The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the short notification for the RRB NTPC 2025-2026 recruitment, announcing a total of 8,850 vacancies for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts across graduate and undergraduate levels. The detailed notification will be available on October 4, 2025, and the online application process will start from October 21, 2025, for graduate posts and October 28, 2025, for undergraduate posts. The exams for graduate-level candidates are expected to be conducted in December 2025, and for undergraduate-level candidates in January 2026.
RRB NTPC Notification 2025-26 Summary
The RRB has sanctioned 8,850 NTPC vacancies, including 5,800 for graduate-level posts and 3,050 for undergraduate-level posts. These vacancies cover various roles such as Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Traffic Assistant, Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Junior Clerk, and more. The recruitment will be conducted through a Centralized Employment Notification (CEN 06/2025 for graduates and CEN 07/2025 for undergraduates).
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Important Dates
- Short Notification Released: September 29, 2025
- Detailed Notification Release: October 4, 2025
- Online Application Start for Graduate Posts: October 21, 2025
- Online Application Start for Undergraduate Posts: October 28, 2025
- Online Application End for Graduate Posts: November 20, 2025
- Online Application End for Undergraduate Posts: November 27, 2025
- Expected Exam Dates: December 2025 for Graduate Posts, January 2026 for Undergraduate Posts
Eligibility and Selection Process
- Educational Qualification: 12th Pass for Undergraduate posts, Graduate for Graduate posts
- Age Limit: 18 to 33 years for undergraduate level, 18 to 36 years for graduate level
- Selection Process: Computer-Based Tests (CBT-1 and CBT-2), Skill Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination
How to Apply
Candidates can apply online through the official RRB regional websites starting on the given dates. The application involves registration, filling out the form, uploading necessary documents, and paying the application fee. Detailed instructions will be in the official notification.
This recruitment drive is a significant opportunity for candidates looking for non-technical roles in Indian Railways for the fiscal year 2025-2026.