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Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) announced 753 vacancies for teaching posts under Ministerial and Isolated Categories (CEN 07/2024) and the registration process is being conducted online at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/. The online application window was opened after the release of its notification and the last date for submitting the application forms is 16th February 2025. As the last date is approaching, the candidates who are still thinking of applying for 753 vacancies must not delay anymore and fill out their applications now. This article covers complete details for the RRB Railway Teacher Recruitment 2025 that need to be known while filling out the application forms.
RRB Railway Teacher 2025 Notification PDF
This year, RRB has announced a total of 1036 vacancies through RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Notification out of which 753 vacancies have been announced for teachers, librarians, and lab assistants. This recruitment drive by the Indian Railways presents a valuable opportunity for qualified individuals to contribute to the education and development of the next generation while securing a stable and rewarding career. The direct link to download the detailed Railway Teacher Notification PDF is also shared below.
Railway Teacher Recruitment 2025 Overview
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced 753 teaching vacancies through RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Recruitment 2025 for PGT, TGT, PRT, music teachers, female junior school teachers, female assistant teachers for primary schools, lab assistants, and librarians in Ministerial and Isolated Categories. For a glance, we have tabulated the details of the RRB Teacher Recruitment 2025 below.
RRB Railway Teacher Recruitment 2025 | |
Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
Posts | PGT, TGT, PRT, Music Teachers, female Junior school teachers, Female assistant teachers for Primary schools, Lab assistants, and Librarians |
Vacancies | 753 |
Category | Govt Job |
Mode of Application | Online |
Registration Dates | 7th January to 16th February 2025 |
Selection Process | Computer-based Test (CBT), Interviews, Skill Tests, Document Verification, and Evaluation for Language Teachers |
Salary | As per post |
Official website | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
Railway Teacher Recruitment 2025 Apply Online Schedule
Candidates who are looking forward to applying for Railway Teacher vacancies have to first submit their RRB Railway Teacher Application Form 2025 and then will be eligible to appear for the computer-based examination. The schedule for the online application process for the recruitment drive is tabulated below.
Events | Dates |
Online Application Starts | 7th January 2025 |
Last Date to Apply Online | 16th February 2025 (11:59 pm) |
Date to Pay Application Fee (Online) after closing of registration | 17th & 18th February 2025 |
Date for Errors Correction in Application Form | 19th to 28th February 2025 |
RRB Railway Teacher Vacancy 2025
The Railway Recruitment Board has released an official notification for the RRB Teacher Recruitment 2025, announcing 753 vacant teaching positions in Indian Railways. The available posts include Post Graduate Teachers (PGT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), Primary Teachers (PRT), Music Teachers, Female Junior School Teachers, and other roles. The detailed post-wise breakdown of the RRB teacher vacancy is provided below.
Posts | Vacancies |
Post Graduate Teacher or PGT | 187 |
Trained Graduate Teacher or TGT | 338 |
Primary Teacher or PRT | 188 |
Physical Training Instructor or PTI | 18 |
Librarian | 10 |
Lab. Assistant | 07 |
Music Tutor | 03 |
Female Assistant Teacher | 02 |
Total | 753 |
Railway Teacher Vacancy 2025- Zone Wise
The RRB Railway Teacher Vacancy RRB Zone – wise has been tabulated below in the table.
Zone Name | Vacancy |
Ahmedabad | 4 |
Ajmer | 9 |
Bengaluru | 12 |
Bhopal | 66 |
Bhubaneswar | 10 |
Bilaspur | 153 |
Chandigarh | 22 |
Chennai | 76 |
Gorakhpur | 49 |
Guwahati | 169 |
Jammu-Srinagar | 3 |
Kolkata | 130 |
Malda | 41 |
Mumbai | 112 |
Muzaffarpur | — |
Patna | 54 |
Prayagraj | 88 |
Siliguri | — |
Ranchi | 22 |
Secunderabad | 16 |
Thiruvananthapuram | — |
Total | 1036 |
RRB Railway Teacher Recruitment 2025 Online Form
Click on the below link and start with the process of filling out RRB Railway Teacher Application Form 2025. Candidates holding the required education qualification and falling in the age group as mentioned can submit their RRB Railway Teacher Recruitment 2025 Online Form on or before 16th February 2025 (11:59 pm).
Steps for RRB Teacher Recruitment 2025 Apply Online
Step 1- Visit the official Railway Recruitment Board’s application portal i.e. www.rrbapply.gov.in.
Step 2- Click on the ‘New Registration’ tab appearing on the right side of the page.
Step 3- Fill in the required personal details, including your name, date of birth, father’s/mother’s name, Aadhaar number, SSLC registration number, mobile number, and email address.
Step 4- Submitting the registration form, you receive login credentials on your registered mobile number.
Step 5- Now log in using the credentials provided and complete the application form with educational, and professional details.
Step 6- Upload you recent passport-sized photograph and your signature in the specified format in the application form.
Step 7- Pay the applicable fee through online modes such as internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI. The last date to pay application fee is 18th February 2025.
Step 8- Submit the application form and download it save it for future reference.
Railway Teacher Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
Candidates applying for the RRB Teacher exam 2025 are required to pay the application fee, as mentioned in the official notification. The application fee can be submitted through online modes such as Internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI. The General, OBC and EWS category candidates will have to pay Rs. 500/- while SC, ST, PWD and Ex-Army category candidates have to pay Rs. 250/- application fee.
Categories | Fee |
UR/OBC/EWS | Rs. 500 |
For PwBDs / Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class (EBC) | Rs. 250 |
Note- For UR/OBC/EWS, out of this fee of Rs 500/- an amount of Rs 400/- and for For PwBDs / Female /Transgender/Ex-Servicemen candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class (EBC), Rs. 250/- shall be refunded on appearing in 1st Stage CBT.
RRB Railway Teacher Recruitment 2025 Eligibility
The eligibility criteria to apply for RRB Railway Teacher Recruitment 2025 for various posts as mentioned in the official notification pdf has been tabulated below.
Post Name | Educational Qualification (as on 06/02/2025) | Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025) |
Primary Teachers/PRT | UG with B.Ed. in a Particular Subject with at least 50% marks, English Medium Teaching Skills, Knowledge of computer applications | 18 to 48 years |
Trained Graduate Teachers/TGT | PG with B.Ed. in a specific subject with a minimum of 50%, English Medium Teaching Skills, Knowledge of computer applications | |
Post Graduate Teachers/PGT | PG with B.Ed. in a specific subject with a minimum of 50%, English Medium Teaching Skills, Knowledge of computer applications | |
Music Teacher | Graduation in Music | |
Lab. Assistant | Senior Secondary with Physics and Chemistry | |
Physical Training Instructor/PTI | Graduation with a Diploma in Physical Training or B.P.Ed. and 10+2 skills of physical training education in English medium | |
Assistant Mistress/Junior School PRT Teacher | 10+2 with 2 years Diploma in elementary education, pass in TET, Teaching skills in English Medium |
Age Limit | ||||
Age group | Upper Limit of D.O.B | Lower Limit of D.O.B | ||
UR & EWS | OBC-Non Creamy Layer | SC/ST | ||
18 to 48 years | 02/01/1977 | 02/01/1974 | 02/01/1972 | 01/01/2007 |
Railway Teacher Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The RRB Teacher Recruitment 2025 selection process involves multiple stages to identify qualified candidates for teaching posts. The first stage of the selection process is a computer-based test (CBT), followed by the skill test and interview.
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is an online multiple-choice examination that candidates must pass to be eligible for teaching positions. After clearing the CBT, candidates will receive a scorecard, which remains valid for a specified period as mentioned in the official notification.
- Interview: After clearing the CBT, shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The interview process will be managed by two separate boards: the Central Selection Board (CSB) and Local Selection Board (LSB).
- Skill Test: As mentioned in the official notification some posts may require a skill test.
- Document Verification: After the CBT and interview stages, candidates have to go through the document verification process.
- Evaluation for Language Teachers: Language teachers have to give the additional 30-mark written test.
RRB Teacher Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
The RRB Teacher Exam 2025 will be conducted online in a computer-based test (CBT), comprising 100 multiple-choice questions for a total of 100 marks. The marking scheme for the exam is that 1 mark for each correct answer, while 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
Professional Ability | 50 | 50 |
General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
Mathematics | 10 | 10 |
General Science | 10 | 10 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB Teacher Salary Structure
As per the 7th Central Pay Commission, teachers will receive basic pay based on their post, ranging from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 44,900, along with a grade pay of Rs. 2,800. Teachers will also get various allowances, including house rent allowance (HRA), dearness allowance (DA), Provident Fund (PF) benefits, and medical facilities.
Post | Pay Scale | Salary |
PGT | Pay Scale 8 | Rs. 47600/- |
TGT | Pay Scale 7 | Rs. 44900/- |
PRT | Pay Scale 6 | Rs. 35400/- |
Assistant Teacher (Female) (Junior School) | Pay Scale 6 | Rs. 35400/- |
Librarian | Pay Scale 6 | Rs. 35400/- |
Laboratory Assistant (School) | Pay Scale 4 | Rs. 25500/- |
Music Teacher | Pay Scale 6 | Rs. 35400/- |
Physical Training Instructor | Pay Scale 7 | Rs. 44900/- |
Important Links | |
RRB Teacher Syllabus & Exam Pattern | RRB Teacher Previous Year Question Papers |
RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Recruitment 2025 | Railway Teacher Recruitment 2025 |