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RRB NTPC Exam: Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Salary (2025–26 Cycle)
RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) is a Railway Recruitment Board exam that fills Undergraduate and Graduate level posts such as Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Junior Clerk cum Typist and Commercial cum Ticket Clerk in Indian Railways. The ongoing 2025–26 cycle (CEN 06/2025 and CEN 07/2025) covers 8,868 vacancies, and it is currently in the exam and result stage. Scholars SSC Academy helps Class 12 and graduate aspirants prepare for the CBT-1 and CBT-2 stages with structured classes, mock tests and doubt support.
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- 8,868 vacancies in the current CEN 06 & 07/2025 cycle
- UG (12th pass) and Graduate level posts
- CBT-1 → CBT-2 → Skill/Aptitude Test → DV → Medical
- Coaching centres in Delhi NCR and 12+ other cities
RRB NTPC Exam 2025–26 Recruitment: Current Status
The application window for this cycle has already closed, and this section is for candidates tracking their existing application or preparing for the next CEN. Always cross-check dates on the official RRB regional website before making any decision.
| Detail | Graduate posts (CEN 06/2025) | Undergraduate posts (CEN 07/2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Vacancies | 5,810 | 3,058 |
| Eligibility | Graduate from a recognised university | Passed Class 12 from a recognised board |
| Age limit | 18–33 years | 18–30 years |
| Application window | 21 Oct – 27 Nov 2025 (closed) | 28 Oct – 4 Dec 2025 (closed) |
| Current stage (as of 29 Aug 2026) | CBT-2 held 10 Jul 2026; result awaited | CBT-1 result declared; CBT-2 on 17 Sep 2026 |
Source: Railway Recruitment Boards’ official CEN notifications 06/2025 and 07/2025 (rrbapply.gov.in and regional RRB sites). Verified 29 August 2026. Exam-day schedules can change — always confirm your city and date on your RRB’s official e-call letter.
Posts Covered Under RRB NTPC
Undergraduate-level posts
Open to candidates who have passed Class 12 from a recognised board.
- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist
- Junior Clerk cum Typist
- Trains Clerk
Graduate-level posts
Open to candidates who hold a degree from a recognised university.
- Station Master
- Goods Train Manager
- Senior Clerk cum Typist
- Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
- Junior Account Assistant cum Typist
- Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor
RRB NTPC Exam Eligibility Criteria
Age is reckoned as on the cut-off date fixed in each CEN (1 January 2026 for the current cycle). Standard age relaxation applies for SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years), PwBD and other categories as per the official notification.
| Post level | Educational qualification | Age limit |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate posts | Class 12 pass from a recognised board | 18–30 years |
| Graduate posts | Graduate degree from a recognised university | 18–33 years |
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
- Stage 1 — CBT-1 (screening, common for all posts)
- Stage 2 — CBT-2 (separate for UG and Graduate posts)
- Stage 3 — Computer Based Aptitude Test / Typing Skill Test (post-specific)
- Stage 4 — Document Verification
- Stage 5 — Medical Examination
Both CBT-1 and CBT-2 are 90-minute computer-based tests with 1 mark per question and 1/3 negative marking for every wrong answer.
CBT-1 Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
CBT-2 Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
RRB NTPC CBT Syllabus (Common to CBT-1 & CBT-2)
Number system, decimals, fractions, LCM & HCF, ratio and proportion, percentage, mensuration, time & work, time & distance, simple and compound interest, profit and loss, elementary algebra, geometry and trigonometry, and elementary statistics.
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogies, number and alphabetical series, coding-decoding, mathematical operations, similarities and differences, analytical reasoning, syllogism, Venn diagrams, puzzles, data sufficiency, statement-conclusion and map-based questions.
Current affairs, games and sports, art and culture, Indian history and freedom struggle, geography, Indian polity and governance, science and technology, static GK, and flagship government programmes.
RRB NTPC Salary Structure
Pay is based on the 7th Central Pay Commission matrix, which remains in force as of August 2026. The 8th Pay Commission has been constituted but its revised pay matrix has not yet been notified, so current RRB recruitment continues to follow 7th CPC levels shown below, plus DA, HRA and other railway allowances.
| Post | 7th CPC Pay Level | Starting Basic Pay (₹/month) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Clerk cum Typist / Accounts Clerk cum Typist / Trains Clerk | Level 2 | 19,900 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | Level 3 | 21,700 |
| Traffic Assistant | Level 4 | 25,500 |
| Goods Guard / Senior Clerk cum Typist / Jr. Account Assistant cum Typist | Level 5 | 29,200 |
| Commercial Apprentice / Station Master | Level 6 | 35,400 |
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Scholars SSC Academy Centres Across India
17 centres across India offer RRB NTPC coaching and guidance. Delhi NCR students can walk into any of the four Delhi centres; students in other states can find their nearest branch below or on our full contact page.
- South Extension Part-1, New Delhi (Head Office) — H-81, South Extension Part-1, New Delhi 110049
- Saket, New Delhi — 179, 2nd Floor, Khirki Village, opposite Select Citywalk Mall
- Kalkaji, New Delhi — Shop 621/17, Mini Central Market, DDA Flats
- Laxmi Nagar, Delhi — D-64, 1st Floor, Vikas Marg, Shakarpur
- Agra, Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh)
- Guwahati & Golaghat (Assam), Jamshedpur & Deoghar (Jharkhand)
- Begusarai (Bihar), Kaithal (Haryana), Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh), Hyderabad (Telangana), West Siang (Arunachal Pradesh)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in the current RRB NTPC recruitment?
The 2025–26 cycle (CEN 06/2025 and CEN 07/2025) covers 8,868 vacancies in total — 5,810 for Graduate-level posts and 3,058 for Undergraduate-level posts.
Is the RRB NTPC application form still open?
No. Applications for this cycle closed in November–December 2025. The recruitment is currently in the CBT-2 and result stage. Watch the official RRB websites for the next CEN.
What is the age limit for RRB NTPC?
18–30 years for Undergraduate-level posts and 18–33 years for Graduate-level posts, with standard age relaxation for reserved categories.
What is the RRB NTPC selection process?
CBT-1, followed by CBT-2, a Computer Based Aptitude Test or Typing Skill Test for specific posts, Document Verification and a Medical Examination.
Does Scholars SSC Academy offer a free demo class for RRB NTPC coaching?
Yes. You can book a free demo class online or by calling your nearest centre before enrolling in a batch.
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