RRB NTPC Selection Process 2025: Check Various Stages & Posts
RRB Non Technical Popular Categories 2025 ( RRB NTPC )
Registration - 28 Oct '25 - 27 Nov '25
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. 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.
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 CPC | 1st 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 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 | ------- |
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.
- RRB NTPC Selection Process
- Post-Wise RRB NTPC Selection Process
- 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
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 | 2nd 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 |
Computer-Based Aptitude Test |
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
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.
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.
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.
RRB NTPC Selection Process FAQs
Candidates can check below RRB NTPC selection process FAQs.
Commonly asked questions
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 |
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.
RRB NTPC Typing Test is conducted for Junior Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Senior Clerk, and Senior Time Keeper post. Candidates are given to type certain words in Hindi or English. This test is qualifying in nature.
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