The Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) has officially released the RRB NTPC 2025 Notification for a total of 11,558 vacancies, covering both Graduate and Undergraduate posts across various zones of Indian Railways. With the exam scheduled to be held between May and June 2025, aspirants still have ample time to prepare thoroughly and secure a spot in this prestigious government job opportunity.
What is RRB NTPC?
The RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) exam is conducted to recruit candidates for various posts in Indian Railways. This includes roles like:
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Graduate-Level Posts: Goods Train Manager, Station Master, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor.
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Undergraduate-Level Posts: Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk.
This recruitment drive has received an overwhelming 1.21 crore applications, out of which 58.40 lakh are for graduate-level posts and 63.26 lakh for 12th-pass level posts.
RRB NTPC 2025: Important Dates at a Glance
| Event | Graduate Posts | Under Graduate Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release | 13th Sept 2024 | 20th Sept 2024 |
| Online Application Start | 14th Sept 2024 | 21st Sept 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20th Oct 2024 | 27th Oct 2024 |
| Exam Date | May – June 2025 | May – June 2025 |
Still Time Left – Focus on the Syllabus!
With the exam months away, now is the perfect time to align your preparation with the official syllabus. Here’s a brief breakdown:
CBT-1 Exam Pattern:
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Total Questions: 100
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Duration: 90 Minutes
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Negative Marking: ⅓ for each wrong answer
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
CBT-2 Exam Pattern:
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Total Questions: 120
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Duration: 90 Minutes
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
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| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
Key Topics in the Syllabus
Mathematics:
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Time & Work, SI & CI, Trigonometry, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Geometry, Algebra, etc.
Reasoning:
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Puzzles, Syllogism, Venn Diagram, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, and more.
General Awareness:
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Current Affairs, Indian Polity, History, Geography, Computer Basics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), and Indian Economy.
Vacancies: Graduate vs Undergraduate Posts
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Graduate-Level: 8,113 vacancies
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Undergraduate-Level: 3,445 vacancies
Top zones with the highest number of openings include RRB Kolkata, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar, Ahmedabad, and Chennai.
Selection Process
The selection will be conducted in stages:
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CBT-1
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CBT-2
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Skill Test (Typing Test or Aptitude Test – depending on the post)
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Document Verification
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Medical Examination
Salary Overview
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Undergraduate Posts: Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 21,700
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Graduate Posts: Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 35,400
Includes perks like DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Pension Scheme, and more.
Final Note
The RRB NTPC 2025 exam is a great chance to land a secure and prestigious job in Indian Railways. With the exam window still a few weeks away, this is the right time to strategize your study plan, revise the full syllabus, and practice mock tests to boost your performance.