RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 - Highlights
- Organization Name : Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) / Ministry of Railways
- Post Name : Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) — Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist, Senior Clerk Cum Typist
- Job Type : Central Government Job
- Recruitment Type : Direct
- Advt No : CEN No. 06/2026
- Vacancies : 3,548
- Job Location : Across India
- Salary : ₹29,200 to ₹35,400 (Per Month)
- Mode of Application : Online
- Application Start : 08.10.2026
- Last Date : 06.11.2026
Job Details Descriptions
Important Dates : RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026
- Starting Date to Apply : 08 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply : 06 November 2026
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment : 08 November 2026
- Application Modification Window : 09 November 2026 to 18 November 2026
Vacancy Details : RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026
- Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor : 127
- Goods Train Manager : 2,750
- Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist : 300
- Senior Clerk Cum Typist : 371
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Salary Details : RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026
- Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor : Level 6 - ₹35,400 (Per Month)
- Goods Train Manager : Level 6 - ₹35,400 (Per Month)
- Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist : Level 5 - ₹29,200 (Per Month)
- Senior Clerk Cum Typist : Level 5 - ₹29,200 (Per Month)
- Standard Age Range: 18 to 33 years (Date of Birth between 02.01.1994 and 01.01.2009 for UR/EWS)
Upper Age Relaxation:
Qualification : RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026
- SC / ST : 5 Years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) : 3 Years
- Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) : 3 to 8 Years (based on category)
- PwBD : 10 to 15 Years (based on category)
- Group C & erstwhile Group D Railway Staff (min. 3 years service) : Up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC-NCL), 45 years (SC/ST)
- Widowed, Divorced, or Judicially Separated Women (not remarried) : Up to 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC-NCL), 40 years (SC/ST)
- A Degree from a recognized University/Institute
Application Fee : RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026
- For All Candidates (Except reserved categories) : ₹500 (₹400 refunded after deducting bank charges upon appearing in 1st Stage CBT)
- For SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, EBC : ₹250 (₹250 refunded after deducting bank charges upon appearing in 1st Stage CBT)
Selection Process : RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026
The recruitment process comprises:
- 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT): Common screening test for all posts (100 questions, 90 minutes)
- 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT): Shortlisting done at a 1:15 ratio based on 1st Stage normalized marks (120 questions, 90 minutes)
- Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination (ME): Conducted for shortlisted candidates in a 1:1 ratio based on CBT-2 performance
Note: Typing Skill Test for Senior Clerk and Junior Accounts Assistant has been dispensed with for CEN 06/2026
Exam Pattern : RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026
1st Stage CBT (Screening Test)
CBT 1 serves as a common screening test to shortlist candidates for CBT 2 (shortlisting ratio is 1:15 based on normalized marks).
|
Subject
/ Section |
Number
of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|
General Awareness |
40 |
40 |
90 Minutes
(120 minutes for PwBD with Scribe) |
|
Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
|
|
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
30 |
30 |
|
|
Total |
100 |
100 |
2nd Stage CBT (Main Exam)
Marks obtained in CBT 2 are used to determine shortlisting for Document Verification and the final merit list.
|
Subject
/ Section |
Number
of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|
General Awareness |
50 |
50 |
90 Minutes
(120 minutes for PwBD with Scribe) |
|
Mathematics |
35 |
35 |
|
|
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
35 |
35 |
|
|
Total |
120 |
120 |
Key Marking Rules & Features
Question Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark is deducted for every incorrect answer in both CBT 1 and CBT 2.
Normalisation: Marks across multiple exam shifts are normalized to maintain fairness.
Minimum Qualifying Percentage:
How to Apply : RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026
If you are interested and found yourself eligible for Graduate levels Post, click on the apply online link given below. Then, find the appropriate option and fill up the form. You can apply online from 08 Oct 2026 to 06 Nov 2026.
Follow the steps given below to Apply Online
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the total number of vacancies announced in CEN 06/2026?
- UR / EWS: 40%
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / SC: 30%
- ST: 25%
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How to Apply : RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026
If you are interested and found yourself eligible for Graduate levels Post, click on the apply online link given below. Then, find the appropriate option and fill up the form. You can apply online from 08 Oct 2026 to 06 Nov 2026.
Follow the steps given below to Apply Online
- Visit Official Website: Go to the unified RRB portal (https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in) and navigate to https://www.rrbapply.gov.in
- Create an Account: Register with your active mobile number, personal email ID, and complete identity verification (DigiLocker/Aadhaar recommended)
- Fill Application Details: Log in with credentials and enter academic, personal, and category details
- Post & RRB Selection: Choose ONE RRB and specify post preferences
- Live Photo & Document Upload: Capture a live photograph directly through the portal webcam/mobile camera against a plain white background. Upload scanned signature (black ink, running handwriting, 30–49 KB) and SC/ST certificate (PDF, <400 KB) if opting for a free travel pass
- Fee Payment: Pay the prescribed application fee through online payment gateways
- Submit & Print: Verify all details carefully before final submission and save/print a copy of the application form
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the total number of vacancies announced in CEN 06/2026?
- There are a total of 3,548 vacancies across four Graduate-level NTPC posts.
- No. Candidates awaiting final examination results are not eligible to apply. Educational qualifications must be possessed on or before the closing date (06.11.2026).
- Yes. There is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each incorrect answer in both 1st Stage and 2nd Stage CBTs.
- No. Candidates can select and apply to only ONE RRB. Applying to multiple RRBs or submitting multiple applications will lead to rejection and potential debarment
- No, the typing skill test has been dispensed with for this recruitment cycle. However, candidates are expected to have basic computer and typing proficiency
- For General/OBC candidates, ₹400 out of ₹500 is refunded. For SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Female/ ExSM/ EBC/ Minority candidates, the entire ₹250 fee is refunded upon appearing in the 1st Stage CBT
- No. Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery are NOT eligible for posts requiring Medical Standard A-2 (e.g., Goods Train Manager)
- The standard age limit is 18 to 33 years as on 01.01.2027, with relaxation applicable for reserved categories
- Candidates must capture a live photo directly using a computer webcam or mobile camera against a plain white background during the application process. Uploading pre-existing photos is not allowed
- Yes, details can be modified using the modification window (09.11.2026 to 18.11.2026) by paying a non-refundable fee of ₹250 per occasion. However, details filled in 'Create an Account' and 'Chosen RRB' cannot be modified
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