The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, have announced the RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 through Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 06/2026. According to the published information, the recruitment covers 3,548 vacancies across four graduate-level Non-Technical Popular Category (NTPC) posts in Indian Railways, with the Goods Train Manager post accounting for the bulk of the openings.
The online application window for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 runs from 8 October to 6 November 2026 (11:59 PM) on the official application portal rrbapply.gov.in. Graduates who meet the age and qualification conditions can apply, and candidates should read the full CEN carefully before submitting their single application. Verify every detail on the official RRB websites before applying.
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RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Notification | Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 06/2026 |
| Post Category | Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) |
| Total Vacancies | 3,548 (provisional) |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027 |
| Application Mode | Online only, through rrbapply.gov.in |
| Application Start | 8 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 6 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 8 November 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (General/OBC/EWS); ₹250 (SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM/Women/Minorities/EBC/Transgender) |
| Selection | CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Official Websites | rrbapply.gov.in, rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Candidates who appeared for the under-graduate NTPC notification may also want to read our article on the RRB NTPC Inter Level CEN 07/2026: 1688 Posts, the sibling recruitment for non-graduate level NTPC posts.
RRB NTPC Graduate Important Dates 2026
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 26 September 2026 |
| Detailed Notification (CEN 06/2026) | 7 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 8 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 6 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 8 November 2026 |
| Application Modification Window | 9 to 18 November 2026 |
| CBT 1 Exam Date | To be notified |
RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2026 – 3,548 Posts
According to the published information, the 3,548 vacancies under CEN 06/2026 are distributed across four posts. The Goods Train Manager accounts for the largest share with 2,750 posts. The notified figures are provisional and may change as per Railway administration requirements — the RRB-wise and zone-wise break-up is given in Annexure B of the official notification.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay | Medical Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | 127 | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | B2 |
| Goods Train Manager | 2,750 | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | A2 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | 300 | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | C2 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | 371 | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | C2 |
| Total | 3,548 | – | – | – |
RRB NTPC Graduate Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
- All four posts require a Degree from a recognised University or its equivalent.
- The prescribed qualification must be held on or before 6 November 2026.
- Candidates awaiting the final result of the qualifying examination are not eligible to apply.
- There is no typing skill test for Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist under CEN 06/2026 — it has been dispensed with. However, appointed candidates are expected to have basic computer and typing proficiency, which may be assessed after joining and could affect confirmation or promotion if unsatisfactory.
- Candidates should check the medical standard applicable to each post before giving post preferences — Goods Train Manager, for instance, requires the A2 medical standard.
RRB NTPC Graduate Age Limit 2026
The age limit for all posts under CEN 06/2026 is reckoned as on 1 January 2027.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years (not born after 1 January 2009) |
| Maximum Age | 33 years |
| UR / EWS date of birth | Not earlier than 2 January 1994 |
| OBC-NCL date of birth | Not earlier than 2 January 1991 |
| SC / ST date of birth | Not earlier than 2 January 1989 |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| PwBD – UR / EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD – OBC-NCL | 13 years |
| PwBD – SC / ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As prescribed in CEN 06/2026 after deduction of qualifying military service |
Additional concessions apply to serving Railway employees, quasi-administrative Railway employees, widowed/divorced/judicially separated women and other specified categories as listed in the official notification. Verify the exact relaxation applicable to you on the official site.
RRB NTPC Graduate Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee | Refund After Appearing in CBT 1 |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates except concession categories | ₹500 | ₹400 (bank charges deducted) |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | ₹250 | ₹250 (bank charges deducted) |
- The fee is payable online through Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI.
- The refund applies only to candidates who actually appear in the 1st Stage CBT.
- EBC (Economically Backward Class) here is a fee-concession category and should not be confused with EWS reservation.
RRB NTPC Graduate Selection Process 2026
- 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1). Screening test for all eligible candidates.
- 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2). For candidates shortlisted from CBT 1.
- Document Verification. Candidates are called RRB-wise in the ratio of approximately 1:1 against the notified vacancies, on merit.
- Medical Examination. Final fitness as per the prescribed medical standard for the post.
There is no typing skill test at any stage of this CEN, including for the two Typist-designated posts.
RRB NTPC Graduate Exam Pattern 2026
CBT 1 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates using a scribe).
- Negative marking: one-third (1/3) mark deducted for every wrong answer.
CBT 2 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
- Duration: 90 minutes.
- Negative marking: one-third (1/3) mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC-NCL | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
The minimum qualifying marks may be relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD candidates in case of a shortage of PwBD candidates against the reserved vacancies.
RRB NTPC Graduate Salary 2026
- Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor: Pay Level 6, initial pay ₹35,400 per month.
- Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist: Pay Level 5, initial pay ₹29,200 per month.
- Dearness and other allowances apply as per the 7th CPC and Railway rules.
How to Apply for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026
- Read CEN No. 06/2026 completely before starting the application.
- Visit the official application portal rrbapply.gov.in and open the application for CEN 06/2026 – NTPC Graduate.
- Select Create an Account if you do not already have an RRB account. Candidates who created an account for earlier RRB CENs in 2024, 2025 or 2026 should log in with the same credentials.
- Complete Aadhaar/DigiLocker identity authentication where applicable.
- Select only one RRB carefully — the chosen RRB cannot be changed later.
- Enter personal, educational, category and other required details, and choose eligible Railway/Production Unit and post preferences.
- The photograph is captured live on the portal (webcam or mobile front camera) — a pre-existing photo is not uploaded. Use a plain white background, non-white clothing, neutral expression, no cap, mask or spectacles.
- Upload the signature in JPG/JPEG format, 30 KB to 49 KB, minimum 140 × 60 pixels, in black ink with normal running handwriting (not block or capital letters).
- Pay the applicable examination fee online.
- Preview all information carefully and submit before 6 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Save the registration details and the submitted application for future reference.
Important: Submit only one application against CEN 06/2026. Multiple applications to the same or different RRBs can lead to rejection of all applications and debarment from future RRB/RRC examinations. The modification window (9–18 November 2026) carries a ₹250 non-refundable fee per occasion; details entered in Create an Account (mobile number, email ID) and the chosen RRB cannot be modified.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Graduation degree certificate / final marksheets (qualification must be held on or before 6 November 2026)
- Class 10 certificate for date-of-birth proof
- Caste/community certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), where applicable
- PwBD certificate, where applicable
- Scanned signature in the prescribed format and size
- Valid mobile number and email ID (keep both active throughout the recruitment)
- Aadhaar details for identity authentication
Important Links for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026
- Apply Online — rrbapply.gov.in (CEN 06/2026, from 8 October 2026)
- Official RRB Website — rrb.indianrailways.gov.in (notifications and updates)
- Detailed Notification — CEN No. 06/2026, available on the official RRB websites
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 FAQs
How many posts are in RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026?
A total of 3,548 vacancies under CEN No. 06/2026 — 127 Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, 2,750 Goods Train Manager, 300 Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and 371 Senior Clerk cum Typist. The figures are provisional.
What is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application is 6 November 2026 at 11:59 PM on rrbapply.gov.in. The fee can be paid up to 8 November 2026.
What is the qualification for RRB NTPC Graduate posts?
A degree from a recognised University or its equivalent, held on or before 6 November 2026. Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible.
What is the age limit for RRB NTPC Graduate 2026?
18 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027, with relaxations for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD and other eligible categories as per the rules.
What is the application fee for RRB NTPC Graduate 2026?
Rs. 500 for most candidates and Rs. 250 for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minority and EBC candidates. Part of the fee is refunded to candidates who appear in CBT 1.
Is there a typing test in RRB NTPC Graduate CEN 06/2026?
No. The typing skill test for Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist has been dispensed with for this CEN. Basic computer and typing proficiency may still be assessed after joining.
What is the selection process for RRB NTPC Graduate 2026?
The process consists of 1st Stage CBT, 2nd Stage CBT, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
What is the salary of RRB NTPC Graduate posts?
Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor starts at Rs. 35,400 (Pay Level 6); Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist start at Rs. 29,200 (Pay Level 5), plus applicable allowances.
Disclaimer: A2Z Sarkari Exam is a private, unofficial information portal. Please verify all details in the official CEN No. 06/2026 RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 notification on the official RRB websites before applying.