RRB NTPC 2026 Notification — 8,868 Posts

RRB NTPC 2026 Recruitment

As per the official notification released on 15 October 2025, Railway Recruitment Boards have announced 8,868 vacancies for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts under CEN 03/2025.

Important Dates

| Event | Date |

|-------|------|

| Notification Released | 15 October 2025 |

| UG CBT-1 Exam | May-June 2026 |

Vacancy Summary

- **Total Vacancies**: 8,868

- **Graduate Level Posts**: 4,100 (approx)

- **Undergrad Level Posts**: 4,768 (approx)

Salary / Pay Scale

- **Graduate Level Posts**: Pay Level 5, 6 (Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 35,400 per month + allowances)

- **Undergrad Level Posts**: Pay Level 3, 4 (Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 25,500 per month + allowances)

Eligibility

- **Graduate Level**: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University

- **Undergrad Level**: 12th Pass (10+2) from a recognized Board

- **Age Limit**: 18-33 years (relaxation as per Railway rules)

Selection Process

1. **CBT-1 (First Stage)** — 100 marks, 90 minutes, negative marking (1/3)

2. **CBT-2 (Second Stage)** — 120 marks, 90 minutes

3. **Typing Skill Test** — for certain posts (30 WPM English / 25 WPM Hindi)

4. **CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test)** — for Station Master/Traffic Assistant

5. **Document Verification & Medical Examination**

Exam Pattern (CBT-1)

| Subject | Questions | Marks |

|---------|-----------|-------|

| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |

| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |

| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |

| **Total** | **100** | **100** |

Application Fee

| Category | Fee |

|----------|-----|

| General / OBC | Rs. 500 |

| SC / ST / Female / Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 250 |

How to Apply

1. Visit the official RRB website of your zone

2. Click on "CEN 03/2025 NTPC" apply link

3. Register with valid email and mobile number

4. Fill application form with personal and educational details

5. Upload photograph (3.5 x 4.5 cm) and signature

6. Pay application fee online

7. Submit and save the printout

Preparation Tips

- Focus on Quant — it carries maximum weightage across both CBTs

- Practice previous years' RRB NTPC papers

- Current affairs of last 6 months are important for GA section

- Railway-specific GK (history, zones, recent projects) is frequently asked