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RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026: 3,548 Vacancies, Apply Online

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The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 06/2026 for recruitment to various Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Graduate posts. A total of 3,548 vacancies are available across different RRBs and Railway Zones. Eligible graduate candidates can submit their applications online from 8 October 2026 to 6 November 2026 through the official RRB application portal.

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1. RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026: 3,548 Vacancies, Apply Online – Overview

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 06/2026 for recruitment to various Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Graduate posts. A total of 3,548 vacancies are available across different RRBs and Railway Zones. Eligible graduate candidates can submit their applications online from 8 October 2026 to 6 November 2026 through the official RRB application portal.

2. Important Dates

Important dates for this notice
FieldDetails
Indicative Notice26 September 2026
Online Application Begins8 October 2026
Last Date to Apply6 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Last Date for Fee Payment8 November 2026
Application Modification Window9 November to 18 November 2026

3. Quick Details

Quick Details
ParticularDetails
Recruiting AuthorityRailway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Exam NameRRB NTPC Graduate 2026
CEN Number06/2026
CategoryNon-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate)
Total Vacancies3,548
Application ModeOnline
Application Start Date8 October 2026
Last Date to Apply6 November 2026
Fee Payment Last Date8 November 2026
Modification Window9–18 November 2026

4. RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2026

The detailed RRB-wise, Railway/PU-wise and post-wise vacancy distribution is provided in Annexure B of the notification.

5. Important Dates

The dates for CBT, Document Verification and other recruitment stages will be announced separately by the RRBs. CEN_06_2026_NTPC_G

6. Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the prescribed degree qualification from a recognized University/Institute by the closing date of the application. Candidates whose final examination results are still awaited are not eligible to apply. CEN_06_2026_NTPC_G
The post-wise parameters and qualification requirements are provided in Annexure A.

7. Age Limit

The age will be calculated as on 1 January 2027.
The prescribed age group is 18 to 33 years, with applicable relaxations for reserved and other eligible categories.
Age Relaxation
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC-NCL: 3 years
  • PwBD: 10 years for UR/EWS, 13 years for OBC-NCL and 15 years for SC/ST
  • Other relaxations are available for eligible Ex-Servicemen, Railway employees and certain other categories according to the notification.

8. Application Fee

Application Fee
CategoryFeeRefund on appearing in 1st CBT
General/other applicable candidates₹500₹400 after applicable bank charges
SC/ST/ExSM/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minority/EBC₹250₹250 after applicable bank charges
The refund is applicable only to candidates who appear in the 1st Stage CBT.
Fee payment is accepted through online modes, including internet banking, debit/credit cards and UPI.

9. Selection Process

Selection Process
FieldDetails
Important ChangeNo Typing Test

The RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 recruitment process consists of:

  1. 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
  2. 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
  3. Document Verification
  4. Medical Examination
  5. Selection is based on merit through the prescribed recruitment stages.
For CEN 06/2026, the typing skill test for:
  • Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist
  • Senior Clerk Cum Typist
has been dispensed with. Candidates are nevertheless expected to have basic computer and typing proficiency, which may be assessed after joining.

10. RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern

The 1st Stage CBT is common to all notified posts.
SubjectQuestions
General Awareness40
Mathematics30
General Intelligence & Reasoning30
Total100
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • PwBD/PwD candidates eligible for a scribe: 120 minutes
  • Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for every wrong answer
  • Questions are objective multiple-choice questions.
CBT 1 Subjects
Mathematics: Number System, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics and related topics.
Reasoning: Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Puzzles, Data Sufficiency, Statement-Conclusion, Decision Making, Graph Interpretation and others.
General Awareness: Current Affairs, History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, General Science, Computers, Sports, Art & Culture, Government Schemes and other areas specified in the notification.
RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern
Candidates shortlisted for CBT 2 will be selected based on normalized CBT 1 performance.
RRB states that normally 15 times the community-wise vacancies will be shortlisted for CBT 2, subject to the provisions in the notification.
SubjectQuestions
General Awareness50
Mathematics35
General Intelligence & Reasoning35
Total120
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • PwBD/PwD eligible candidates with functional limitation in writing: 120 minutes
  • Negative Marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
CategoryMinimum Marks
UR40%
EWS40%
OBC-NCL30%
SC30%
ST25%
The notification also provides for a limited relaxation for PwBD candidates in case of shortage against reserved PwBD vacancies.
Medical Standards
Different posts have different medical standards:
  • Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor: B2
  • Goods Train Manager: A2
  • Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist: C2
  • Senior Clerk Cum Typist: C2
Candidates should carefully check the medical requirements before selecting their preferred posts.
For example, candidates who have undergone LASIK or other refractive-error correction surgery are not eligible for posts requiring A-2 medical standard, while B-2/C-2 eligibility is subject to the conditions specified by Railways.

11. How to Apply for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply online by following these steps:

  1. Visit the official RRB website.
  2. Go to the CEN 06/2026 NTPC Graduate recruitment section.
  3. Create an RRB account or use the account created during an earlier RRB CEN, if applicable.
  4. Select only one RRB.
  5. Fill in personal, educational and other required details.
  6. Select eligible posts/Railway Zones according to preference.
  7. Upload the required documents, photograph/live image and signature.
  8. Pay the applicable examination fee.
  9. Submit the application.
  10. Download and save the final application form.
Candidates must be careful while selecting their RRB because only one RRB can be chosen, and multiple applications can lead to rejection and debarment.

12. Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates must possess the required qualification by the application closing date.
Multiple applications against the CEN can result in rejection and debarment.
Candidates must ensure that their age, educational qualification, category and medical eligibility are correct.
CBT dates and centres will be communicated later.
1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, calculators and similar items are prohibited at the examination centre.
Candidates should regularly check the official RRB website for updates
  • Candidates must possess the required qualification by the application closing date.
  • Multiple applications against the CEN can result in rejection and debarment.
  • Candidates must ensure that their age, educational qualification, category and medical eligibility are correct.
  • CBT dates and centres will be communicated later.
  • 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
  • Electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, calculators and similar items are prohibited at the examination centre.
  • Candidates should regularly check the official RRB website for updates

14. Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3,548 vacancies across the notified graduate-level NTPC posts.

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