Big news for railway job aspirants 🚂. The Railway Recruitment Board has announced the RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026-27 under CEN No. 06/2026, covering 3,477 graduate-level Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts across Indian Railways. Online applications open on 8 October 2026.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- How to Apply
- Important Links
Overview
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued the indicative/short notification for NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026-27 on 26 September 2026. This is a fresh recruitment cycle (CEN 06/2026) — separate from the ongoing NTPC cycle whose CBAT is scheduled for 30 September 2026.
The recruitment is open to graduates across India. Candidates may apply to only one RRB, and post preferences are filled in the application form itself.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Indian Railways |
| Recruitment | RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026-27 |
| CEN Number | 06/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 3,477 |
| Job Location | Across India (RRB-wise) |
| Application Mode | Online |
Vacancy Details
The 3,477 approved vacancies are split across four graduate-level NTPC categories. Goods Train Manager is the largest category.
| Post Name | Department | Pay Level | Initial Pay | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager | Traffic (Operating) | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | 2,750 |
| Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor (CCTS) | Traffic (Commercial) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | 56 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist / Supervisor (Accounts) | Accounts | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | 300 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | General | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | 371 |
| Total | 3,477 |
Note: Station Master vacancies are not included in the above total. The Railway Board is expected to communicate approval for these separately, and the detailed CEN will confirm the final category list.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational qualification: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a university or institute recognized by the Government of India. Candidates must hold the required qualification, including the degree/provisional certificate and marksheet, by the eligibility date specified in the detailed CEN.
- Typing requirement: For Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist, candidates must also demonstrate prescribed typing proficiency in English and/or Hindi on a computer through the Computer Based Typing Skill Test.
| Age Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027 |
| SC / ST relaxation | 5 years |
| OBC-NCL relaxation | 3 years |
| PwBD relaxation | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Relaxation as per Railway recruitment rules |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative / Short Notification | 26 September 2026 |
| Detailed CEN 06/2026 Expected | 7 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 8 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 6 November 2026 (up to 23:59 hrs) |
| Application Fee Payment Deadline | 8 November 2026 |
| Modification / Correction Window | To be notified |
| CBT-1 Exam Date | To be announced |
| CBT-2 / Skill Test Date | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Refund After Appearing in CBT-1 |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 | ₹400 (after applicable bank charges) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen / Minorities / EBC | ₹250 | ₹250 (after applicable bank charges) |
The fee must be paid online through the RRB application portal. A portion or all of the examination fee is refundable after the candidate appears in CBT-1, subject to applicable bank charges and RRB conditions.
How to Apply
Applications for CEN 06/2026 must be submitted online through the official RRB application system.
- Visit the RRB online application portal at rrbapply.gov.in.
- Open the application section and create a new account, or sign in with existing registration credentials.
- Select CEN 06/2026 for NTPC Graduate recruitment.
- Choose the RRB you wish to apply for (only one RRB allowed).
- Enter your personal, educational and other details carefully.
- Select your post preferences in the prescribed order.
- Upload your photograph, signature and other required documents in the specified format.
- Pay the applicable examination fee online.
- Review all entered details and submit the application by 6 November 2026, 23:59 hrs.
- Save or print the submitted application for future reference.
Selection process: First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1), followed by the Second Stage CBT (CBT-2). Candidates shortlisted for typing posts will take the Computer Based Typing Skill Test, and CBAT applies where prescribed. This is followed by document verification and medical examination. CBT-1 is a screening exam and the typing test is qualifying in nature; final merit follows the post-wise rules in CEN 06/2026.
Important Links
Candidates should carefully check the detailed CEN before final submission, particularly the final vacancy distribution, post eligibility, medical standards, and typing or aptitude-test requirements.
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