NTPC means Non-Technical Popular Categories. RRB runs it as two recruitments: Graduate level (degree needed) and Undergraduate level (12th pass). The posts are in stations, ticketing, goods and accounts, not in engineering.
- Qualification
- Graduate posts: degree. Undergraduate posts: 12th pass
- Pay
- Level-2 to Level-6, depending on the post
- Selection
- CBT-1, CBT-2, then typing test or aptitude test where applicable, DV, Medical
- Written tests
- CBT-1: 100 questions, 90 min. CBT-2: 120 questions, 90 min. 1/3 negative marking
Latest noticeCEN 06/2025 (Graduate) and CEN 07/2025 (Undergraduate). Age in those notices: Graduate 18–33, Undergraduate 18–30. Check the current notice.
01 / Graduate-level posts
| Post | Qualification | Pay level |
|---|---|---|
| Station Master | Degree | Level 6 (₹35,400) |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | Degree | Level 6 (₹35,400) |
| Goods Train Manager | Degree | Level 5 (₹29,200) |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | Degree + typing | Level 5 (₹29,200) |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | Degree + typing | Level 5 (₹29,200) |
02 / Undergraduate-level posts
| Post | Qualification | Pay level |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 12th / +2 | Level 3 (₹21,700) |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 12th / +2 + typing | Level 2 (₹19,900) |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 12th / +2 + typing | Level 2 (₹19,900) |
| Trains Clerk | 12th / +2 | Level 2 (₹19,900) |
03 / Selection process
- Step 01CBT-1 (screening)
- Step 02CBT-2
- Step 03Typing Skill Test or Computer Based Aptitude Test, where the post needs it
- Step 04Document Verification
- Step 05Medical Examination
Typing is needed only for the typing posts. The aptitude test (CBAT) applies to posts such as Station Master. CBT-1 only shortlists; merit comes from CBT-2 and the later stages.
04 / Exam pattern
| Stage | Questions | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBT-1 | 100 | 90 minutes | 1/3 mark |
| CBT-2 | 120 | 90 minutes | 1/3 mark |
05 / Syllabus
Mathematics (number system, percentages, ratio, time and work, time and distance, interest, profit and loss, algebra, geometry, mensuration, statistics), General Intelligence and Reasoning (analogies, series, coding-decoding, syllogism, Venn diagrams, directions, statement and assumptions) and General Awareness / current affairs.
CBT-2 is post-specific, so prepare the extra topics your chosen posts need.
Questions students ask
What is RRB NTPC?
Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories: clerical, ticketing, goods and station posts in Indian Railways.
Can a 12th-pass student apply?
Yes, for the Undergraduate-level posts in the notice.
Can graduates apply for Undergraduate posts?
A higher qualification does not disqualify you, but you must meet every condition of that notice.
Is typing required for all NTPC posts?
No. Only the typing posts (Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist) need the Typing Skill Test.
Is CBAT required for all NTPC posts?
No. It applies only to the posts for which the notice prescribes it.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, 1/3 mark for each wrong answer in the CBTs.
What is the age limit?
It changes with each notice. The 2025 notices gave 18–33 for Graduate posts and 18–30 for Undergraduate posts, with OBC-NCL +3 and SC/ST +5 years relaxation.
Which NTPC post is best?
It depends on pay, work profile, posting and growth. Station Master is a popular choice among graduates.
Figures come from official RRB/RPF notices, last checked October 2026. Every notice can change posts, age and pattern: always read the latest one on the official RRB website.
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