RRB NTPC 2025 Notification OUT for 11558 Vacancies: Link to Download Official Notification PDF

RRB Non Technical Popular Categories 2025 ( RRB NTPC )

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Anangsha Patra
Updated on Jul 15, 2025 15:03 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

RRB NTPC Notification 2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are conducting RRB NTPC 2025 recruitment to fill up a total of 11558 vacancies. RRB NTPC exam dates 2025 will be notified soon. RRB NTPC notification 2025 was released for both graduate and undergraduate posts. The selection process of RRB NTPC 2025 comprises First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable), and Document Verification/Medical Examination. Candidates who have filled the application form should prepare well for the exam by referring to the exam pattern and syllabus.

RRB NTPC exam is conducted to select candidates for 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. Read below for more details on RRB NTPC 2025 exam.

Q:   Is there minimum qualifying marks in RRB NTPC exam?
A: 

Yes, there is a minimum qualifying cut off in RRB NTPC exam. The minimum qualifying marks for CBT 1 and 2 for General, EWS categories is 40 per cent, for OBC and SC is 30 per cent and for ST category is 25 per cent. In CBAT, candidates are required to secure a minimum T-score of 42 marks. Besides, cut off marks, candidates are also required to secure the qualifying marks as per their categories. Candidates need to secure the qualifying marks in CBTs and CBAT inorder to qualify the exam. The CBT 1 comprises questions from General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The total marks allotted to the CBT 1 are 100. The CBT 2 comprises questions from General Questions Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. Total marks allotted to the test are 120.

Q:   When RRB NTPC notification 2025 was released?
A: 

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:   Will RRB NTPC exam be conducted separately for graduate and undergraduate posts?
A: 

RRB NTPC exam will be conducted separately for graduate and undergraduate posts. The level of difficulty will be different for graduate and undergraduate posts. The exam comprises subjects such as General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning. The language of the paper will be set in Hindi, English, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu.

Q:   When RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 1 Admit Card 2025 was released?
A: 

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Admit Card for graduate posts was issued from June 1, 2025. The admit card is released on the region-wise official websites of RRBs. To download the admit card, candidates are required to enter user ID and password. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. Prior to the release of admit card, the city intimation slip is released. RRB NTPC admit card is an important document without which candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam. RRB NTPC admit card comprises details such as the candidate's name, roll number, registration number, date of birth, login ID, password, exam day guidelines, scanned photograph and signature, etc. Candidates are advised to retain their admit cards till the completion of the recruitment process.

Q:   When RRB NTPC CBT 1 city intimation slip was released?
A: 

RRB NTPC CBT 1 city intimation slip 2025 has been released for Graduate Posts. Registered candidates can download RRB NTPC city intimation slip by logging with the required credentials. RRB NTPC city intimation slip comprises details related to the allotted test cities.

Q:   Does RRB NTPC also conduct interviews for level 2,3,4,5 and 6?
A: 
According to government notification, there will be no interviews at the Group C and Group D level post recruitment. The RRB NTPC recruits for Group C level posts in railways; there will be no interviews for the RRB NTPC at levels 2, 3,4,5, and 6. The selection process for NTPC is as follows: 1. First Stage Computer Based Test, 2. Second-stage computer-based test 3. The third stage is a typing skill test or a computer-based aptitude test, depending on the post. 4. Finally, document verification and a medical examination will be done after shortlisting aspirants.
Table of content
  • RRB NTPC Notification PDF
  • RRB NTPC 2025 Dates
  • RRB NTPC Notification 2025: Application Process
  • RRB NTPC Eligibility 
  • RRB NTPC Notification: Salary
  • RRB NTPC Notification: Exam Pattern
  • RRB NTPC Notification 2025: Syllabus
  • RRB NTPC Vacancies 2025
  • RRB NTPC Notification 2025 FAQs
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RRB NTPC Notification PDF

RRB NTPC notification PDF contains details such as vacancies, names of posts, pay scale, how to apply, exam pattern, syllabus, stages of exam, admit card, eligibility criteria, etc. Candidates must be thorough with the details mentioned in the notification.

Download Here RRB NTPC 2025 Notification PDF for Graduate Posts

Download Here RRB NTPC 2025 Notification PDF for Undergraduate Posts

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is RRB NTPC selection process?
A: 
RRB NTPC selection process comprises various stages such as CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT/CBTST, document verification and medical exam. The post-wise selection process is given below: First stage CBT, second stage CBT & Computer-based Aptitude Test is conducted for the posts of Station Master and Traffic Assistant. Subsequently, there will be document verification and medical examination. First stage CBT, Second stage CBT and Typing Skill Test are conducted for Junior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist and Senior Time Keeper. Candidates need to appear for document verification and medical examination. For Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Commercial Apprentice, two-stage CBT is conducted, followed by document verification and medical examination.
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.
Q:   Why RRB NTPC notification is released?
A: 
RRB NTPC notification is released to select candidates for Non-Technical Popular Category posts. The posts allotted after selection 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.
Q:   What is RRB NTPC educational qualification?
A: 
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.

RRB NTPC 2025 Dates

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
28 Jul ' 25

RRB NTPC Undergraduate city intimation slip 2025

03 Aug ' 25

RRB NTPC Undergraduate admit card 2025

07 Aug ' 25 - 08 Sep ' 25

RRB NTPC 2025 Exam Dates for Undergraduate posts

DatesPast Exam Dates
01 Jul ' 25

RRB NTPC Answer Key for Graduate Posts

05 Jun ' 25 - 24 Jun ' 25

RRB NTPC 2025 Exam Dates for Graduate Posts

01 Jun ' 25

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Admit Card 2025 for Graduate Posts

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RRB NTPC Notification 2025: Application Process

RRB NTPC application form is made available online by the RRBs. The application fee can be paid both 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. The application fee is refunded to candidates after they appear for the CBT exam. The fee structure is given below.

Categories Application fees (In INR)

For all candidates except the fee concession categories (Out of INR 500, an amount of INR 400 shall be refunded after deducting the bank charges on appearing in the first stage CBT)

500

For PwBD/Female/Transgender/Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/Economically Backward Class (The fee will be refunded after deducting the bank charges on appearing in the first stage CBT)

250

Stages of RRB NTPC Selection Process

The recruitment comprises first-stage CBT, second-stage CBT and skill tests as per posts. The post-wise recruitment stages are given below:

First stage CBT, second stage CBT & Computer-based Aptitude Test is conducted for the posts of Station Master and Traffic Assistant. Subsequently, there will be document verification and medical examination.

First stage CBT, Second stage CBT and Typing Skill Test are conducted for Junior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist and Senior Time Keeper. Candidates need to appear for document verification and medical examination.

For Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Commercial Apprentice, two-stage CBT is conducted, followed by document verification and medical examination.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Has RRB NTPC age limit been revised?
A: 

RRB NTPC age limit was revised by RRBs. The revised age limit is 18 to 36 years for Graduate posts. The revised age limit for undergraduate posts is 18 to 33 years. The educational qualification prescribed for graduate posts is graduation, whereas, it is Class 12 pass for undergraduate posts.

Q:   What details do I need to enter in the RRB NTPC application form?
A: 
In RRB NTPC registration form, candidates need to enter their name, date of birth, father's name, mother's name, Aadhaar number, SSLC/Matric roll number, year of passing, mobile number and email-ID. Before submitting the registration, ensure and confirm that all the information given are correct. The registration details cannot be changed later. Candidates should note that their email and mobile numbers will be verified during the Online Application process with a One Time Password (OTP).. .
Q:   My RRB NTPC application form has been rejected due to invalid photograph. What should I do?
A: 

RRBs reject the RRB NTPC application form if the photographs of candidates are not valid. The photograph should be in JPEG format and the size of photograph should be between 30-70KB. Candidates are advised to upload their photographs correctly to avoid rejection in the application form. The photograph should be uploaded as per the specifications prescribed by the examination authority. The reasons for rejection of RRB NTPC application are given below:

  • Invalid photos on account of Black and White photo, photo with cap or wearing Goggles. Photos which are disfigured, small size, full body, showing only one side view of the face, unrecognizable photos, photostatcopy of photo, group photo,
    selfie photo, photo taken by mobile, morphed photo and online application without photo among others.
    Signature in capital/block letters
  • Not possessing the prescribed qualification for the post(s) as on the closing date of registration
  • Over-aged or under-aged or Date of Birth wrongly filled
  • Multiple applications to different RRBs or to same RRB. In such case, all applications will be rejected and such candidates will be debarred from future RRB/RRC exams
  • Candidate's name figuring in the debarred list of any RRB/RRC
  • Incomplete or incorrectly filled application
  • Any other irregularities which are observed and considered as invalid by RRB
Q:   What might be the reasons for the rejection of the RRB NTPC application form?
A: 
The reasons for rejection of the RRB NTPC application form are invalid photograph, wrong date of birth, incorrect details, multiple applications, etc. Candidates should enter the details carefully to avoid any rejection of the application form. Candidates should fill the RRB NTPC application form online only. 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. The application fee is refunded to candidates once they appear for the CBT 1 exam. Candidates belonging to SC / ST/ ExSM/ PwBD/ Female/ Minority/EBC/Transgender categories will be entitled to get a full refund of their examination fees, which is INR 250. Whereas candidates belonging to General/EWS/OBC categories receive a partial refund of their examination fees, which is INR 400 after deducting the bank charges.
Q:   Is RRB NTPC exam pattern and selection process revised?
A: 

RRB NTPC exam pattern and selection process has been revised for graduate and undergraduate posts. The revision in the exam pattern has been done in the second stage CBT. The second stage CBT has been made common for all the levels for graduate and undergraduate posts. The revised exam pattern is given below.

Revised Exam Pattern for Graduate Posts

Revised Exam Pattern


Name of the post
Level in 7th CPC1st stage CBT2ndstage CBTSkill Test requirement

Goods Train Manager

5

 

 

 

 

Common for all Posts

 

 

 

 Common for all posts

------

Senior Clerk cum Typist

5

Typing Skill Test

Junior Account Assistant cum Typist

5

Typing Skill Test

Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor

6

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Station Master

6

Computer

Based Aptitude Test

Revised Exam Pattern for Undergraduate Posts

Sl. No.

 

Name of the post

Level in 7th CPC

1st stage CBT

2nd

stage CBT

Skill Test requirement

1

Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

3

 

Common for all Posts

 

Common for all posts

------

2

Accounts Clerk cum Typist

2

Typing Skill Test

3

Junior Clerk cum Typist

2

Typing Skill Test

4

Trains Clerk

2

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RRB NTPC Eligibility 

RRB NTPC eligibility highlights the age limit, educational qualification, nationality. The post-wise educational qualification is given below.

RRB NTPC Eligibility for Undergraduate posts

  • The educational qualification prescribed for the undergraduate posts is Class 12
  • The age limit is 18 to 30 years 

RRB NTPC Eligibility for Graduate posts

  • The minimum educational qualification for graduate posts is Graduation
  • The age limit prescribed for the post is 18 to 36 years
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Has RRB NTPC age limit been revised?
A: 

RRB NTPC age limit was revised by RRBs. The revised age limit is 18 to 36 years for Graduate posts. The revised age limit for undergraduate posts is 18 to 33 years. The educational qualification prescribed for graduate posts is graduation, whereas, it is Class 12 pass for undergraduate posts.

Q:   What document should I produce for RRB NTPC exam if I have already changed my name?
A: 

Applicants must possess a Gazette Notification or relevant legal documentation for name changes and be prepared to present it upon request during the recruitment process. The same should be submitted at the time of DV. Applicants should also have to fill the original name and the changed name during ‘Create an Account’. In such cases, both the names will be reflected in the application

Q:   What are the qualifications to write RRB NTPC exam?
A: 
RRB NTPC exam is conducted to select eligible candidates for various non-technical level posts in Indian Railways. The educational qualification is prescribed by RRBs for undergraduate and graduate posts. The educational qualification for undergraduate posts is that candidates must have Class 12 from any recognised board. The educational qualification prescribed for graduate posts is that candidates must have passed graduation from a recognised university. Candidates must adhere to the educational qualification prescribed for the exam or else their candidature will be cancelled.
Q:   What is RRB NTPC age limit?
A: 

RRB NTPC age limit for candidates applying for the undergraduate level posts should be 18 to 33 years. The age limit for graduate-level posts is 18 to 36 years. Candidates belonging to the reserved categories are given relaxation in the age limit as per government rule. Candidates must check the RRB NTPC age limit before applying for the exam inorder to ensure whether they are eligible or not. RRB NTPC age limit for graduate and undergraduate posts is given below.

RRB NTPC Age Limit for Undergraduate Posts

RRB NTPC Age limit (As on 01.01.2025)

For Undergraduate level posts, candidates should be between 18 and 33 years.

Age groupUpper Age Limit of Date of Birth (Not earlier than)Lower Age Limit of Date of Birth (Not later than) 

18 to 33 years

UR

OBC-Non Creamy Layer

SC/ST

For all community /categories

02.01.1992

02.01.1989

02.01.1987

01.01.2007

The age limit prescribed for Graduate level posts has been revised. The revised age limit is 18 to 36 years. Earlier, it was 18 to 33 years. 

Age groupUpper Age Limit of Date of Birth (Not earlier than)Lower Age Limit of Date of Birth (Not later than) 

18 to 36 years

UR

OBC-Non Creamy Layer

SC/ST

For all community /categories

02.01.1989

02.01.1986

02.01.1984

01.01.2007

Note: Relaxation in age is provided to candidates belonging to the reserved categories.

The revised age limit is given below.


Name of the post
Previous Age Limit (In Years)Age Applicable to This CEN (as on 01.01.2025) (In Years)

Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor

18-33

18-36

 

Station Master

18-33

 

18-36

 

Goods Train Manager

18-33

 

18-36

 

Junior Account Assistant

cum Typist

18-33

 

18-36

 

Senior Clerk cum Typist

18-33

 

18-36

 

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RRB NTPC Notification: Salary

RRBs offer good RRB NTPC Salary as per the posts. The salary structure is different for graduate and undergraduate posts. The posts and salary under RRB NTPC recruitment prescribed by RRB are given in the table below.

RRB NTPC Salary for Undergraduate Posts

Posts Salary as per 7th CPC (in INR)

Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, and Trains Clerk

19,900

Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

21,700

RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Posts

Posts Salary as per 7th CPC (in INR)

Traffic Assistant

25,500

Goods Guard/Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk/Senior Clerk cum Typist/Junior Account Assistant cum Typist/Senior Time Keeper

29,200

Commercial Apprentice/Station Master

35,400

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Q:   What is RRB NTPC salary for Undergraduate posts?
A: 
The undergraduate posts are Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, and Trains Clerk. RRB NTPC salary structure for undergraduate posts is given below. Junior Clerk cum Typist- INR 19,900 Accounts Clerk cum Typist-INR 19,900 Junior Time Keeper-INR 19,900 Trains Clerk-INR 19,900 Commercial cum Ticket Clerk-INR 21,700.
Q:   What is RRB NTPC salary?
A: 

RRB NTPC salary is different for different posts. The starting basic salary range offered to undergraduate posts is INR 19,900 to 21,700. While, the graduate post employees are offered RRB NTPC salary in the range of INR 25,500 to INR 35,400. The monthly basic salary for Junior Clerk cum Typist is INR 19,900 while it is INR 35,400 for Station Master and Commercial Apprentice. Candidates are also entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), Travel Allowance (TA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), pension benefits, and medical reimbursements. The post-wise RRB NTPC salary is given below:

RRB NTPC Salary for Undergraduate Posts

Posts

Level in 7th CPC

Initial Pay (In INR)

Junior Clerk cum Typist

2

19,900

Accounts Clerk cum Typist

2

19,900

Junior Time Keeper

2

19,900

Trains Clerk

2

19,900

Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

3

21,700

RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Posts

Posts

Level in 7th CPC

Initial Pay (In INR)

Traffic Assistant

4

25,500

Goods Guard

5

29,200

Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

5

29,200

Senior Clerk cum Typist

5

29,200

Junior Account Assistant cum Typist

5

29,200

Senior Time Keeper

5

29,200

Commercial Apprentice

6

35,400

Station Master

6

35,400

Q:   What is RRB NTPC Salary?
A: 
RRB NTPC salary is different for different posts. The starting basic salary for undergraduate posts ranges between INR 19,900 to 21,700. RRB NTPC salary for graduate posts ranges between INR 25,500 to 35,400. RRB NTPC salary for Commercial cum Ticket Clerk is INR 21,700. RRB NTPC salary for Junior Clerk cum Typist is INR 19,900. RRB NTPC salary for Station Master is INR 35,400. The salary offered to the Commercial Apprentice through RRB NTPC exam is INR 35,400.
Q:   What are the allowances offered to candidates selected through RRB NTPC exam?
A: 

Besides the basic RRB NTPC salary, candidates are entitled to the following allowances.

  • Dearness allowance
  • House rent allowance
  • Transport allowance
  • Pension scheme
  • Medical benefits
  • Other special allowance

HRA Details

The HRA of all RRB NTPC employees will be calculated based on the cities they are posted. The calculation criteria of HRA is given below.

Category of CitiesHRA Before 7th Pay Commission (In Per Cent)HRA After 7th Pay Commission (In Per Cent)

X

30

24

Y

20

16

Z

10

8

The three categories of cities for HRA are classified according to their population density. The list of cities which fall under the X, Y and Z categories are given below:

Categories of CitiesCities

X (Population >= 50 Lakhs)

Bengaluru, Greater Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai and Kolkata

Y (Population 5 to 50 Lakhs)

Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Puducherry, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Raipur, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Bhavnagar, Moradabad, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kannur, Kollam, Gwalior, Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Ujjain, Amravati, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Nashik, Bhiwandi, Solapur, Kolhapur, Vasai-Virar Cty, Vijayawada, Warangal, Greater Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Nellore, Guwahati, Patna, Hubli-Dharwad, Mangalore, Mysore, Gulbarga, Kozhikode, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Ajmer, Salem, Tirupur, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, Erode, Dehradun, Chandigarh, Durg-Bhilai Nagar, Sangli, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Rourkela, Vadodara, Surat, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Srinagar, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Ranchi, Bokaro Steel City, Belgaum, Malegaon, Nanded-Waghala, Aligarh, Agra, Bareilly, Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Saharanpur, Noida, Firozabad, Jhansi, Asansol, Siliguri, Durgapur

Z (Population

All other remaining cities

Q:   What is RRB NTPC Job Profile?
A: 

The job profiles of undergraduate and graduate posts under RRB NTPC exam are given below.

Graduate-Level Posts

Job Profiles

Traffic Assistant

Responsible for traffic and signal. Candidates need to work in different shifts.

Goods Guard

Monitor the functioning of the vehicle, check the loose ends in the train, identify and address minor issues while the train is moving, ensure brake continuity, coordinate with the Station Master in terms of communicating information regarding arrival and departure of trains.

Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

Work in ticket booking offices, commercial checking and issuing tickets, booking luggage and goods.

Senior Clerk cum Typist

Responsible for clerical works and supervising Junior Clerks.

Junior Account Assistant cum Typist

Maintaining accounting records, tracking transactions, expenditures, claim settlements,  making account-related reports,  compiling budgets as per rules checking financial irregularities and supporting the administrative related tasks in the accounts department.

Senior Time Keeper

Working in sync with the entire railway network and keeping records of time regarding movements of trains.

Commercial Apprentice

Supervise in various commercial branches.

Station Master

  • Supervising the work of assigned railway station
  • Works as the in-charge of the assigned railway station
  • Ensure smooth and timely arrival and departure of trains
  • Handling the issues faced by the passengers

 

Undergraduate-Level Posts

Job Profiles

Junior Clerk cum Typist

Assist the Senior Clerks with data entry work.

Accounts Clerk cum Typist

  • Works under the Accounts and Finance Department
  • Track the monetary transactions
  • Responsible for data entry and other works of the department
  • Administrative activities

Junior Time Keeper

Assist the Senior Time Keeper in maintaining the records for arrival and departure of trains.

Trains Clerk

Maintaining records related to the trains and their conditions and keeping track record of the number of coaches in trains.

Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

  • Issuing tickets through computer reservation system and unreserved ticketing system
  • Maintaining the records related to luggage.

 

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RRB NTPC Notification: Exam Pattern

The stage-wise RRB NTPC exam pattern is given below:

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern for First stage CBT

The first stage CBT is qualifying in nature. The exam comprises 100 objective-type questions from General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The duration of the test is 90 minutes. 1/3 marks are deducted for incorrect answers.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern for Second stage CBT

The second stage CBT comprises 120 objective-type questions from General Questions Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The duration of the test is 90 minutes. There is negative marking, 1/3 marks are deducted for incorrect answers.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern for Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

In this test, candidates are given different test batteries consisting of five-six tests as per the posts. There is no negative marking in this test.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern for Typing Skill Test

This stage is qualifying in nature. Candidates are required to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Computer.

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Q:   What is RRB NTPC Typing Test?
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The instructions related to RRB NTPC Typing Test are given below:

  • The candidates are required to type at least 300 words in English or 250 words in Hindi
  • The candidates will have to type in English or Hindi, as per option exercised by them on RRB websites. English will be the Typing Language for those who have not exercised their option Candidates who have opted Hindi for Typing Test must be familiar with the usage of Krutidev or Mangal font
  • The exam session consists of three parts as Typing practice for one minute to warm up & familiarize with key board,  Break of 30 seconds and Typing Test for 10 minutes which will be taken for evaluation
  • As the skill test is to determine the speed, candidates who have completed the passage can retype passage from the beginning within the duration of test i.e. 10 minutes. Candidates who do not type the whole passage at least once in 10 minutes will be treated as disqualified. The transcripts of those candidates who do not type 300 words in English or 250 words in Hindi within the prescribed time will not be evaluated
  • The evaluation of the passage typed by the candidate will be done as follows:
  • The mistakes will be classified as full mistakes and half mistakes. 5 per cent mistakes of the total words typed may be ignored. Accordingly, the total number of mistakes will be calculated as under:
  1. No. of full mistakes + No. of half mistakes/2 = Total Mistakes
  2. Number of mistakes – 5 per cent of total number of words typed = Final count of mistakes
  • The typing speed of the candidate will be worked out by the following formula:
  • Typing Speed= No. of total words typed – (Final count of mistake x 10)/Time 
  • For example: If a candidate types a total number of 400 words in 10 minutes and commits 10 final count of mistakes, his speed would be worked out as follows:
  1. 400- (10x10)/10= 300/10 = 30 w.p.m
  • The minimum speed should be 30 words per minute in English and 25 words per minute in Hindi

 

 

 

Q:   What is RRB NTPC exam pattern for CBT 1?
A: 

The first stage CBT of RRB NTPC comprises questions from General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The test paper carries a total of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions. The first stage CBT is qualifying in nature. The test carries 100 marks. The exam is held for 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates accompanied by scribe). The structure of RRB NTPC exam pattern for CBT 1 is given below.

Sections

Number of questions

General Awareness

40

Mathematics

30

General Intelligence and Reasoning

30

Total

100

Q:   What is the distribution of questions in RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam?
A: 

The distribution of questions in the RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam is given below.

SectionsNo. of Questions
Mathematics35
General Intelligence and Reasoning35
General Awareness50
Total120
Q:   Does RRB NTPC also conduct interviews for level 2,3,4,5 and 6?
A: 
According to government notification, there will be no interviews at the Group C and Group D level post recruitment. The RRB NTPC recruits for Group C level posts in railways; there will be no interviews for the RRB NTPC at levels 2, 3,4,5, and 6. The selection process for NTPC is as follows: 1. First Stage Computer Based Test, 2. Second-stage computer-based test 3. The third stage is a typing skill test or a computer-based aptitude test, depending on the post. 4. Finally, document verification and a medical examination will be done after shortlisting aspirants.
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RRB NTPC Notification 2025: Syllabus

RRB NTPC syllabus is divided into General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The standard of questions is of Class 10, 12, and graduation levels. RRB NTPC syllabus is given below.

RRB NTPC Syllabus for Maths

Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, PercentageMensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, etc. 

RRB NTPC Syllabus for General Intelligence & Reasoning

Analogies, Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Similarities and Differences, Relationships, Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Puzzle, Data Sufficiency, Statement- Conclusion, Statement- Courses of Action, Decision Making, Maps, Interpretation of Graphs, etc.

RRB NTPC Syllabus for General Awareness

Current Events of National and International Importance, Games and Sports, Art and Culture of India, Indian Literature, Monuments and Places of India, General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE), History of India and Freedom Struggle, Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World, Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system, General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India, UN and Other important World Organizations, Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large, Basics of Computers and Computer Applications, Common Abbreviations, Transport Systems in India, Indian Economy, Famous Personalities of India and World, Flagship Government Programs, Flora and Fauna of India, Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India, etc.

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Q:   What is the important part of RRB NTPC General Knowledge syllabus, from where the maximum number of questions are asked?
A: 

For General Knowledge section of RRB NTPC you need to cover Current Events of National and International Importance, Indian Literature, History, Polity, Geography, Economics, etc. The weightage given to this section in CBT 1 is 40 and in CBT 2 is 50. For RRB NTPC General Science and General Awareness, you can refer to the Lucent General Science and Lucent GK books. For General Science, you can also clear your concepts from high school Science books. RRB NTPC syllabus for General Knowledge is given below:

  • Current Events of National and International Importance
  • Games and Sports
  • Art and Culture of India
  • Indian Literature
  • Monuments and Places of India
  • General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE) General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE)
  • History of India and Freedom Struggle
  • Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World
  • Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system
  • General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India
  • UN and Other important World Organizations
  • Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large
  • Basics of Computers and Computer Applications
  • Common Abbreviations
  • Transport Systems in India
  • Indian Economy
  • Famous Personalities of India and World
  • Flagship Government Programs
  • Flora and Fauna of India
  • Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India etc
Q:   What is RRB NTPC syllabus?
A: 

The Railway Recruitment Board prescribes RRB NTPC syllabus for CBT 1 and 2. The syllabus is mentioned in the official recruitment notification. The exam is conducted to select candidates for various posts such as Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Station Master, etc in the Indian Railways. It is highly competitive exam and the knowledge of RRB NTPC syllabus is important to crack the exam. The syllabus of RRB NTPC highlights the topics that candidates need to cover for the exam. RRB NTPC syllabus includes topics and sub-topics from three subjects-General Intelligence & Reasoning, Mathematics, and General Awareness. RRB NTPC syllabus for different subjects is given below:

  • Mathematics: Data Interpretation, Profit, Loss & Discount, Speed, Time & Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Geometry, Time and Work, Percentage, etc. 
  • Reasoning: Alphabet series, Number series, Coding-Decoding, Venn Diagram, Syllogism, etc.
  • General Awareness: Current Affairs Static GK, Polity and Constitution, History, Geography, Art and Culture, etc.

 

 

 

Q:   Is RRB NTPC syllabus same for CBT 1 and 2?
A: 

RRB NTPC syllabus for CBT 1 and 2 is more or less same. The CBT 1 and 2 comprises the same subjects. However, there is a difference in the difficulty level of the exam. The subjects included in the CBT 1 and 2 exams are General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. 

Q:   What are the important topics for RRB NTPC General Intelligence and Reasoning section?
A: 

RRB NTPC syllabus for Reasoning include questions from verbal and non-verbal Reasoning. The board prescribes RRB NTPC syllabus to evaluate the analytical, critical and logical reasoning skills of candidates applying for various non-technical posts. It also helps in evaluating the problem-solving ability and decision-making skills of candidates. Candidates who are well-versed in Reasoning inorder to score high marks in this section. For RRB NTPC General Intelligence and Reasoning section, candidates need to prepare Coding and Decoding, Analytical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Decision Making, Puzzle, etc. This section carries 30 questions in CBT 1 and 35 in CBT 2. Candidates should practice mock tests and previous years’ question papers to ace this section.

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RRB NTPC Vacancies 2025

RRB NTPC vacancies 2025 were announced by RRBs. The vacancies were made available category-wise, post-wise and RRB-wise. Selection of candidates is done as per the RRB NTPC vacancies. A total of 11558 vacancies were announced for the posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC). RRB NTPC vacancy break-up is given below.

A. Under Graduate Posts with Minimum Educational Qualification of 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent examination and Age between 18 to 30 Years.

Name of Post Vacancy
Accounts Clerk cum Typist 361
Comm. Cum Ticket Clerk 2022
Jr. Clerk cum Typist 990
Trains Clerk 72
Total 3445

B. Graduate Posts with Minimum Educational Qualification of a University Degree or its equivalent and Age between 18 to 33 years.

Name of Post Vacancy
Goods Train Manager 3144
Station Master 994
Chief Comm. cum Ticket Supervisor 1736
Jr. Accounts Asstt. cum Typist 1507
Sr. Clerk cum Typist 732
Total 8113
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Q:   Which one is better RRB NTPC or RRB Group D?
A: 
RRB Group D is the entry-level job in the Indian railway while RRB NTPC comes under the category of group C jobs, which are next to Group D posts. For RRB Group D posts, the educational qualification required is a Class 10th pass. For RRB NTPC undergraduate posts, candidates must have passed Class 12th. The posts announced under RRB Group D are Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical and S&T departments), Pointsman, etc. The posts announced under RRB NTPC 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.
Q:   How many vacancies were announced for RRB NTPC 2025 exam?
A: 

A total of 11558 vacancies have been announced for graduate posts and undergraduate posts. The vacancy break-up is given below.

RRB NTPC Vacancy 2025 for Graduate-Level Posts

Name of PostVacancy
Goods Train Manager3144
Station Master994
Chief Comm. cum Ticket Supervisor1736
Jr. Accounts Asstt. cum Typist1507
Sr. Clerk cum Typist732
Total8113

RRB NTPC Vacancy 2025 for Undergraduate-Level Posts

Name of PostVacancy
Accounts Clerk cum Typist361
Comm. Cum Ticket Clerk2022
Jr. Clerk cum Typist990
Trains Clerk72
Total3445
Q:   What is the hierarchy of posts in RRB NTPC exam?
A: 

Depending on the candidates' performance, they are promoted to the next level. The promotion policy is given below.

Posts Promotion

Junior Clerk cum Typist

Senior Clerk cum Typist

Accounts Clerk cum Typist

Senior Accounts Clerk cum Typist

Junior Time Keeper

Senior Time Keeper

Senior Time Keeper Grade II

Senior Time Keeper Grade I

Trains Clerk

Senior Trains Clerk

Chief Trains Clerk

Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

Chief Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

Deputy Station Master

Traffic Assistant

Senior Traffic Assistant

Goods Guard

Passenger Guard

Express Guard

Section Controller

Chief Controller

Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

Chief Trains Clerk

Goods Guard

Assistant Station Master

Senior Clerk cum Typist

Chief Trains Clerk

Assistant Station Master

Junior Account Assistant cum Typist

Accounts Assistant

Junior Accounts Officer

Senior Accounts Officer

Deputy Chief Accounts Officer

Additional Finance advisor

Chief Accounts Officer

Financial Advisor

Senior Time Keeper

Senior Time Keeper Grade II

Senior Time Keeper Grade I

Commercial Apprentice

Assistant Commercial Manager

Divisional Commercial Manager

Senior Divisional Commercial Manager

Station Master

Assistant Operations Manager

Divisional Operations Manager

Also Read: RRB NTPC Post Preference: Which post is better?

Q:   What is the zone-wise RRB NTPC vacancies 2025 for graduate posts?
A: 

The zone-wise RRB NTPC 2025 vacancy break-up for graduate posts is given below.

RRB NTPC Graduate Level Vacancy

Zones

UR

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

Total

RRB Ahmedabad

202

79

37

137

61

516

RRB Ajmer

56

20

07

35

14

132

RRB Bengaluru

206

71

36

134

49

496

RRB Bhopal

65

32

12

25

21

155

RRB Bhubaneswar

328

108

55

199

68

758

RRB Bilaspur

273

88

51

168

69

649

RRB Chandigarh

228

59

29

65

29

410

RRB Chennai

195

65

34

105

37

436

RRB Gorakhpur

54

19

10

33

13

129

RRB Guwahati

213

74

38

140

51

516

RRB Jammu-Srinagar

60

20

13

38

14

145

RRB Kolkata

628

188

121

329

116

1382

RRB Malda

83

28

16

50

21

198

RRB Mumbai

319

126

66

217

99

827

RRB Muzaffarpur

04

02

01

04

01

12

RRB Prayagraj

103

34

13

56

21

227

RRB Patna

48

16

09

28

10

111

RRB Ranchi

133

49

22

87

31

322

RRB Secunderabad

212

66

39

101

60

478

RRB Siliguri

17

06

03

10

04

40

RRB Thiruvananthapuram

67

30

23

33

21

174

Total Vacancy

3494

1180

635

1994

810

8113

Q:   What are the zone-wise RRB NTPC vacancies announced for undergraduate posts?
A: 

The zone-wise RRB NTPC vacancies announced for undergraduate posts is given below.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level Vacancy

Zones

UR

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

Total

RRB Ahmedabad

91

32

16

48

23

210

RRB Ajmer

38

07

05

14

07

71

RRB Bengaluru

25

10

04

16

05

60

RRB Bhopal

30

06

05

12

05

58

RRB Bhubaneswar

22

09

07

13

05

56

RRB Bilaspur

59

22

13

44

14

152

RRB Chandigarh

97

36

23

65

26

247

RRB Chennai

99

27

21

31

16

194

RRB Gorakhpur

54

18

11

25

12

120

RRB Guwahati

69

26

13

47

20

175

RRB Jammu-Srinagar

65

23

11

37

11

147

RRB Kolkata

200

68

55

95

34

452

RRB Malda

07

02

00

03

00

12

RRB Mumbai

290

103

55

182

69

699

RRB Muzaffarpur

28

10

05

18

07

68

RRB Prayagraj

254

51

31

56

18

389

RRB Patna

05

03

03

03

02

16

RRB Ranchi

29

12

07

20

08

76

RRB Secunderabad

42

16

07

17

07

89

RRB Siliguri

17

06

03

12

04

42

RRB Thiruvananthapuram

42

17

16

25

12

112

Total Vacancy

1563

504

311

762

305

3445

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RRB NTPC Notification 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check below RRB NTPC recruitment 2025 cut off FAQs.

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Q:   How to prepare for RRB NTPC and which book is the best for preparation?
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The tips and tricks to prepare for RRB NTPC exam are given below: a) Understand the exam pattern and syllabus b) Practice the previous years' question papers to know the type of questions asked in the exam/li&get; c) Solve mock tests to improve speed and accuracy d) Identify the strengths and weakness and work towards improving the weaker areas/li&get; e) Refer to a good book and clear the concepts of each topic Questions asked in the RRB NTPC exam are generally of the school level. Candidates can brush up on the topics prescribed for Science subjects from the NCERT books of Classes 7 to 10. The books that candidates can refer to for RRB NTPC exam are given below: Mathematics Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal Fast Track by Rajesh Verma NCERT Maths from Grade 6 to Grade 11 Magical Books on Quicker Maths by M Tyra Advance Maths by Rakesh Yadav General Intelligence and Reasoning Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey Test of Reasoning by Edgar Thorpe A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal and Analytical by BS Sijwali and Indus Sijwali Lucents General Intelligence and Reasoning General Knowledge Lucents General Knowledge Manorama Yearbook.
Q:   What is RRB NTPC marking scheme?
A: 
The marking scheme of RRB NTPC is given below: For the correct answer, candidates score one mark There is negative marking for wrong answers, 1/3 marks are deducted for incorrect answers The marks of each session of the test are normalised since the exam is conducted in multiple sessions.

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CBAT is conducted for the post of Traffic Assistant and Station Master posts. There is no negative marking in this test and is qualifying in nature. Candidates must secure 42 marks in each test battery (for all categories). 

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Raushan Pradhan

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Answered a week ago

Yes, a Typing Skill Test (TST) is required for the following posts:

  • Junior Clerk cum Typist

  • Accounts Clerk cum Typist

  • Junior Time Keeper

  • Senior Clerk cum Typist

  • Senior Time Keeper

  • Junior Account Assistant cum Typist

Typing Speed Required:

  • English: 30 words per minute (wpm)

  • Hindi: 25 wpm

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Bhumika Arora

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Post preference is filled during the application process. Final allocation depends on candidate's merit, preference, and availability of vacancies. Following are the posts available for RRB NTPC exam.

Post NamePost Name
Junior Clerk cum TypistAccounts Clerk cum Typist
Junior Time KeeperTrains Clerk
Commercial cum Ticket ClerkTraffic Assistant
Goods GuardSenior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
Senior Clerk cum TypistJunior Account Assistant cum Typist
Senior Time KeeperCommercial Apprentice and Station Master

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Jasleen Harsha

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Yes, candidates shortlisted after CBT 2 and skill/aptitude tests must attend the document verification round. At the time of document verification, candidates must carry the following documents:

  • Educational Qualification Certificates
  • Identity Proof
  • Caste Certificate
  • Medical Certificate
  • Passport-sized Pho

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Chanchal Jain

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

Candidates applying for posts like Junior Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Senior Clerk, and Senior Time Keeper need to appear for the Typing Skill Test. The typing skill test is qualifying in nature. Candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Computer. Candid

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Sumridhi Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

RRB NTPC CBT 1 is common for all posts and focuses on screening candidates. CBT 2 is more detailed and post-specific, carrying more weight in the final merit. 

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Raushan Pradhan

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Yes, there are many books available in Hindi, including Lucent GK (Hindi version), Kiran's RRB NTPC Practice Book (Hindi), and others. Besides, online PDFs are also helpful for quick revision and practice. Standard books provide detailed explanations and structured learning.

 

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Indrani Thakur

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Candidates can buy separate RRB NTPC books for CBT 1 and CBT 2. It is recommended to buy a separate book for CBT 2 as candidates need to practice more in-depth topics based on their post preference. 

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Bhumika Arora

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Candidates can prepare for RRB NTPC using one book for all subjects. There are comprehensive guides available for RRB NTPC exam that cover all sections. 

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Ishita Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

NCERT books are usually helpful for preparing the subjects such as History, Geography, Polity, and Science basics in the General Awareness section. The standard of questions asked in the RRB NTPC exam is of high school level. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. 

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