RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 5,236 Graduate and Undergraduate Posts
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● Applications Open: October 8, 2026 (Graduate) • October 15, 2026 (Undergraduate)
● 5,236 NTPC Posts
● 5,236 NTPC Posts
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced 5,236 vacancies under RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026-27 for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts across Indian Railways. The recruitment runs through two separate Centralised Employment Notifications: CEN 06/2026 for 3,548 graduate-level posts and CEN 07/2026 for 1,688 undergraduate (Class 12) posts. Graduate applications opened on October 8, 2026, and close on November 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM; undergraduate applications opened on October 15, 2026, and close on November 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Applications are submitted online only, through the official RRB application portal.
⏳ Graduate Window Closes In
Graduate applications (CEN 06/2026) close: November 6, 2026, 11:59 PM. Undergraduate applications (CEN 07/2026) close later, on November 13, 2026, 11:59 PM.
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RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026
CEN 06/2026 (Graduate): 3,548 posts | CEN 07/2026 (Undergraduate): 1,688 posts | Total: 5,236 posts. Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease as per the official notifications. Note: Station Master is NOT covered by these two notifications — it is recruited separately under CEN 08/2026.
| Post | Level | Pay Level | Initial Basic Pay | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager | Graduate | Level 5 | Rs. 29,200 | 2,750 |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | Graduate | Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 | 127 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | Graduate | Level 5 | Rs. 29,200 | 300 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | Graduate | Level 5 | Rs. 29,200 | 371 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | Undergraduate | Level 3 | Rs. 21,700 | 700 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Undergraduate | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 | 200 |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | Undergraduate | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 | 600 |
| Trains Clerk | Undergraduate | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 | 188 |
| Total | 5,236 |
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026, Important Dates
| Event | Graduate (CEN 06/2026) | Undergraduate (CEN 07/2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Notification released | October 7, 2026 | October 14, 2026 |
| Online application starts | October 8, 2026 | October 15, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | November 6, 2026, 11:59 PM | November 13, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | November 8, 2026 | November 15, 2026 |
| Application modification window | November 9–18, 2026 (Rs. 250 per modification) | November 16–25, 2026 (Rs. 250 per modification) |
| CBT 1 | Fourth week of December 2026 (Tentative) | To be notified |
The graduate CBT 1 date is tentative, based on the indicative notice issued on October 12, 2026. The detailed schedule, city intimation and e-call letters are released separately on the official RRB website.
Eligibility for RRB NTPC 2026
🎓 Qualification
Graduate level (CEN 06/2026): a degree from a recognised university or its equivalent. Undergraduate level (CEN 07/2026): Class 12 (+2 stage) pass or its equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates must check the post-wise qualification and any typing or skill requirement in the detailed CEN before applying.
🎂 Age Limit (as on January 1, 2027)
Graduate level: 18 to 33 years. Undergraduate level: 18 to 30 years. Upper-age relaxation: 3 years for OBC-NCL, 5 years for SC and ST, and 10 to 15 years for PwBD candidates depending on category. Check the detailed CEN for the exact date-of-birth limits for your category.
📏 Medical Standards
Medical fitness is a condition of appointment and varies by post. Graduate posts: Goods Train Manager A-2, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor B-2, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist C-2, Senior Clerk cum Typist C-2. Undergraduate posts: Trains Clerk A-3, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk B-2, Accounts Clerk cum Typist C-2, Junior Clerk cum Typist C-2.
💬 Exam Pattern
CBT 1: 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes — General Awareness 40, Mathematics 30, General Intelligence and Reasoning 30. CBT 2: 120 questions, 120 marks, 90 minutes — General Awareness 50, Mathematics 35, Reasoning 35. Negative marking of one-third mark for each wrong answer in both CBTs. CBT 1 is a screening stage; candidates are shortlisted for CBT 2 at 15 times the community-wise vacancies of the chosen RRB.
Pay: initial basic pay as per the 7th Central Pay Commission pay levels shown in the vacancy table, plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance where applicable, Transport Allowance and other admissible benefits under railway rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Refund on Appearing in CBT 1 |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400 (after deducting bank charges) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender / Minorities / Economically Backward | Rs. 250 | Rs. 250 (after deducting bank charges) |
Refunds are credited only to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account of the candidate, and only to candidates who appear in the first stage CBT. Pay the fee online on the official application portal before the fee-payment deadline for your CEN.
Selection Process
1. First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1)
Screening test of 100 questions. Graduate CBT 1 is tentatively scheduled for the fourth week of December 2026; the undergraduate CBT 1 date is to be notified.
2. Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2)
120 questions, based on normalised CBT 1 marks, with shortlisting at 15 times the community-wise vacancies of the chosen RRB. No Computer Based Aptitude Test is required for graduate posts under CEN 06/2026, and no typing skill test applies to the specified typist posts under these CENs.
3. Document Verification
Shortlisting for document verification is based on CBT 2 performance, at a 1:1 ratio against vacancies.
4. Medical Examination
Candidates must meet the medical standard prescribed for the post they are allotted, as listed in the eligibility section above.
How to Apply for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026
1
Read your CEN
Open CEN 06/2026 (graduate) or CEN 07/2026 (undergraduate) on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and check your post, qualification, age limit and the vacancies in your chosen RRB.
2
Register on the portal
Register on rrbapply.gov.in with a valid email address and mobile number, and keep your photograph, signature, certificates and category documents ready.
3
Fill the form carefully
Select only one RRB, enter details exactly as per your certificates, set your post preferences, and upload documents in the prescribed formats.
4
Submit before the deadline
Submit by November 6, 2026, 11:59 PM (graduate) or November 13, 2026, 11:59 PM (undergraduate), pay the fee by the fee deadline, and save the confirmation page.
Important Links
Official website: rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
Apply online: rrbapply.gov.in
Notifications: CEN 06/2026 (NTPC Graduate, 3,548 posts) and CEN 07/2026 (NTPC Undergraduate, 1,688 posts), available on the official RRB websites.
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026, FAQs
How many posts are there in RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026?
There are 5,236 posts in total — 3,548 graduate-level posts under CEN 06/2026 and 1,688 undergraduate (Class 12) posts under CEN 07/2026. Vacancies are provisional.
What is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC 2026?
Graduate applications (CEN 06/2026) close on November 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM, and undergraduate applications (CEN 07/2026) close on November 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Fee payment closes on November 8, 2026 (graduate) and November 15, 2026 (undergraduate).
What qualification is needed for RRB NTPC 2026?
A graduate degree from a recognised university for graduate-level posts, and a Class 12 (+2 stage) pass for undergraduate posts. Check the detailed CEN for post-wise requirements.
What is the age limit for RRB NTPC 2026?
As on January 1, 2027: 18 to 33 years for graduate-level posts and 18 to 30 years for undergraduate posts, with relaxation of 3 years for OBC-NCL, 5 years for SC and ST, and 10 to 15 years for PwBD candidates as per category.
What is the application fee?
Rs. 500 for General, OBC and EWS candidates, of which Rs. 400 is refunded on appearing in CBT 1 after deducting bank charges. Concessional-category candidates pay Rs. 250, refunded on appearing in CBT 1 after deducting bank charges. Refunds go only to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
What is the selection process?
First stage CBT, second stage CBT, document verification and medical examination. CBT 1 is a screening test; shortlisting for CBT 2 is at 15 times the community-wise vacancies. There is negative marking of one-third mark per wrong answer.
Is Station Master included in RRB NTPC 2026?
No. Station Master is recruited separately under CEN 08/2026 and is not part of CEN 06/2026 or CEN 07/2026. Do not confuse the two recruitments.
When is the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam?
Graduate CBT 1 is tentatively scheduled for the fourth week of December 2026. The undergraduate CBT 1 date is to be notified. Confirm the final schedule from the official RRB website.
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