RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out: 3,548 Graduate Vacancies, Apply Online, Eligibility, Dates

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the detailed RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 notification under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) 06/2026. The recruitment drive is for 3,548 Graduate-level NTPC vacancies across the participating RRBs.

The detailed notification was released on October 7, 2026, while the online application process begins on October 8, 2026. Candidates can submit the RRB NTPC 2026 application form through the official recruitment portal until November 6, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.

This recruitment is particularly important for graduates looking for Indian Railways jobs because the current notification introduces a significant change from the previous NTPC Graduate recruitment cycle. Only four Graduate-level posts have been notified under CEN 06/2026, while Station Master and Traffic Assistant are not part of this recruitment. The separate Computer Based Typing Skill Test has also been dispensed with for Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist.

RRB NTPC 2026 Notification: Key Details

The application window, fee payment deadline and correction period have been specified in the detailed recruitment information.

RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026: 3,548 Posts

The RRB NTPC Graduate vacancy 2026 has been announced for four posts. Goods Train Manager accounts for the largest share of the vacancies.

The vacancy distribution is provided across the RRBs and categories in the detailed CEN 06/2026 notification.

Which RRB NTPC post has the highest vacancies?

Goods Train Manager has the highest number of vacancies under RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026, with 2,750 posts. Senior Clerk cum Typist has 371 vacancies, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist has 300, and Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor has 127 vacancies.

RRB NTPC 2026 Zone Wise Vacancy

The 3,548 vacancies are distributed among the participating Railway Recruitment Boards. The detailed notification provides the RRB-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution.

Some of the larger vacancy allocations include RRB Bilaspur, RRB Ranchi, RRB Bengaluru, RRB Siliguri, RRB Kolkata, RRB Ajmer and RRB Prayagraj, with the exact post-wise distribution varying by RRB. Candidates should refer to the vacancy tables in CEN 06/2026 before selecting their preferred RRB and posts.

Candidates should not assume that a particular RRB has vacancies for every notified post. The availability of posts differs from one Railway Recruitment Board to another.

RRB NTPC 2026 Notification PDF Download

Candidates looking for the RRB NTPC 2026 notification PDF download can refer to the detailed CEN 06/2026 notification issued by the Railway Recruitment Boards.

The detailed notification contains information related to vacancies, eligibility, age limit, application procedure, examination scheme, syllabus, fee, reservation, medical standards and other recruitment conditions.

Official application portal: RRB Apply

Candidates should rely on the official RRB websites and the detailed CEN for the latest recruitment information. The RRB Chandigarh website also advises candidates to use official RRB websites for recruitment-related notices and to ignore unauthorised information circulated on social media.

RRB NTPC 2026 Important Dates

The important dates for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 are given below:

Candidates should complete the application well before the deadline rather than waiting until the final day.

Who Can Apply for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026?

Candidates applying for the Graduate-level NTPC posts must possess a degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification, as prescribed for the respective post.

The prescribed qualification must be held by the candidate by the closing date of the application process. Candidates who are still waiting for their final qualifying examination results are not eligible to apply on the basis of an expected result.

Therefore, candidates should carefully verify their educational qualification against the specific post mentioned in CEN 06/2026 before submitting the application.

RRB NTPC Age Limit 2026

The age limit for the notified Graduate-level NTPC posts is 18 to 33 years as on January 1, 2027, subject to the applicable category-wise relaxation.

The prescribed age relaxation is available to eligible reserved and other specified categories according to the recruitment rules. Candidates should check the detailed CEN before calculating their eligibility because the date of birth requirements differ by category.

RRB NTPC 2026 Selection Process

The RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 selection process will include:

1. First Stage Computer Based Test, or CBT 1

2. Second Stage Computer Based Test, or CBT 2

3. Document Verification

4. Medical Examination

One of the most important changes in the current recruitment is that candidates for the four notified Graduate posts will not have a separate CBTST or CBAT stage. The CBTST for Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist has been dispensed with under CEN 06/2026. CBAT is also not applicable because Station Master and Traffic Assistant have not been notified in the current Graduate recruitment.

Candidates appointed to the relevant typist posts are nevertheless expected to possess basic computer and typing proficiency, which may be assessed after joining.

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2026

The first-stage CBT consists of 100 questions to be attempted in 90 minutes.

There is a 1/3 mark negative marking for every incorrect answer. Eligible PwBD candidates using a scribe receive the applicable additional time.

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates shortlisted for the second-stage CBT will face a 120-question examination.

The duration is 90 minutes, with 1/3 mark deducted for every incorrect response.

RRB NTPC 2026 Application Form: How to Apply

Candidates interested in RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 can apply online through the official RRB application portal.

The broad application process is as follows:

Step 1: Visit the official RRB application portal.

Step 2: Select the link for CEN 06/2026 NTPC Graduate recruitment.

Step 3: Complete the registration using the required details.

Step 4: Fill in the application form with personal, educational and other required information.

Step 5: Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.

Step 6: Select the applicable RRB and post preferences carefully.

Step 7: Pay the applicable examination fee.

Step 8: Submit the application and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should verify all details before final submission because mistakes in the application can create problems during later stages of recruitment.

RRB NTPC 2026: Is Station Master Included?

No. Station Master is not included in CEN 06/2026.

This is an important distinction for candidates searching for RRB NTPC Station Master Recruitment 2026. The current Graduate notification covers four posts only: Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist.

Traffic Assistant is also not included in the current CEN 06/2026 Graduate recruitment.

RRB NTPC 2026: What Has Changed From the Previous Recruitment?

The current recruitment differs from the previous Graduate-level NTPC cycle in several ways.

The number of notified vacancies has fallen from the previous cycle's 5,810 Graduate vacancies to 3,548 vacancies under CEN 06/2026. The number of notified Graduate posts has also reduced from six to four.

Most notably, Station Master and Traffic Assistant are absent from the current notification. The recruitment also does not have a separate CBTST for Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist.

This means candidates should not rely on the selection process or vacancy details from older RRB NTPC notifications when preparing their applications for CEN 06/2026.

RRB NTPC 2026: What Candidates Should Check Before Applying

Before submitting the RRB NTPC application form, candidates should verify their:

• Educational qualification

• Date of birth and applicable age relaxation

• Preferred RRB

• Post preferences

• Category and reservation details

• Photograph and signature requirements

• Identity and other required documents

• Application fee

• Final application details

Candidates should also download and retain a copy of the submitted application and payment confirmation.