NewsIMTSRailway Recruitment Board (RRB) has confirmed that Commerce graduates can apply for the upcoming NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) exam 2025-26. Students with B.Com, BBA, BBM or other commerce-related degrees are eligible for all graduate-level posts including Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist. The selection process includes Computer-Based Tests, Typing Skill Test, Document Verification and Medical Examination. The exam syllabus focuses on General Intelligence & Reasoning, Mathematics and General Awareness rather than commerce-specific subjects. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories – 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC and 10 years for PwBD candidates. Commerce students should practice regularly with mock tests to improve time management and accuracy for this competitive exam. To prepare effectively, focus on the main subjects and stay updated with current affairs, especially related to Indian Railways. (Updated 30 Oct 2025, 20:35 IST; source: link)
Commerce Graduates Now Eligible for Railway Recruitment Exam
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has confirmed that commerce graduates can apply for the upcoming Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) exam 2025-26. Students with degrees like B.Com, BBA, and BBM qualify for all graduate-level positions, including Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist. This opens significant career opportunities in the railway sector for commerce students. The selection process involves multiple stages including Computer-Based Tests, Typing Skill Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Rather than testing commerce-specific knowledge, the exam focuses on General Intelligence, Reasoning, Mathematics, and General Awareness.
Preparation Tips and Age Relaxation Benefits
Commerce students preparing for the RRB NTPC exam should focus on the main subjects in the syllabus rather than their degree specialization. Regular practice with mock tests helps improve time management and accuracy, which are crucial for this competitive exam. Staying updated with current affairs, especially related to Indian Railways, is also important. The RRB offers age relaxation benefits for candidates from reserved categories – 5 years for SC/ST applicants, 3 years for OBC candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). These provisions make the opportunity more accessible to a wider range of commerce graduates.
Key Points
- Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has confirmed that Commerce graduates can apply for the upcoming NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) exam 2025-26.
- Age relaxation is available for reserved categories – 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC and 10 years for PwBD candidates.
- Students with B.Com, BBA, BBM or other commerce-related degrees are eligible for all graduate-level posts including Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist.
