The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued CEN No. 06/2026 for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026, announcing 3,548 vacancies for graduate-level Non-Technical Popular Category posts; eligible candidates can apply online from 08 October 2026 to 06 November 2026 (11:59 PM). This notification covers posts such as Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist, and provides details on eligibility, selection stages, exam pattern, application procedure, photo and signature requirements, and important dates.
Overview
The recruitment is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards under the Ministry of Railways for graduate-level NTPC posts under CEN No. 06/2026. The selection process includes two stages of Computer Based Tests (CBT 1 and CBT 2), document verification and medical examination. The notification specifies vacancy-wise distribution, pay levels, qualification and other key conditions.
Important dates
Key dates associated with the recruitment are provided in the official notification and include application window, fee payment deadline and application modification window.
- Online application start date: 08 October 2026
- Last date to apply online: 06 November 2026, 11:59 PM
- Last date for application fee payment: 08 November 2026
- Application modification window: 09 November to 18 November 2026
- Indicative notice in Employment News: 26 September 2026
- CBT and Document Verification dates: To be notified separately by the RRBs
Vacancy and salary
A total of 3,548 vacancies have been notified for four graduate-level NTPC posts. Notified vacancies are provisional and may change as per Railway requirements. The table below lists posts, vacancies, corresponding 7th CPC level and initial pay, and medical standards where specified.
| Post Name | Vacancies | 7th CPC Level | Initial Pay | Medical Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | 127 | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | B2 |
| Goods Train Manager | 2,750 | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | A2 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | 300 | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | C2 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | 371 | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | C2 |
| Total | 3,548 | |||
Eligibility and age limit
Candidates must possess a degree from a recognized university or its equivalent for all four posts. Educational qualification must be obtained on or before 06 November 2026; candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply. Age limits are calculated as on 01 January 2027.
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 33 years
- Date of birth limits: UR / EWS – not earlier than 02 January 1994; OBC-NCL – not earlier than 02 January 1991; SC/ST – not earlier than 02 January 1989; lower age limit – not born after 01 January 2009.
- Age relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years; OBC-NCL – 3 years; PwBD (UR/EWS) – 10 years; PwBD (OBC-NCL) – 13 years; PwBD (SC/ST) – 15 years; Ex-Servicemen – as prescribed in CEN 06/2026 after deduction of qualifying military service.
Application fee
The notification specifies the application fee and refund policy for candidates who appear in CBT 1.
| Category | Application Fee | Refund after appearing in CBT 1 |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates except concession categories | ₹500 | ₹400 (after deduction of applicable bank charges) |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC | ₹250 | ₹250 (after deduction of applicable bank charges) |
Payment modes: Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card or UPI. Fee refund is available only to candidates who actually appear in CBT 1.
Selection process
The recruitment stages under CEN No. 06/2026 are described in the notification and include two CBTs followed by document verification and medical examination.
- 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1)
- 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2)
- Document Verification (candidates shortlisted RRB-wise in approximately 1:1 ratio against vacancies)
- Medical Examination
Typing skill test
The Typing Skill Test has been dispensed with for Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist under this CEN; however, appointees are expected to have basic computer and typing proficiency, which may be assessed after joining.
Exam pattern and minimum qualifying marks
The CBT patterns for both stages, duration, marking scheme and minimum qualifying marks are specified in the notification.
CBT 1 pattern
CBT 1 tests three subjects across 100 questions to be answered in 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates using a scribe), with negative marking of one-third for each wrong answer.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
CBT 2 pattern
CBT 2 comprises 120 questions to be answered in 90 minutes, with one-third mark negative marking for incorrect answers.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Minimum qualifying marks
The notification prescribes minimum qualifying marks by category for the examinations.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC-NCL | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
Note: Minimum qualifying marks may be relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD candidates in case of shortage against reserved vacancies.
How to apply
Applications are to be submitted online only through the official RRB application portal. Candidates must complete and submit a single application for CEN No. 06/2026 by the deadline.
- Visit the official RRB application portal: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/
- Open the application for CEN No. 06/2026 – NTPC Graduate and create/login to your RRB account.
- Complete Aadhaar/DigiLocker authentication where applicable and select only one RRB carefully.
- Enter personal, educational, category and other required details; choose Railway/Production Unit and post preferences.
- Capture a live photograph through the portal and upload scanned signature in prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable examination fee and preview before final submission.
- Submit the application before 06 November 2026, 11:59 PM and save registration details for future reference.
Important: Submit only one application. Multiple applications to the same or different RRBs can lead to rejection of all applications and debarment from future RRB/RRC examinations.
Photo and signature requirements
The portal captures a live photograph during the application; a scanned signature must be uploaded in JPG/JPEG format within specified size limits.
Live photograph requirements
Photograph must be captured live through the application portal using a webcam or mobile front camera on a pure white background, with the face centered, neutral expression, no cap/mask/spectacles, and head occupying at least 50% of the area. No pre-existing photograph upload is required.
Signature requirements
Signature must be in black ink on white paper, scanned and uploaded in JPG/JPEG format with file size between 30 KB and 49 KB and minimum dimensions 140 × 60 pixels; scanner resolution minimum 100 DPI and signature box size 35 mm × 20 mm.
If the scanned signature does not meet upload requirements, candidates can use the official image resizer tool: https://slate.freejobalert.com/image-resizer/
Application correction window
The notification allows limited application modifications after submission during a specified window, subject to a non-refundable modification fee per occasion.
- Application modification window: 09 November to 18 November 2026
- Modification fee: ₹250 (non-refundable) for each occasion
- Details entered under Create an Account (including mobile number, email ID) and the chosen RRB cannot be changed.
Important instructions
Candidates should carefully read the complete CEN No. 06/2026 notification and follow the application instructions to avoid rejection.
- Read the official notification in full before applying.
- Applications are accepted only online.
- Select only one RRB and submit only one application.
- Candidates awaiting final graduation results are not eligible to apply.
- Check medical standards before selecting post preferences (Goods Train Manager requires A2 medical standard).
- Capture the live photograph exactly as instructed and upload signature only in the prescribed format and size.
- Keep registered mobile number and email ID active throughout the process.
Important links
The links below are provided for candidates to access the application portal, official notification and RRB website.
- RRB NTPC Graduate Apply Online: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/
- RRB NTPC Graduate CEN 06/2026 Notification PDF: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/assets/forms/CEN_06_2026_NTPC_G.pdf
- Unified RRB Official Website: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/
- Signature resize/compress tool: https://slate.freejobalert.com/image-resizer/
Frequently asked questions
The following FAQs summarise common candidate queries addressed in the notification.
- Is the RRB NTPC Graduate notification released? Yes; RRBs have released CEN No. 06/2026 for graduate-level NTPC posts.
- How many vacancies are available? There are 3,548 vacancies under CEN No. 06/2026.
- What is the last date to apply? The last date to submit the online application is 06 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- What is the signature specification? Signature must be JPG/JPEG, 30 KB–49 KB, minimum 140 × 60 pixels.
- Is a pre-existing photo upload required? No; candidates must capture a live photograph through the application portal.
- Can a candidate apply to more than one RRB? No; candidates must select only one RRB and submit only one application.
- When will CBT exam dates be announced? CBT dates have not yet been announced and will be published separately by the RRBs.
- What is the salary for notified posts? Initial pay is ₹35,400 for Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor (Level 6) and ₹29,200 for Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist (Level 5) as per the notification.
