New Delhi: Today, November 27, 2025 , marks the final day for students to apply for the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) jobs. This is a key opportunity for many to join the Indian Railways. Candidates must submit their applications for a total of 8,868 vacancies . These job openings are available for both graduate-level and 12th-pass students.
The online application portal will close at 11:59 PM tonight . If you are planning to apply and have not yet completed your form, you should visit the official RRB website, rrbapply.gov.in , immediately.
While the last day to submit the application form is today, candidates have a little more time to pay the required fees. The final deadline for making fee payments is November 29, 2025 .
Key Dates and Application Fees
Here is a summary of the important deadlines and fee information for the RRB NTPC 2025 application process:
| Activity | Deadline |
| Online Application Submission | November 27, 2025 (by 11:59 PM) |
| Application Fee Payment | November 29, 2025 |
The application fees differ based on the candidate's category. It is important to pay the correct amount:
| Category | Application Fee |
| General | INR 500 |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | INR 250 |
| Female Candidates | INR 250 |
| Transgender Candidates | INR 250 |
| Ex-Servicemen | INR 250 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | INR 250 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | INR 250 |
| Minority Communities | INR 250 |
| Economically Backward Class (EBC) | INR 250 |
General category candidates will receive a refund of INR 400 after they appear for the First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT). For candidates from reserved categories (PwBD, Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Minority Communities, EBC), the entire fee of INR 250 will be refunded after they take the exam.
How to Apply for RRB NTPC 2025
Follow these simple, step-by-step instructions to fill out your RRB NTPC application form online:
- Go to the official RRB website: rrbapply.gov.in .
- On the main page, find and click on the link for "RRB NTPC CEN 06/2025" or "CEN 07/2025" or a general "Apply Online" link.
- Complete the initial registration process by giving your basic personal details.
- Once registered, log in to your account using your new registration ID and password. You may also have the option to log in with your Aadhar number.
- Carefully fill in all the required information in the detailed application form.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature. Make sure they meet the size and format requirements.
- Proceed to pay the application fee using any of the available online payment methods.
- Review all the details you have entered in your application form to check for any mistakes.
- Finally, submit the form. It is very important to download and print a copy of your submitted application for your future reference and records.
Will the Application Deadline be Extended?
There is a possibility that the application deadline for some RRB NTPC posts, specifically undergraduate positions, might be extended. Previous experience shows that the last date to apply for RRB NTPC graduate posts was already extended once, from November 20 to November 27 .
Since the last date for fee payment is November 29, 2025 , railway officials may release further updates about any possible extension after this date. Candidates should regularly check the official website for any new announcements or changes.
To avoid any potential problems like website overload or technical issues at the last moment, it is always best to submit your application well before the final deadline.
