The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued the RRB NTPC Graduate Level Recruitment 2026 notification for 3,477 posts across multiple graduate-level designations; online applications open from 08 October 2026 to 06 November 2026 on the official RRB portal. This article summarises key dates, eligibility, fee structure, selection process, exam pattern, salary details and application instructions for interested candidates.
Important dates
The notification provides specific timelines for application submission, fee payment and other pre-exam activities; exact exam and result dates will be notified later.
| Event | Date / Note |
|---|---|
| Short Notification Date | September 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 08 October 2026 |
| Apply Online Last Date | 06 November 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 06 November 2026 |
| Correction Date | To be notified later |
| Exam City Intimation | Before exam (10 days before exam) |
| Admit Card Release | Before exam (4 days before exam) |
| Exam Date | To be notified later |
| Result Date | To be notified later |
Vacancy overview and posts
The recruitment covers graduate-level posts including Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Traffic Assistant, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk cum Typist and Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, with a total of 3,477 vacancies.
Candidates should consult the official notification for post-wise vacancy distribution and detailed eligibility criteria.
Eligibility summary
General educational eligibility for the advertised graduate-level posts is a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized board/institution/university in India; specific posts require typing skills in English/Hindi as noted below.
| Post Name | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent |
| Station Master / Goods Train Manager / Traffic Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist / Senior Clerk cum Typist | Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, with English/Hindi typing |
Application fee and refund
The notification specifies application fees and refund amounts on appearing for the CBT. Payment methods accepted include credit card, debit card, net banking or offline e-challan.
- Application fee: Gen/OBC/EWS – ₹500; SC/ST/EBC/Female/Transgender – ₹250.
- Refund on appearing for CBT: Gen/OBC/EWS – ₹400; SC/ST/EBC/Female/Transgender – ₹250.
Age limit
Age criteria are defined with reference to 01.01.2027; candidates must check the notification for category-wise relaxations and other age-related provisions.
- Minimum age: 18 years (as on 01.01.2027).
- Maximum age: 33 years (as on 01.01.2027).
Salary structure
Initial pay and level in the 7th CPC pay matrix are provided for the advertised posts; consult the notification for post-specific allowances and other pay details.
| Post | Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager | 5 | ₹29,200 per month |
| Station Master | 6 | ₹35,400 per month |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | 6 | ₹35,400 per month |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | 5 | ₹29,200 per month |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | 5 | ₹29,200 per month |
Selection process
Selection for RRB NTPC Graduate Level posts will be completed through multiple stages as outlined in the notification.
- Computer-Based Test (CBT-1)
- Computer-Based Test (CBT-2)
- Typing Test (if required for the post)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
CBT exam pattern and syllabus
CBT-1 and CBT-2 structures, marking scheme and duration are specified; negative marking is applicable.
| CBT-1 Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration and marking scheme for CBT-1: 90 minutes; +1 marks for correct answer, -1/3 mark for wrong answer.
| CBT-2 Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Duration and marking scheme for CBT-2: 90 minutes; +1 marks for correct answer, -1/3 mark for wrong answer.
How to apply
Online registration will be available through the RRB application portal; candidates must read the official notification before starting the application process.
- Read the RRB NTPC Graduate Level Recruitment 2026 notification PDF carefully.
- Visit the official RRB application portal to apply online and complete registration.
- Fill out the online application form and upload required documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee using available payment modes.
- Print the completed application form for records.
Official application portal
Candidates should use the official RRB portal for all application-related actions and to access notifications, admit cards and other official updates.
- http://rrbapply.gov.in (official RRB application portal)
