RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025 - Complete Information
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) is recruiting for 8868 vacancies for FY 2025-26 for the posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC), including undergraduate-level posts and graduate-level posts in various Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways.
The Railway Recruitment Board has issued the official RRB NTPC notification 2025 for posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories - Graduate & UG level posts, and the registration is being carried out at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/
RRB NTPC 2025 Exam Overview
The Railway Recruitment Board conducts Railway NTPC and other railway examinations, giving candidates an opportunity to join the Indian Railways. The RRB NTPC 2025 Recruitment is specifically for candidates who hold a 12th pass certificate or a Graduate Degree from a recognised school board/university.
RRB NTPC Notification 2025
The detailed RRB NTPC 2025 Notification for both Graduate (CEN 06/2025) and UG (CEN 07/2025) has been released at the official website. This year, Indian Railways has announced 5810 vacancies for graduate posts and 3058 for UG level posts. Candidates who have completed their Graduation are eligible for the RRB NTPC Graduate level exam and those with 12th pass certificate can apply for UG level posts.
Posts Available
Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025):
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Station Master
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Goods Train Manager
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Traffic Assistant
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Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor
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Senior Clerk cum Typist
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Junior Account Assistant cum Typist
12th Level (CEN 07/2025):
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Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
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Accounts Clerk cum Typist
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Junior Clerk Cum Typist
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Trains Clerk
RRB NTPC 2025 Exam Summary
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Advertisement No. | For Graduates (CEN 06/2025), For Under Graduates (CEN-07/2025) |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Total Vacancy | Graduate Level: 5810, 12th Level: 3058 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Registration Dates | Graduate level: 21st October to 20th November 2025, 12th level: 28th October to 27th November 2025 |
| Qualification | 12th (+2 Stage) / Any Graduates |
| Age Limit | Graduate: 18 to 33 years, UG: 18 to 30 years |
| Selection Process | CBT-1, CBT-2, CBAT, Skill Test, Document Verification, Medical Test |
RRB NTPC 2025 Important Dates
The complete schedule for the online registration process for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025 (Graduate & 12th) is as follows:
| Events | For Graduates (CEN 06/2025) | For UG Level (CEN-07/2025) |
|---|---|---|
| RRB NTPC Notification (Detailed) | 20th October 2025 | 27th October 2025 |
| RRB NTPC Apply Online Start Date | 21st October 2025 | 28th October 2025 |
| Last Date To Apply Online | 20th November 2025 (11:59 pm) | 27th November 2025 (11:59 pm) |
| Last Date for Application fee payment | 22nd November 2025 | 29th November 2025 |
| Application Form Corrections | 23rd November to 2nd December 2025 | 30th November to 9th December 2025 |
| Scribe details submission in application portal | 3rd to 7th December 2025 | 10th to 14th December 2025 |
RRB NTPC Vacancy 2025
Post-wise Vacancy Distribution
A total of 8868 vacancies will be recruited this year, comprising 5,810 for graduate-level posts and 3,058 for UG-level posts.
| Post Type | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Graduate Level | 5810 |
| UG Level (12th Level) | 3058 |
| Total | 8868 |
Graduate Level Vacancies (Post-wise)
5810 Graduate Posts are announced for candidates with a Minimum Educational Qualification of a University Degree or its equivalent and an Age between 18 and 33 years:
| Posts | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager | 3416 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | 921 |
| Senior Clerk Cum Typist | 638 |
| Station Master | 615 |
| Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor | 161 |
| Traffic Assistant | 59 |
| Total | 5810 |
RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2025 (Zone-wise)
| Zones | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB AHMEDABAD | 43 | 12 | 03 | 15 | 6 | 79 |
| RRB AJMER | 121 | 64 | 12 | 111 | 37 | 345 |
| RRB BANGALORE | 115 | 32 | 17 | 47 | 30 | 241 |
| RRB BHOPAL | 151 | 60 | 27 | 106 | 38 | 382 |
| RRB BHUBANESWAR | 64 | 37 | 21 | 56 | 53 | 231 |
| RRB BILASPUR | 350 | 126 | 64 | 236 | 88 | 864 |
| RRB CHANDIGARH | 85 | 27 | 16 | 51 | 20 | 199 |
| RRB CHENNAI | 73 | 31 | 22 | 43 | 18 | 187 |
| RRB GORAKHPUR | 48 | 16 | 10 | 27 | 10 | 111 |
| RRB GUWAHATI | 20 | 10 | 04 | 14 | 08 | 56 |
| RRB JAMMU-SRINAGAR | 15 | 05 | 03 | 08 | 01 | 32 |
| RRB KOLKATA | 284 | 103 | 46 | 186 | 66 | 685 |
| RRB MALDA | 213 | 83 | 46 | 133 | 47 | 522 |
| RRB MUMBAI | 254 | 89 | 43 | 153 | 57 | 596 |
| RRB MUZAFFARPUR | 08 | 04 | 02 | 05 | 02 | 21 |
| RRB PATNA | -- | 10 | 12 | -- | 01 | 23 |
| RRB PRAYAGRAJ | 51 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 06 | 110 |
| RRB RANCHI | 255 | 118 | 45 | 166 | 67 | 651 |
| RRB SECUNDERABAD | 145 | 59 | 32 | 119 | 41 | 396 |
| RRB SILIGURI | 08 | 04 | 01 | 06 | 02 | 21 |
| RRB THIRUVANANTHAPURAM | 18 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 04 | 58 |
| Total | 2321 | 922 | 457 | 1508 | 602 | 5810 |
UG Level Vacancies (Post-wise)
UG Level Posts with a Minimum Educational Qualification of 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent examination and an Age between 18 and 30 Years:
| Name of the posts | Total Vacancies(All RRBs) |
|---|---|
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 163 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 394 |
| Trains Clerk | 77 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 2424 |
| Total Vacancies | 3058 |
RRB NTPC UG Vacancy 2025 (Zone-wise)
| Zones | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB AHMEDABAD | 58 | 23 | 13 | 43 | 16 | 153 |
| RRB AJMER | 65 | 13 | 05 | 25 | 08 | 116 |
| RRB BANGALORE | 27 | 09 | 04 | 07 | 07 | 54 |
| RRB BHOPAL | 53 | 21 | 08 | 30 | 11 | 123 |
| RRB BHUBANESWAR | 10 | 02 | 02 | 03 | 01 | 18 |
| RRB BILASPUR | 26 | 11 | 05 | 19 | 08 | 69 |
| RRB CHANDIGARH | 10 | 03 | 03 | 06 | 02 | 24 |
| RRB CHENNAI | 33 | 11 | 05 | 23 | 08 | 80 |
| RRB GORAKHPUR | 68 | 25 | 15 | 48 | 17 | 173 |
| RRB GUWAHATI | 57 | 21 | 08 | 36 | 13 | 135 |
| RRB JAMMU-SRINAGAR | 58 | 21 | 13 | 34 | 11 | 137 |
| RRB KOLKATA | 215 | 76 | 38 | 129 | 41 | 499 |
| RRB MALDA | 79 | 29 | 16 | 52 | 20 | 196 |
| RRB MUMBAI | 190 | 72 | 39 | 140 | 53 | 494 |
| RRB MUZAFFARPUR | 16 | 05 | 03 | 11 | 04 | 39 |
| RRB PATNA | 09 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 03 | 24 |
| RRB PRAYAGRAJ | 128 | 53 | 54 | 50 | 18 | 303 |
| RRB RANCHI | 21 | 10 | 03 | 16 | 06 | 56 |
| RRB SECUNDERABAD | 115 | 40 | 25 | 68 | 24 | 272 |
| RRB SILIGURI | 03 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 07 |
| RRB THIRUVANANTHAPURAM | 39 | 12 | 01 | 26 | 08 | 86 |
| Total | 1280 | 461 | 264 | 773 | 280 | 3058 |
RRB NTPC Vacancy Comparison
| Post Name | 2019 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate | 24678 | 8113 | 5810 |
| 12th Level | 10603 | 3445 | 3058 |
| Total | 35281 | 11558 | 8868 |
RRB NTPC 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold the minimum educational qualification to be eligible to apply for the RRB NTPC 2025 Exam:
| Posts | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Graduate Level (Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Station Master) | Graduate Degree from recognized university and equivalent |
| 12th Level (Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk) | 12th pass from a recognized school and equivalent, Typing proficiency in Hindi/English on computer |
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
The minimum age of the candidates must be 18 years and the maximum age limit is 33 years to be eligible for the RRB NTPC 2025 Exam:
| Levels | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Graduate Level | 18 to 33 years |
| 12th Level (12th Pass) | 18 to 30 years |
Graduate Level Age Details:
| Age Group | Lower age limit (not born after) | Upper age limit (Date of Birth not earlier than) - UR/EWS | OBC-NCL | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 to 33 years | 01.01.2008 | 02.01.1993 | 02.01.1990 | 02.01.1988 |
12th Level Age Details:
| Age Group | Lower age limit (not born after) | Upper age limit (Date of Birth not earlier than) - UR/EWS | OBC-NCL | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 to 30 years | 01.01.2008 | 02.01.1996 | 02.01.1993 | 02.01.1991 |
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is provided for reserved categories as per government norms:
| Category | Upper age relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC NCL- Non-creamy Layer | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Ex-Serviceman (UR/EWS) | 3 Years (after deduction of length of service from age) |
| Ex-Serviceman (OBC-NCL) | 6 Years (after deduction of length of service from age) |
| Ex-Serviceman (SC/ST) | 8 Years (after deduction of length of service from age) |
| PwD (UR/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
RRB NTPC 2025 Application Fees
The RRB NTPC online application fee structure is as follows:
| S.No | Category | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | For GEN/OBC | Rs. 500/- (Rs 400 shall be refunded, duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in 1st Stage CBT) |
| 2 | For SC/ST/PWD/Women/Ex-Sm/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backward | Rs. 250/- (This fee shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable on appearing in 1st Stage CBT) |
RRB NTPC 2025 Selection Process
The RRB NTPC 2025 Recruitment Process will be conducted through the following stages:
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First Stage of CBT (CBT-1)
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Second Stage of CBT (CBT-2)
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Typing Test (Skill Test) / Aptitude Test
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Document Verification
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Medical Examination
Selection Process for Graduate Level Posts
| Posts | Selection Process |
|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
| Station Master | CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT |
Selection Process for Under Graduate Level Posts
| Posts | Selection Process |
|---|---|
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Trains Clerk | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
RRB NTPC 2025 Exam Pattern
The recruitment process involves 1st Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer-Based Aptitude Test (as applicable) and Document Verification/Medical Examination. Selection is made strictly as per merit, based on the above-mentioned recruitment stages.
The languages available are English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
CBT 1 Exam Pattern
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 minutes |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
CBT 2 Exam Pattern
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 minutes |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 90 minutes |
Note: There will be a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each incorrect answer.
RRB NTPC 2025 Syllabus
CBT 1 & CBT 2 Syllabus
The RRB NTPC syllabus primarily includes three core sections: Mathematics, General Awareness, and Reasoning
Mathematics:
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Number System
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Decimal, Fractions
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LCM, HCF
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Ratio & Proportion
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Percentage
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Mensuration
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Time & Work
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Time & Distance
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Simple Interest
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Compound Interest
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Profit & Loss
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Elementary Algebra
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Geometry
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Trigonometry
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Elementary Statistics
General Intelligence and Reasoning:
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Analogies
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Completion of Number
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Alphabet Series
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Coding and Decoding
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Mathematical Operations
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Similarities and Differences
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Relationships
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Analytical Reasoning
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Syllogism
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Jumbling
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Venn Diagrams
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Puzzle
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Data Sufficiency
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Decision Making
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Maps
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Interpretation of Graphs
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Statement-Conclusion, Statement-Courses of Action
General Awareness:
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Current Affairs
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Games and Sports
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Art and Culture of India
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Indian Literature
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Monuments and Places of India
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General Science and Life Science
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History of India and Freedom Struggle
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Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World
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Indian Polity and Governance
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General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India
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UN and Other important World Organizations
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Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large
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Basics of Computers and Computer Applications
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Common Abbreviations
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Transport System in India
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Indian Economy
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Government Programs
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Flora and Fauna of India
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Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India
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Famous Personalities of India and World
RRB NTPC 2025 Marks Normalisation
For multi-session papers, a suitable normalization is applied to take into account any variation in the difficulty levels of the question papers across different sessions.
RRB NTPC 2025 Salary
RRB NTPC posts are categorized into two categories, namely Graduate Posts and 12th Level Posts
RRB NTPC Salary for 12th Level Posts
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Junior Clerk cum Typist: Rs 19,900 (Level-2)
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Accounts Clerk cum Typist: Rs 19,900 (Level-2)
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Trains Clerk: Rs 19,900 (Level-2)
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Commercial cum Ticket Clerk: Rs 21,700 (Level-3)
RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Posts
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Goods Train Manager: Rs. 29,200 (Level-5)
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Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor: Rs. 35,400 (Level-6)
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Senior Clerk cum Typist: Rs. 29,200 (Level-5)
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Junior Account Assistant cum Typist: Rs. 29,200 (Level-5)
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Station Master: Rs. 35,400 (Level-6)
Allowances and Perks
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Dearness Allowance (DA)
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Transport Allowance (TA)
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House Rent Allowance (HRA)
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Pension Scheme
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Medical Benefits
RRB NTPC 2025 Exam Analysis
General Awareness Section
The General Awareness section has the highest number of questions & marks (40)
| Topic | No. of Questions | Level |
|---|---|---|
| History | 6-7 | Easy |
| Geography | 5 | Easy |
| Chemistry | 1-2 | Easy |
| Biology | 3-4 | Easy |
| Physics | 2-3 | Easy |
| Computer | 4 | Easy |
| Polity | 1-2 | Easy-Moderate |
| Static GK | 8-9 | Easy |
| Current Affairs | 11-12 | Easy-Moderate |
| Total | 40 | Easy-Moderate |
Mathematics Section
| Topic | No. of Questions | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage | 1 | Easy |
| Number System | 3 | Easy |
| LCM & HCF | 2-3 | Easy |
| Time & Work | 2-3 | Easy |
| CI & SI | 2-3 | Easy |
| Time & Distance | 3 | Easy |
| Profit & Loss | 2 | Easy |
| Mensuration | 1 | Easy |
| Trigonometry | 2-3 | Easy |
| Average | 1-2 | Easy |
| Square-Root | 2 | Easy |
| Ratio | 1-2 | Easy |
| Total | 30 | Easy-Moderate |
General Intelligence & Reasoning Section
| Topics | No. of Questions | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Puzzles | 3 | Easy |
| Syllogism | 3 | Easy |
| Venn Diagram | 3 | Moderate |
| Sentence arrangement | 3 | Easy-Moderate |
| Statement & Assumptions | 1 | Moderate |
| Statement & Conclusion | 2 | Easy-Moderate |
| Alpha-Numeric Series | 1 | Easy |
| Analogy | 1 | Easy |
| Mathematical Operations | 3 | Easy-Moderate |
| Direction Sense | 2 | Easy-Moderate |
| Blood Relation | 1 | Easy-Moderate |
| Odd one out | 2 | Easy-Moderate |
| Seating Arrangement | 1 | Easy-Moderate |
| Coding-Decoding | 1 | Easy-Moderate |
| Total | 30 | Easy-Moderate |
RRB NTPC Previous Year Cut-Off
Region-wise cut-off for the RRB NTPC 2015 exam
| S.No. | Zone | General | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmedabad | 72.86 | 64.91 | 57.23 | 48.1 |
| 2 | Ajmer | 77.39 | 70.93 | 62.13 | 59.74 |
| 3 | Allahabad | 77.49 | 70.47 | 62.85 | 47.02 |
| 4 | Bangalore | 64.97 | 57.28 | 30.1 | 29 |
| 5 | Bhopal | 72.9 | 66.31 | 58.61 | 51.16 |
| 6 | Bhubaneshwar | 71.91 | 65.76 | 53.09 | 48.79 |
| 7 | Bilaspur | 68.79 | 60.7 | 51.49 | 50.07 |
| 8 | Chandigarh | 82.27 | 71.47 | 71.87 | 46.71 |
| 9 | Chennai | 72.14 | 69.11 | 57.67 | 46.84 |
| 10 | Gorakhpur | 77.43 | 69.01 | 56.63 | 47.67 |
| 11 | Guwahati | 66.44 | 57.11 | 52.53 | 52.91 |
| 12 | Jammu | 68.72 | 50.88 | 52.27 | 38.05 |
| 13 | Kolkata | 79.5 | 71.53 | 67.07 | 52.92 |
| 14 | Malda | 61.87 | 48.42 | 43.11 | 31.89 |
| 15 | Mumbai | 77.05 | 70.21 | 63.6 | 54.95 |
| 16 | Muzaffarpur | 57.97 | 45.57 | 30.06 | 25 |
| 17 | Patna | 63.03 | 53.57 | 38.55 | 26.69 |
| 18 | Ranchi | 63.75 | 57.29 | 45.48 | 48.58 |
| 19 | Secunderabad | 77.72 | 72.87 | 63.73 | 59.13 |
| 20 | Siliguri | 67.52 | 56.26 | 54.31 | 45.9 |
| 21 | Thiruvananthapuram | 79.75 | 75.1 | 56.14 | 36.45 |
Complete List of All RRB (Railway Recruitment Board) Websites
There are 21 Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) across India that recruit candidates for various railway positions. Here is the comprehensive list of all RRB official websites with their contact email IDs:
| S.No. | RRB Zone | Official Website | Email ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmedabad | www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in | as-rrbadi(at)nic.in |
| 2 | Ajmer | www.rrbajmer.gov.in | rrb-ajm-rj(at)nic.in |
| 3 | Allahabad (Prayagraj) | www.rrbpryj.gov.in | chairmanrrbald(at)ncr.railnet.gov.in |
| 4 | Bengaluru (Bangalore) | www.rrbbnc.gov.in | enquiry.rrbsbc(at)gmail.com |
| 5 | Bhopal | https://rrbbhopal.gov.in | msrrbbpl(at)gmail.com |
| 6 | Bhubaneswar | https://rrbbbs.gov.in/ | rrbbbs.od(at)gov.in |
| 7 | Bilaspur | www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in | rrbbsp(at)secr.railnet.gov.in |
| 8 | Chandigarh | https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in | rrbcdg(at).railnet.gov.in |
| 9 | Chennai | www.rrbchennai.gov.in | rrbmas(at)sr.railnet.gov.in |
| 10 | Gorakhpur | www.rrbgkp.gov.in | asrrb.gr-up(at)gov.in |
| 11 | Guwahati | www.rrbguwahati.gov.in | crrb-as(at)nic.in |
| 12 | Jammu & Srinagar | www.rrbjammu.nic.in | rrb-jk(at)nic.in |
| 13 | Kolkata | www.rrbkolkata.gov.in | kolrrb(at)gmail.com |
| 14 | Malda | www.rrbmalda.gov.in | rrbmalda-wb(a)nic.in |
| 15 | Mumbai | www.rrbmumbai.gov.in | asrrb-mum(a)nic.in |
| 16 | Muzaffarpur | www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in | rrbmfp-bih(at)nic.in |
| 17 | Patna | www.rrbpatna.gov.in | rrbpatna(a)nic.in |
| 18 | Ranchi | www.rrbranchi.gov.in | rrb-ranchi(at)gov.in |
| 19 | Secunderabad | https://rrbsecunderabad.gov.in | asrrb(at)scr.railnet.gov.in |
| 20 | Siliguri | www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in | rrb.siliguri-wb(a)nic.in |
| 21 | Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) | https://rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in | rrbtvm.ker(a)nic.in |
Important Notes
Official Resource: These are the only official websites for Railway Recruitment Boards. Candidates should be cautious of fake websites created by unscrupulous elements.
Central Portal: For RRB NTPC 2025 applications and notifications, candidates can also use the centralized application portal at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/
Main Headquarters: The central office for RRB coordination is located at Chandigarh (https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in), which serves as the principal administrative center.
Verification: Any information or notices circulated through social media should be ignored, and candidates must verify all official information directly through these official RRB websites.