The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released crucial updates regarding the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) 12th Level Recruitment for 2025. This notification primarily focuses on the upcoming CBT 2 Written Examination, which is officially scheduled for December 20, 2025. Candidates who have successfully applied and are preparing for this significant examination can now access their Exam City Intimation Slip and Mock Test links, both of which were made live on December 10, 2025. The much-anticipated admit cards for CBT 2 will be available for download four days prior to the examination date on the official Indian Railways website, indianrailways.gov.in.

This extensive recruitment drive aims to fill a substantial total of 3693 vacancies across various 12th-level posts. These include key roles such as Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, Train Clerk, Accounts Clerk Cum Typist, and Junior Clerk Cum Typist. The application process for these coveted positions commenced on September 21, 2024, with the final deadline for online application submission being October 27, 2024. Applicants were required to pay an application fee of ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS categories, while SC/ST/EBC/Female/Transgender candidates paid ₹250. Notably, a partial refund of the application fee is offered upon appearing for the Computer Based Test (CBT).

The eligibility criteria for these posts generally mandate candidates to have successfully passed the 12th-grade examination or an equivalent qualification from any recognized board in India. For specific roles like Accounts Clerk Cum Typist and Junior Clerk Cum Typist, an additional requirement of computer typing proficiency is essential, demanding a speed of 30 Words Per Minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi. The age limit for eligible applicants was set between a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 33 years, calculated as of January 1, 2025.

The selection process for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025 is comprehensive, involving multiple stages. It begins with a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by a Typing Test (where applicable), Document Verification, and finally, a Medical Examination. The CBT itself is conducted in two stages: CBT 1 and CBT 2. Both stages include subjects like General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. CBT 2, the focus of the current update, will consist of 120 questions for a total of 120 marks, to be completed within a duration of 90 minutes. A crucial aspect of the examination is the negative marking scheme, where 1/3rd of a mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. Candidates are strongly encouraged to consult the official RRB NTPC Notification 2025 for a detailed understanding of the syllabus, exam pattern, and other vital instructions to ensure thorough preparation for this highly competitive examination.