The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 notification (CEN No. 06/2026) for 3,548 Non-Technical Popular Category (Graduate) vacancies, including Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist; eligible graduates can apply online from 08 October 2026 to 06 November 2026 (11:59 PM) and should refer to the official notification and application portal for full details.
Important dates
Key dates for the RRB NTPC Graduate recruitment process are provided below; exact dates for the CBTs and document verification will be announced separately by the RRBs.
- Indicative Notice in Employment News: 26 September 2026
- 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
- CBT exam date: To be notified
- Document verification: To be notified
Vacancy and salary
A total of 3,548 vacancies have been notified under CEN No. 06/2026 across four graduate-level NTPC posts; notified vacancies are provisional and may be revised based on Railway requirements.
| 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 educational qualification
All posts under RRB NTPC Graduate CEN 06/2026 require a degree from a recognized University or equivalent; candidates must possess the prescribed qualification on or before 06 November 2026 and candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.
Post-wise minimum qualification
The minimum educational requirement for each post is a Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor — Degree
- Goods Train Manager — Degree
- Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist — Degree
- Senior Clerk cum Typist — Degree
Age limit and relaxation
The age limits are calculated as on 01 January 2027; minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 33 years with category-wise date of birth limits and relaxation as specified in the notification.
| Category / Detail | Date of Birth / Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS — Date of Birth | Not earlier than 02 January 1994 |
| OBC-NCL — Date of Birth | Not earlier than 02 January 1991 |
| SC / ST — Date of Birth | Not earlier than 02 January 1989 |
| Lower Age Limit | Not born after 01 January 2009 |
| Age relaxation — SC / ST | 5 years |
| Age relaxation — OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| Age relaxation — PwBD (UR / EWS) | 10 years |
| Age relaxation — PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years |
| Age relaxation — PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 years |
| Age relaxation — Ex-Servicemen | As prescribed in CEN 06/2026 after deduction of qualifying military service |
Application fee and refund
Application fees must be paid online and a partial refund is available to candidates who appear in the 1st Stage CBT as specified in the notification.
| 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 |
Selection process
The recruitment stages under CEN 06/2026 comprise computer-based tests followed by document verification and medical examination; there is no typing skill test for typist posts in this cycle.
- 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1)
- 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Exam pattern
CBT 1 and CBT 2 exam structures, durations and negative marking rules are provided below.
CBT 1 pattern
CBT 1 comprises 100 questions to be attempted in 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates using a scribe) with one-third mark negative marking 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 attempted in 90 minutes with one-third mark negative marking for each incorrect answer.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Minimum qualifying marks
Minimum qualifying marks for CBT are prescribed by category and may have a relaxation of 2 marks for PwBD candidates in case of shortage against reserved vacancies.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC-NCL | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
Photo and signature requirements
The application portal will capture a live photograph during the online application; candidates must upload a scanned signature in the prescribed format and size.
Live photograph requirements
Photographs must be captured live through the application portal using a plain white background and following the specified instructions.
- Use a pure plain white background and non-white clothing.
- Look directly at the camera with a neutral expression; entire face visible and centered.
- Head should occupy at least 50% of the photograph area.
- No cap, mask or spectacles; do not upload an existing printed or digital photograph.
Signature upload requirements
Signature must be in black ink on white paper, scanned and uploaded in JPG/JPEG format meeting size and dimension limits.
- File format: JPG / JPEG
- File size: 30 KB to 49 KB
- Minimum dimensions: 140 × 60 pixels
- Scanner resolution: Minimum 100 DPI
- Signature box: 35 mm × 20 mm
- Signatures in block or capital letters are not accepted
How to apply
The online application process opens on 08 October 2026 and closes on 06 November 2026 at 11:59 PM; candidates must submit only one application and select only one RRB.
Key steps indicated in the notification include account creation or login, identity authentication where applicable, live photograph capture, signature upload, fee payment and submission.
- Visit the official RRB application portal and open the application for CEN No. 06/2026 – NTPC Graduate.
- Create an account or use existing RRB credentials from earlier CENs where applicable.
- Complete Aadhaar/DigiLocker authentication where applicable and select only one RRB.
- Enter personal, educational and category details, choose post preferences, capture live photograph, upload signature and pay the fee.
- Preview and submit the application before the deadline and save registration details for future reference.
Application correction window
The application modification window will be open from 09 November to 18 November 2026; eligible details can be modified by paying a ₹250 non-refundable modification fee for each occasion, while certain account details and the chosen RRB cannot be changed.
Important instructions
Candidates must read the full CEN No. 06/2026 notification and follow the specified instructions to avoid rejection or debarment.
- Submit only one application and select only one RRB.
- Candidates awaiting final graduation results are not eligible to apply.
- Check medical standards applicable to each post before giving preferences (Goods Train Manager requires A2 medical standard).
- Ensure the live photograph and signature meet portal requirements.
- Keep the registered mobile number and email active throughout the recruitment process.
Official links for candidates
Candidates should use the official RRB portals for application submission and to download the notification PDF.
- RRB NTPC Graduate Apply Online
- RRB NTPC Graduate CEN 06/2026 Notification PDF
- Unified RRB Official Website
Additional notes
Dates for CBTs, document verification and further recruitment stages will be published separately by the Railway Recruitment Boards; candidates should monitor the official RRB websites and the notification PDF for updates.
