RRB NTPC Vacancy 2025: Short Notification Released for 8,875 Posts
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a short notice for the RRB NTPC Vacancy 2025, announcing a total of 8,875 Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts. This recruitment drive is a significant opportunity for both undergraduate and graduate candidates to secure a job in the Indian Railways. The short notification confirms the number of vacancies for various posts, including Goods Train Manager, Station Master, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, and others.
While the detailed notification and online application dates are yet to be announced, this short notice is a clear signal for aspirants to kickstart their preparation. The official notification is expected to be released in November or December 2025.
Note :- Please note that while a short notice has been released by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) regarding the vacancies for the RRB NTPC 2025 recruitment, the detailed notification is still awaited. The information below is based on the available short notice and is subject to change with the release of the full notification.
RRB NTPC 2025: Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Recruitment Name | RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 8,875 |
| Graduate Level Posts | 5,817 |
| Undergraduate Level Posts | 3,058 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rrbcdg.gov.in (and other regional RRB websites) |
| Official Notification | To be released in Nov-Dec 2025 |
| Apply Online Dates | To be announced with the full notification |
Important Dates
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Application Fee
Fee Refund (After Appearing in Stage I Exam)
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Vacancy Details: Post-Wise Breakdown
The 8,875 vacancies are distributed across two main categories: Graduate-Level and Undergraduate-Level posts.
Graduate Level Vacancies (5,817 Posts)
These posts require a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Goods Train Manager | 3,423 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | 921 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | 638 |
| Station Master | 615 |
| Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor (CCTS) | 161 |
| Traffic Assistant (Metro Railway) | 59 |
| Total | 5,817 |
Undergraduate Level Vacancies (3,058 Posts)
These posts require a minimum qualification of 12th pass.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (CCTC) | 2,424 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 394 |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 163 |
| Trains Clerk | 77 |
| Total | 3,058 |
RRB NTPC 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria, including age limit and educational qualification, will be detailed in the full notification. However, based on the previous year’s trends and recent updates, here are the expected requirements:
| Educational Qualification: | Total posts |
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8,875 |
The detailed zone-wise vacancy distribution for the RRB NTPC 2025 recruitment has been released along with the short notification. Candidates can now see how the 8,875 posts are distributed across the various Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). This information is crucial for candidates when they select their preferred zone during the online application process, which is expected to begin in November/December 2025.
RRB NTPC 2025: Zone-wise Vacancy Breakdown
The total number of vacancies is split between graduate-level and undergraduate-level posts. The full breakdown by RRB zone is provided below.
Graduate Level Vacancies (Total: 5,817 Posts)
| Zone (RRB) | Vacancies |
| Eastern Railway (ER) | 1,006 |
| South East Central Railway (SECR) | 841 |
| East Central Railway (ECR) | 632 |
| Northern Railway (NR) | 580 |
| South Central Railway (SCR) | 555 |
| Central Railway (CR) | 472 |
| Western Railway (WR) | 468 |
| Southern Railway (SR) | 421 |
| South Western Railway (SWR) | 373 |
| North Eastern Railway (NER) | 330 |
| North Central Railway (NCR) | 305 |
| West Central Railway (WCR) | 285 |
| Others (BLW/CLW/ICF/etc.) | 49 |
| Total | 5,817 |
Undergraduate Level Vacancies (Total: 3,058 Posts)
| Zone (RRB) | Vacancies |
| Eastern Railway (ER) | 531 |
| Northern Railway (NR) | 405 |
| Western Railway (WR) | 484 |
| South Central Railway (SCR) | 292 |
| East Central Railway (ECR) | 83 |
| South Eastern Railway (SER) | 176 |
| North Eastern Railway (NER) | 168 |
| North Frontier Railway (NFR) | 142 |
| North Western Railway (NWR) | 88 |
| West Central Railway (WCR) | 105 |
| Southern Railway (SR) | 164 |
| Central Railway (CR) | 194 |
| South Western Railway (SWR) | 52 |
| Others (BLW/CLW/ICF/etc.) | 200 |
| Total | 3,058 |
Important Note for Applicants
- Single Application: Candidates are permitted to apply to only one RRB. You cannot apply to multiple zones.
- Detailed Notification: The final, detailed notification will provide the complete breakdown of vacancies for each post within each zone. This will include reservations for different categories (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS).
- Official Websites: Always refer to the official websites of the respective RRBs for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
The release of the zone-wise vacancies allows candidates to strategically choose their preferred RRB based on the number of available posts and their personal preferences. The official application window is expected to open in the coming months.
RRB NTPC Selection Process Overview 📊
The selection process is a multi-stage affair involving a series of tests to shortlist candidates for different posts.
RRB NTPC CBT Exam Pattern 📋
Both CBT stages are objective-type tests with negative marking. The pattern for each is outlined below.
Key Points on Eligibility and Exams ✅
- Eligibility: The minimum educational qualification is 12th pass for undergraduate posts and a bachelor’s degree for graduate posts.
- Final Merit List: The final selection is based on the performance in CBT-2 and the skill test (if applicable). For Station Master and Traffic Assistant, the merit list is prepared with 70% weightage given to CBT-2 marks and 30% weightage to CBAT marks.
- Typing Test: The TST is qualifying in nature, and candidates must achieve a minimum speed of 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi.
How to Apply Online
The online application process will begin after the release of the detailed notification. Candidates will need to follow these general steps:
- Visit the official website of the RRB of your choice.
- Click on the “New Registration” link for RRB NTPC 2025.
- Fill in the registration form with your personal details and create a unique user ID and password.
- Log in with your credentials and fill out the detailed application form.
- Upload the required documents, including a photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Stay tuned to the official RRB websites for the release of the detailed notification, which will contain all the information regarding important dates, application fees, selection process, and more.
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