Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is hiring in multiple categories this year—offering huge opportunities across technical, non-technical, and specialized roles:
1. Technician (Grade I & III)
- 🔧 Vacancies: 6,180
- 🗓 Online Registration Opens: June 28, 2025 at Rrbapply.gov.in
- 📚 Eligibility: 10th pass + ITI in relevant trade
- 🔍 Selection: CBT → Document Verification → Medical Exam
This is your chance if you hold an ITI—don’t miss the late-June window!
2. RPF Constable & SI
- 🚨 Recent Update: Over 4,000 RPF Constable candidates cleared Phase I and are preparing for the next fitness and psychological stages.
- 💼 No open registration yet—but results show high demand and fast moving process.
3. NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories)
- 💻 Vacancies: 11,558
- 🏙 City Intimation Slip Issued (June 19, 2025) ahead of CBT.
- 🧭 Eligibility: Graduate (for graduate roles) or 12th pass (for undergraduate roles).
Keep tracking the official site—admit cards and exam dates are around the corner.
4. Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
- 💼 Seats: ~9,970
- 🖱 Application Window: April 12 – May 19, 2025 (extended).
- 🛠 Selection: CBT I → CBT II → CBAT → Document Verification → Medical Exam.
- ⚠️ Heads-up: CBT Stage II scheduled in March was canceled at select centers due to technical issues remains pending rescheduling.
5. Group D (Level‑1)
- 🚧 Vacancies: 32,438
- 🗓 Apply: Jan 23 – Feb 22, 2025 (extended until Mar 1 in some zones).
- 🧑🎓 Eligibility: 10th pass or ITI
- 🧩 Selection Stages: CBT → PET → Document Verification → Medical Exam
- 💵 Pay Scale: ₹18,000 basic; ₹22–25 k in-hand via allowances.
6. Ministerial & Isolated (MI) & Teaching Posts
- 🏫 Posts: PGT, TGT, PRT, PTI, Librarian, Translator, etc.
- 📌 Vacancies: ~1,036–1,038
- 🗓 Apply: Jan 7 – Feb 6, 2025 (with form corrections till Feb 18).
- 📚 Qualification: Varies per post—graduate to postgrad + P.Ed/B.Ed/Law/etc.
🗓 Upcoming Calendar Highlights (2025–26)
- Technician notification: April–June
- NTPC notification: July–September
- Paramedical/JE: July–September
- ALP: January–March
- Group D: Jan–Feb
🔍 Pro Tips to Land Your RRB Job
- Stay updated: Bookmark rrbapply.gov.in and the specific regional RRB zone sites.
- Docs ready: Keep scanned copies of photograph, signature, educational and category certificates.
- Know the exam pattern: CBT → PET/PET/CBAT → DV → Medical. For Group D: CBT (100 Qs in 90 min), PET includes weight & running tests.
- Prepare smartly: Revise current affairs, general science, maths (especially for CBT), and practise physical endurance for PET/CBAT.
- Mock tests & time management: Focus on speed and accuracy—negative marking applies.
- Check admit cards & city slips: Especially crucial for NTPC and Technician posts.
- City intimation for NTPC is out as of June 19.
✍️ Sample Timeline for Aspirants
| Week | Action Items |
|---|---|
| Early July | Technician CBT prep begins (post-notif release) |
| Mid to late July | NTPC CBT-1 (verify city slips and admit cards) |
| Ongoing | Group D & ALP training and form correction phases |
| Year-round | Keep checking RRB for updates on RPF & JE roles |
🔚 Takeaway
RRB 2025 brings wide-ranging chances—from ground-level Group D work to specialized ALP, Technician, NTPC roles, and even teaching/ministerial jobs. With over 60,000 positions, this is a massive opportunity. Proactive preparation, timely application, and sustained focus are keys to success.
Wishing all aspirants best of luck in their journey to secure a dream job in Indian Railways 🚆! Let me know if you’d like post-specific strategies, exam pattern breakdowns, or mock test guidance.
Sources:
Technician recruitment — June 28 start
RPF Constable result — 4k+ clearances
NTPC City slips — June 19 update
ALP registration & exam issues — April–May window, CBT cancellation
Group D huge drive details — 32,438 posts and process
MI & Teaching posts details — 1,036+ posts
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