RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026: CEN 06/2026 Notification Out for 3548 Posts – Apply Online The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways have released Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 06/2026 for Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate), commonly searched as RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026. A total of 3548 vacancies are notified across four posts: Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist.
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 Online applications opened on 08.10.2026 and close on 06.11.2026 (23:59 hours). Any graduate aged 18 to 33 years (as on 01.01.2027) can apply, with age relaxation for eligible categories. The pay starts at Rs. 29,200 (Level 5) and Rs. 35,400 (Level 6) as per the 7th CPC. The application link goes live on rrbapply.gov.in, and the detailed notification is on the unified RRB website. This article explains vacancies, eligibility, fees, selection process, exam pattern and the application steps in simple language.
RRB CEN 06/2026 Overview
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Notification Number | CEN No. 06/2026 |
| Recruitment Name | Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) |
| Posts | Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist |
| Total Vacancies | 3548 (all RRBs) |
| Apply Mode | Online only |
| Job Location | Across India, as per the Railway Zone/Production Unit allotted (21 RRBs) |
| Application Start Date | 08.10.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 06.11.2026 (23:59 hours) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 08.11.2026 |
| Qualification | Degree from a recognized University or equivalent |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years as on 01.01.2027 |
| Official Websites | https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in (notification and updates) and https://www.rrbapply.gov.in (application link) |
About the RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026
CEN No. 06/2026 is a centralised recruitment for graduate-level, non-technical posts in Indian Railways. The same notification covers all RRBs, so a candidate fills only one application and chooses one RRB. Within that RRB, the candidate gives a preference order for Railway Zones/Production Units and posts.
The notification states that vacancies are provisional. They may increase, decrease or even become nil depending on the needs of the Railway administration. The RRBs only recommend candidates, and the actual offer of appointment is issued by the concerned Railway administration.
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 26.09.2026 |
| Opening Date of Online Application | 08.10.2026 |
| Closing Date of Online Application | 06.11.2026 (23:59 hours) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 08.11.2026 |
| Modification Window (with fee) | 09.11.2026 to 18.11.2026 |
| CBT, Document Verification and other dates | Will be communicated later on the RRB website |
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Cat. No. | Name of the Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay (Rs.) | Medical Standard | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | 6 | 35,400 | B2 | 127 |
| 2 | Goods Train Manager | 5 | 29,200 | A2 | 2750 |
| 3 | Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | 5 | 29,200 | C2 | 300 |
| 4 | Senior Clerk cum Typist | 5 | 29,200 | C2 | 371 |
| Grand Total | 3548 | ||||
Category-wise Vacancies (All RRBs)
| UR | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS | Total | ExSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1517 | 553 | 300 | 873 | 305 | 3548 | 351 |
PwBD vacancies as per Annexure B: VI 25, LD 18, HI 16, OD 0 and MD 6. Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) posts are included within the total.
RRB-wise Vacancies
| RRB | Total | RRB | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 19 | Mumbai | 155 |
| Ajmer | 304 | Muzaffarpur | 78 |
| Bengaluru | 346 | Patna | 29 |
| Bhopal | 157 | Prayagraj | 265 |
| Bhubaneswar | 146 | Ranchi | 377 |
| Bilaspur | 542 | Secunderabad | 56 |
| Chandigarh | 59 | Siliguri | 291 |
| Chennai | 141 | Thiruvananthapuram | 25 |
| Gorakhpur | 30 | Jammu-Srinagar | 66 |
| Guwahati | 104 | Kolkata | 332 |
| Malda | 26 | All RRBs: 3548 | |
Zone-wise and post-wise breakup for each RRB is given in Annexure B of the official PDF. Check it before choosing your RRB, because the choice cannot be changed later.
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
For all four posts, the minimum qualification is a degree from a recognized University or its equivalent. The qualification must be held on or before the closing date, 06.11.2026.
- Candidates waiting for the final result of their qualifying exam are not eligible.
- If the date of issue on your certificate is after the closing date, you must produce the consolidated mark sheet or all semester/year mark sheets showing result declaration dates at Document Verification.
- Candidates are expected to have basic computer proficiency, including typing. The typing test (CBTST) is dispensed with for this CEN, but proficiency will be assessed after joining.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The age limit is 18 to 33 years as on 01.01.2027. Your date of birth must match your 10th class (SSC/Matriculation) certificate.
| Category | Born not after | Born not earlier than |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 01.01.2009 | 02.01.1994 |
| OBC-NCL | 01.01.2009 | 02.01.1991 |
| SC / ST | 01.01.2009 | 02.01.1989 |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation / Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| SC and ST candidates | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (at least 6 months continuous service after attestation) | UR and EWS: 3 years; OBC-NCL: 6 years; SC and ST: 8 years (after deducting length of service) |
| PwBD | UR and EWS: 10 years; OBC-NCL: 13 years; SC and ST: 15 years |
| Serving Group C and erstwhile Group D Railway staff (minimum 3 years’ service) and Substitutes with 3 years’ service | UR and EWS: up to 40 years; OBC-NCL: up to 43 years; SC and ST: up to 45 years |
| Quasi-administrative office staff of Railways (canteens, co-operative societies, institutes) | Length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is less |
| Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women (not remarried) | UR and EWS: up to 35 years; OBC-NCL: up to 38 years; SC and ST: up to 40 years |
Relaxations are not cumulative; you get the maximum one you qualify for. SC, ST and OBC-NCL candidates applying against UR vacancies get no age relaxation.
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund on appearing in 1st Stage CBT |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates except those below | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400, after deducting bank charges |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, EBC | Rs. 250 | Full Rs. 250, after deducting bank charges |
- Payment is online only, through internet banking, debit/credit card or UPI.
- The modification fee is Rs. 250 (non-refundable) for each modification.
- Refunds go to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account, so link your account before applying.
- EBC means annual family income below Rs. 50,000. It is different from OBC and EWS, and gives only a fee concession, not job reservation.
Salary Details
| Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 |
| Goods Train Manager | Level 5 | Rs. 29,200 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | Level 5 | Rs. 29,200 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | Level 5 | Rs. 29,200 |
Details of allowances and other benefits: Not Mentioned in the Official Notification. Selected candidates will receive only a stipend during any prescribed training period.
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection is strictly on merit and has these stages:
- 1st Stage CBT: a screening test, common for all posts.
- 2nd Stage CBT: candidates are shortlisted at 15 times the community-wise vacancies of the chosen RRB, based on normalised 1st Stage marks.
- Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination: candidates equal to the number of vacancies (1:1) are called, based on 2nd Stage CBT merit.
RRBs may conduct additional CBTs if needed. Marks are normalised when a CBT is held in multiple shifts. If two candidates have equal marks, the older candidate ranks higher, and if age is also the same, alphabetical order of the given name is used.
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
| Stage | General Awareness | Mathematics | General Intelligence and Reasoning | Total Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Stage CBT | 40 | 30 | 30 | 100 | 90 minutes |
| 2nd Stage CBT | 50 | 35 | 35 | 120 | 90 minutes |
- Each question carries 1 mark, and 1/3 mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
- PwBD candidates eligible for a scribe get 120 minutes. A compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour is also mentioned for eligible candidates.
- The section-wise distribution is only indicative and may vary slightly.
- Questions are available in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali and Urdu.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
UR 40%, EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30% and ST 25%. These also apply to Ex-Servicemen and PwBD as per their community, with a relaxation of 2 marks for PwBD if enough PwBD candidates are not available.
Syllabus Topics
- Mathematics: number system, decimals, fractions, LCM, HCF, ratio, percentage, mensuration, time and work, time and distance, simple and compound interest, profit and loss, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and elementary statistics.
- Reasoning: analogies, series, coding-decoding, syllogism, Venn diagrams, puzzles, data sufficiency, statement-conclusion, decision making and graph interpretation.
- General Awareness: current events, sports, art and culture, general science (up to 10th CBSE), history, geography, polity, economy, computers, transport systems in India and flagship government programmes.
Download RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Medical Standards
| Standard | Posts | Vision Requirement (in brief) |
|---|---|---|
| A-2 | Goods Train Manager | Distant vision 6/9, 6/9 without glasses; near vision Sn 0.6; must pass colour, binocular, night and myopic vision tests |
| B-2 | Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | Distant vision 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (lens power not above 4D); must pass field of vision test |
| C-2 | Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist | Distant vision 6/12, with or without glasses; near vision Sn 0.6 |
Candidates who have had Lasik or other refractive surgery are not eligible for the A-2 post (Goods Train Manager). For B-2 and C-2 posts they may be fit, subject to the conditions in Annexure VII(A). Medically unfit candidates get no alternative appointment.
Documents Required
During Online Application
- Live photograph captured through webcam or mobile front camera (no pre-existing photo upload).
- Signature in JPG/JPEG format, 30 KB to 49 KB, minimum 140 x 60 pixels, written in black ink in running handwriting.
- SC/ST certificate in PDF (under 400 KB), only for those requesting a free train travel pass.
At Document Verification (Originals plus two self-attested sets)
- 10th certificate (for name and date of birth) and degree certificate or mark sheets.
- Caste certificate (SC/ST), OBC-NCL certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026 with self-declaration, or EWS income and asset certificate, as applicable.
- EBC certificate, BPL card or Izzat MST (for EBC fee concession), and an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper for minority fee waiver.
- Disability certificate with UDID (PwBD), and Ex-Servicemen documents.
- Valid photo ID, address proof, a colour passport photograph (not older than two months) and NOC from the present employer if already in government service.
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 How to Apply Online – Step by Step process
- Read the full CEN 06/2026 PDF, especially Annexure A and Annexure B, and confirm your eligibility.
- Visit the official site https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and open the application link on https://www.rrbapply.gov.in.
- Create an account with your own mobile number and email ID. If you already have an account from earlier RRB CENs, log in with the same credentials. Details in this form cannot be changed later.
- Authenticate your identity with DigiLocker or Aadhaar. Other photo IDs lead to stricter scrutiny.
- Choose one RRB, then fill in personal, educational and category details exactly as per your certificates.
- Give your order of preference for posts and Railway Zones/PUs, and select your exam medium.
- Capture your live photo and upload your signature as per the specifications.
- Submit the form, then pay the fee online by 08.11.2026. The application is accepted only after fee confirmation.
- Download and save the confirmation and your Registration Number.
Candidates can also take help from a Common Service Centre (CSC). Helpline (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days): rrb.help@csc.gov.in, 9592001188 / 01725653333.
Important Points to Remember
- Submit only one application. Multiple applications to the same or different RRBs lead to rejection and debarment from future RRB/RRC exams.
- The choice of RRB and the details in the account form cannot be modified at any stage.
- Other details can be corrected from 09.11.2026 to 18.11.2026 on payment of Rs. 250 per modification.
- Mobile phones, watches, calculators and other gadgets are banned at the exam centre. Avoid henna on hands, since biometrics are captured.
- Once empanelled, a candidate cannot be considered for other posts of the same pay level.
- Beware of touts and fake websites. RRBs have not appointed any agent or coaching centre for recruitment.
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Apply Online | Link will be live on https://www.rrbapply.gov.in |
| Download Official Notification PDF | Click the Download Notification PDF button above |
| Official RRB Website | https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is RRB CEN 06/2026?
It is the Centralised Employment Notification for Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) posts in Indian Railways. It covers four posts and 3548 vacancies across 21 Railway Recruitment Boards. Candidates apply online through a single unified process and select one RRB while applying.
2. How many vacancies are there in RRB CEN 06/2026?
There are 3548 vacancies in total. Goods Train Manager has 2750, Senior Clerk cum Typist 371, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist 300 and Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor 127. These numbers are provisional and may change as per Railway requirements.
3. What is the last date to apply online?
The last date to submit the online application is 06.11.2026 up to 23:59 hours. The fee for submitted applications can be paid until 08.11.2026. Candidates should apply well before the deadline to avoid website congestion during the last days.
4. What is the educational qualification required?
A degree from a recognized University or its equivalent is required for all four posts. The degree must be completed on or before 06.11.2026. Candidates who are still waiting for their final exam results are not eligible to apply under this notification.
5. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
The age limit is 18 to 33 years as on 01.01.2027. For General and EWS candidates, the date of birth should be between 02.01.1994 and 01.01.2009. Higher upper age limits apply to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD and other relaxed categories.
6. What is the salary of Goods Train Manager and other posts?
Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist start at Rs. 29,200 (Level 5). Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor starts at Rs. 35,400 (Level 6). Allowances are Not Mentioned in the Official Notification.
7. How much is the application fee?
The fee is Rs. 500 for general candidates and Rs. 250 for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, women, transgender, minorities and EBC candidates. On appearing in the 1st Stage CBT, Rs. 400 or Rs. 250 respectively is refunded after bank charges.
8. Can I apply to more than one RRB?
No. A candidate can choose only one RRB, and the choice is final. Applying to more than one RRB, or submitting multiple applications to the same RRB, leads to rejection of all applications and debarment from future RRB and RRC examinations.
9. What is the selection process?
Selection has a 1st Stage CBT, a 2nd Stage CBT and Document Verification with Medical Examination. The typing skill test is dispensed with for this CEN. Final selection is strictly on merit, subject to minimum qualifying marks, document checks and medical fitness.
10. Is there negative marking in the exam?
Yes. One-third of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer in both CBTs. Each question carries one mark. The 1st Stage has 100 questions and the 2nd Stage has 120 questions, each with a duration of 90 minutes.
11. Can I correct mistakes after submitting the form?
Yes, but only some details. A modification window is open from 09.11.2026 to 18.11.2026 with a non-refundable fee of Rs. 250 each time. Details of the Create an Account form, including mobile number, email ID and the chosen RRB, cannot be changed.
12. Is the exam available in Telugu?
Yes. CBT questions are available in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages, including Telugu. Candidates choose their medium in the online application form, and questions are displayed in the chosen language along with English.
Final Words
RRB CEN 06/2026 is a good opportunity for graduates who want a stable Railway career, with 3548 vacancies in both Level 5 and Level 6 posts. The process is fully online, and the exam is held in 15 languages, so the playing field is wide open.
Our advice: read the official PDF fully, check Annexure B for RRB-wise vacancies before choosing your RRB, keep your certificates in the prescribed formats, and apply early. Start your preparation for Mathematics, Reasoning and General Awareness now, and check the official RRB website regularly for exam dates and updates.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the official CEN 06/2026 notification. Please verify all details on the official RRB website before applying.