Recruitment for RRB NTPC 2025: 8,860 Openings Announced

The RRB(Railway Recruitment Board) has declared the official notification on Oct 20,2025 for the recruitment of 8,860 NTPC(Non-Technical Popular Categories) for the year 2025-26 across various railways zonal and production Units . The online registration for graduate level NTPC posts began from Oct 21,2025 on the official website https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/.

Eligibility and Openings for NTPC 2025:

• Graduate and undergraduate positions are available for the recruitment.

• There are 5,810 open positions for graduate-level positions (CEN 06/2025), while the announcement for undergraduate-level positions (CEN 07/2025) will be made on Oct 27, 2025.

• A graduate degree from a recognized university or college, is the required qualification for eligibility.

• There are around 12-13 positions among the graduate-level .

• Undergraduate-level posts will cover similar roles with specifics announced alongside the upcoming notification.

• Registration will be open from October 28 to November 27, 2025, for undergraduate-level positions, while for graduate level positions registrations are already started from October 21 to November 20, 2025.

Age Restrictions, Costs, and the Selection Procedure for RRB NTPC 2025

• Age limit is different for both positions:-

• For graduate posts age must be in between 18 to 33 years, while those who all are applying for undergraduate posts must have a age in between 18 to 30 years.

• The application fee for General and OBC candidates was Rs. 500, of which Rs. 400 will be refunded after appearing in the first stage Computer Based Test (CBT), subject to bank charges.

• For SC/ST/PWD/Women/Ex-Servicemen/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backward candidates, the fee was Rs. 250, refundable after the first stage CBT, less applicable bank charges.

• The selection for graduate-level posts involves a first stage CBT, second stage CBT, and where applicable, Typing Skill Test or Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT).

• Specific posts like Senior Clerk cum Typist and Junior Account Assistant cum Typist require a typing test, while the Station Master post includes CBAT.

• For undergraduate-level posts, the process includes two CBTs and a typing skill test where applicable.

• There are total 16 languages in which a candidate can give the exam you can check that on the official website.

• Final selection is based on merit through the various stages which include medical test and document verification.

Benefits and Salary Structure for RRB NTPC 2025

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  As the RRB NTPC positions are paid according to the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) pay scale, competitive compensation and frequent raises are guaranteed.

• Graduate-level positions with a starting salary of Rs. 35,400 per month(base salary), like Station Master and Goods Train Manager, are under Pay Level 6. and with a starting salary of Rs. 29,200 per month, positions such as traffic assistant, junior account assistant, and senior clerk/typist fall under Pay Level 5.

• Undergraduate-level positions with base pay beginning at Rs. 19,900 per month include Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, and Commercial cum Ticket Clerk.

• Employees receive house rent and the Dearness Allowance (DA) in addition to their base income.

• Employees are also entitled to pension schemes, medical facilities, and travel concessions for self and dependents.

• The job provides long-term job security, career growth opportunities, and periodic promotions based on departmental exams and seniority.

Conclusion:

Applications for 8,860 NTPC positions have been formally opened by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), offering both graduate and undergraduate students in India an amazing chance. To gain a job with Indian Railways, interested candidates are advised to submit their applications by the deadlines and get ready for the multi-stage examination procedure.