RRB NTPC Selection Process 2025: Check Various Stages & Posts

Updated on Sep 13, 2025 15:11 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

RRB NTPC Selection Process 2025: RRB NTPC selection process comprises various stages such as first stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), second stage CBT, typing skill test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (conducted as per posts), and document verification/medical examination. The selection process of Station Master and Traffic Assistant includes two-stage CBTs, followed by CBAT.

Candidates for the post of Junior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Senior Time Keeper are selected based on two-stage CBTs followed by Typing Skill Test. Selection of candidates for Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Commercial Apprentice in RRB NTPC exam is done based on two-stage CBTs followed by document verification and medical examination. A total of 35,281 RRB NTPC vacancies were announced for the exam. Read below for more details on the selection process of RRB NTPC 2025.

Q: Is RRB NTPC exam tough?

RRB NTPC exam was moderate in terms of difficulty level. The General Awareness section was moderate, while General Intelligence and Reasoning sections were easy. The overall difficulty level of the Mathematics section was easy to moderate. RRB NTPC exam is held for 90 minutes for general candidates while 120 minutes is given for PwBD candidates. There are no sectional timings in RRB NTPC exam. Candidates need to attempt the paper within the allotted time duration.

Q: Is RRB NTPC exam pattern and selection process revised?

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 7^th CPC	1^st stage CBT	2ndstage CBT	Skill 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			-------
Station Master	6			Computer Based Aptitude Test

Revised Exam Pattern for Undergraduate Posts

Sl. No.	Name of the post	Level in 7^th CPC	1^st 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			-------

Q: What were the important changes announced for RRB NTPC exam?

The important changes announced in the selection process of RRB NTPC are highlighted below:

General Instructions

In case of the shortfall in empanelment of candidates or other exigencies, RRB reserves the right to utilize the candidates down the merit list if required, as per the merit and option given by them.

Recruitment Process

Candidates who are shortlisted for CBT 2 availing the reservation benefits of OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/EWS, PwBD, and ExSM will not continue to be considered only against OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/EWS, PwBD, and ExSM for all subsequent stages of recruitment process.

Document Verification

Based on the performance of candidates in CBT 2 only or in both CBT 2 and CBAT/TST (as applicable), candidates equal to the number of vacancies are called for document verification in the order of merit. Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and community certificates, and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates.

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Table of content

RRB NTPC Selection Process
Post-Wise RRB NTPC Selection Process
RRB NTPC Level Wise Post
RRB NTPC Salary
RRB NTPC Selection Process FAQs

RRB NTPC Selection Process

The complete recruitment process of RRB NTPC 2025 is explained below:

Filling the Application Form

To appear for the RRB NTPC exam, candidates need to first fill the RRB NTPC application form online. The application fees for General/OBC categories are INR 500 and INR 250 for SC / ST / PWD / Women/Ex-Servicemen/ Transgender/ Minorities/Economically Backward class.

RRB NTPC CBT

RRB NTPC first stage CBT is common for all posts. According to RRB NTPC exam pattern, the duration of the test is 90 minutes and comprises three sections: General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The first Stage CBT is for screening purpose. The marks of the first stage are normalised to select candidates for the second stage CBT. Candidates must solve the previous years' RRB NTPC Question Papers to crack the exam.

Also Read: RRB NTPC Syllabus

RRB NTPC Second Stage CBT

Shortlisting for the second stage CBT is done 20 times the number of vacancies based on the merit of the first stage. The second stage CBT comprises three sections: General Questions Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The duration of the test is 90 minutes. Candidates qualifying the second stage CBT are called for the skill test, depending on the posts they have applied for.

RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test/CBAT

CBAT is conducted for Station Master and Traffic Assistants while typing skill test is held 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. The shortlisting for CBAT and typing skill test is done eight times the number of vacancies based on the merit of second stage CBT.

RRB NTPC Document Verification

Candidates qualifying the second stage CBT and based on their performance in CBAT and typing skill tests (as applicable) are called for document verification as per the number of vacancies and merit. The appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing the requisite medical fitness test.

RRB NTPC Medical Exam

The appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing the requisite medical examination. Candidates are tested on the basis of their physical fitness required for the post. Candidates should note that RRBs only recommend the names of empanelled candidates and appointment is offered by the respective RRBs.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Has RRB NTPC age limit been revised?

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.

Post-Wise RRB NTPC Selection Process

The post-wise selection process of RRB NTPC is given below.

Name of the post	1st stage CBT	2^nd stage CBT	Skill Test requirement
Junior Clerk cum Typist	Common for all posts	Common for all Level 2 posts	Typing Skill Test
Accounts Clerk cum Typist			Typing Skill Test
Junior Time Keeper			Typing Skill Test
Trains Clerk			-
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk		Separate for Level 3 post	-
Traffic Assistant		Separate for Level 4 post	Computer-Based Aptitude Test
Goods Guard		Common for all Level 5 posts	-
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk			-
Senior Clerk cum Typist			Typing Skill Test
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist			Typing Skill Test
Senior Time Keeper			Typing Skill Test
Commercial Apprentice		Common for all Level 6 posts	-
Station Master		Common for all Level 6 posts	Computer-Based Aptitude Test

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is RRB NTPC Job Profile?

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.

Q: What are the level-wise posts under RRB NTPC exam?

The level-wise posts in RRB NTPC are given below:

Levels	Posts
Level 5	Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist and Senior Time Keeper
Level 6	Commercial Apprentice and Station Master
Level 4	Traffic Assistant
Level 3	Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
Level 2	Junior Clerk cum Typist, Assistant Clerk cum Typist, Assistant Clerk cum Typist, Train Clerk

RRB NTPC Level Wise Post

RRB NTPC level-wise post details are shared below for candidates.

RRB NTPC Level 2

RRB NTPC Level 2 post is of Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk. The salary structure is given below.

Parameters	Salary
Basic Pay	19,900
Grade Pay	2800
DA ( Currently 12% Of basic Pay)	2388
Travel Allowance ( Fixed Currently)	2016
HRA ( Varies according to Place – Minimum 8 % of basic )	1592
Total Pay	28696

RRB NTPC Level 3

RRB NTPC Level 3 includes the post of Commercial cum Ticket Clerk. The job responsibilities for RRB NTPC Level 3 is issuing tickets through Computer Reservation System (CRS) and Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS), and keeping and maintaining the records related to luggage.

RRB NTPC Level 4

RRB NTPC Level 4 post includes Traffic Assistant. The initial salary of Traffic Assistant is INR 25,500. The job responsibilities associated with this post are managing traffic and signal and working in different shifts.

Also Read: RRB NTPC Visual Medical Standard

RRB NTPC Level 5

The Level 5 posts in RRB NTPC include Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper. The initial salary of RRB NTPC Level 5 is 29,200.

RRB NTPC Level 6

The Level 6 post in RRB NTPC includes Commercial Apprentice and Station Master. The initial salary for this post is INR 35,400. The job responsibilities for Station Master are supervising the activities of assigned railway station In-charge of the assigned railway station, ensuring smooth and timely arrival and departure of trains, handling Passenger issues, and ensuring they don’t face any problems. The job responsibilities for Commercial Apprentice are supervising various commercial branches, and working under the post of Commercial Supervisor/ Goods Supervisor/ Commercial Inspector/ Parcel Supervisor.

Commonly asked questions

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

Yes, there is a minimum qualifying cut off in RRB NTPC exam. The minimum qualifying marks for CBT 1 and 2 are below:

General, EWS: 40 per cent

OBC and SC: 30 per cent

ST: 25 %

Q: What is the tie-breaking policy of RRB NTPC?

The tie-breaking policy of RRB NTPC exam is given below:

In case of two or more candidates secure the same marks, the merit position in RRB NTPC exam is determined based on the age criteria, older candidates are placed at higher merit
In case the age is the same, then alphabetical order (A to Z) of the name is taken into account to break the tie

RRB NTPC Salary

Railways offer a handsome salary package to their employees. Besides, candidates are offered perks and allowances. RRB NTPC salary structure is given below.

Name of the post	Initial Pay (In INR)
Junior Clerk cum Typist	19,900
Accounts Clerk cum Typist	19,900
Junior Time Keeper	19,900
Trains Clerk	19,900
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	21,700
Traffic Assistant	25,500
Goods Guard	29,200
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	29,200
Senior Clerk cum Typist	29,200
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist	29,200
Senior Time Keeper	29,200
Commercial Apprentice	35,400
Station Master	35,400

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Which post is better in RRB NTPC exam as per salary?

Under RRB NTPC undergraduate-level posts, the maximum salary is offered to the post of Commercial cum Ticket Clerk. Under the graduate-level posts, the maximum salary is offered to Station Master and Commercial Apprentice. The starting basic salary for undergraduate posts is INR 19,900 to 21,700. RRB NTPC salary for graduate posts is INR 25,500 to 35,400.

Q: What is RRB NTPC salary for Undergraduate posts?

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?

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.

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RRB NTPC Selection Process FAQs

Candidates can check below RRB NTPC selection process FAQs.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Who has to appear for the RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test?

Junior Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Senior Clerk, and Senior Time Keeper post candidates appear for Typing Test. This test is only to screen candidates for the next round. Candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Computer. Candidates are not allowed to use editing tools and spell check facilities. Candidates are required to type at least 300 words in English or 250 words in Hindi.

Q: How is post preference decided in RRB NTPC?

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 Name	Post Name
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: Is document verification compulsory for all selected candidates of RRB NTPC exam?

Yes, candidates shortlisted after CBT 2 and skill/aptitude tests must attend the document verification round. Candidates must carry the documents such as a pass certificate, identity proof, caste certificate, photographs, health certificate, domicile certificate, etc.

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