The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released the detailed advertisement for the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 06/2026 for Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) on 6 October 2026. Candidates interested in NTPC Graduate posts can submit their applications online, for which an application window is open from 8 October to 6 November 2026 (11:59 PM) at www.rrbapply.gov.in.
The selection process includes 1st Stage CBT, 2nd Stage CBT, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. The selected candidates will be paid a salary in Pay Level 5 and Level 6 of the 7th CPC (Rs. 29,200 and Rs. 35,400 initial pay).
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RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 06/2026: Overview
The RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 is for 3,477 posts at Pay Level 5 and Level 6. Candidates with a graduation degree can apply. The selection is expected to include two stages of Computer-Based Tests, followed by a Typing Skill Test or Aptitude Test (post-wise), Document Verification and Medical Examination.
| RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Post Name | Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) |
| CEN No. | 06/2026 |
| Notice No. | RRB/PRYJ/Advt./CEN/06/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 3,477 (Tentative) |
| Pay Level | Level 5 & Level 6 (7th CPC) |
| Starting Basic Pay | Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 35,400 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 8th October to 6th November 2026 |
| Age Reference Date | 1st January 2027 |
| Selection Process | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Test/CBAT, DV and Medical (Expected) |
| Apply Online Website | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB NTPC Graduate Notification 06/2026 Out
The RRBs released the NTPC Graduate indicative notice on 26th September 2026. The notice announces 3,477 tentative vacancies for various Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) posts. Eligible candidates will be able to apply online through the direct link given on this page or at rrbapply.gov.in. The last date to apply is 6th November 2026 (tentative).
Check CEN 06/2026 SHORT NOTICE PDF HERE
Check Full Notice PDF HereRRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced that the online registration has been started on 8 October 2026 and the last date to apply is 6 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
Events Dates Indicative Notice in Employment News 26 September 2026 RRB NTPC Graduate Notification 6 October 2026 Application Process Begins 8 October 2026 Last Date to Apply Online 6 November 2026 (11:59 PM) Last Date for Fee Payment 8 November 2026 Modification Window (with Rs. 250 fee) 9 November 2026 to 18 November 2026 CBT, DV and Medical Exam Dates To be announced on the official RRB websites Note: The exam city intimation slip is released about 10 days before the CBT, and the e-call letter about 4 days before. Neither is sent by post.
RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2026
The number of vacancies has been announced. A total of 3,548 vacancies have been notified across various posts. The post-wise distribution is as follows:
Post Name No. of Posts Pay Level Initial Pay Medical Standard Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor 127 Pay Level 6 Rs. 35,400 B-2 Goods Train Manager 2,750 Pay Level 5 Rs. 29,200 A-2 Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist 300 Pay Level 5 Rs. 29,200 C-2 Senior Clerk cum Typist 371 Pay Level 5 Rs. 29,200 C-2 Total 3,548 Category-Wise Vacancy (All RRBs)
Category Vacancy UR 1,517 OBC-NCL 873 SC 553 EWS 305 ST 300 Note: Within these, 351 posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen. PwBD reservation covers 25 posts for Visually Impaired, 18 for Locomotor Disability, 16 for Hearing Impaired and 6 for Multiple Disabilities.
RRB-Wise Vacancy 2026
RRB Vacancy RRB Bilaspur 542 RRB Ranchi 377 RRB Bengaluru 346 RRB Kolkata 332 RRB Ajmer 304 RRB Siliguri 291 RRB Prayagraj 265 RRB Bhopal 157 RRB Mumbai 155 RRB Bhubaneswar 146 RRB Chennai 141 RRB Guwahati 104 RRB Muzaffarpur 78 RRB Jammu-Srinagar 66 RRB Chandigarh 59 RRB Secunderabad 56 RRB Gorakhpur 30 RRB Patna 29 RRB Malda 26 RRB Thiruvananthapuram 25 RRB Ahmedabad 19 Note: You can apply to only one RRB. All vacancies are provisional and may rise, fall or even become nil.
RRB NTPC Graduate Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must fulfil all the eligibility conditions prescribed by the RRBs. The final eligibility conditions should be checked from the detailed notification before applying.
Educational Qualification
For all four posts, you need a degree from a recognised university or its equivalent. You must already hold it on 6 November 2026, the closing date.
Post Name Educational Qualification Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor Graduation (any degree) from a recognised university Goods Train Manager Graduation (any degree) from a recognised university Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist Graduation (any degree) from a recognised university Senior Clerk cum Typist Graduation (any degree) from a recognised university Note: Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible and should not apply. The Computer Based Typing Skill Test has been dispensed with for the two Typist posts. Typing proficiency will instead be checked after joining.
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2027)
The age limit is 18 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027 for all posts.
Category Date of Birth (Both Dates Inclusive) UR and EWS Born between 2 January 1994 and 1 January 2009 OBC-NCL Born between 2 January 1991 and 1 January 2009 SC and ST Born between 2 January 1989 and 1 January 2009 Age Relaxation:
Category Age Relaxation SC/ST 5 years OBC-NCL 3 years Ex-Servicemen (6 months or more of service) 3 years for UR/EWS, 6 years for OBC-NCL and 8 years for SC/ST PwBD 10 years for UR/EWS, 13 years for OBC-NCL and 15 years for SC/ST Serving Railway Group C, ex-Group D staff and Substitutes (3 years’ service) Up to 40 years for UR/EWS, 43 for OBC-NCL and 45 for SC/ST Staff of Railway canteens, co-operative societies and institutes Length of service or 5 years, whichever is less Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women (not remarried) Up to 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 for OBC-NCL and 40 for SC/ST Note: If you qualify on more than one ground, you get the highest single relaxation; they are not added together. SC, ST and OBC candidates applying against UR vacancies get no age relaxation.
Medical Standards
Post Medical Standard Vision Requirement Goods Train Manager A-2 Distant vision 6/9, 6/9 without glasses; near vision Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses. Must pass colour, binocular, night and myopic vision tests. Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor B-2 Distant vision 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (lens power up to 4D); near vision Sn 0.6, 0.6. Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist C-2 Distant vision 6/12, nil with or without glasses; near vision Sn 0.6 combined. Senior Clerk cum Typist C-2 Distant vision 6/12, nil with or without glasses; near vision Sn 0.6 combined. Note: Candidates who have had Lasik or any other surgery to correct refractive error are not eligible for A-2 posts (Goods Train Manager). A candidate found medically unfit for an opted post gets no alternative appointment.
PwBD Suitability
Post PwBD Suitability Goods Train Manager Not open to PwBD candidates Senior Clerk cum Typist Suitable for blind and low vision candidates Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist Suitable for low vision candidates Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor Suitable for certain hearing and locomotor disabilities but not visual impairment Note: Check Annexure A of the official CEN for the exact sub-categories.
RRB NTPC Graduate Apply Online 06/2026
The RRB NTPC Graduate Apply Online 2026 process can be done through the direct link given below or through the official RRB application portal. The link is expected to be activated on 8th October 2026. The last date to submit the application form is 6th November 2026 at 11:59 PM (tentative).
Before applying, candidates are advised to verify their primary details using Aadhaar. Applications that are not Aadhaar-verified will go through detailed scrutiny at every stage of the recruitment process, which may cause inconvenience and delays.
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026:
How to Apply for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply online through the RRB application portal. Keep the required certificates, photograph, signature and an updated Aadhaar ready before starting the application.
- Go to the official RRB application portal, www.rrbapply.gov.in.
- Click on the Create an Account option if you are a new user, or log in with your existing account.
- Enter your basic details and contact information carefully.
- Complete Aadhaar verification of your name and date of birth.
- Open the CEN 06/2026 NTPC Graduate application.
- Select your preferred RRB and post preferences after checking eligibility.
- Fill in the required personal and educational details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Check all the details before submitting the form.
- Submit the application and save the final confirmation page.
Aadhaar Update Checklist Before Applying
To achieve successful Aadhaar verification, the name and date of birth in Aadhaar must match 100% with the full name and date of birth in the 10th class pass certificate. Aadhaar should also be updated with the latest photo and latest biometrics (fingerprint and iris) before filling out the online application.
RRB NTPC Graduate Application Fees 06/2026
The application fee will be confirmed in the detailed CEN. Based on previous RRB notifications, the fee structure is expected to be as follows. The fee can be paid online through available digital payment options, and a part or full refund is given to candidates who appear in CBT 1.
| Category | Application Fee | Refund After Appearing in CBT 1 |
|---|---|---|
| UR/OBC/EWS | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400 (minus bank charges) |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC | Rs. 250 | Rs. 250 (minus bank charges) |
RRB NTPC Graduate Salary
Candidates appointed for NTPC Graduate posts will be paid an attractive monthly salary in Pay Level 5 and Level 6 of the 7th CPC.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | Pay Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 |
| Goods Train Manager | Pay Level 5 | Rs. 29,200 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | Pay Level 5 | Rs. 29,200 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | Pay Level 5 | Rs. 29,200 |
RRB NTPC Graduate Salary Components
- Basic Pay
- Dearness Allowance
- House Rent Allowance
- Transport Allowance
- Medical benefits
- Other admissible allowances
- In-hand salary
- Promotion opportunities
FAQs
Q1. Is RRB NTPC Graduate Notification 2026 Out?
Yes, RRB NTPC Graduate Notification 2026 has been finally released on 6 October 2026 under CEN No. 06/2026.
Q2. What is the selection process for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026?
The candidates will be selected through 1st Stage CBT, 2nd Stage CBT, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
Q3. What is the advertisement number for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026?
The NTPC Graduate recruitment is being conducted under CEN No. 06/2026.
Q4. What is the total number of vacancies for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026?
A total of 3,548 vacancies have been notified across various posts.
Q5. What is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 6 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
Q6. What is the salary for RRB NTPC Graduate posts?
The salary is in Pay Level 5 and Level 6 of the 7th CPC (Rs. 29,200 and Rs. 35,400 initial pay).
Q7. What is the age limit for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027.
