(Quick Facts)
Notification: CEN 06/2025 (Graduate) — Out
Total Vacancies: 5,810 (Graduate Level)
Apply Online: From 21 Oct 2025 to 20 Nov 2025 (23:59 hrs)
Fee Payment Last Date: 22 Nov 2025
Edit Window: 23 Nov – 02 Dec 2025 (with modification fee)
Stages: CBT-1 → CBT-2 → CBAT/Typing (as applicable) → DV → Medical
Age (as on 01-01-2026): 18–33 years (category relaxations as per rules)
Languages for CBTs: English, Hindi + 13 regional languages (incl. Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu) — choose one at application time.
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Opening of online application | 21 Oct 2025 |
Closing date for application | 20 Nov 2025 (23:59 hrs) |
Last date for fee payment | 22 Nov 2025 |
Application edit window | 23 Nov – 02 Dec 2025 |
Scribe details window (eligible candidates) | 03 Dec – 07 Dec 2025 |
Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay (₹) | Medical Std. | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | 6 | 35,400 | B2 | 161 |
Station Master | 6 | 35,400 | A2 | 615 |
Goods Train Manager | 5 | 29,200 | A2 | 3,416 |
Junior Accounts Assistant | 5 | 29,200 | C2 | 921 |
Senior Clerk cum Typist | 5 | 29,200 | C2 | 638 |
Traffic Assistant | 4/5* | 25,500* | A2 | 59 |
Total | — | — | — | 5,810 |
*As per RRB norms; refer to detailed CEN for post-wise pay levels/standards. Railway Recruitment Board Bhubaneswar
Eligibility
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
18–33 years for Unreserved/EWS.
Relaxations: OBC-NCL: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years, PwBD, Ex-SM, etc. as per tables in the CEN.
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university by 20 Nov 2025 (closing date).
Post-wise parameters/skills are listed in Annexure-A of the CEN. Candidates awaiting final results should not apply.
Medical Standards
A2/B2/C2 as applicable to the post. Candidates must satisfy the prescribed vision/fitness standards.
Examination Fee & Refund
₹500: All candidates (except concession categories). Refund ₹400 after appearing in CBT-1 (bank charges apply).
₹250: SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minority/Economically Backward Class (EBC). Refund ₹250 after appearing in CBT-1 (bank charges apply).
Payment mode: Online only (debit/credit/UPI).
Note: EBC is distinct from OBC/EWS; candidates claiming EBC must possess the valid document as per Annexure IIIA.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Stages
CBT-1 → CBT-2 → CBAT (only for Station Master/Traffic Assistant) / Typing Skill Test (for notified posts) → Document Verification → Medical. Selection is strictly merit-based at each stage.
CBT-1 (Common for all notified posts)
Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible scribe users)
Questions: 100 MCQs; GA 40, Math 30, Reasoning 30
Negative Marking: -1/3 per wrong answer
Qualifying (min. percent): UR/EWS 40%, OBC 30%, SC 30%, ST 25% (PwBD relaxation by 2% where applicable).
CBT-1 Syllabus (indicative):
Mathematics: Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM/HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Mensuration, Time & Work/Distance, SI/CI, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometry, Statistics, etc.
General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Venn, Data Sufficiency, Syllogism, Statement–Conclusion/Course of Action, Decision Making, Maps, Graph interpretation, etc.
General Awareness: Current Events (India & World), Sports, Art & Culture, Indian Literature, Polity & Governance, Economy, General Science, Space/Nuclear, UN/World Orgs, Environmental Issues, Computers/Basics, Transport Systems, Famous Personalities, Important Govt. Schemes, etc.
CBT-2 (Post-wise, higher difficulty)
Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible scribe users)
Questions: 120 MCQs; GA 50, Math 35, Reasoning 35
Negative marking -1/3; cut-offs similar to CBT-1 (with normalization).
CBAT (Only for Station Master/Traffic Assistant)
Conducted after CBT-2.
Qualifying: Minimum T-Score 42 in each test battery (no relaxation; English/Hindi medium; no negative marking).
Final panel for these posts: 70% CBT-2 + 30% CBAT (among those qualifying CBAT). Vision certificate in the prescribed format is mandatory during CBAT.
Typing Skill Test (as applicable)
Conducted for specified clerical/typing posts after CBT-2 (details in the CEN/notice).
Language Options for CBTs
Questions will be available in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages. Choose your language at application time; the chosen language and English will be displayed in the CBT.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
Create Account: Use the official RRB application portal link provided on regional RRB websites; verify mobile & email via OTP. (Account details like mobile/email cannot be changed later.)
Choose Language & RRB Zone Preferences: As prompted in the form; submit only one application for this CEN. Multiple applications → rejection.
Upload Live Photo & Documents: The portal captures a live photograph; keep required scans ready as per the CEN.
Pay Fee Online: Through cards/UPI; note refund rules.
Submit & Save: Download/print your application and fee receipt.
Corrections Window: If needed, use the 23 Nov – 02 Dec 2025 window (limited fields; modification fee applies).
Documents to Keep Ready
Valid Photo ID, Degree certificate/marksheet, category certificates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), PwBD documents, Ex-SM discharge/records, and bank details (for fee refund). See Annexures for exact formats.
Detailed Syllabus (As Indicated in CEN)
The RRB has specified topic groups for Maths, GI & Reasoning, and GA for both CBT-1 and CBT-2. Use our JobSafal notes & practice sets aligned to these topics to boost speed and accuracy.
Why This Drive Matters
Indian Railways offers pan-India postings, pay protection under 7th CPC, stable career growth, and a transparent merit-based process. With 5,810 graduate posts, this cycle is a golden window for serious aspirants. Let’s turn your preparation into a selection—smart practice, mock tests, and revision sprints are your edge.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are there in RRB NTPC Graduate 2025-26?
A. 5,810 for graduate-level posts under CEN 06/2025.
Q2. What are the application dates?
A. 21 Oct 2025 – 20 Nov 2025 (23:59 hrs); fee payment till 22 Nov 2025; edits 23 Nov – 02 Dec 2025.
Q3. What is the exam pattern?
A. CBT-1 (100 Q/90 min) → CBT-2 (120 Q/90 min) → CBAT/Typing (as applicable) → DV → Medical; -1/3 negative marking in CBTs.
Q4. What is the age limit?
A. 18–33 years as on 01-01-2026; relaxations as per rules.
Q5. What are the fees and refunds?
A. ₹500 (refund ₹400 after CBT-1) for all except concession categories; ₹250 (refund ₹250) for SC/ST/Ex-SM/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minority/EBC. Online payment only.
Q6. Which languages can I choose for the CBTs?
A. English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages (like Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, etc.).
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