Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released CEN No. 06/2026 for recruitment to various Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Graduate posts. A total of 3,548 vacancies are available across the participating RRBs.

The recruitment includes four graduate-level posts: Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist, and Senior Clerk Cum Typist. cen-06-2026-ntpc-graduate

Overview

Particular	Details
Recruitment	RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026
CEN Number	CEN 06/2026
Posts	4 Graduate-Level Posts
Total Vacancies	3,548
Application Mode	Online
Application Starts	08 October 2026
Last Date	06 November 2026
Official Website	rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
Apply Online	rrbapply.gov.in

The RRB-wise and Railway/Production Unit-wise vacancy details are provided separately in Annexure B of the notification. cen-06-2026-ntpc-graduate

Important Dates

Event	Date
Indicative Notice	26 September 2026
Online Application Starts	08 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	06 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Last Date for Fee Payment	08 November 2026
Modification Window	09 November to 18 November 2026
CBT Dates	To be announced
Document Verification / Medical Examination	To be announced

Candidates should note that the Create an Account details and Chosen RRB cannot be changed during the modification window. cen-06-2026-ntpc-graduate

Application Fees

The application fee depends on the candidate's category.

Category	Application Fee	Refund After Appearing in CBT 1
General / Other candidates	₹500	₹400*
SC / ST	₹250	₹250*
Ex-Servicemen	₹250	₹250*
PwBD	₹250	₹250*
Female	₹250	₹250*
Transgender	₹250	₹250*
Minorities	₹250	₹250*
Economically Backward Class (EBC)	₹250	₹250*

• *Refund is made after appearing in the 1st Stage CBT, after applicable bank charges. cen-06-2026-ntpc-graduate

Note: EBC is different from OBC and EWS. Candidates claiming the EBC concession must have the required valid document at the time of application. cen-06-2026-ntpc-graduate

Age Limit

The age will be calculated as on 01 January 2027. The notification specifies an age range of 18 to 33 years for the notified posts, subject to the applicable category-wise relaxations.

Category	Age Relaxation
SC / ST	5 years
OBC-NCL	3 years
PwBD – UR/EWS	10 years
PwBD – OBC-NCL	13 years
PwBD – SC/ST	15 years
Ex-Servicemen	As per notification and service period
Eligible Railway Staff	Up to 40/43/45 years depending on category
Widowed/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women	Up to 35/38/40 years depending on category

Age relaxation is subject to the conditions and certificates prescribed in the notification. Relaxations are generally not cumulative. cen-06-2026-ntpc-graduate

Vacancy

RRB NTPC Graduate CEN 06/2026 has announced 3,548 vacancies across all RRBs. The vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease according to Railway Administration requirements.

Post	Pay Level	Initial Pay	Medical Standard	Vacancies
Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor	Level 6	₹35,400	B2	127
Goods Train Manager	Level 5	₹29,200	A2	2,750
Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist	Level 5	₹29,200	C2	300
Senior Clerk Cum Typist	Level 5	₹29,200	C2	371
Total	-	-	-	3,548

The detailed RRB-wise, Railway/PU-wise and post-wise vacancy distribution is given in Annexure B of the notification. cen-06-2026-ntpc-graduate

Qualification

Candidates applying for RRB NTPC Graduate posts must have the prescribed educational qualification from a recognized University or its equivalent.

Post	Minimum Qualification
Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor	Degree from a recognized University or equivalent
Goods Train Manager	Degree from a recognized University or equivalent
Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist	Degree from a recognized University or equivalent
Senior Clerk Cum Typist	Degree from a recognized University or equivalent

Candidates must already possess the required qualification on or before 06 November 2026, the closing date of the online application. Candidates waiting for the final result of their qualifying examination are not eligible to apply.

Selection Process

The RRB NTPC Graduate recruitment process consists of:

1st Stage CBT → 2nd Stage CBT → Document Verification → Medical Examination → Empanelment

Selection will be made strictly on merit based on the prescribed recruitment stages. cen-06-2026-ntpc-graduate

1st Stage CBT

Subject	Questions
General Awareness	40
Mathematics	30
General Intelligence & Reasoning	30
Total	100

• Duration: 90 minutes
• Each question carries 1 mark.
• 1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
• The normalized score will be used for shortlisting candidates for the 2nd Stage CBT. cen-06-2026-ntpc-graduate

2nd Stage CBT

Subject	Questions
General Awareness	50
Mathematics	35
General Intelligence & Reasoning	35
Total	120

The examination duration is 90 minutes, with 1/3 negative marking for every incorrect answer. Candidates are shortlisted for the 2nd Stage CBT based on normalized 1st Stage CBT marks. cen-06-2026-ntpc-graduate

Document Verification & Medical

Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification must produce their original certificates. Final empanelment is subject to successful Document Verification and passing the prescribed medical examination. cen-06-2026-ntpc-graduate

Important: 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. However, candidates are still expected to have basic computer and typing proficiency, which may be assessed after joining. cen-06-2026-ntpc-graduate

Apply Process

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official RRB application portal.

Steps to Apply

1. Visit the unified official RRB website: rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
2. Open the application link for CEN 06/2026.
3. Go to rrbapply.gov.in for the online application.
4. Create an RRB account if you do not already have one.
5. Candidates who already created an account for previous RRB CENs can use the same credentials.
6. Enter personal, educational and other required details carefully.
7. Select one RRB and provide the required post/zone preferences.
8. Complete the required identity authentication and application details.
9. Complete the required live photograph and document-related formalities.
10. Pay the applicable examination fee online.
11. Submit the application after checking all details.
12. Save or print the submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference.

A valid personal mobile number and active email ID are mandatory for account creation and OTP verification. Details entered during Create an Account, including mobile number and email ID, cannot be changed later.

Important: Candidates should apply for only one RRB. Multiple applications to different RRBs or multiple applications against the same CEN can lead to rejection and disqualification. cen-06-2026-ntpc-graduate