The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the official notification for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 under CEN No. 06/2026. As per the short notice, recruitment will be conducted for 3,477 vacancies for various Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) graduate posts across all RRBs.
Candidates who have completed a graduation degree from a recognised university/institution and meet the prescribed age and other conditions will be able to apply for the Graduate-level NTPC posts. The recruitment is being conducted under CEN 06/2026, and the posts fall under Pay Level 5 and Pay Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
The online application process is tentatively scheduled to begin on 8 October 2026, while the last date to submit the application form is 6 November 2026, up to 11:59 pm.
RRB NTPC Graduate Notification 2026 Out (CEN 06/2026)
Through CEN 06/2026, the Railway Recruitment Boards have invited graduate candidates for 3,477 vacancies for Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor (CCTS), Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist (JAA), and Senior Clerk cum Typist posts. A short notification has been released on 21 September 2026 through the employment newspaper, indicating the registration dates, vacancies and pay scale for graduate-level vacancies.
The detailed CEN will contain the post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, examination pattern, application fee and other recruitment conditions.
RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2026
As officially announced, 3,477 vacancies are to be filled for various graduate-level NTPC posts across all Railway Recruitment Boards.
| Posts | Departments | Vacancies |
| Goods Train Manager | Traffic (Operating) | 2,750 |
| Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor (CCTS) | Traffic (Commercial) | 56 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist (JAA) | Accounts | 300 |
| Sr. Clerk cum Typist | General | 371 |
| Total | 3,477 | |
Zone-wise Vacancies
| Zone | JAA | CCTS | Sr. Clerk cum Typist | Goods Train Manager | Total |
| BLW | – | – | 6 | – | 6 |
| CLW | 7 | – | 10 | – | 17 |
| CR | 12 | – | 12 | 116 | 140 |
| PLW | 6 | – | – | – | 6 |
| ECOR | 7 | – | 10 | 128 | 145 |
| ECR | 15 | – | 20 | 404 | 439 |
| ER | 65 | – | 42 | 174 | 281 |
| ICF | – | – | 5 | – | 5 |
| METRO | 4 | – | 3 | – | 7 |
| NCR | – | 30 | 20 | 196 | 246 |
| NER | – | 20 | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| NFR | 30 | – | 16 | 326 | 392 |
| NR | 25 | – | 44 | 38 | 107 |
| NWR | 35 | – | 26 | 166 | 227 |
| RCF | 7 | – | 4 | – | 11 |
| RDSO | 1 | – | 3 | – | 4 |
| RWF | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| SCOR | – | 6 | 10 | 22 | 38 |
| SCR | 5 | – | – | 11 | 16 |
| SECR | 14 | – | 0 | 489 | 503 |
| SER | – | – | 31 | 54 | 85 |
| SR | 20 | – | 41 | 93 | 154 |
| SWR | 10 | – | 31 | 301 | 342 |
| WCR | 12 | – | 11 | 200 | 223 |
| WR | 25 | – | 15 | 19 | 59 |
| Total | 300 | 56 | 371 | 2750 | 3,477 |
When Will RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 Applications Start?
As per the official RRB NTPC Graduate Notification 2026, the RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 application process is tentatively scheduled to start on 8 October 2026. Eligible candidates will be able to complete their applications online through the designated RRB application portal. The last date for submitting the online application is 6 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM, subject to the final detailed CEN.
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
| Parameter | Details |
| Education Qualification | Candidates must have completed graduation from a recognised university and equivalent |
| Age Limit (as on 01/01/2027) | 18 to 33 years |
| Age Relaxation | 3 years for OBC-NCL and 5 years for SC/ST candidates |
| Nationality | Indian Citizenship |
Selection Process
The selection process for NTPC Graduate posts generally involves multiple stages. The exact stages depend upon the post applied for.
CBT 1 → CBT 2 → Applicable Skill/Aptitude Test (CBAT/CBTST) → Document Verification → Medical Examination
RRB NTPC Graduate Exam Pattern 2026
The exact CEN 06/2026 examination pattern will be confirmed through the detailed notification. The broad structure of the NTPC recruitment includes two CBT stages.
RRB NTPC CBT 1
| Subjects | Areas Covered |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Arithmetic and basic mathematical concepts |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Logical and analytical reasoning |
| General Awareness | Current affairs, general knowledge and relevant topics |
The final number of questions, maximum marks, duration and negative marking will be as prescribed in CEN 06/2026.
RRB NTPC CBT 2
The second CBT is conducted for candidates shortlisted from the first stage. It tests the same broad areas but at a higher level than CBT 1.
RRB NTPC Graduate Salary 2026
The Graduate-level NTPC posts notified under CEN 06/2026 fall under Pay Level 5 and Pay Level 6. In addition to basic pay, selected railway employees receive applicable allowances and benefits according to the rules in force.
The basic pay associated with these levels under the 7th CPC is:
| Pay Level | Initial Basic Pay |
|---|---|
| Level 5 | Rs. 29,200 |
| Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 |
What Candidates Should Do Now?
With the application process tentatively scheduled to begin in October, candidates can start preparing their documents and begin their NTPC preparation.
Candidates should particularly keep their Aadhaar details, Class 10 certificate, graduation documents, photograph and other certificates ready. Once the detailed notification is released, candidates should check their post-wise eligibility and select the RRB carefully before submitting the application.
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