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RRB NTPC: Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Eligibility & Mock Tests
The Non-Technical Popular Categories exams recruit for Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, typists and other posts in Indian Railways. There are two notices: one for graduates and one for 12th pass candidates. Both use the same two-stage CBT.
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Important dates
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- ✓Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor (Level 6)Age 18–33 +3
- ✓Station Master (Level 6)Age 18–33 +3
- ✓Goods Train Manager (Level 5)Age 18–33 +3
- ✓Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist (Level 5)Age 18–33 +3
- ✓Senior Clerk cum Typist (Level 5)Age 18–33 +3
- ✓Traffic Assistant (Level 4)Age 18–33 +3
- ✓Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (Level 3)Age 18–30 +3
- ✓Accounts Clerk cum Typist (Level 2)Age 18–30 +3
- ✓Junior Clerk cum Typist (Level 2)Age 18–30 +3
- ✓Trains Clerk (Level 2)Age 18–30 +3
RRB NTPC vacancies
Total, category-wise and post-wise vacancies appear here when the RRB NTPC notification is released.
Eligibility and age limit
| Posts | Qualification | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor (Level 6) | Degree from a recognised university | 18–33 |
| Station Master (Level 6) | Degree from a recognised university | 18–33 |
| Goods Train Manager (Level 5) | Degree from a recognised university | 18–33 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist (Level 5) | Degree, and typing on computer in English or Hindi | 18–33 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist (Level 5) | Degree, and typing on computer in English or Hindi | 18–33 |
| Traffic Assistant (Level 4) | Degree from a recognised university | 18–33 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (Level 3) | 12th pass with at least 50% marks (see note) | 18–30 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist (Level 2) | 12th pass with at least 50% marks, and typing on computer in English or Hindi | 18–30 |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist (Level 2) | 12th pass with at least 50% marks, and typing on computer in English or Hindi | 18–30 |
| Trains Clerk (Level 2) | 12th pass with at least 50% marks | 18–30 |
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (UR & EWS / OBC / SC & ST) | 10 / 13 / 15 years |
| Ex-servicemen (UR & EWS / OBC / SC & ST) | 3 / 6 / 8 years after deducting service |
| Serving railway staff with 3 years’ service (UR & EWS / OBC / SC & ST) | Up to 40 / 43 / 45 years of age |
| Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women (UR & EWS / OBC / SC & ST) | Up to 35 / 38 / 40 years of age |
Age is counted as on 1 January 2026.
The 50% condition for undergraduate posts does not apply to SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates, or to candidates with a qualification higher than 12th.
You must hold the qualification by the closing date of the notice. Candidates waiting for results cannot apply.
You can choose only one RRB. More than one application leads to rejection of all of them.
Candidates who have had LASIK or other eye surgery are not eligible for the A-2 posts (Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Traffic Assistant).
Application fee
Selection process
- 1CBT-1Computer based · 100 questions · screening only
- 2CBT-2Computer based · 120 questions · shortlists for the next stage
- 3Typing test or CBATTyping skill test for typist posts; aptitude test (CBAT) for Station Master and Traffic Assistant
- 4Document verification & medicalCandidates equal to the vacancies are called
RRB NTPC exam pattern
CBT-1 (common for all posts) 90 minutes · 100 questions · 1 mark each · −1/3 per wrong answer
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
CBT-2 (common for all posts) 90 minutes · 120 questions · 1 mark each · −1/3 per wrong answer
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 |
| Total | 120 |
The section split is indicative. Candidates allowed a scribe get 120 minutes. Typing skill test (qualifying): 30 words per minute in English or 25 in Hindi on a computer. CBAT (Station Master and Traffic Assistant): a T-score of 42 in each test battery, no negative marking, merit on 70% CBT-2 and 30% CBAT. Minimum marks to qualify in the CBTs: UR and EWS 40%, OBC 30%, SC 30%, ST 25%.
RRB NTPC syllabus
Subject by subject. The number on a topic is how many practice questions we have for it.
General Awareness
CBT-1: 40 · CBT-2: 50 questionsMathematics
CBT-1: 30 · CBT-2: 35 questionsGeneral Intelligence & Reasoning
CBT-1: 30 · CBT-2: 35 questionsRRB NTPC cut-offs
Year-wise official cut-offs for every category appear here once they are published.
RRB NTPC salary by post
| Pay level | Posts | Basic pay (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|
| Level 6 | Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Station Master | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Level 5 | Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Level 4 | Traffic Assistant | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Level 3 | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
| Level 2 | Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
Pay scales are from the 7th Pay Commission. In-hand pay depends on the city (HRA) and current dearness allowance.
RRB NTPC mock tests and previous year papers
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RRB NTPC frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are there in RRB NTPC 2025?
8,868 in all: 5,810 graduate posts under CEN 06/2025 and 3,058 undergraduate posts under CEN 07/2025. Goods Train Manager has the most, 3,416, followed by Commercial cum Ticket Clerk with 2,424.
Can a 12th pass candidate apply for RRB NTPC?
Yes, for the undergraduate posts: Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist and Trains Clerk. They need 12th with at least 50% marks; SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates are exempt from the 50% condition.
What is the age limit for RRB NTPC?
18 to 30 years for undergraduate posts and 18 to 33 years for graduate posts, as on 1 January 2026. OBC candidates get 3 more years, SC and ST 5, and PwBD 10, 13 or 15 by category.
Is there negative marking in RRB NTPC?
Yes. One third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer in CBT-1 and CBT-2. There is no negative marking in the aptitude test (CBAT).
Which NTPC posts have a typing test or an aptitude test?
Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Junior Clerk cum Typist have a qualifying typing test (30 wpm English or 25 wpm Hindi). Station Master and Traffic Assistant have the computer based aptitude test. The other posts have none.
What is the application fee for RRB NTPC?
₹500, of which ₹400 is refunded if you appear in CBT-1. SC, ST, ex-servicemen, PwBD, women, transgender, minority and EBC candidates pay ₹250, refunded on appearing. Bank charges are deducted from refunds.
When are the next NTPC 2025 exams?
The undergraduate CBT-2 is scheduled for 17 September 2026. For the graduate posts, the typing skill test is scheduled for 24 September 2026 and the aptitude test for 30 September 2026. RRB calls these dates tentative.
Sources: RRB CEN 06/2025 NTPC (Graduate) notice (21-10-2025) · CEN 06/2025 Corrigendum-1 (19-11-2025) · RRB CEN 07/2025 NTPC (Under Graduate) notice (28-10-2025) · CEN 07/2025 Corrigendum-1 · CEN 07/2025 CBT-2 schedule (24-08-2026) · CEN 06/2025 CBTST date notice (27-08-2026) · CEN 06/2025 CBAT date notice (27-08-2026) (checked 14 Sept 2026). Always confirm in the official notice before applying.