Railway NTPC 2025: Approval for 5,817 Graduate + 3,058 Under-Graduate Vacancies
The Railway Board, Ministry of Railways has approved 8,875 vacancies for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) for notification in 2025. Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) to be issued by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). This is an internal approval; full recruitment details including eligibility, exam dates, and application process will be in the forthcoming CEN.
Important Dates
- 📅 Approval Date: 23.09.2025
- 📝 CEN Notification: To be issued by RRBs (dates TBA)
- ✍️ Online Application: To be notified in CEN
- 🆔 Computer Based Test (CBT): To be notified
All Zonal Railways/PUs to place final indents within one week. Candidates to await official CEN for exact dates and process.
Vacancy Details (Total: 8,875 Posts)
NTPC (Graduate) – 5,817 Posts
| Post Name | Department | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Master | Traffic (Operating) | 6 | 615 |
| Goods Train Manager | Traffic (Operating) | 5 | 3,423 |
| Traffic Assistant (Metro Railway) | Traffic (Operating) | 4 | 59 |
| Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor/CCTS | Commercial | 6 | 161 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist/JAA | Accounts | 5 | 921 |
| Sr. Clerk-cum-Typist | General | 5 | 638 |
NTPC (Under-Graduate) – 3,058 Posts
| Post Name | Department | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trains Clerk | Traffic (Operating) | 2 | 77 |
| Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk (CCTC) | Traffic | 3 | 2,424 |
| Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist | Accounts | 2 | 394 |
| Junior Clerk-cum-Typist | General | 2 | 163 |
Zone/PU-wise distribution: Annexure-A (Graduate), Annexure-B (Under-Graduate). Final indents not to exceed approved vacancies; reservation norms (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) to apply.
Pay & Benefits
Pay Levels
As per 7th CPC: Level 2 (₹19,900–₹63,200), Level 3 (₹21,700–₹69,100), Level 4 (₹25,500–₹81,100), Level 5 (₹29,200–₹92,300), Level 6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400).
Other Benefits
DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Medical facilities, Pension under NPS, and other railway perks as applicable.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
18-33 years (Graduate posts), 18-30 years (Under-Graduate posts). Relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per rules. Details in CEN.
NTPC (Graduate)
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from recognized university. Specific posts may require additional qualifications (e.g., Commerce for Accounts posts).
NTPC (Under-Graduate)
12th (+2 stage) or equivalent with 50% marks. Typing proficiency for clerical posts.
Nationality: Indian citizens. Detailed eligibility, including medical standards and reservations, to be specified in CEN. Candidates must meet criteria as on closing date.
Mode of Selection
CBT Stage I
Screening test: 100 MCQs (General Awareness 40, Mathematics 30, General Intelligence & Reasoning 30). 90 minutes; negative marking 1/3rd.
CBT Stage II
Main exam: Part A (120 MCQs, 100 marks) + Part B (50 MCQs, 120 marks, qualifying). 90 + 60 minutes; negative marking.
Document Verification & Medical Exam after CBT II. Typing Skill Test for clerical posts. Final merit based on CBT II normalized scores. Details in CEN.
Syllabus Overview
CBT I & II (Common)
- General Awareness: Current Events, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Railways.
- Mathematics: Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM/HCF, Ratio, Percentage, Mensuration, Time/Work, SI/CI, Profit/Loss, Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Series, Blood Relations, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Statement-Conclusion.
CBT II Part B (Qualifying)
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences (10+2 level).
- General Awareness & Current Affairs (as above).
- Mathematics & Reasoning (basic level).
*Detailed syllabus in CEN. Negative marking applies. Prepare for computer-based mode.
Application Fee & How to Apply
Application Fee (Expected, as per previous)
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹500/- (₹400 exam fee + ₹100 processing; ₹400 refunded on appearing)
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC: ₹250/- (₹100 processing fee only)
Online payment via net banking/credit/debit card/UPI. Exact fees in CEN.
Important Notes
- Apply online only via regional RRB websites after CEN release; single application for all posts/zones.
- Upload photo, signature, and documents as specified; keep originals for verification.
- Multiple applications invalid; only last one considered. No age relaxation beyond rules.
- Final vacancies subject to indent finalization; reservation as per Govt. norms.
- Medical fitness mandatory; disputes under railway jurisdiction. No TA/DA for exam.
Official Websites: indianrailways.gov.in | RRBs (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in). Helpline: Regional RRB contacts in CEN. This is based on approval memo; refer to official CEN for complete details.