The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the RRB NTPC Notification 2026 for 5,236 graduate and undergraduate vacancies across Indian Railways. The recruitment is being conducted through two separate Centralised Employment Notifications (CENs): CEN 06/2026 for graduate-level posts and CEN 07/2026 for undergraduate-level posts.
Out of the total vacancies, 3,548 posts are reserved for graduate-level recruitment, while 1,688 posts are available for candidates who have passed Class 12. The online application process for graduate-level posts is going to end on 8 November 2026. Undergraduate applications open till 13 November 2026.
Railway NTPC Notification 2026 Out
The Railway Recruitment Boards have issued separate notification PDFs for graduate and undergraduate recruitment. Candidates should download the relevant notification and check the post-wise vacancies, eligibility conditions, medical standards, examination scheme and application instructions before submitting their forms.
RRB NTPC Graduate vs Undergraduate Recruitment 2026
One of the most important decisions is selecting the correct recruitment category. The graduate-level recruitment is intended for eligible degree holders, whereas the undergraduate recruitment is for candidates meeting the prescribed Class 12 qualification.
The online application process for graduate-level posts began on 8 October 2026, and eligible candidates can apply until 8 November 2026. Applications for undergraduate-level posts opened on 15 October 2026, with the last date being 13 November 2026.
Event
Graduate Level (CEN 06/2026)
Undergraduate Level (CEN 07/2026)
Notification Status
Released
Released
Online Application Begins
8 October 2026
15 October 2026
Last Date to Apply
8 November 2026
13 November 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment
8 November 2026
15 November 2026
Application Modification Window
9–18 November 2026
16–25 November 2026
CBT 1 Exam Date
December 2026
To be announced
Major Changes in RRB NTPC 2026 Exam
Posts
Changes
Undergraduate Level
Typing Skill Test has been removed for Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Junior Clerk cum Typist posts.
Graduate Level
Station Master is Not Included in CEN 06/2026 and separate notification will be released.
Traffic Assistant Removed from the Current Post List.
CBAT is not required for Graduate Level posts.
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Vacancy 2026
3548 graduate posts are announced, and candidates with a minimum educational qualification of a university degree or its equivalent and an age between 18 and 33 years are eligible to apply. The following posts are relevant to the graduate-level exam.
Post Name
Department
Vacancies
Goods Train Manager
Traffic (Operating)
2,750
Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor (CCTS)
Traffic (Commercial)
127
Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist (JAA)
Accounts
300
Sr. Clerk cum Typist
General
371
Total
3548
Railway Graduate Vacancy Distribution (CEN 06/2026)
RRB / City
Total
UR
SC
ST
OBC NCL
EWS
Ahmedabad
19
6
3
1
6
3
Ajmer
304
153
45
12
66
28
Bengaluru
346
144
52
25
93
32
Bhopal
157
72
38
29
13
5
Bhubaneswar
146
80
17
10
37
2
Bilaspur
542
222
80
41
145
54
Chandigarh
59
27
8
7
13
4
Chennai
141
55
22
12
36
16
Gorakhpur
30
16
5
3
5
1
Guwahati
104
43
17
8
27
9
Jammu-Srinagar
66
27
10
7
18
4
Kolkata
332
141
47
25
90
29
Malda
26
5
9
8
2
2
Mumbai
155
69
23
9
41
13
Muzaffarpur
78
34
11
7
19
7
Patna
29
7
10
12
0
0
Prayagraj
265
110
41
24
66
24
Ranchi
377
152
58
28
104
35
Secunderabad
56
25
9
8
9
5
Siliguri
291
120
44
21
78
28
Thiruvananthapuram
25
9
4
3
5
4
Grand Total
3,548
1,517
553
300
873
305
RRB NTPC Under-Graduate Level Vacancy
UG Level posts require a minimum educational qualification of 12th (+2 stage) or its equivalent examination and an age between 18 and 30 years. The list of posts that come under the 12th level exam is mentioned below, along with the number of vacant posts.
Post Name
Department
Vacancies
Trains Clerk
Traffic (Operating)
188
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (CCTC)
Traffic (Commercial)
700
Accounts Clerk cum Typist
Accounts
200
Junior Clerk cum Typist
General
600
Total
1,688
Railway Undergraduate Vacancy Distribution (CEN 07/2026)
RRB / City
Total
UR
SC
ST
OBC NCL
EWS
Ahmedabad
26
13
5
2
4
2
Ajmer
124
60
19
8
22
15
Bengaluru
45
18
6
4
12
5
Bhopal
59
20
9
12
12
6
Bhubaneswar
40
12
6
9
8
5
Bilaspur
20
11
2
1
5
1
Chandigarh
78
32
13
5
20
8
Chennai
168
68
25
18
40
17
Gorakhpur
72
28
10
12
15
7
Guwahati
49
21
8
5
10
5
Jammu-Srinagar
51
15
8
4
18
6
Kolkata
329
132
46
26
93
32
Malda
23
10
4
2
6
1
Mumbai
140
61
21
11
37
10
Muzaffarpur
7
2
1
1
2
1
Patna
43
15
9
7
9
3
Prayagraj
149
63
24
19
32
11
Ranchi
75
21
12
5
20
7
Secunderabad
72
29
11
4
18
10
Siliguri
43
17
7
2
13
4
Thiruvananthapuram
75
28
12
10
18
7
Grand Total
1688
686
258
167
414
163
Educational Qualification & Age Limit
Recruitment Level
Education Qualification
Age Limit
Graduate Level
A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification
18 to 33 years
Undergraduate Level
Class 12 or equivalent qualification from a recognised board, subject to the prescribed marks and category-specific rules
The RRB NTPC selection process for 2026 consists of CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification (DV), and a Medical Examination
First Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT 1)
Second Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT 2)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Salary Structure
RRB NTPC Salary under each category and their initial pay (initial monthly RRB NTPC salary as per the 7th CPC). Besides this, the candidates will be provided with allowances and perks including Dearness Allowance (DA), Transport Allowance (TA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Pension Scheme, and Medical Benefits
How many vacancies have been announced under RRB NTPC 2026?
A total of 5,236 vacancies have been announced: 3,548 graduate-level posts under CEN 06/2026 and 1,688 undergraduate-level posts under CEN 07/2026.
Where can candidates apply for Railway NTPC Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can visit the official application portal at rrbapply.gov.in to access the relevant recruitment application.
What is the age limit for RRB NTPC 2026?
The notified age range is 18 to 33 years for graduate-level recruitment and 18 to 30 years for undergraduate-level recruitment. Applicable relaxations and the age cut-off date must be checked in the respective notification.
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