Here are the details for the Railway Recruitment Board’s (RRB) Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) recruitment notification for 5,810 vacancies (Graduate-level) announced under CEN 06/2025.
Overview
Posts include roles such as Station Master, Traffic Assistant, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Goods Train Manager, and others at the Graduate qualification level.
Total Graduate-level vacancies: 5,810.
The recruitment is across various zones of Indian Railways under multiple RRBs.
Eligibility & Key Criteria
Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) from a recognized university or equivalent.
Age Limit: Minimum age 18 years; Maximum age for UR: 33 years (for Graduate-level posts) as per notification.
Selection Process:
Stage 1: CBT-1 (Computer Based Test)
Stage 2: CBT-2
For certain posts (e.g., Station Master, Traffic Assistant): CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test) or specific skill/aptitude test.
Document Verification, Medical Examination.
Pay Scale / Initial Pay
The salary/pay matrix varies by post:
For posts like Traffic Assistant: initial pay ~ ₹ 25,500 /-. 1
For posts like Station Master & Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor: initial pay ~ ₹ 35,400 /-.
Important Dates & Application
Notification released: Around 20 October 2025 for Graduate level (CEN 06/2025).
Online application start date: From 21 October 2025.
Last date: Varied across sources; one states until 20 or 27 November 2025.
Tips & Takeaways
Confirm your eligibility as of the cut-off date (degree completion, age, etc).
Choose your preferred post(s) carefully by reading the detailed advertisement (post-wise pattern and required tests vary).
For Station Master / Traffic Assistant roles: prepare especially for the CBAT aptitude test (if applicable).
Keep documents ready: degree certificate, age proof, category certificate (if applicable), etc.
Pay attention to zone/railway preference and only apply via the official portal for your desired zone.