RRB NTPC 2025 Recruitment: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Government of India have officially released the Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 06/2025 for the recruitment of various Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) for Graduates. This is a massive opportunity for graduate candidates to build a secure career with the Indian Railways. This guide provides a complete breakdown of the notification.
Candidates must possess a University Degree or its equivalent from a recognized university on or before November 20, 2025.
Candidates awaiting their final results are NOT eligible to apply.
2. Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
The age limit for all posts is 18 to 33 years.
Age Relaxation is applicable as per government rules:
Category
Age Relaxation
SC/ST
5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
3 years
PwBD (UR)
10 years
Ex-Servicemen
Period of service + 3 years (UR)
Note: The date of birth as recorded in the Matriculation/10th certificate will be considered final.
3. Medical Standards
A2: High visual acuity standard, required for posts like Station Master and Goods Train Manager. Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery are NOT eligible for A2 posts.
B2 & C2: Relaxed visual standards for other posts.
1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT): 100 questions from General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. 90 minutes duration.
2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT): 120 questions from the same subjects. 90 minutes duration.
Skill Test (As Applicable):
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): For Station Master and Traffic Assistant.
Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST): For Senior/Junior Clerk cum Typist posts (30 WPM in English / 25 WPM in Hindi).
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination
**✍️ How to Apply for RRB NTPC 2025
Visit the Official RRB Website: Go to the website of the RRB you wish to apply under (list in Para 16.0 of CEN).
Create an Account: Register using a valid mobile number and email ID. Details filled here, including mobile number and chosen RRB, cannot be changed later.
Fill the Online Application: Log in and carefully fill in all educational, personal, and post preference details.
Upload Documents:
Live Photograph: The application portal will capture your live photo. Do not upload a pre-existing one.
Scanned Signature: In running handwriting, black ink on white paper, JPG format (30-49 KB).
Pay the Application Fee: Complete the payment through the available online modes.
Submit and Print: Review all details and submit. Keep a printout of the final application for future reference.
**📜 Important Instructions
Choose ONE RRB Only: Submitting multiple applications to different RRBs will lead to the rejection of all applications.
Post Preference: Carefully indicate your preference for posts and Railway Zones within your chosen RRB. Options once exercised are final.
Document Scrutiny: Eligibility is provisional. Original documents (Educational, Caste, Income, PwBD, ExSM etc.) will be verified only during the Document Verification stage.
Scribe Facility: Eligible PwBD candidates who wish to use a scribe must opt for it in the online application and get their scribe registered on the RRB portal (rrbapply.gov.in).
**🔗 Useful Links & Annexures
Annexure-A: Post-wise Parameters (Qualification, Medical Standard)
Annexure-B: RRB & Zone-wise Vacancy Table
Annexure-I to VII: Formats for SC/ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwBD, ExSM certificates, etc.
**🚀 Final Call to Action
Read the official CEN No. 06/2025 PDF thoroughly from an RRB website.
Check your eligibility against the post parameters in Annexure-A.
Prepare your documents and scanned signature in the prescribed format.
Apply well before the deadline of November 20, 2025, to avoid last-minute technical issues.
