RRB NTPC 2025 Notification – Complete Details & Prep Guide

 

Middle Class Melody: RRB NTPC 2025 Notification – Complete Details & Prep Guide

Hey friends, in our Telugu middle-class life, the RRB NTPC (Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories) job is the golden ticket – stable ₹20k-60k/month pay, free travel perks, and family security! The short notice dropped on September 29, 2025, and the full notification is expected by October 21, 2025. With 8,850 vacancies (5,800 Graduate, 3,050 Undergraduate), it's a massive opportunity for 12th pass or graduates. Here's complete details – vacancies, eligibility, dates, exam pattern, and prep tips – to help you apply and prep. Save your first salary in SIPs/digital gold (like our earlier posts) and dream big! 🚂🎶

Why RRB NTPC 2025?

RRB NTPC recruits for non-technical roles like Station Master, Clerk, Typist, and Goods Train Manager across 21 RRB zones. It's entry-level friendly with multi-stage selection (CBT1, CBT2, Typing Test, Medical). Competition is high (1:1000 ratio), but with 88k+ total railway vacancies in 2025, now's the time to prep. No technical skills needed – just basics in Maths, Reasoning, and GK.

Melody: “Like Amma care, NTPC paves your path to railway success!”

Complete Notification Details

1. Vacancies Breakdown

• Total Posts: 8,850

  • Graduate Level: 5,800 (e.g., Station Master 615+, Goods Train Manager, Traffic Assistant, Chief Commercial Supervisor, Junior Accounts Assistant, Senior Clerk/Typist).

  • Undergraduate Level: 3,050 (e.g., Junior Clerk/Typist, Accounts Clerk/Typist, Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, Train Clerk).

• Zone-Wise: Full breakdown in notification (e.g., RRB Chennai ~1,000, RRB Mumbai ~800). Check regional sites for exact.

2. Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification:

  • Graduate Posts: Bachelor's degree from recognized university.

  • Undergraduate Posts: 12th (+2) or equivalent from recognized board.

• Age Limit: 18-33 years (as on January 1, 2026).

  • Relaxation: OBC 3 years, SC/ST 5 years, PwD 10 years, Ex-Servicemen 3-8 years.

• Nationality: Indian citizen or eligible as per rules.

• Physical Standards: For some posts (e.g., Station Master) – height 157 cm (men), 150 cm (women); vision 6/6/6/18.

• No. of Attempts: Unlimited (as long as age limit fits).

3. Application Fee

• UR/OBC/EWS: ₹500 (₹400 refundable after CBT1).

• SC/ST/PwD/Female/Ex-Servicemen: ₹250 (full refund after CBT1).

• Payment: Online via net banking, card, UPI.

4. Important Dates (Expected)

• Short Notice Released: September 29, 2025.

• Full Notification: October 21, 2025.

• Online Application Start:

  • Graduate Level: October 21, 2025.

  • Undergraduate Level: October 28, 2025.

• Application End:

  • Graduate Level: November 20, 2025.

  • Undergraduate Level: November 27, 2025.

• Fee Payment End: Same as application end.

• Exam Date: CBT1 December 2025 – January 2026 (exact dates in notification).

• Admit Card: 4 days before exam.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Selection Stages: CBT1 (Screening), CBT2 (Main), Typing Skill Test (for some posts), Document Verification, Medical Exam.

CBT1 Pattern (100 Qs, 100 Marks, 90 Mins)

• Mathematics: 30 marks (Number System, Percentage, Time/Work, Ratio, SI, Geometry, DI).

• General Intelligence & Reasoning: 30 marks (Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Analogy/Series, Direction).

• General Awareness: 40 marks (Current Affairs, History/Geography, Polity/Economy, Science, Static GK).

CBT2 Pattern (120 Qs, 120 Marks, 90 Mins)

• Mathematics: 35 marks (Advanced topics like Algebra, Mensuration).

• General Intelligence & Reasoning: 35 marks (Advanced puzzles, Statement Assumption).

• General Awareness: 50 marks (Detailed current affairs, Art/Culture).

Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deduction per wrong answer. Qualifying Marks: UR 40%, OBC/SC 30%, ST 25%.

Syllabus Quick View:

Section	Key Topics	Weightage Tips
Mathematics	Number System, Percentage, DI, Time/Work	30-35 marks; practice formulas daily.
Reasoning	Puzzles, Coding, Series	30-35 marks; solve 50 Qs/day.
GK	Current Affairs (last 6 months), History, Science	40-50 marks; read The Hindu.

How to Apply – Step-by-Step

1. Visit your regional RRB website (e.g., rrbchennai.gov.in).

2. Click "Apply Online" for NTPC 2025.

3. Register with email/mobile (one ID per candidate).

4. Fill personal details, education, upload photo/signature (specs in notification).

5. Pay fee online.

6. Print confirmation page.

Pro Tip: Apply in one zone only; multiple applications = disqualification.

Preparation Tips for RRB NTPC 2025

1. Study Plan (6 Months): Month 1-2: Basics (Maths/Reasoning). Month 3-4: GK (Lucent ₹250). Month 5-6: Mocks (Testbook free).

2. Daily Routine: 4h – 1h Maths, 1h Reasoning, 2h GK.

3. Resources:

   • Books: RS Aggarwal Maths/Reasoning (₹300), Arihant GK (₹200).

   • Free: Unacademy Telugu videos, YouTube (Adda247), Testbook mocks.

4. Focus Areas: GK (40 marks CBT1) – current affairs last 6 months. Practice typing (30 WPM English, 25 WPM Hindi) for Clerk posts.

5. Mock Tests: 10/week; aim 80%+ score.

Challenges & Solutions

• High Competition: 1:1000? Solution: Focus GK (high marks), daily mocks.

• Negative Marking: 1/3? Solution: Attempt 70-80% sure Qs.

• Deadlines: Solution: Set reminders for November 20 (Graduate end).

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