
New Delhi, November 21, 2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced a significant and welcome extension to the application deadline for the RRB NTPC Graduate Level Recruitment 2025 (Centralized Employment Notification CEN 06/2025). This crucial decision offers thousands of aspiring candidates a final opportunity to apply for coveted positions in the Indian Railways.
The initial closing date for the online application process, which was set for November 20, 2025, has now been officially pushed back. Candidates can now complete their registration and submit their forms online until November 27, 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 5,810 vacancies across various Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts at the graduate level.
The extension comes as a relief to many who may have faced difficulties in completing their applications before the original deadline. Along with the registration window, the deadlines for fee payment and the application correction window have also been revised.
| Activity | Existing Deadline (Original) | Revised Deadline (New) |
| Closing Date for Online Application | November 20, 2025 | November 27, 2025 (23:59 Hours) |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | November 22, 2025 | November 29, 2025 |
| Application Modification/Correction Window | November 23 – December 2, 2025 | November 30 – December 9, 2025 |
| Submission of Scribe Details (for PwBD candidates) | December 3 – December 7, 2025 | December 10 – December 14, 2025 |
| Crucial Date for Educational Qualification Validity | November 20, 2025 | November 27, 2025 |
The recruitment drive covers highly sought-after posts with attractive pay scales under the 7th CPC (Level 4 to Level 6). The total number of graduate-level vacancies stands at 5,810.
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree from any recognized university are eligible to apply, provided they meet the age criteria (typically 18 to 33 years, with relaxations for reserved categories as of January 1, 2026).
Here is a post-wise breakdown of the vacancies:
| Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Total Vacancies |
| Goods Train Manager | Level 5 (₹29,200 initial pay) | 3,416 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | Level 5 (₹29,200 initial pay) | 921 |
| Senior Clerk Cum Typist | Level 5 (₹29,200 initial pay) | 638 |
| Station Master | Level 6 (₹35,400 initial pay) | 615 |
| Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor | Level 6 (₹35,400 initial pay) | 161 |
| Traffic Assistant | Level 4 (₹25,500 initial pay) | 59 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 5,810 |
Interested candidates are advised to apply online through the official regional websites of the respective Railway Recruitment Boards.
Application Fee Details:
Note: A significant portion of the application fee is refundable upon the candidate’s appearance in the first-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-I). For General/OBC candidates, ₹400/- is refunded, while for reserved categories and female candidates, the full ₹250/- is refunded.
The application process is entirely online, and payment can be made through various online modes, including debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
The selection for the RRB NTPC Graduate Level posts is rigorous and merit-based, designed to assess a candidate’s aptitude and suitability for the various roles. The process involves multiple stages:
Candidates are strongly urged to utilize this extended window to complete their registration process and ensure all necessary documents and fees are submitted well before the final deadline of November 27, 2025.