RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025-2026: Graduate & UG Posts (11,558 Vacancies)
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the comprehensive recruitment notification for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) targeting both Graduate Level (CEN 05/2024) and Undergraduate Level (CEN 06/2024) positions. A total of 11,558 vacancies are being filled through this mega recruitment drive across various railway zones. The CBT-1 examination phase is underway, with critical updates regarding exam schedules, answer keys, results, and comprehensive phase structural updates available below. Aspirants can track the category-wise distribution, precise physical or medical requirements, detailed syllabus modules, and access direct links for official scorecards.
⚡ Live Update (July 2026): RRB NTPC Graduate and Undergraduate level CBT 1 examinations have seen phase-wise shifts. Results calculation parameters via normalization framework are being compiled. Keep tracking this space for the direct zone-wise scorecard link.
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025-26: Summary Overview
| Organization |
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways |
| Exam Tier Name |
RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) |
| Notification Reference |
CEN 05/2024 (Graduate) & CEN 06/2024 (Undergraduate) |
| Total Allocated Posts |
11,558 Vacancies (8,113 Graduate + 3,445 Undergraduate) |
| Selection Stages |
CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT/TST (Post Specific), Document Verification & Medical |
| Official Portal Link |
rrcb.gov.in (And respective regional RRB Portals) |
Timeline of Important Dates
| Event Activity |
Graduate Categories (CEN 05/2024) |
Undergraduate Categories (CEN 06/2024) |
| Official Notification Link Open |
13 September 2024 |
20 September 2024 |
| Online Registration Start |
14 September 2024 |
21 September 2024 |
| Last Date for Online Submission |
20 October 2024 |
27 October 2024 |
| Application Modification Window |
23 October - 30 October 2024 |
30 October - 06 November 2024 |
| CBT Phase 1 Exam Dates |
January - March 2025 (Staggered) |
April - June 2025 (Staggered) |
| CBT 1 Official Answer Key |
To Be Announced Soon |
To Be Announced Soon |
| CBT Phase 1 Merit Status / Result |
Available Shortly |
Processing |
| CBT Phase 2 Exam Timeline |
To Be Scheduled |
To Be Scheduled |
Application Processing Fee structure
| General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates |
Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400 refundable back to account upon appearing in CBT-1) |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Minorities / EBC |
Rs. 250/- (Rs. 250 full fee refundable upon appearing in CBT-1) |
| Transaction Modification Charges |
Rs. 100/- (Non-Refundable for any category layout modifications) |
| Payment Gateway Modes Available |
Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI Channels |
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Matrix Breakdown (Graduate Posts)
| Post Profile Name |
Initial Monthly Pay |
Medical Standard |
Total Seats allocated |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor |
Rs. 35,400/- (Level 6) |
B-2 |
1,736 |
| Station Master |
Rs. 35,400/- (Level 6) |
A-2 |
994 |
| Goods Train Manager |
Rs. 29,200/- (Level 5) |
A-2 |
3,144 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist |
Rs. 29,200/- (Level 5) |
C-2 |
1,507 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist |
Rs. 29,200/- (Level 5) |
C-2 |
732 |
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Matrix Breakdown (Undergraduate Posts)
| Post Profile Name |
Initial Monthly Pay |
Medical Standard |
Total Seats Allocated |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
Rs. 21,700/- (Level 3) |
B-2 |
2,022 |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist |
Rs. 19,900/- (Level 2) |
C-2 |
990 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist |
Rs. 19,900/- (Level 2) |
C-2 |
361 |
| Trains Clerk |
Rs. 19,900/- (Level 2) |
A-3 |
72 |
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution Details
| Category Name |
Graduate Vacancies (CEN 05/2024) |
Undergraduate Vacancies (CEN 06/2024) |
Combined Total |
| Unreserved (UR) |
3,382 |
1,430 |
4,812 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) |
2,143 |
915 |
3,058 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
1,211 |
518 |
1,729 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
615 |
261 |
876 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) |
762 |
321 |
1,083 |
| Total Pool |
8,113 |
3,445 |
11,558 |
Comprehensive CBT Phase 1 Exam Syllabus Pattern
*Note: Screening test consists of 100 total objective-type questions to be completed within 90 minutes. Penalty marks stand at 1/3rd for incorrect attempts.
| Subject Domain Area |
Number of Questions |
Total Assigned Marks |
High-Weightage Core Topics Included |
| General Awareness |
40 Questions |
40 Marks |
Current Affairs, Indian History, Constitution, Geography, Space Programs, Environmental Issues. |
| Mathematics |
30 Questions |
30 Marks |
Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM-HCF, Ratio-Proportion, Percentage, Profit-Loss, SI-CI, Time-Work. |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
30 Questions |
30 Marks |
Analogies, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Venn Diagrams, Data Sufficiency, Puzzle Mapping. |
| Total Core Blueprint |
100 Questions |
100 Marks |
Total Exam Window Duration: 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for PwBD) |
Step-By-Step Process To Check Result & Download Scorecard
- Navigate directly to the official regional web portal of the specific RRB zone you chose during initial registration.
- Locate the prominent notice section dedicated to active recruitments and tap on the hyperlink labeled "CEN 05/2024 or CEN 06/2024 Scorecard System login".
- Input your authorized credentials including your safe Registration Number and correct Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY format).
- Complete the security verification process by entering the captcha string displayed properly on screen.
- Click the "Submit" option to view your comprehensive normalization marks, cut-off baseline, and shortlisting selection status for the upcoming CBT 2 tier.
Upcoming Next RRB NTPC Vacancy Cycle Status
In accordance with the structured Annual Railway Recruitment Calendar cycle, subsequent fresh notification drafts for Non-Technical Popular Categories are scheduled to release recurringly. For unsuccessful or new candidates, registration links for the next recruitment year are forecasted to launch around the fourth quarter. It is highly advised to remain aligned with the fundamental exam blueprint to ensure readiness.
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