RRB NTPC Notification 2026: 5,236 Vacancies, Graduate and Undergraduate Posts, Eligibility, Application Dates, Fees and Selection Process

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued two separate notifications for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026: CEN 06/2026 for Graduate Level posts and CEN 07/2026 for Undergraduate Level posts. Together, these notifications announce 5,236 vacancies across eight post categories.

Graduate candidates can apply under CEN 06/2026 until 6 November 2026, while eligible 12th-pass candidates can apply under CEN 07/2026 until 13 November 2026. Candidates should check the applicable official notification for post-wise eligibility, age limits, fees, vacancies and selection rules before submitting an application.

Latest RRB NTPC Notification 2026 Updates

• Graduate Level recruitment: CEN 06/2026, with 3,548 vacancies.
• Undergraduate Level recruitment: CEN 07/2026, with 1,688 vacancies.
• Graduate applications opened on 8 October 2026.
• Undergraduate applications opened on 15 October 2026.
• The examination dates are not specified in the uploaded notifications.
• Applications must be submitted online through the official RRB application system.

Candidates should check the relevant CEN and subsequent official notices for any changes to these details.

RRB NTPC Notification 2026: Overview

Particular	Details
Recruitment authority	Railway Recruitment Boards
Exam name	Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC)
Recruitment year	2026
Graduate notification	CEN 06/2026
Undergraduate notification	CEN 07/2026
Total vacancies	5,236
Application mode	Online
Official RRB website	https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/
Application portal	https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/
Selection stages	CBT 1, CBT 2, document verification and medical examination
Exam date	To be announced in subsequent official notices

RRB NTPC Notification PDF Download 2026

Candidates should read the detailed notification for their qualification level before applying.

Notification	CEN number	Vacancies	Application deadline
RRB NTPC Graduate Level	CEN 06/2026	3,548	6 November 2026
RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level	CEN 07/2026	1,688	13 November 2026

How to download the official notification PDF

1. Visit the official RRB website.
2. Open the relevant regional RRB website.
3. Locate the NTPC Graduate or NTPC Undergraduate recruitment notice.
4. Select the applicable CEN number.
5. Open and download the detailed notification PDF.
6. Read the eligibility conditions, vacancy annexures and application instructions.

The uploaded notification documents should not be treated as direct public download links. Use the official RRB website to obtain the published documents.

RRB NTPC Important Dates 2026

Event	Graduate — CEN 06/2026	Undergraduate — CEN 07/2026
Indicative notice in Employment News	26 September 2026	26 September 2026
Online application starts	8 October 2026	15 October 2026
Last date to apply	6 November 2026, 11:59 PM	13 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Last date for fee payment	8 November 2026	15 November 2026
Application modification window	9–18 November 2026	16–25 November 2026
CBT 1 examination date	To be announced	To be announced
CBT 2 examination date	To be announced	To be announced
City intimation slip	To be announced	To be announced
E-call letter/admit card	To be announced	To be announced

Important: The application correction window does not permit changes to the details submitted in the account-creation form or the chosen RRB. Read the relevant notification before submitting any correction request.

RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise Details

The Graduate and Undergraduate recruitment drives cover different posts, pay levels and eligibility conditions.

Graduate Level vacancies - CEN 06/2026

Post name	Pay level	Initial basic pay	Vacancies
Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor	Level 6	₹35,400	127
Goods Train Manager	Level 5	₹29,200	2,750
Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist	Level 5	₹29,200	300
Senior Clerk Cum Typist	Level 5	₹29,200	371
Total	—	—	3,548

Undergraduate Level vacancies - CEN 07/2026

Post name	Pay level	Initial basic pay	Vacancies
Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk	Level 3	₹21,700	700
Accounts Clerk Cum Typist	Level 2	₹19,900	200
Junior Clerk Cum Typist	Level 2	₹19,900	600
Trains Clerk	Level 2	₹19,900	188
Total	—	—	1,688

The vacancies are distributed across RRBs and railway zones. Candidates should refer to Annexure B of the applicable notification for the detailed RRB-wise, zone-wise and post-wise distribution. The notifications state that vacancy figures are provisional and may change according to railway requirements.

RRB NTPC Graduate vs Undergraduate Recruitment 2026

Comparison	Graduate Level	Undergraduate Level
CEN number	06/2026	07/2026
Total vacancies	3,548	1,688
General qualification	Relevant bachelor's degree	Class 12 qualification or the prescribed equivalent
Age as on 1 January 2027	18–33 years	18–30 years
Pay levels	Levels 5 and 6	Levels 2 and 3
Initial basic pay range	₹29,200–₹35,400	₹19,900–₹21,700
CBT 1	100 questions	100 questions
CBT 2	120 questions	120 questions
Negative marking	One-third mark per wrong answer	One-third mark per wrong answer
Application deadline	6 November 2026	13 November 2026

Candidates should select the recruitment level for which they meet the educational and post-specific eligibility requirements. The two CENs are separate recruitment notices with separate deadlines.

RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria 2026

Graduate Level eligibility

For CEN 06/2026, candidates must possess the educational qualification prescribed for the relevant post from a recognised university or institution by the application closing date.

The main eligibility requirements include:

• Candidates must complete the prescribed graduate qualification by the closing date of 6 November 2026.
• Candidates awaiting the results of their final qualifying examination are not eligible to apply.
• The candidate must satisfy the applicable age limit and medical standards.
• Check post-specific requirements in Annexure A of CEN 06/2026.
• Candidates claiming reservation or age relaxation must meet the relevant conditions and possess the required certificates.

Undergraduate Level eligibility

For CEN 07/2026, candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification by the closing date of 13 November 2026.

Candidates should check:

• The required Class 12 or equivalent qualification.
• The minimum marks requirement, where applicable.
• The post-specific eligibility conditions in Annexure A.
• The applicable age limit and category-based relaxation.
• The prescribed medical standards.
• The documentation required to support educational and reservation claims.

The notification contains qualifications and conditions that may vary by post. Candidates should not rely solely on a general statement that they are 12th-pass or graduates.

RRB NTPC age limit 2026

The age is calculated as on 1 January 2027.

Recruitment level	Prescribed age range
Graduate — CEN 06/2026	18–33 years
Undergraduate — CEN 07/2026	18–30 years

Applicable upper-age relaxation is available to eligible categories under the respective notification. Common categories include SC/ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen, subject to the detailed rules and documentary requirements. Check the age-relaxation table in the applicable CEN before deciding whether you are eligible.

RRB NTPC Application Fee 2026

Candidate category	Initial examination fee	Refund condition
Candidates other than the specified concessional categories	₹500	₹400 refunded, less applicable bank charges, on appearing in CBT 1
SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minority and eligible EBC candidates	₹250	₹250 refunded, less applicable bank charges, on appearing in CBT 1

The fee rules are subject to the eligibility and documentary conditions in the notification. In particular, EBC is not the same as OBC or EWS. Candidates must pay online using the permitted payment methods, including internet banking, debit/credit cards or UPI. The fee must be paid by the deadline specified for the relevant CEN. The refund is conditional on appearing in the first-stage CBT; payment alone does not qualify a candidate for the refund.

How to Apply Online for RRB NTPC 2026

Candidates should use the official RRB application portal and follow the instructions for their specific CEN.

1. Open the official application portal.
2. Create an account or log in using the existing account credentials, as instructed.
3. Select the applicable NTPC recruitment and CEN number.
4. Read the eligibility conditions and post parameters.
5. Complete the application details carefully.
6. Select one RRB and enter the permitted railway-zone and post preferences.
7. Complete identity verification as instructed.
8. Follow the live photograph and document requirements specified in the application.
9. Pay the applicable examination fee.
10. Review the entered information and submit the form.
11. Save the application confirmation and payment details for future reference.

Important application instructions

• A candidate can choose only one RRB for the relevant CEN.
• Multiple applications against the same CEN may lead to rejection and disqualification.
• Account-creation details, including the mobile number and email address, cannot be changed after account creation.
• The selected RRB cannot be changed during the application modification window.
• Candidates should keep their registered mobile number and email address active throughout the recruitment process.

RRB NTPC Selection Process 2026

The uploaded notifications specify the following main recruitment stages:

1. First-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT 1).
2. Second-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT 2).
3. Document verification.
4. Medical examination.

Shortlisting is based on merit in the CBT stages, subject to the rules of the applicable CEN. Normalisation applies where examinations are held in multiple shifts. The notifications also state that the Computer-Based Typing Skill Test has been dispensed with for the typist-designated posts covered by these particular CENs. Candidates should nevertheless read the post-specific requirements and subsequent official notices carefully. The Railway Recruitment Boards reserve the right to conduct additional CBTs where considered necessary under the notification.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026

CBT 1 exam pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Awareness	40	40
Mathematics	30	30
General Intelligence and Reasoning	30	30
Total	100	100

Exam detail	Information
Duration	90 minutes
PwBD/PwD candidates eligible for a scribe	120 minutes
Question type	Objective, multiple choice
Negative marking	One-third mark for each wrong answer

CBT 1 is a screening examination. The section-wise question distribution is indicative and may vary in the actual paper.

CBT 2 exam pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Awareness	50	50
Mathematics	35	35
General Intelligence and Reasoning	35	35
Total	120	120

Exam detail	Information
Duration	90 minutes
PwBD/PwD candidates eligible for a scribe	120 minutes
Question type	Objective, multiple choice
Negative marking	One-third mark for each wrong answer

Candidates should prepare for both CBT stages and consult the relevant notification for the qualifying marks, shortlisting rules and other conditions.

RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026: Main Subjects

The notifications describe three main subject areas.

Mathematics

Important topics include:

• Number systems, decimals and fractions.
• LCM and HCF.
• Ratio and proportion.
• Percentages.
• Mensuration.
• Time and work.
• Time, speed and distance.
• Simple and compound interest.
• Profit and loss.
• Elementary algebra.
• Geometry and trigonometry.
• Elementary statistics.

General Intelligence and Reasoning

Important topics include:

• Analogies and number/alphabet series.
• Coding and decoding.
• Mathematical operations.
• Similarities and differences.
• Relationships and analytical reasoning.
• Syllogism and jumbling.
• Venn diagrams and puzzles.
• Data sufficiency.
• Statement-conclusion and courses of action.
• Decision-making, maps and graph interpretation.

General Awareness

Important topics include:

• Current events of national and international importance.
• Games and sports, art and culture, and Indian literature.
• Monuments and places of India.
• General Science and Life Science up to the specified school-level standard.
• Indian history and the freedom struggle.
• Geography, polity and governance.
• Science and technology developments.
• Environment and computer applications.
• Indian economy, transport systems and government programmes.
• Important personalities, organisations, flora and fauna.

This is a syllabus summary, not a substitute for the full examination instructions. Candidates should review the complete notification and prepare according to the applicable examination requirements.

RRB NTPC Salary 2026

The initial basic pay specified in the notifications varies by post.

Recruitment level	Post	Pay level	Initial basic pay
Graduate	Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor	6	₹35,400
Graduate	Goods Train Manager	5	₹29,200
Graduate	Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist	5	₹29,200
Graduate	Senior Clerk Cum Typist	5	₹29,200
Undergraduate	Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk	3	₹21,700
Undergraduate	Accounts Clerk Cum Typist	2	₹19,900
Undergraduate	Junior Clerk Cum Typist	2	₹19,900
Undergraduate	Trains Clerk	2	₹19,900

These amounts represent initial basic pay, not guaranteed in-hand salary. Actual salary depends on applicable allowances, deductions, posting and service conditions.

Documents and Important Instructions

Before applying, candidates should check the relevant notification for the exact documents and formats required.

Keep the following information ready where applicable:

• Personal and identity details.
• Educational qualification and result details.
• Category and reservation certificates.
• PwBD or Ex-Servicemen documentation, where applicable.
• Required photograph and other application-related files.
• Active mobile number and personal email address.

The application process includes live photograph capture and identity verification instructions. Follow the official portal's requirements rather than relying on generic photograph or signature specifications.

Candidates must also satisfy the prescribed medical standards for their selected post. A candidate found medically unsuitable for an opted post may not be offered an alternative appointment under the notification.

Official Links for RRB NTPC 2026

Resource	Purpose	Link
Unified RRB website	Official notices and regional RRB links	Visit RRB
RRB application portal	Online application and account access	Visit RRB Apply

Use only official RRB websites for confirmed examination dates, city intimation, e-call letters, results and recruitment updates.

Conclusion

RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 announces 5,236 vacancies across Graduate and Undergraduate posts under CEN 06/2026 and CEN 07/2026. Graduate candidates must submit applications by 6 November 2026, while Undergraduate candidates have until 13 November 2026. Before applying, candidates should verify their educational qualification, age eligibility, preferred posts, fee and medical requirements in the applicable official notification. Keep checking the official RRB website for examination dates and subsequent recruitment notices.

RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2026	RRB NTPC Graduate City Intimation Slip 2026
RRB NTPC Graduate Eligibility Criteria 2026	RRB NTPC Graduate Syllabus 2026
RRB NTPC Graduate Exam Date 2026	RRB NTPC Graduate Exam Pattern 2026
RRB NTPC Graduate Admit Card 2026	RRB NTPC Recruitment

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