The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released the RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 notification under CEN No. 06/2026 for 3,548 vacancies in Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate).
The recruitment includes Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist posts. Eligible graduates can submit the online application from 08 October 2026 to 06 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Candidates can check the RRB NTPC Graduate vacancy, salary, qualification, age limit, application fee, selection process, CBT exam pattern, application procedure, signature size and other important details below.
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 Overview
RRB NTPC Graduate CEN 06/2026 is being conducted for recruitment to four graduate-level Non-Technical Popular Category posts in Indian Railways.
| Recruiting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Recruitment Name | RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 |
| CEN No. | 06/2026 |
| Category | Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) |
| Total Vacancies | 3,548 |
| Qualification | Degree from a recognized University or equivalent |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years as on 01 January 2027 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 08 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 06 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Selection Process | CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification and Medical Examination |
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 26 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 08 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 06 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 08 November 2026 |
| Application Modification Window | 09 November to 18 November 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | To be notified |
| Document Verification | To be notified |
Dates for the Computer Based Tests, Document Verification and other recruitment stages will be announced separately by the Railway Recruitment Boards.
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 and Salary
A total of 3,548 vacancies have been announced under RRB NTPC Graduate CEN 06/2026. The highest number of vacancies is for Goods Train Manager with 2,750 posts.
| Post Name | Vacancies | 7th CPC Level | 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 | – | – | – |
The RRB-wise, Railway Zone-wise and post-wise distribution of vacancies is provided in Annexure B of CEN No. 06/2026. The notified vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease depending on Railway requirements.
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Candidates must possess a Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent for all four posts under RRB NTPC Graduate CEN 06/2026.
| Post | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | Degree from a recognized University or equivalent |
| Goods Train Manager | Degree from a recognized University or equivalent |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | Degree from a recognized University or equivalent |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | Degree from a recognized University or equivalent |
Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification on or before 06 November 2026. Candidates awaiting the final result of the qualifying examination are not eligible to apply.
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The age limit for all posts under CEN No. 06/2026 is calculated as on 01 January 2027.
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 33 years |
| UR / EWS Date of Birth | Not earlier than 02 January 1994 |
| OBC-NCL Date of Birth | Not earlier than 02 January 1991 |
| SC / ST Date of Birth | Not earlier than 02 January 1989 |
| Lower Age DOB Limit | Not born after 01 January 2009 |
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 Age Relaxation
| 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 age concessions are available to eligible serving Railway employees, Quasi-Administrative Railway employees, widowed/divorced/judicially separated women and other specified categories as mentioned in the official notification.
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Refund after Appearing in CBT 1 |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates except concession categories | ₹500 | ₹400, after deduction of applicable bank charges |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | ₹250 | ₹250, after deduction of applicable bank charges |
The examination fee can be paid online through Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI.
Important: The fee refund is available only to candidates who actually appear in the 1st Stage CBT.
Economically Backward Class (EBC), Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and OBC are different categories. EBC under this CEN is relevant to the fee concession and should not be confused with EWS reservation.
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The recruitment process for RRB NTPC Graduate CEN 06/2026 consists of:
- 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1)
- 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
There is no Typing Skill Test under CEN 06/2026, including for Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist.
Candidates will be shortlisted for Document Verification RRB-wise in the ratio of approximately 1:1 against the notified vacancies, based on merit and the applicable recruitment rules.
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
RRB NTPC 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.
Eligible PwBD/PwD candidates using a scribe will receive 120 minutes.
Negative Marking: One-third (1/3) mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
RRB NTPC 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 will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
RRB NTPC 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 reserved vacancies.
RRB NTPC Graduate Apply Online 2026
The RRB NTPC Graduate online application process starts on 08 October 2026. Candidates must complete their application by 06 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
How to Apply for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official RRB application portal.
- Open the application for CEN No. 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 use the same login credentials.
- Complete Aadhaar/DigiLocker identity authentication where applicable.
- Select only one RRB carefully.
- Enter personal, educational, category and other required details.
- Choose eligible Railway/Production Unit and post preferences.
- Capture the live photograph through the application portal.
- Upload the signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable examination fee.
- Preview all information carefully.
- Submit the application before 06 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Save the registration details and submitted application for future reference.
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| RRB NTPC Graduate Apply Online | Apply Online |
| RRB NTPC Graduate CEN 06/2026 Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Unified RRB Official Website | Visit Website |