RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026: 3,548 Graduate Vacancies, Apply by November 6
New Delhi, October 12, 2026: Indian Railways has announced 3,548 graduate-level vacancies under the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) recruitment for 2026. The recruitment is being conducted through Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 06/2026.
According to the Ministry of Railways, online applications opened on October 8, 2026, and eligible candidates can apply until November 6, 2026. Applicants should read the official notification carefully before submitting their forms.
How Many Vacancies Are Available?
The official announcement lists 3,548 vacancies across four graduate-level post categories:
- Goods Train Manager: 2,750 posts
- Senior Clerk Cum Typist: 371 posts
- Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist: 300 posts
- Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor: 127 posts
Candidates should consult the detailed notification for the vacancy distribution applicable to their chosen RRB and category.
What Is the Educational Qualification?
Candidates must hold a degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification, subject to the specific conditions stated in the recruitment notification.
The notified age range is 18 to 33 years as of January 1, 2027. Applicable age relaxations are available to eligible categories under the prescribed rules.
Applicants should verify the precise eligibility requirements, accepted qualifications and relevant documents in CEN 06/2026 before applying.
What Is the Salary?
The initial basic pay differs by post:
- Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor: ₹35,400 per month at Pay Level 6.
- Goods Train Manager, Senior Clerk Cum Typist and Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist: ₹29,200 per month at Pay Level 5.
These figures are basic pay, not the final take-home salary. Applicable allowances, deductions and service conditions affect the amount received.
What Is the Selection Process?
The announced selection process includes a first-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), a second-stage CBT, document verification and a medical examination, as applicable.
Selection depends on merit and fulfilment of the prescribed eligibility conditions. Candidates should use official RRB notices to confirm the examination pattern, syllabus, dates and other instructions.
How to Apply for RRB NTPC 2026
- Visit the official RRB website or application portal.
- Open the notification for CEN 06/2026.
- Read the eligibility criteria and instructions for your preferred post.
- Complete the online application and upload the required information.
- Pay the applicable examination fee, if required.
- Review the form carefully and save the confirmation after submission.
Application deadline: November 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM, according to the official announcement. The examination-fee payment deadline is November 8, 2026. Candidates should confirm all dates in the official notification.
Official Application Links
- Railway Recruitment Boards: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
- Online application portal: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in
Candidates should rely on these official platforms for application forms, notices and subsequent updates. Avoid unofficial agents or websites promising guaranteed selection.
Reporting note: Details are based on the Ministry of Railways announcement published on October 11, 2026. Check the official CEN 06/2026 notification for the latest instructions before applying.
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