Introduction
The RRB NTPC 2025 Notification (CEN 06/2025) is officially out! Indian Railways has announced 5,810 Graduate-level vacancies across various zones.
Applications are open from 21 October 2025 to 20 November 2025 (11:59 PM).
This post covers all essential details — application links, eligibility, syllabus, fee/refund process, and step-by-step application instructions — so you can apply correctly and prepare smartly without missing any key date or rule.
📌 Key Highlights
- Application Dates: 21 Oct 2025 to 20 Nov 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Total Vacancies: 5,810 Graduate-level posts (CEN 06/2025)
- Application Fee:
- ₹500 for UR/OBC/EWS
- ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ESM/Minority/EBC/Transgender
- Refund (After CBT 1):
- ₹400 refund for ₹500 payers
- ₹250 refund for ₹250 payers (after bank charges)
- Selection Stages:
CBT 1 → CBT 2 → Typing/CBAT (as applicable) → Document Verification → Medical - Apply Online: Central Apply Portal – CEN 06/2025 (Active)
🗓️ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 21 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 November 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction/Update Window | To be announced region-wise |
| Official Notices | Available on respective RRB regional websites |
Important: Always verify updates on your regional RRB page (e.g., RRB Chandigarh, RRB Bhubaneswar) for the latest advisories, corrections, or addenda.
💼 Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 5,810 (Graduate-Level)
Key Roles:
- Station Master
- Goods Train Manager (Goods Guard)
- Senior Clerk cum Typist
- Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist
- Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor
- Traffic Assistant
👉 For exact zone-wise and category-wise breakup, refer to your regional RRB PDF notification.
💰 Application Fee & Refund Policy
| Category | Fee | Refund (After CBT 1) |
|---|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹500 | ₹400 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / ESM / Minority / EBC / Transgender | ₹250 | ₹250 |
Note:
- Refunds are processed after CBT 1 attendance (bank charges deducted).
- Ensure correct bank account details during registration to avoid refund failure.
📘 What is RRB NTPC?
RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) is a national-level recruitment conducted by Indian Railways to fill graduate-level posts in operational, commercial, and clerical departments.
The 2025 notification (CEN 06/2025) specifies all eligibility rules, stage-wise exams, and application instructions across regional and central RRB portals.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
Certain posts require Typing Skill Test (TST) or Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) as mentioned in the notification.
Age Limit:
18–33 years for Graduate posts (as on notice date).
Age relaxations apply for reserved categories as per government rules.
🧾 Step-by-Step Application Process
Follow this friendly walkthrough to complete your RRB NTPC 2025 online form correctly:
- Visit your regional RRB website or the central CEN 06/2025 portal.
- Click on “New Registration – NTPC Graduate”.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Complete identity verification via Aadhaar or DigiLocker (if available).
- Fill personal, qualification, and category details accurately.
- Select your preferred RRB zone carefully.
- Upload:
- Recent passport-size photo (live capture if asked)
- Signature (running handwriting)
- Required certificates in the correct size/format
- Pay the application fee online via UPI, card, or net-banking.
- Preview your form before final submission.
- Download and save the application summary for future reference.
Pro Tips:
- Use a consistent signature throughout your documents.
- Submit early to avoid last-minute rush or portal issues.
🧩 Selection Process
- CBT 1: Covers Mathematics, Reasoning, and General Awareness.
- CBT 2: Higher-difficulty version for final shortlisting.
- Typing/CBAT: Post-specific (only for selected roles).
- Document Verification & Medical: Final stage before appointment.
📚 RRB NTPC 2025 Syllabus
Mathematics
- Number System, Decimals, Fractions
- Ratio, Proportion, Percentage
- Time, Speed & Distance, Time & Work
- Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss
- Geometry, Mensuration (2D/3D), Algebra
- Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode), Trigonometry (Basics)
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies, Series, Classification
- Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Syllogism
- Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Venn Diagram
- Statement-Assumption, Decision-Making
- Data Sufficiency & Analytical Reasoning
General Awareness
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Indian History, Polity, Geography, Economy
- General & Life Science
- Computers & Networking Basics
- Government Schemes, PSUs, Sports, Culture & Monuments
🧠 Study Tips for Success
- Practice mixed-section mock tests to improve timing.
- Focus on high-weightage topics like percentages, series, current affairs.
- Revise short notes regularly in 2-week cycles for better retention.
- Use previous-year question papers to understand difficulty levels.
🧾 Documents Checklist
Keep these ready before applying:
- Recent photograph (as per format)
- Running signature
- Graduation degree/provisional certificate
- 10th certificate (for Date of Birth proof)
- Category/PwBD/ESM certificates (if applicable)
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar preferred)
🔗 Important Official Links
- RRB NTPC 2025 Apply Online Link (CEN 06/2025 FOR NON TECHNICAL POPULAR CATEGORIES GRADUATE POSTS)- https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/#/auth/home
- RRB Chandigarh (central RRB website): https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in
- CEN 06/2025 NTPC Graduate—Detailed Notification PDF: https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/uploads/2025/06-NTPCG/062025NTPCG-CEN.pdf
- CEN 06/2025 NTPC Graduate—Central Notice Page (latest updates, instructions): https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/2025-06-ntpcg.php
- Recruitment Notices hub (all active/archived CENs): https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/employment-notices.php
- RRB Bhubaneswar—CEN 06/2025 (Hindi links shown on page): https://www.rrbbbs.gov.in/documentexplorer.php?prmt=TVRZd013PT0=
- RRB Bhubaneswar—CEN 06/2025 (English links shown on page): https://www.rrbbbs.gov.in/documentexplorer.php?prmt=TVRZd01nPT0=
❓ Quick FAQs
Q1. Is RRB NTPC 2025 Notification Out?
Yes. CEN 06/2025 is live, and applications are open from 21 Oct to 20 Nov 2025.
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
A total of 5,810 Graduate-level posts across Indian Railways.
Q3. Do all posts require Typing or CBAT?
No. Only certain posts like Typist or Station Master require it.
Q4. What is the application fee and refund process?
₹500 for UR/OBC/EWS and ₹250 for others. Refunds are processed after CBT 1 attendance.
Q5. Where to apply?
Apply via your regional RRB or the central portal for CEN 06/2025.
