RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026: 3,548 Posts, Eligibility & Apply Online (CEN 06/2026)

RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 – 3,548 Railway Vacancies

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, have announced 3,548 graduate-level vacancies through Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) 06/2026. The recruitment covers four Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts in Indian Railways.

Applications started on 8 October 2026 and close on 6 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Candidates with a recognised university degree can check their eligibility and apply through the official RRB application portal.

APPLY ONLINE: Open Official Railway Application Portal

READ OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Ministry of Railways – CEN 06/2026

RRB NTPC Graduate 2026: At a Glance

• Recruitment body: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
• Notification number: CEN 06/2026
• Total vacancies: 3,548
• Qualification: Degree from a recognised university or equivalent
• Age limit: 18–33 years as on 1 January 2027, subject to applicable relaxations
• Application status: Open
• Last date: 6 November 2026, 11:59 PM
• Initial basic pay: ₹29,200–₹35,400, depending on the post
• Selection: CBT-1, CBT-2, document verification and medical examination
• Official website: rrb.indianrailways.gov.in

What Is RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment?

NTPC stands for Non-Technical Popular Categories. This recruitment covers railway positions in commercial services, train operations, accounts and administration.

These are graduate-level posts. Candidates who have only passed Class 12 should instead check the separate NTPC Undergraduate recruitment under CEN 07/2026.

The Railway Recruitment Boards conduct the recruitment process. Appointment depends on examination performance, eligibility, document verification, medical fitness and the vacancies available for the selected posts.

Post-wise Vacancies and Salary

1. Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor

• Vacancies: 127
• Pay Level: Level 6
• Initial basic pay: ₹35,400 per month
• Medical standard: B-2

This category relates to commercial and passenger-service functions of the Railways.

2. Goods Train Manager

• Vacancies: 2,750
• Pay Level: Level 5
• Initial basic pay: ₹29,200 per month
• Medical standard: A-2

This is the largest vacancy category in the recruitment. Candidates should pay particular attention to its medical and vision requirements before choosing the post.

3. Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist

• Vacancies: 300
• Pay Level: Level 5
• Initial basic pay: ₹29,200 per month
• Medical standard: C-2

This category is associated with accounts and related office functions.

4. Senior Clerk Cum Typist

• Vacancies: 371
• Pay Level: Level 5
• Initial basic pay: ₹29,200 per month
• Medical standard: C-2

This category is associated with clerical and administrative office work.

Important salary note: The amounts above are initial basic pay, not take-home salary. Actual pay will depend on applicable allowances and deductions.

Source: Official Ministry of Railways recruitment announcement.

Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have a degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. The prescribed qualification must be held by the closing date, 6 November 2026.

Final-year students awaiting their degree results are not eligible to apply. A candidate who has completed the examination should establish that the qualifying result was declared within the prescribed period.

Age Limit

The general age limit is 18 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027.

• UR/EWS: 18–33 years
• OBC Non-Creamy Layer: Up to 3 years' applicable upper-age relaxation
• SC/ST: Up to 5 years' applicable upper-age relaxation

Other prescribed relaxations apply to eligible candidates, including certain Persons with Benchmark Disabilities and Ex-Servicemen. These benefits are subject to the notification's specific conditions and required certificates.

Medical Eligibility

Medical standards differ by post. Goods Train Manager requires A-2, Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor requires B-2, and both clerical categories require C-2.

Do not choose a post based only on its salary or vacancy count. Read the medical standards and applicable eyesight or corrective-surgery provisions in the detailed CEN before submitting preferences.

Important Application Dates

• Application opening: 8 October 2026
• Application closing: 6 November 2026 at 11:59 PM
• Last date for fee payment: 8 November 2026
• Application modification window: 9–18 November 2026
• CBT examination dates: To be announced by the RRBs

Important: Details entered in the Create an Account form and the selected RRB cannot be changed during the modification window. Corrections to permitted information may require a separate modification fee.

Source: Ministry of Railways – Important Dates.

Application Fees and Refund

• ₹500: Candidates outside the specified concessional-fee categories. ₹400 is refundable, after applicable bank charges, on appearing in CBT-1.
• ₹250: SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minority and eligible Economically Backward Class candidates. The ₹250 fee is refundable after applicable bank charges on appearing in CBT-1.

Fee refund is linked to appearing in CBT-1. Merely submitting the application does not qualify a candidate for the examination-fee refund.

Economically Backward Class (EBC) for fee concession is different from OBC-NCL and EWS. Candidates claiming this concession should check the specified income and documentary conditions.

Selection Process and Examination Pattern

The recruitment process includes the first computer-based examination (CBT-1), second computer-based examination (CBT-2), document verification and medical examination.

CBT-1 Pattern

• Total questions: 100
• Duration: 90 minutes for the standard examination
• General Awareness: 40 questions
• Mathematics: 30 questions
• General Intelligence and Reasoning: 30 questions
• Negative marking: One-third mark deducted for each incorrect answer

CBT-1 is a screening examination used to shortlist candidates for CBT-2.

CBT-2 Pattern

• Total questions: 120
• Duration: 90 minutes for the standard examination
• General Awareness: 50 questions
• Mathematics: 35 questions
• General Intelligence and Reasoning: 35 questions
• Negative marking: One-third mark deducted for each incorrect answer

The subject-wise question distribution is indicative. Eligible candidates using a scribe may receive the prescribed compensatory time.

Major Change: No Pre-Selection Typing Skill Test

The Computer-Based Typing Skill Test has been dispensed with for Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist and Senior Clerk Cum Typist under CEN 06/2026.

Candidates must nevertheless possess basic computer and typing proficiency. The Railways will assess these skills after joining, and unsatisfactory performance may affect confirmation or promotion.

Source: Ministry of Railways – Selection Process and Typing Skill Provision. Consult the detailed CEN at the official RRB website for the examination scheme.

How to Apply for RRB NTPC Graduate 2026

1. Open the official RRB application portal.
2. Locate CEN 06/2026 for NTPC Graduate posts.
3. Read the notification, especially Annexure A for post eligibility and Annexure B for vacancy distribution.
4. Create an account or use existing RRB login credentials, as applicable.
5. Provide accurate personal details, mobile number and email address.
6. Complete the education, reservation and other relevant application sections.
7. Choose only one RRB and carefully arrange the eligible post and railway-zone preferences.
8. Capture the required live photograph through the application process.
9. Upload the signature and any other documents required for your circumstances.
10. Pay the applicable examination fee, check the confirmation and retain the application details.

Critical application rule: Submitting multiple applications under this CEN, whether to the same RRB or different RRBs, can lead to rejection of all applications and debarment from future RRB/RRC recruitment.

Documents and Application Preparation Checklist

• Class 10 certificate for personal details and date of birth
• Graduation degree, qualifying result or relevant academic records
• Active personal email address and mobile number
• Accepted identity details for registration and authentication
• Relevant SC/ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwBD, EBC or other supporting documents where applicable
• Scanned signature in the prescribed format
• Suitable camera and a plain white background for live photo capture
• Online payment facility and a record of the final application confirmation

Live photograph: The application system captures a live image. Do not substitute a photograph of a printed photo or a screen image. Follow the camera, background and appearance instructions.

Signature: Check the current PDF notice for the accepted JPG/JPEG format, dimensions, size and handwriting requirements.

How to Prepare for the Examination

Begin with the three principal subjects and use the official syllabus to create a study plan.

• Mathematics: Practise percentages, ratios, profit and loss, time and work, number systems, interest, mensuration and elementary algebra.
• Reasoning: Cover series, coding-decoding, analogies, relationships, syllogisms, puzzles and analytical reasoning.
• General Awareness: Revise current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity, general science, economics and other subjects listed in the official syllabus.
• Mock tests: Use timed practice to improve accuracy and question selection, accounting for negative marking.

Minimum qualifying percentages are not the same as competitive cut-off scores. Meeting the minimum percentage does not guarantee shortlisting or appointment.

Important Mistakes to Avoid

• Applying without completing the required degree qualification by the closing date.
• Selecting a post without checking medical standards.
• Choosing an RRB or post preferences without examining Annexure B.
• Submitting more than one application.
• Entering incorrect account-registration details that cannot later be changed.
• Using a pre-existing picture instead of the required live photo.
• Assuming that paying the fee automatically qualifies for a refund.
• Using an unofficial payment website or trusting recruitment agents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a final-year graduation student apply?

Only candidates who possess the prescribed degree qualification by the application closing date meet the stated education requirement. Candidates awaiting final qualifying results are not eligible.

Can I apply to more than one RRB?

No. Candidates must choose a single RRB and submit only one application under CEN 06/2026.

Is there a typing test for the clerical posts?

The pre-selection Computer-Based Typing Skill Test has been dispensed with for both notified typist categories. Computer and typing proficiency will still be assessed after joining.

What is the salary for RRB NTPC Graduate posts?

The initial basic pay is ₹35,400 for Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor and ₹29,200 for each of the other three posts. Allowances and deductions are governed by applicable rules.

When will CBT-1 be conducted?

The CBT schedule will be communicated through the official RRB websites. Candidates should follow the latest recruitment notices and e-call-letter announcements.

Official Application and Notification Links

APPLY ONLINE — OFFICIAL RRB APPLICATION PORTAL

VIEW CEN 06/2026 AND LATEST RRB NOTICES

READ THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ANNOUNCEMENT

Information checked: 20 October 2026 (India). Applicants should use the latest official CEN and subsequent notices when making decisions.