RRB NTPC 2025 — Non-Technical Popular Categories
RRB NTPC is a large-scale recruitment by the Indian Railways for non-technical graduate and undergraduate level posts including Junior Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Traffic Assistant, Station Master, and Goods Guard.
RRB NTPC Vacancy, Eligibility, and Apply Link
Use this section for recruitment information and the official application portal. Practice resources are kept separately below, so users can quickly choose whether they want to apply or prepare.
Opening Timeline
| Notification Expected | 2025 (cycle under planning) |
| Application Window | As per official RRB notification |
| CBT Stage 1 | As per official RRB schedule |
| CBT Stage 2 | As per official RRB schedule |
| Skill Test / CBAT / Medical | Post CBT 2 selection |
Eligibility Criteria
Exam Pattern
| Selection Process | CBT Stage 1 → CBT Stage 2 → Skill Test/CBAT → Document Verification & Medical |
| CBT Stage 1 (Screening) | 100 questions | 90 minutes | General Awareness (40Q) + Mathematics (30Q) + General Intelligence & Reasoning (30Q) |
| CBT Stage 2 (Merit) | 120 questions | 90 minutes | General Awareness (50Q) + Mathematics (35Q) + Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (35Q) |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark per wrong answer |
| CBAT | Computer Based Aptitude Test for Station Master and Traffic Assistant posts |
Syllabus
General Awareness
- Current Affairs (6 months)
- Indian History
- Indian Geography
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy
- Science & Technology
- Sports
- Indian Railways General Knowledge
- Computer Basics
Mathematics
- Number System
- Percentage
- Profit & Loss
- Ratio & Proportion
- Time & Work
- Time, Speed & Distance
- SI & CI
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Mensuration
- Statistics
Reasoning & Intelligence
- Analogy
- Alphabetical & Number Series
- Coding-Decoding
- Mathematical Operations
- Relationships
- Syllogism
- Venn Diagram
- Data Interpretation
- Directions
- Statement & Conclusions
Frequently Asked Questions — RRB NTPC
What posts are covered under RRB NTPC?+
RRB NTPC covers: Graduate level posts — Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice, Station Master. Undergraduate posts — Junior Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Trains Clerk, Ticket Collector, etc.
What is the RRB NTPC salary?+
RRB NTPC salaries vary by post and pay level. Graduate level posts range from Rs. 25,000–40,000 per month (basic + DA + allowances). Station Master and Goods Guard are among the highest-paying NTPC posts (Level 6, Rs. 35,400 basic). Undergraduate posts start around Rs. 19,900 basic (Level 2–3).
How is RRB NTPC different from RRB Group D?+
RRB NTPC requires minimum 12th pass (for lower posts) or graduation (for higher posts) and covers clerical, commercial, and supervisory roles. RRB Group D requires only 10th pass or ITI and covers track maintenance, helper, and porter-level roles. Group D has far more vacancies but lower-level posts.