2025 vacancy is given below.

Railway

Vacancies

Central Railway

3244

CLW

42

PLW

86

ECR

1250

ECOR

964

ER

1775

ICF

445

MCF

38

NAIR

-

NCR

2020

NER

1332

NWR

1433

NFR

2048

NR

4586

RCF

112

RWF

13

RWP

01

SCR

1642

SECR

1337

SER

1044

SWR

490

SR

2249

WCR

1614

WR

4672

Total Vacancies

32438

 

Q:   What is the physical efficiency test in the RRB Group D exam?
A: 
Once candidates qualify for the computer-based tests of RRB Group D exam, then they are called for Physical Efficiency. Passing Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is mandatory, and it is qualifying in nature. In PET, the male candidates should be to lift and carry 35 Kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down and should be able to run for a distance of 1000 metres in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance. In PET, the female candidates should be able to lift and carry 20 Kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down and should be able to run for a distance of 1000 metres in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance.
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Yes, the Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB NTPC (UG) result 2025 for the notification CEN 6/2024 on its regional portals. The regions selected the candidates based on their regional vacancies. 

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Yes, the syllabus for RRB JE Stage 1 and 2 are different. As Stage 1 CBT focusses on the general subjects including Mathematics, General Science, General Awareness, etc. While in Stage 2 CBT techincal specific subject is asked along with the General Awareness & Science, basics of computer and applic

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