RRB NTPC Graduate recruitment 2026 (CEN 06/2026): 3,477 railway posts
The Railway Recruitment Boards have announced 3,477 tentative vacancies for graduate-level Non-Technical Popular Categories posts across India. The jobs sit in Pay Level 5 and Pay Level 6. Here is a clear guide to dates, fee, eligibility, the exam and the official way to apply.
Important dates
A short notice came out on 21 September 2026 and applications open on 8 October. Dates are tentative until the detailed CEN is final.
Posts and pay
All posts are for graduates and fall in Pay Level 5 and Pay Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission. Reports name these posts:
Total: 3,477 tentative vacancies across all RRBs. Post-wise and zone-wise numbers are in the detailed CEN on the RRB websites.
Eligibility
| Qualification | A Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognised university or institute. Clerk and typist posts also need computer typing in English or Hindi. |
|---|---|
| Age (as on 1 Jan 2027) | 18 years minimum. Maximum 33 years, or 36 years for some posts, as set in the detailed CEN. |
| Age relaxation | 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), up to 10 years for PwBD, and service-based relaxation for ex-servicemen, as per railway rules. |
Age and qualification details follow the reported notice and earlier NTPC rules. Read the detailed CEN 06/2026 for the exact post-wise conditions before you apply.
Application fee
Pay online by net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.
Give correct bank account details in the form. A part of the fee is refunded after CBT-1 to eligible candidates, according to the reported rules.
Selection process and exam pattern
- CBT-1: a screening computer based test.
- CBT-2: the second stage computer based test.
- Skill test: Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) for Station Master, or Typing Skill Test (TST) for typist posts.
- Document verification and medical examination.
CBT-1 at a glance
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 |
| Total (90 minutes) | 100 |
Negative marking: one third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer. The final pattern is confirmed in the detailed CEN.
How to apply, step by step
- Open rrbapply.gov.in or the official website of your RRB.
- Create an account with your own mobile number and email ID.
- Complete your profile. Your name and date of birth must match your Class 10 certificate exactly.
- Log in, choose CEN 06/2026, then pick your RRB, zones and posts carefully.
- Capture the live photograph and upload your signature as per the specifications.
- Pay the fee online and enter correct bank details for any refund.
- Submit before 6 November 2026 and download the final application for later stages.
Keep these ready
- Class 10 certificate for name and date of birth
- Graduation certificate or marksheet
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Scanned signature and a clear photograph
- Bank account details for refund
- Active mobile number and email ID
Official links
RRB NTPC ग्रेजुएट भर्ती 2026: मुख्य बातें
- CEN 06/2026 के तहत कुल 3,477 पद (पे लेवल 5 और 6)।
- ऑनलाइन आवेदन 8 अक्टूबर 2026 से शुरू और अंतिम तारीख 6 नवंबर 2026 (रात 11:59 बजे) है।
- योग्यता: किसी भी विषय में स्नातक। टाइपिस्ट पदों के लिए कंप्यूटर टाइपिंग।
- फीस: सामान्य/OBC/EWS ₹500, SC/ST/महिला आदि ₹250।
- आवेदन केवल rrbapply.gov.in पर करें। किसी एजेंट को पैसे न दें।
Frequently asked questions
When is the last date for RRB NTPC Graduate 2026?
6 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Apply early, because the portal slows down near the deadline.
How many vacancies are there?
3,477 tentative vacancies across all RRBs under CEN 06/2026.
Which degree is needed?
A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Typist posts need typing skill too.
What is the pay level?
Pay Level 5 and Pay Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
When is the CBT-1 exam?
The date has not been announced yet. It will appear on the RRB websites.
Does ApnaJob.in take money for this job?
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Disclaimer: ApnaJob.in is an independent information website and is not affiliated with the Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways or any Railway Recruitment Board. This summary is compiled from the indicative recruitment notice and public reports as of 9 October 2026. Dates, vacancies, fee and eligibility can change, so read the detailed CEN on the official RRB websites and apply only on rrbapply.gov.in. We never ask for money to help you apply.
