🚀 Comprehensive Report on RRB Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 06/2025: Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate)
CEN 06/2025: Key Information
Notification:
CEN No. 06/2025
Posts:
Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) - Graduate Posts
Total Vacancies:
5,810
Educational Qualification:
University Degree or its equivalent from a recognized university.
Application Examination Fee
For All Candidates (except categories below): ₹ 500/-
(Note: ₹ 400/- will be refunded after appearing in the 1st Stage CBT, deducting bank charges.)
For PwBD, Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Minorities, EBC: ₹ 250/-
(Note: The entire fee of ₹ 250/- will be refunded after appearing in the 1st Stage CBT, deducting bank charges.)
Post-Wise Vacancy Summary
| Post Name | Pay Level | Medical Standard | No. of Post |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Apprentice (CA) | Level 6 | B2 | 230 |
| Station Master (SM) | Level 6 | A2 | 6092 |
| Goods Guard | Level 5 | A2 | 3898 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | Level 5 | C2 | 2211 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | Level 5 | C2 | 2069 |
| Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | Level 5 | B2 | 4040 |
| Grand Total | 18540 | ||
Medical Standards Required
- A2 (Physically fit in all respects):
- Station Master (SM)
- Goods Guard
- B2:
- Commercial Apprentice (CA)
- Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
- C2:
- Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist
- Senior Clerk cum Typist
- Candidates must pass the requisite medical fitness test conducted by the Railway Administration.
- Note: PwBD candidates are exempted from A2 medical standards.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comm. Apprentice | 105 | 31 | 16 | 57 | 21 | 230 |
| Station Master | 2782 | 835 | 417 | 1502 | 556 | 6092 |
| Goods Guard | 1780 | 534 | 267 | 961 | 356 | 3898 |
| JAA cum Typist | 1010 | 303 | 151 | 545 | 202 | 2211 |
| Sr. Clerk cum Typist | 945 | 284 | 141 | 510 | 189 | 2069 |
| Sr. Comm. cum Tkt. Clerk | 1845 | 553 | 277 | 996 | 369 | 4040 |
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)
| Category | Lower Age Limit | Upper Age Limit | Date of Birth Not Earlier Than |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 18 Years | 33 Years | 02.07.1992 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 Years | 36 Years | 02.07.1989 |
| SC / ST | 18 Years | 38 Years | 02.07.1987 |
Upper Age Limit Relaxation
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- SC / ST: 5 years
- PwBD (UR): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen (UR): 33 Years + Number of years of service.
- Ex-Servicemen (OBC): 36 Years + Number of years of service.
- Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST): 38 Years + Number of years of service.
- Widows, Divorced Women (Not remarried): Up to 35 (UR), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST).
Important Dates
- Online Application Opening Date: 25.10.2025
- Online Application Closing Date: 24.11.2025 (at 23:59 hrs)
- Closing Date for Online Fee Payment: 24.11.2025 (at 23:59 hrs)
- Closing Date for Fee Payment (Post Office): 27.11.2025
- Tentative 1st Stage CBT (CBT 1): January - February 2026
- Tentative 2nd Stage CBT (CBT 2): April 2026
Exam Pattern - 1st Stage CBT (CBT 1)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Duration: 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates). | ||
| Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer. | ||
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted ONLINE only through the official RRB websites.
- Candidates must ensure they have a valid personal mobile number and email ID.
- Read the detailed CEN 06/2025 notification carefully before filling out the form.
- Keep scanned documents ready (Passport size Photo, Signature, SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD certificates as applicable).
- Pay the application fee through the provided online or offline modes.
- Verify all details before final submission, as modifications may not be allowed later.
- Only one application per candidate is permitted for all notified posts.
Selection Process (Recruitment Stages)
- Stage 1: 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1)
- Common for all posts. Screening nature.
- Stage 2: 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2)
- Separate CBT 2 for different pay levels (Level 5 & Level 6).
- Marks used for merit list.
- Stage 3: Skill Test (as applicable)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): For Station Master (SM) and Commercial Apprentice (CA).
- Typing Skill Test (TST): For Jr. Accounts Asst. & Sr. Clerk (Qualifying Nature).
- Stage 4: Document Verification (DV)
- Stage 5: Medical Examination (ME)
Exam Pattern - 2nd Stage CBT (CBT 2)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
| Duration: 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates). | ||
| Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer. | ||
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | click me |
| Download Official Notification | download |
| Official Website | click me |
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Frequently Asked Questions (RRB CEN 06/2025)
Q 1. What is the RRB CEN 06/2025 notification about?
ans :- This notification (CEN No. 06/2025) is for the recruitment of 18,540 Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Graduate posts in the Indian Railways, such as Station Master, Goods Guard, Commercial Apprentice, and Senior Clerk cum Typist.
Q 2. What are the application dates for the RRB NTPC 2025 vacancy?
ans :- The online application period starts on October 25, 2025. The closing date for submitting online applications and paying the fee is November 24, 2025 (at 23:59 hrs).
Q 3. What is the total number of vacancies in RRB NTPC CEN 06/2025?
ans :- There are a total of 18,540 vacancies for various graduate-level posts. This includes 6,092 for Station Master, 3,898 for Goods Guard, and 4,040 for Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, among others.
Q 4. What is the educational qualification required for these NTPC posts?
ans :- All posts notified under CEN 06/2025 require a University Degree (or its equivalent) from a recognized university. Candidates must have their results declared on or before the closing date (24.11.2025).
Q 5. What is the age limit for the RRB NTPC Graduate posts?
ans :- The age limit for UR (Unreserved) / EWS candidates is 18 to 33 years as of July 1, 2025. The upper age limit is relaxed by 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
Q 6. What is the application fee for the CEN 06/2025 exam?
ans :- The fee is ₹500 for all candidates. However, ₹400 will be refunded after appearing in the 1st Stage CBT. For candidates from SC, ST, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, and EBC categories, the fee is ₹250, which will be fully refunded after appearing in the 1st Stage CBT.
Q 7. What is the selection process for the RRB NTPC posts?
ans :- The recruitment process involves several stages: a 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1), a 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2), a Skill Test (like CBAT for Station Master or Typing Test for Clerks, as applicable), followed by Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination (ME).
Q 8. Is there negative marking in the RRB NTPC exam?
ans :- Yes, there is negative marking in both CBT 1 and CBT 2. For every wrong answer, 1/3rd (one-third) of the mark allotted for that question will be deducted.
Q 9. When will the RRB NTPC CBT 1 and CBT 2 exams be held?
ans :- According to the notification, the 1st Stage CBT (CBT 1) is tentatively scheduled for January - February 2026. The 2nd Stage CBT (CBT 2) is tentatively scheduled for April 2026.
Q 10. Do all posts require a typing test or skill test?
ans :- No. A Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) is required only for Station Master (SM) and Commercial Apprentice (CA). A Typing Skill Test (TST) is required only for Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist. Posts like Goods Guard and Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk do not have a skill test.