The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a Short Notice for the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025-26 (Non-Technical Popular Categories) for a total of 8,850 vacancies. The recruitment is split into two categories: Graduate Level and Undergraduate Level posts. The online application process is scheduled to begin later in October 2025.
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025-26:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Names | Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) |
| Total Vacancies | 8,850 |
| CEN Number (Graduate Level) | CEN 06/2025 |
| CEN Number (Undergraduate Level) | CEN 07/2025 |
| Official Website | rrbcdg.gov.in (or respective regional RRB websites) |
| Short Notice Release Date | September 29, 2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Important Dates | |
| The application dates are different for the Graduate and Undergraduate level posts. | |
| Event | Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025) |
| — | — |
| Application Start Date | October 21, 2025 |
| Application Last Date | November 20, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Detailed Notification | Expected around the third week of October 2025 |
| CBT Exam Dates | To be notified later |
| Vacancy and Post Details | |
| The total 8,850 vacancies are divided between Graduate and Undergraduate posts. | |
| Level | Total Vacancies |
| — | — |
| Graduate Level | 5,800 (Approx.) |
| Undergraduate Level | 3,050 (Approx.) |
| Eligibility Criteria (as on 01.01.2026) | |
| Criteria | Graduate Level Posts |
| — | — |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or its equivalent. |
| Age Limit | 18 to 36 years |
| Age Relaxation | Applicable as per Government of India rules (e.g., OBC-NCL: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years). |
| Selection Process | |
| The RRB NTPC selection process involves the following stages: |
- First Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-1)
- Second Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-2)
- Typing Skill Test (TST) / Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT):
- CBAT is conducted only for the Station Master and Traffic Assistant posts.
- TST is conducted for posts like Junior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, etc.
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Application Fee
Category Fee (Refundable amount after appearing in CBT-1)
General (UR), OBC, EWS ₹500/- (₹400/- refundable)
SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, Economically Backward Class (EBC) ₹250/- (Full ₹250/- refundable)
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