RRB NTPC 2026 Notification, Vacancy, Apply Dates and Eligibility

RRB NTPC 2026 Notification: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the detailed RRB NTPC 2026 recruitment notifications for Graduate and Undergraduate posts under CEN 06/2026 and CEN 07/2026. The Graduate recruitment has 3,548 vacancies, while the Undergraduate recruitment has 1,688 vacancies, taking the combined total to 5,236 vacancies.

The RRB NTPC Graduate application process started on 8 October 2026 and will close on 6 November 2026. The Undergraduate application process started on 15 October 2026 and will close on 13 November 2026. Candidates should check the respective notification for post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limits, application fees and recruitment conditions.

The RRB NTPC recruitment includes posts such as Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk Cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist and Trains Clerk.

Candidates can check the latest RRB NTPC 2026 notification, Graduate and Undergraduate vacancies, application dates, eligibility, application fee, exam pattern, salary and selection process below.

RRB NTPC 2026 Latest Update

The RRB NTPC 2026 recruitment is being conducted under two separate notifications: CEN 06/2026 for Graduate posts and CEN 07/2026 for Undergraduate posts. Candidates must follow the application schedule for their respective notification.

Important dates to remember:

• Graduate application fee payment deadline: 8 November 2026

• Graduate application modification window: 9–18 November 2026

• Undergraduate application fee payment deadline: 15 November 2026

• Undergraduate application modification window: 16–25 November 2026

• Age calculation date for both notifications: 1 January 2027

Candidates should verify the applicable dates and instructions in their respective official notification before submitting or modifying an application.

RRB NTPC Apply Online 2026

Candidates can apply for RRB NTPC 2026 online through the official RRB application portal linked from the relevant regional Railway Recruitment Board website. Graduate and Undergraduate candidates must use the application process and schedule applicable to their CEN.

Steps to Apply for RRB NTPC 2026

1. Visit the official website of the relevant Railway Recruitment Board.

2. Open the RRB NTPC Graduate or Undergraduate recruitment link.

3. Read the relevant CEN and application instructions carefully.

4. Complete the required registration and enter the requested personal, educational and other details.

5. Upload the documents, photograph and signature in the prescribed format, as applicable.

6. Pay the application fee using an available payment method.

7. Review the application form and submit it.

8. Save or download the submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference.

Candidates should check all details before final submission and retain their registration information. The application portal and official notification should be treated as the final source for form-filling instructions.

RRB NTPC 2026 Application Dates

Candidates should complete their applications before the respective deadline. The modification window is subject to the terms and restrictions mentioned in the relevant notification.

RRB NTPC Application Fee 2026

The application fee depends on the candidate category and the conditions specified in the relevant notification.

The concessional fee applies to the categories specified in the official CEN, including SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minority and Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates, subject to the notification's conditions.

The refund is subject to appearing in CBT 1 and the applicable bank charges. EBC and OBC/EWS are not interchangeable categories; candidates should verify the exact category definitions and required proof in the notification.

RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must meet the educational qualifications, age requirements, medical standards and other conditions stated in the relevant Graduate or Undergraduate notification. RRB NTPC Eligibility should be checked post-wise before submitting an application.

Educational Qualification

• Graduate posts: Candidates must possess the educational qualification prescribed for the relevant post in CEN 06/2026.

• Undergraduate posts: Candidates must possess the educational qualification prescribed for the relevant post in CEN 07/2026.

Candidates should refer to the detailed notification for the exact qualification, whether the qualification must be completed by a specified date, and any other post-specific conditions. Do not assume that eligibility for one NTPC post automatically establishes eligibility for every other post.

Age Limit

The age calculation date specified for both CEN 06/2026 and CEN 07/2026 is 1 January 2027. The applicable minimum and maximum ages, as well as permitted relaxations, must be checked in the relevant notification.

Candidates should review the official age-limit table and category-wise relaxation rules before applying.

Medical Standards

Medical standards vary according to the post. Candidates should check the medical category and physical or visual requirements listed against their preferred post in the relevant CEN. Meeting the educational qualification alone does not guarantee eligibility for a post with specific medical requirements.

RRB NTPC Selection Process 2026

The RRB NTPC Selection Process includes computer-based examinations and subsequent stages as applicable to the post and recruitment notification. Candidates should follow the stage-wise instructions in their respective CEN.

The main examination stages include:

1. Computer-Based Test 1 (CBT 1): The first computer-based examination.

2. Computer-Based Test 2 (CBT 2): The next computer-based examination for candidates shortlisted according to the recruitment rules.

3. Document Verification: Verification of eligibility and supporting documents at the applicable stage.

4. Medical Examination: Assessment against the prescribed medical standards for the allotted post.

The detailed notifications for this recruitment specify the applicable stages and conditions. A separate CBTST/typing skill test is dispensed with for the typist posts covered by these notifications; typing proficiency is assessed after joining, as specified in the notices. Candidates should read the relevant CEN for the exact rules applicable to their post.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026

The RRB NTPC Exam Pattern examination includes questions on General Awareness, Mathematics and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The notified CBT pattern is summarised below.

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern

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  Duration: 90 minutes

• Negative marking: One-third of a mark for each incorrect answer

• Candidates eligible for a scribe receive the additional time specified in the notification.

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern

• Duration: 90 minutes

• Negative marking: One-third of a mark for each incorrect answer

• Candidates eligible for a scribe receive the additional time specified in the notification.

Candidates should also check the detailed syllabus and applicable qualifying requirements in the official notification. The number of questions and examination conditions should be verified against any subsequent official corrigendum or update.

RRB NTPC Salary 2026

The RRB NTPC 2026 Salary initial basic pay depends on the post's pay level. The figures below are the initial basic pay stated for the posts listed in the 2026 recruitment.

The final salary includes applicable allowances and deductions and may vary according to the posting and prevailing rules. Initial basic pay should not be treated as the complete in-hand salary.

How to Download the RRB NTPC Notification PDF 2026

Candidates can download the Graduate or Undergraduate notification from the official Railway Recruitment Board website.

1. Visit the official website of the relevant RRB.

2. Open the recruitment or CEN notifications section.

3. Find CEN 06/2026 for Graduate posts or CEN 07/2026 for Undergraduate posts.

4. Open the detailed notification PDF.

5. Read the vacancy table, eligibility conditions, application schedule, fee details, selection process and medical standards.

6. Download and save the PDF for reference.

Candidates should use the detailed CEN and any official corrigenda as the authoritative sources for recruitment rules.