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.

What are the allowances offered to candidates selected through RRB NTPC exam?

RRB NTPC allowances are given below. Dearness allowance House rent allowance Transport allowance Pension scheme Medical benefits Other special allowance

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.

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

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.

What is RRB NTPC age limit?

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 group Upper 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 group Upper 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

What is RRB NTPC salary after five years?

After five years RRB NTPC salary will increase due to increment and promotions. The basic salary for Undergraduate posts might range from INR 22,400 to 24,500. RRB NTPC salary for Graduate posts might range between INR 28,700 and INR 39,900. In addition, candidates will receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other benefits.

How do I prepare for the RRB NTPC CBT 2?

Candidates can prepare for RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam in following way. Go through the detailed exam pattern Know the syllabus for topics Learn time management Solve previous years question papers Stay confident Attempt mock

How many vacancies were announced for RRB NTPC 2025 exam?

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 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 RRB NTPC Vacancy 2025 for Undergraduate-Level Posts Name of Post Vacancy Accounts Clerk cum Typist 361 Comm. Cum Ticket Clerk 2022 Jr. Clerk cum Typist 990 Trains Clerk 72 Total 3445

What is RRB NTPC medical standard?

Candidates called for document verification will have to pass requisite medical fitness tests by the Railway Administration to ensure that the candidates are medically fit to carry out the duties connected with the posts opted by them. Acuity Standard is one of the important criteria of medical fitness of railway staff. The medical standard is given below. Commercial Apprentice (CA)-B2 Station Master-A2 Goods Guard-A2 Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist-C2 Senior Clerk-Cum-typist-C2 Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk-B2 Senior Time Keeper-C2 Traffic Assistant-A2 Commercial cum Ticket Clerk-B2 Accounts Clerk Cum Typist-C2 Junior Clerk Cum Typist-C2 Junior Time Keeper-C2 Trains Clerk-A3.

Which one is better RRB NTPC or RRB Group D?

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.

What is the job profile of RRB NTPC Station Master?

The job profile of RRB NTPC Station Master is supervising the work of assigned railway station, works as the in-charge of the assigned railway station, ensure timely arrival & departure of trains and handling the issues faced by the passengers. Total pay of Station Master is INR 54,360.

What is RRB JE vs RRB NTPC salary?

The basic salary of RRB JE is INR 35,400. The pay band for this post is INR 35,400-1,12,400. Grade pay is INR 4200. The basic RRB NTPC salary ranges between INR 19,900 to 21,700. The selection processes are different for both the posts.

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.

What was the educational qualification prescribed for RRB NTPC exam?

The educational qualification for Undergraduate level posts was Class 12. For Graduate-level posts, educational qualification was Graduation. Provided below is the eligibility criteria for few posts: Commercial Apprentice: Degree from recognised University or its equivalent. Senior Clerk Cum Typist: Degree from recognised University or its equivalent Typing proficiency in English/Hindi on Computer is essential Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk: Class 12 or its equivalent with not less than 50 per cent marks in the aggregate. 50 per cent marks are not to be insisted upon in case of SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and the candidates who possess qualifications higher than Class 12. Junior Clerk Cum Typist: Class 12 or its equivalent with not less than 50 per cent marks in the aggregate 50 per cent marks are not to be insisted upon in the case of SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and the candidates who possess qualifications higher than Class 12 Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential. Read more on RRB NTPC eligibility-https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/railway/articles/rrb-ntpc-eligibility-blogId-108551.

What are the general tips and tricks to crack RRB NTPC exam?

Candidates can check below the strategy to crack RRB NTPC exam. Prepare study plan Solve previous years' question papers Make a habit of reading newspaper Improve speed and accuracy Strengthen weak areas

How to check RRB NTPC result?

RRB NTPC result is announced online separately for different stages of selection. The result is made available in PDF form and comprises the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Along with the result, the cut off marks are also made available.

What is the RRB NTPC exam? What post can I get after clearing it?

The full form of NTPC is Non Technical Popular Categories. This exam is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board to appoint candidates as Commercial Apprentice, Goods guard, Traffic Apprentice, Traffic Assistant, Assistant Station Master, etc. All over India. The eligibility criteria prescribed for RRB NTPC is given below: Age limit: The age limit for undergraduate posts is 18 to 30 years. The age limit for graduate posts is 18 to 33 years. Educational qualification: For undergraduate posts, candidates must have passed Class 12. RRB NTPC Salary Railway Recruitment Board decides RRB NTPC salary structure. The basic pay of RRB NTPC Junior Clerk cum Typist is INR 19900 per month. RRB conducts the RRB NTPC exam to recruit candidates for various vacancies in the Indian Railways.

RRB NTPC Exam Dates 2025 (OUT): Check CBAT Exam Schedule for Graduate Posts

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Updated on Jan 20, 2026 16:11 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

RRB NTPC Exam Date 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards will release RRB NTPC 2026 notification in August 2026. The application form will be released along with the notification. RRB NTPC 2026 exam dates highlight the important events related to the exam. The exam dates help candidates to know the release of the application form, issue of admit cards, declaration of result, etc. Candidates should be familiar with the RRB NTPC exam dates so that they do not miss any event related to the exam.

RRB NTPC Dates 2025

RRB NTPC 2025 application status was released for Graduate posts. The status for the UG posts will be released soon. RRB NTPC exam dates 2025 will be announced soon. The application and correction process for RRB NTPC is over now. A total of 3445 vacancies were announced for UG posts and 8113 were for Graduates.

RRB NTPC Dates 2024

RRB NTPC UG exam dates for Typing Test will be announced soon. RRB NTPC CBAT/TST exam for Graduate Posts was conducted on December 28 for 06/2024 recruitment. A total of 12,167,679 applicationshave been received, out of which 5,840,861 are for graduate-level posts and 6,326,818 are for 12th-level posts. A total of 11558 were announced for the exam.

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RRB NTPC 2026 Dates

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
31 Aug ' 26	RRB NTPC 2026 Notification

Dates	Past Exam Dates
28 Dec ' 25	RRB NTPC CBAT 2025 Exam Date for Graduate Posts
20 Dec ' 25	RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam Date 2025
28 Oct ' 25 - 04 Dec ' 25	RRB NTPC Application Form 2025 for CEN No. 07/2025
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