RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 3,548 Posts
Centralised Employment Notification CEN No. 06/2026 • Railway Recruitment Boards
| Recruitment detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways |
| Notification | CEN No. 06/2026 |
| Recruitment | Non-Technical Popular Categories – Graduate |
| Total vacancies | 3,548 |
| Qualification | Degree from a recognized university or equivalent |
| Age limit | 18–33 years as on 01/01/2027 |
| Initial pay | ₹29,200 or ₹35,400 depending on the post |
| Application dates | 08/10/2026 to 06/11/2026, 11:59 PM |
| Apply website | rrbapply.gov.in |
| Official RRB website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative notice in Employment News | 26 September 2026 |
| Online application begins | 08 October 2026 |
| Application closing date | 06 November 2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Last date for application-fee payment | 08 November 2026 |
| Application modification window | 09–18 November 2026 |
| CBT examination dates | To be announced by the Railway Recruitment Boards |
RRB NTPC Graduate Post-wise Vacancies
| Name of post | Pay level | Initial pay | Medical standard | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | B2 | 127 |
| Goods Train Manager | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | A2 | 2,750 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | C2 | 300 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | C2 | 371 |
| Grand Total | 3,548 | |||
RRB-wise, Railway/Production Unit-wise and reservation-category-wise vacancies are given in Annexure B of the official notification. The notified vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Degree from a recognized university or its equivalent on or before the application closing date, 6 November 2026.
Age Limit
The prescribed age limit for all the notified posts is 18 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027.
Category-wise Age Relaxation
| Category | Upper-age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST candidates | 5 years |
| OBC – Non-Creamy Layer | 3 years |
| PwBD – UR/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD – OBC-NCL | 13 years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 years |
| Eligible Ex-servicemen | As specified after deduction of eligible military service |
| Eligible serving Railway Group C/erstwhile Group D employees with at least three years of service | Maximum age: UR/EWS 40, OBC-NCL 43 and SC/ST 45 |
| Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women who have not remarried | Maximum age: UR/EWS 35, OBC-NCL 38 and SC/ST 40 |
Examination Fee and Refund
| Candidate category | Application fee | Refund after attending CBT 1 |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates except the concession categories | ₹500 | ₹400 after deduction of applicable bank charges |
| SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities and Economically Backward Class | ₹250 | ₹250 after deduction of applicable bank charges |
The fee must be paid online through internet banking, debit card, credit card or UPI. The refund is available only to candidates who appear in the first-stage CBT and is subject to the notification conditions.
RRB NTPC Graduate Selection Process
- First-stage Computer Based Test – CBT 1
- Second-stage Computer Based Test – CBT 2
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
CBT 1 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 90 minutes. Eligible candidates using a scribe will receive 120 minutes.
CBT 2 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
- CBT 2 duration is 90 minutes. Eligible PwBD/PwD candidates will receive 120 minutes.
- Negative marking: One-third mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer in both CBTs.
- Minimum qualifying percentage: UR/EWS 40%, OBC-NCL/SC 30% and ST 25%, subject to the notified PwBD relaxation.
- CBT scores may be normalized when an examination is conducted in multiple shifts.
Medical Standards
| Name of post | Medical standard |
|---|---|
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | B2 |
| Goods Train Manager | A2 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | C2 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | C2 |
How to Apply for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026
- Visit the unified RRB website or open rrbapply.gov.in.
- Create an RRB account or log in using an account previously created for another RRB CEN.
- Authenticate your identity using Aadhaar or DigiLocker wherever possible.
- Select only one RRB and enter the post and Railway/Production Unit preferences carefully.
- Complete the application and upload/capture the prescribed photograph and documents.
- Verify every detail before submitting the application.
- Pay the applicable fee online and submit the application before 11:59 PM on 6 November 2026.
- Download and save the submitted application and payment confirmation.
The application modification fee is ₹250 for each occasion. Details entered in the “Create an Account” form and the selected RRB cannot be changed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026?
A total of 3,548 vacancies have been notified across four Graduate-level NTPC posts.
What is the last date to apply?
The online application must be submitted by 11:59 PM on 6 November 2026.
What qualification is required?
A degree from a recognized university or its equivalent is required by the application closing date.
What is the RRB NTPC Graduate age limit?
The prescribed age limit is 18–33 years as on 1 January 2027. Applicable category-wise relaxations are available.
What is the initial salary?
The initial basic pay is ₹35,400 for the Level 6 post and ₹29,200 for Level 5 posts, plus applicable Railway allowances.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. One-third mark is deducted for every wrong answer in the computer-based examinations.
Is a Typing Skill Test conducted for this notification?
No. The Typing Skill Test for Senior Clerk cum Typist and Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist has been dispensed with under CEN 06/2026.