The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the commencement of the online application process for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) recruitment for undergraduate-level posts. This recruitment drive aims to fill 3,058 vacancies across various zones of Indian Railways. The application process began on October 28, 2025, and will continue until November 27, 2025.
Key Details of the Recruitment:
- Recruiting Authority: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
- Posts: Various Undergraduate Level positions, including Trains Clerk, Junior Clerk Cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, and Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk.
- Total Vacancies: 3,058
- Application Mode: Online
- Starting Date for Online Application: October 28, 2025
- Last Date for Online Application: November 27, 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment: November 29, 2025
- Application Correction Window: November 30, 2025, to December 9, 2025
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have passed the 12th class to be eligible for these posts. Further details regarding age limit and other qualifications can be found in the official notification. The age limit is a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 30 years for UR/ EWS candidates (born between 01-08-2008 to 02-01-1996). Age relaxations are applicable for OBC-NCL, SC/ST and other reserved categories.
Selection Process:
The recruitment process involves a multi-stage selection procedure. It includes:
- First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1)
- Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2)
- Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) (as applicable)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Selection will be strictly based on merit, considering the performance in the aforementioned stages. The dates for the CBTs, CBTST, Document Verification, and Medical Examination will be announced on the official websites of the RRBs.
How to Apply:
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of their respective RRBs. Candidates are advised to carefully fill out the application form and complete all necessary steps before the deadline to avoid rejection. A single online application through any of the official RRB websites is sufficient.
Application Fee:
- General / OBC Candidates: Rs.500/- (Rs. 400/- Refundable after appearing in Stage I Exam)
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically Backward Class (EBC) Candidates: Rs. 250/- (Full Refund after appearing in Stage I Exam)
The fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
Important Dates to Remember:
Candidates should keep track of the following dates:
- Online Application Start Date: October 28, 2025
- Online Application Last Date: November 27, 2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: November 29, 2025
- Application Correction Window: November 30 to December 9, 2025
The Railway Recruitment Board encourages aspirants to apply early and begin their preparations for the selection process to increase their chances of success. The official notification (CEN-07/2025) is available for download on the RRB websites, providing detailed information on eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern and other important instructions.
