TheJobKart brings you the complete details of the RRB NTPC Graduate Level Online Form 2026. The Railway Recruitment Boards have opened applications for 3,548 graduate-level posts under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 06/2026, and this is the graduate counterpart to the undergraduate NTPC recruitment that is running alongside it.
If you hold a degree from a recognised university and you want a regular central government job in Indian Railways, this recruitment covers four roles in commercial services, train operations, accounts and administration. The online form is already open, and the last date to apply is 6 November 2026, so check the post-wise vacancies, eligibility and fee carefully before you submit.
Table of Contents
- RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
- Vacancy Details
- Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria
- Salary and Benefits
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- Selection Process and Exam Pattern
- How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step
- Documents to Keep Ready
- About the Railway Recruitment Boards
- Why This Recruitment Stands Out
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Important Links
- Disclaimer
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Details | Information |
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Recruitment name | RRB NTPC Graduate Level Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement number | CEN No. 06/2026 |
| Post names | Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist |
| Total vacancies | 3,548 |
| Job type | Regular central government service |
| Job location | All India, as per RRB and post allotment |
| Educational qualification | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised university |
| Age limit | 18 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027 |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Application starts | 8 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 6 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | 8 November 2026 |
| Application correction window | 9 to 18 November 2026 |
| CBT 1 exam (tentative) | Fourth week of December 2026 |
| Pay levels | Level 5 and Level 6 of the 7th Pay Commission |
| Initial basic pay | Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 35,400 per month, plus allowances |
| Official apply portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
| Official RRB website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
The four posts in this notification are the graduate-level NTPC posts for this cycle. Station Master and Traffic Assistant, which were part of an earlier cycle, are not included in CEN 06/2026, so do not confuse this notification with the previous one.
Vacancy Details
Goods Train Manager dominates this recruitment, with 2,750 of the 3,548 posts. That single post accounts for more than three out of every four vacancies, which makes the overall competition picture very different from a recruitment where posts are evenly split.
| Post | Pay Level | Initial Basic Pay | Vacancies |
| Goods Train Manager | Level 5 | Rs. 29,200 | 2,750 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | Level 5 | Rs. 29,200 | 371 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | Level 5 | Rs. 29,200 | 300 |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 | 127 |
| Total | — | — | 3,548 |
What each post involves, in simple terms
- Goods Train Manager: Operational work connected with goods train operations, including coordination, safety-related duties and train working as per railway rules.
- Senior Clerk cum Typist: Senior clerical and administrative work, including typing and office record-keeping.
- Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist: Clerical work in accounts sections, along with typing duties.
- Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor: Supervisory commercial work connected with ticket and commercial services.
The exact duties, posting and work location will depend on the RRB you apply to and the railway unit you are allotted after selection. RRB-wise and zone-wise vacancy details are given in the detailed notification, and you should check the annexure for the RRB you plan to choose.
Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualification
You need a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university or institute. The prescribed qualification must be possessed on or before 6 November 2026, which is the closing date for applications.
Candidates who are awaiting their final examination results are not eligible under this notification. Post-specific conditions, such as typing proficiency for the typist posts, are given in the detailed notification and should be checked before you choose your post preference.
Age limit
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 33 years
- Age counted as on: 1 January 2027
Age relaxation is available for reserved categories, ex-servicemen and other eligible groups under the rules given in the detailed notification. Check the relaxation table for your category, because the upper age limit changes accordingly.
Other important conditions
- You can apply to only one RRB under CEN 06/2026. Submitting multiple applications can lead to rejection, so choose your RRB carefully.
- You must meet the medical standards prescribed for the post you choose. The medical standard for each post is given in the detailed notification.
- Candidates who are already in government service should follow the rules for informing their employer, as given in the notification.
Salary and Benefits
The initial basic pay depends on the post and pay level:
- Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor (Level 6): Rs. 35,400 per month
- Goods Train Manager (Level 5): Rs. 29,200 per month
- Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist (Level 5): Rs. 29,200 per month
- Senior Clerk cum Typist (Level 5): Rs. 29,200 per month
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates get allowances and benefits as per railway service rules, which can include dearness allowance, house rent allowance, transport allowance and other admissible benefits depending on posting. Railway employees also get the usual service benefits associated with a regular central government job, as per the rules in force at the time of joining.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Indicative notice in Employment News | 26 September 2026 |
| Detailed notification (CEN 06/2026) | 7 October 2026 |
| Online application begins | 8 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 6 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | 8 November 2026 |
| Application correction / modification window | 9 to 18 November 2026 |
| CBT 1 exam (tentative) | Fourth week of December 2026 |
| CBT 2 exam date | To be announced |
| Admit card / city intimation | To be announced |
| Document verification and medical examination | To be announced |
The correction window allows changes to certain details for a fee of Rs. 250 per correction, as given in the notification. It does not allow changes to the details entered during account creation or to the RRB you selected, so verify those parts carefully before submitting. Do not leave the form for the last day, because the fee payment deadline is only two days after the application deadline.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General, EWS and OBC | Rs. 500 |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities and EBC | Rs. 250 |
The fee must be paid online through the payment options given in the application portal, by 8 November 2026. Refund rules, where applicable after appearing in CBT 1, are given in the detailed notification, and any refund is subject to bank charges as specified there. Keep the payment receipt safe until the recruitment process is complete.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Selection is done in stages, and you need to clear each stage to move to the next:
- CBT 1 (Computer Based Test 1): The first screening test for all posts, tentatively in the fourth week of December 2026.
- CBT 2 (Computer Based Test 2): The main test for candidates shortlisted from CBT 1.
- Document Verification: Checking of original certificates and eligibility documents.
- Medical Examination: As per the medical standard prescribed for the post.
A major change in this cycle
Under CEN 06/2026, there is no separate typing skill test and no computer-based aptitude test (CBAT) in the selection process. Typing proficiency, where required for a post, will be assessed after joining, rather than as a separate test stage before selection. This is a significant change from earlier cycles, and it puts more weight on the CBT stages.
CBT 1 and CBT 2 generally cover General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning, with negative marking for wrong answers. The exact syllabus, number of questions, marks and qualifying criteria for each stage are given in the detailed notification, and you should prepare from that syllabus rather than from summaries alone.
How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step
- Visit the official RRB apply portal, rrbapply.gov.in, and also check rrb.indianrailways.gov.in for RRB-wise information.
- Read the detailed CEN 06/2026 notification carefully, including the post-wise vacancies, eligibility, medical standards and fee rules.
- Choose one RRB. Remember, you can apply to only one RRB in this recruitment.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, and create your account carefully, because account-creation details cannot be changed later in the correction window.
- Fill in your personal details, educational details, post preference and RRB choice.
- Upload your photograph, signature and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee online for your category, by 8 November 2026.
- Review the complete form once before submitting, especially your name, date of birth, category, RRB choice and post preference.
- Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page for your records.
Keep your registration number and login details safe. You will need them to download the admit card, check application status and follow later updates.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Degree certificate and marksheets, or equivalent qualification documents
- Valid photo identity proof
- Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature
- Category certificate, if you are claiming reservation or fee concession
- PwBD certificate or ex-serviceman documents, if applicable
- Other documents, if required for your category or RRB, as given in the notification
Original documents will be checked during document verification, so the details you enter in the form should match them exactly.
About the Railway Recruitment Boards
The Railway Recruitment Boards work under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. There are 21 RRBs across the country, and they recruit Group C staff for zonal railways and production units through centralised notifications and a common online portal.
NTPC stands for Non-Technical Popular Categories, which is the group of popular clerical, commercial and operational posts in Indian Railways that do not require a technical degree. The graduate NTPC recruitment is for degree holders, while the undergraduate NTPC recruitment, under CEN 07/2026, is a separate notification for Class 12 pass candidates.
Why This Recruitment Stands Out
For graduates, the sheer size of the Goods Train Manager vacancy — 2,750 posts — makes this recruitment different. Even though the other three posts are smaller, the total of 3,548 posts is still one of the largest graduate-level railway recruitments in a single notification.
The removal of the separate typing and aptitude tests in this cycle also changes preparation. Candidates can focus on the CBT stages, while still keeping their typing skills ready for the job itself, especially for the clerk and accounts posts where typing is part of daily work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 6 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Applications are accepted online only through rrbapply.gov.in.
How many vacancies are there in RRB NTPC Graduate 2026?
There are 3,548 vacancies: Goods Train Manager 2,750, Senior Clerk cum Typist 371, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist 300, and Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor 127.
What qualification is needed?
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised university, possessed on or before 6 November 2026. Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible.
What is the age limit?
Candidates should be between 18 and 33 years as on 1 January 2027, with relaxation for eligible categories under the rules.
What is the salary?
Initial basic pay is Rs. 35,400 for Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor (Level 6) and Rs. 29,200 for the other three posts (Level 5), plus allowances as per railway rules.
What is the application fee?
Rs. 500 for General, EWS and OBC candidates, and Rs. 250 for SC, ST, ex-servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minorities and EBC candidates.
Is there a typing test in this cycle?
No separate typing skill test or aptitude test is part of the selection process under CEN 06/2026. Typing proficiency, where required, will be assessed after joining.
Can I apply to more than one RRB?
No. You can apply to only one RRB under CEN 06/2026. Multiple applications can lead to rejection.
Where do I apply?
Through the official portal rrbapply.gov.in. Use only the official portal and avoid third-party application links.
Important Links
- Apply online: rrbapply.gov.in
- Official RRB website: rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
- Recruitment notification: CEN No. 06/2026, available on the official RRB portal
Disclaimer
This post is written to help candidates understand the recruitment in simple language. It is not a substitute for the official notification. Vacancies, dates, fee, eligibility and selection details are subject to change by the Railway Recruitment Boards, and candidates should verify every detail in the official CEN 06/2026 notification before applying. Follow TheJobKart for the latest government and private jobs in India.