Overview
Organization: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Total Vacancies: 8,850 Posts (Tentative)
Post Type: Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC)
Job Type: Permanent Government Railway Jobs
Application Mode: Online only
Official Website: rrbcdg.gov.in
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Graduate Level | Undergraduate Level |
|---|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 21st October 2025 | 28th October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20th November 2025 | 27th November 2025 |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced | To be announced |
📍 Vacancy Details
Railway Board has announced approximately 8,850 vacancies divided into two categories:
Graduate Level Posts (5,817 Vacancies)
| Post Name | Vacancies | Key Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager | 3,423 | Manage freight operations |
| Junior Account Assistant (JAA) | 921 | Handle railway accounts & typing |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | 638 | Administrative work |
| Station Master | 615 | Manage railway stations |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | 161 | Supervise ticketing operations |
| Traffic Assistant (Metro) | 59 | Assist in metro operations |
Undergraduate Level Posts (3,058 Vacancies)
| Post Name | Vacancies | Key Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 2,424 | Ticketing & customer service |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 394 | Basic accounting work |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 163 | Clerical duties |
| Trains Clerk | 77 | Train documentation |
🎓 Educational Qualifications
For Graduate Level Posts:
- Bachelor’s degree from any recognized university
- Any stream (Arts/Science/Commerce) accepted
- Final year students can also apply
For Undergraduate Level Posts:
- 12th pass from recognized board
- Any stream accepted
- Minimum passing marks required
💰 Salary Details (per month)
Graduate Level Posts:
- Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Level 4-6)
- Starting Salary: ₹35,400 – ₹44,900
- Total In-hand: ₹40,000 – ₹55,000 (including allowances)
Undergraduate Level Posts:
- Pay Scale: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (Level 2-3)
- Starting Salary: ₹19,900 – ₹21,700
- Total In-hand: ₹25,000 – ₹30,000 (including allowances)
Additional Benefits:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance
- Medical benefits for family
- Railway pass for travel
- Pension under NPS
🎯 Selection Process
Two-Stage Computer Based Test (CBT):
1st Stage – CBT 1:
- Common for all posts
- 100 questions in 90 minutes
- Topics: General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Negative marking: 1/3 for wrong answers
2nd Stage – CBT 2:
- Only for shortlisted candidates
- 120 questions in 90 minutes
- Post-specific questions included
- Typing test for relevant posts
3rd Stage – Document Verification
4th Stage – Medical Examination
⏳ Age Limit (as on 01-07-2025)
Graduate Level:
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 36 years
Undergraduate Level:
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 33 years
Age Relaxation:
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
📑 How to Apply
Step-by-Step Process:
- Visit RRB Website
- Go to rrbcdg.gov.in or your regional RRB website
- Click on “Apply Online” for NTPC 2025
- New Registration
- Click “New Registration”
- Fill basic details (Name, Email, Mobile)
- Create username and password
- Fill Application Form
- Login with credentials
- Choose post preference (up to 5 posts)
- Fill personal, educational details
- Select exam language preference
- Upload Documents
- Photo (20-50 KB, JPG)
- Signature (10-40 KB, JPG)
- SC/ST certificate if applicable
- Pay Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹500
- SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Ex-servicemen: ₹250
- Pay via Net Banking/Credit/Debit Card/UPI
- Final Submission
- Review all details
- Submit application
- Download PDF for future reference
Important: You can modify application till last date by paying ₹250 modification fee
⚙️ Key Documents Required
For Application: ✅ 10th Certificate (age proof)
✅ 12th/Graduation marksheet
✅ Caste certificate (if applicable)
✅ PwBD certificate (if applicable)
✅ Scanned photo and signature
✅ Valid email ID and mobile number
For Document Verification: ✅ All original certificates
✅ Printout of application
✅ Photo ID proof
✅ 4 passport size photos
📘 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Short Notice PDF | Download |
| Vacancy Details PDF | Download |
| Apply Online | rrbcdg.gov.in |
| Regional RRB Websites | Check notification for your zone |
💡 Key Points to Remember
✓ One-Time Registration: Register only once, can apply for multiple posts
✓ Post Preference: Choose wisely – you can select up to 5 posts
✓ Language Option: Exam available in 15 regional languages + English/Hindi
✓ No Interview: Selection purely based on CBT scores
✓ Normalization: Scores normalized if exam held in multiple shifts
✓ Railway Pass: Free/concessional travel for self and family
📝 Preparation Tips
- Focus on General Awareness (Railway-related questions important)
- Practice Mathematics shortcuts for speed
- Reasoning needs regular practice
- Previous year papers very helpful
- Mock tests essential for time management
⚠️ Important Note: This is the biggest railway recruitment of 2025. With nearly 9,000 posts across India, competition will be high but opportunities are vast. Start preparation immediately!
Last Date for Graduates: 20th November 2025
Last Date for 12th Pass: 27th November 2025
Your dream railway job is just an application away! 🚂
