The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued an indicative notice under Centralised Employment Notification No. 06/2026 for graduate-level Non-Technical Popular Categories, announcing a combined total of 3,477 tentative vacancies and inviting online applications through the common RRB application portal; key dates, eligibility notes, fee details and application instructions are outlined in the indicative notice and the detailed CEN will provide post-wise, category-wise and RRB-wise vacancy distribution and complete selection procedures.
Overview of the Recruitment
The indicative notice covers various graduate-level Non-Technical Popular Category posts under the Ministry of Railways with tentative vacancies and basic application modalities announced to help candidates prepare for the forthcoming detailed notification.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (Ministry of Railways) |
| Notification Number | CEN No. 06/2026 |
| Post Category | Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) |
| Total Vacancies | 3,477 (tentative) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Pay Levels | Level 5 and Level 6 under the 7th CPC |
| Indicative Notice Date | 26 September 2026 |
Important Dates
The indicative schedule provides tentative opening and closing dates for online applications; candidates must confirm the final schedule in the detailed CEN No. 06/2026 when released.
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Opening date of online application | 8 October 2026 |
| Closing date of online application | 6 November 2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Age calculation date | As on 1 January 2027 |
Vacancy and Pay Details
The number of vacancies announced in the indicative notice is tentative and represents the combined requirement of all participating RRBs; detailed post-wise and RRB-wise distribution will be published in the full notification.
- Total tentative vacancies: 3,477 across all participating RRBs.
- Selected candidates will be appointed to posts carrying Pay Level 5 or Pay Level 6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission, depending on the post allotted.
Eligibility and Age Limit
The recruitment is intended for graduate-level candidates; post-wise educational qualifications and the minimum and maximum age limits, including category relaxations, will be specified in the detailed CEN No. 06/2026.
Application Fee
The indicative notice specifies category-wise application fees to be paid during online submission; exact payment instructions and exemptions will be described in the detailed notification.
| Category | Application Fee (Indicative) |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | Rs. 500 |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | Rs. 250 |
Selection Process and Medical Standard
The indicative notice does not provide complete details of the selection stages; full information on examinations, document verification, medical examination and other recruitment procedures will be included in the detailed CEN No. 06/2026.
The applicable medical standard will vary according to the post and will be published in the detailed notification.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the common RRB application portal; the indicative notice provides stepwise guidance for the online application process.
- Visit the official application portal at www.rrbapply.gov.in.
- Open the application link for RRB NTPC Graduate CEN No. 06/2026.
- Complete the registration process using accurate personal details.
- Verify required primary details through Aadhaar, if available.
- Fill in educational, communication and other required information.
- Select the appropriate RRB and post preferences according to the detailed notification.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
- Pay the applicable fee after checking category-wise instructions.
- Review and submit the application online.
- Save or print the submitted application for future reference.
Aadhaar Verification and Documents
The indicative notice advises candidates to verify primary details through Aadhaar where possible and to keep specified documents ready for application and later stages of recruitment.
- Candidates are advised to verify their primary details through Aadhaar while applying; non-Aadhaar-verified applications may require detailed scrutiny during recruitment.
- The name and date of birth in Aadhaar should match details in the Class 10 certificate.
- Candidates should update their Aadhaar photograph and biometric details if necessary before applying.
- Prospective applicants should keep Aadhaar details, Class 10 certificate, graduation records, photograph, signature and applicable category certificates ready; the exact document list will be provided in the detailed notification.
Important Instructions to Candidates
The indicative notice is issued to help candidates prepare; final eligibility conditions, recruitment procedures and other terms will be governed by the detailed CEN No. 06/2026 and its corrigenda published on the common RRB website.
- Submit applications only through the online mode.
- Rely only on official RRB websites and avoid touts, brokers and job racketeers.
- Wait for the detailed notification for post-wise qualifications, vacancy distribution, selection stages and medical requirements.
Official Links
Candidates should use the official RRB portals and the short notification link provided in the indicative notice for application and further details.
- Apply Online: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in
- Short notification (indicative): Short Notification
- RRB official website: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/
Frequently Asked Questions
The indicative notice includes several frequently asked questions to clarify basic candidate queries ahead of the detailed notification.
How many vacancies are announced?
The indicative notice announces 3,477 tentative vacancies across all participating Railway Recruitment Boards.
What is the notification number for this recruitment?
The recruitment is being conducted under Centralised Employment Notification No. 06/2026.
When will the online application process begin and end?
The online application process is tentatively scheduled to begin on 8 October 2026 and to close on 6 November 2026 at 11:59 PM; candidates should confirm dates in the detailed CEN.
Where can candidates apply online?
Candidates must apply through the official portal at www.rrbapply.gov.in.
What educational qualification is required?
The recruitment covers graduate-level Non-Technical Popular Category posts; post-wise qualifications will be specified in the detailed notification.
What salary will selected candidates receive?
Advertised posts fall under Pay Level 5 and Pay Level 6 of the Seventh Central Pay Commission; exact pay depends on the post allotted.
