Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 Notification under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 06/2026. A total of 3,548 graduate-level vacancies have been notified for various Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts in Indian Railways.

The online application process will start from 8 October 2026 and eligible candidates can submit their applications up to 6 November 2026, 11:59 PM.

This recruitment is an important opportunity for graduates looking for a Central Government job in Indian Railways.

RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The detailed notification was released on 7 October 2026.

RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2026

A total of 3,548 vacancies have been announced under CEN 06/2026.

Post-wise Vacancy

The largest number of vacancies is for Goods Train Manager, with 2,750 posts.

RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy – Category Wise

The overall category-wise vacancy distribution is:

Vacancies are provisional and may be revised by the Railway Recruitment Boards according to the requirements of the Railway zones.

RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 – Assam and Northeast Candidates

Candidates from Assam and other Northeastern states can also apply for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026.

For candidates interested in the RRB Guwahati region, the detailed vacancy distribution includes posts under Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR).

The RRB Guwahati distribution includes:

• Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor – 18

• Goods Train Manager – 45

• Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist – 30

• Senior Clerk Cum Typist – 11

• Total – 104 vacancies

Therefore, candidates from Assam should carefully check the RRB preference, vacancy distribution, eligibility and post preference before submitting the application.

Important: RRB Guwahati is not a separate recruitment. Candidates must select the appropriate RRB while submitting the online application according to the rules mentioned in CEN 06/2026.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.

The graduation qualification is applicable to all four posts notified under CEN 06/2026.

Candidates who are still waiting for their final graduation result should carefully check the cut-off requirement mentioned in the detailed notification before applying.

Age Limit

The age limit for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 is:

Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 33 years

The age will be calculated as on 1 January 2027.

Age relaxation will be available to eligible reserved categories as per Government of India rules and the conditions mentioned in the official CEN.

RRB NTPC Graduate Salary 2026

The posts are available under Level 5 and Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Level 6

Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor

• Initial Basic Pay: ₹35,400

Level 5

Goods Train Manager

• Initial Basic Pay: ₹29,200

Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist

• Initial Basic Pay: ₹29,200

Senior Clerk Cum Typist

• Initial Basic Pay: ₹29,200

Apart from basic pay, eligible Railway employees receive allowances and benefits according to applicable Government and Railway rules.

RRB NTPC Graduate Application Fee

The application fee mentioned for CEN 06/2026 is:

• ₹500 – General/other applicable candidates

• ₹250 – SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minority and EBC candidates

Eligible candidates can receive the applicable refund after appearing in the first-stage CBT, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.

Candidates should make payment only through the payment methods available on the official application portal.

Important Dates

The Railway Recruitment Boards will announce the CBT dates separately on their official websites.

RRB NTPC Graduate Selection Process 2026

The selection process for CEN 06/2026 consists of:

CBT 1 → CBT 2 → Document Verification → Medical Examination

One important change in this recruitment is that the Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) has been dispensed with for Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist and Senior Clerk Cum Typist under CEN 06/2026.

Typing proficiency will instead be assessed after joining according to the applicable Railway rules.

Also, the CBAT is not applicable to the posts notified under this year’s Graduate CEN because Station Master and Traffic Assistant are not included in CEN 06/2026.

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern

The first-stage CBT will contain 100 questions for 100 marks.

Exam Duration

90 minutes

PwBD candidates using a scribe will receive the additional time prescribed in the notification.

Negative Marking

There will be a 1/3 mark negative marking for every incorrect answer.

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern

Candidates shortlisted for the second-stage CBT will have to appear for a 120-question examination carrying 120 marks.

The examination duration is 90 minutes and the applicable negative-marking rule is 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer.

RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 – Important Change for Typist Posts

Candidates applying for:

• Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist

• Senior Clerk Cum Typist

should note that the Computer Based Typing Skill Test is not being conducted as a separate selection stage in CEN 06/2026.

However, candidates are expected to have adequate typing proficiency, and the notification provides for assessment after joining. Candidates should therefore not ignore typing practice even though there is no pre-appointment CBTST stage.

How to Apply for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official RRB application portal.

Step 1

Visit the official RRB application website.

Step 2

Complete the required account creation/registration process.

Step 3

Select CEN 06/2026 – NTPC Graduate.

Step 4

Enter your personal, educational and other required details carefully.

Step 5

Select the appropriate RRB and post preferences according to the notification.

Step 6

Upload the required documents, photograph and signature in the prescribed format.

Step 7

Pay the applicable application fee.

Step 8

Check the complete application carefully and submit it.

Step 9

Download and save a copy of the submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference.