After the completion of the RRB NTPC 2025 application process, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) replied to an RTI, announcing that this year, around 12167679 applicants submitted their applications for 11558 vacancies, which is quite a huge number. Out of the total applications received, 5840861 applications are for graduate-level posts, and 6326818 are for 12th-level posts. The exam dates have not been released yet, but the candidates who have applied are advised not to waste their time and buckle up their preparation as the competition is going to be tough this year.
1.2 CR Applications Received for RRB NTPC 2025
The next step is the release of RRB NTPC Application Status 2025, which will notify whether submitted applications are accepted or rejected. Afterwards, RRB NTPC Exam Date 2025 will be announced with the complete schedule for the RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam 2025.
The vacancies announced for graduate level posts [05/2024] (Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accountant Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist) is 8113 for which 58 lakh candidates have shown tehir interest.
The vacancies announced for 12th level posts [06/2024] (Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist, Trains Clerk) is 3445, for which 63 lakh candidates have submitted their forms.
Posts | Vacancies | No. of Candidates Applied |
NTPC (Graduate Level) | 8113 | 5840861 |
NTPC (12th Level) | 3445 | 6326818 |
Total | 11558 | 12167679 |
The criteria for selecting the candidates for RRB NTPC (12th level and graduate level) includes two computer-based tests (CBT 1 and CBT 2), a Skill Test, Document Verification, and a Medical Test. Firstly, candidates have to appear for CBT 1 Exam and then only the qualified candidates will be appearing for CBT 2 followed by skill test.