The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the much-anticipated Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 07/2025 for the recruitment of various Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) for Under Graduate posts. This is a significant opportunity for candidates looking to build a career in the Indian Railways.
📌 Quick Overview
📅 Important Dates at a Glance
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 4th October 2025 |
| Online Application Starts | 28th October 2025 |
| Online Application Ends | 27th November 2025 (by 23:59 Hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 29th November 2025 |
| Modification Window (with fee) | 30th Nov to 9th Dec 2025 |
| Scribe Details Submission | 10th to 14th Dec 2025 |
🧑💼 Post Details, Vacancies, and Pay Scale
Applications are invited for the following posts. The total vacancies are distributed across different Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). You must choose only one RRB during application.
| S.No | Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay (Approx.) | Medical Standard | Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026) | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk | Level 3 | ₹ 21,700 | B2 | 18-30 Years | 2424 |
| 2 | Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Level 2 | ₹ 19,900 | C2 | 18-30 Years | 394 |
| 3 | Junior Clerk Cum Typist | Level 2 | ₹ 19,900 | C2 | 18-30 Years | 163 |
| 4 | Trains Clerk | Level 2 | ₹ 19,900 | A3 | 18-30 Years | 77 |
| Grand Total | 3058 | |||||
✅ Eligibility Criteria
1. Nationality
Must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01-01-1962, or a person of Indian origin from specified countries. A certificate of eligibility is required for non-Indian citizens.
2. Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
This means you must have been born not before 2nd Jan 1996 and not after 1st Jan 2008.
Age Relaxation
The following upper age relaxations are applicable:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Up to 8 years (varies by community) |
| Others (e.g., Railway Staff, Widowed/Divorced women) | As per rules |
3. Educational Qualification (as on 27-11-2025)
- Candidates must have completed the prescribed Under Graduate qualification from a recognized University/Institute.
- Candidates awaiting their final results are NOT eligible to apply.
- Refer to Annexure A of the notification for post-wise qualification details.
💰 Application Fee
The examination fee is as follows. The refundable amount will be returned after appearing in the 1st Stage CBT.
| Category | Fee | Refundable Amount* |
|---|---|---|
| For all candidates (except those below) | ₹ 500/- | ₹ 400/- |
| For SC, ST, Ex-S, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, EBC* | ₹ 250/- | ₹ 250/- |
*After deducting bank charges.
Modes of Payment: Fee can be paid online via Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
📝 How to Apply Online
- Create an Account: Visit the official RRB website (list provided below) and create an account using a valid mobile number and email ID. Details filled here (like mobile number and chosen RRB) cannot be changed later.
- Fill Application: Log in and fill the online application form carefully.
- Upload Documents:
- Live Photograph: The application portal will capture your live photo via webcam/mobile camera. Do not upload a pre-existing photo.
- Signature: Upload a scanned signature in running handwriting (not in BLOCK letters) as per specified format (JPG/JPEG, 30-49 KB).
- SC/ST Certificate (for free travel pass): Upload in PDF format if applicable.
- Pay Fee: Proceed to pay the application fee online.
- Submit: Review all details and submit the application. You will receive a confirmation.
🔍 Selection Process
The recruitment process involves multiple stages:
1. 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT):
Common for all posts.
- Duration: 90 Minutes (120 mins for scribe users)
- No. of Questions: 100 (Mathematics-30, General Intelligence & Reasoning-30, General Awareness-40)
- Negative Marking: Yes, 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
2. 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT):
- Duration: 90 Minutes (120 mins for scribe users)
- No. of Questions: 120 (Mathematics-35, General Intelligence & Reasoning-35, General Awareness-50)
- Negative Marking: Yes, 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
3. Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST):
- For Posts: Accounts Clerk cum Typist & Junior Clerk cum Typist.
- Criteria: 30 WPM in English or 25 WPM in Hindi. This is a qualifying test.
4. Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination:
Final stage for shortlisted candidates.
🩺 Medical Standards
Candidates must meet the specific medical standards for the post they apply for.
| Medical Standard | Vision Standards (indicative) |
|---|---|
| A-3 (for Trains Clerk) | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses. Must pass colour vision test. Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery are NOT eligible for A-3 posts. |
| B-2 (for Comm. Cum Ticket Clerk) | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses. |
| C-2 (for Clerk cum Typist posts) | Distant Vision: 6/12, nil with or without glasses. |
🌐 Important Links & Contact
- Official RRB Websites: Official Notification