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RRB NTPC 2026: 5,165 Graduate and Undergraduate Posts (CEN 06/2026 and 07/2026)

Railway Recruitment Boards

Published 30 September 2026

In short

RRB NTPC 2026 covers 5,165 posts: 3,477 graduate and 1,688 undergraduate. Tentative applications run from 8 October to 6 November for graduate posts and 15 October to 13 November 2026 for undergraduate posts, subject to the detailed CENs.

Key facts

Recruiting body
Railway Recruitment Boards
Vacancies
5,165 in all: 3,477 graduate posts (CEN 06/2026) and 1,688 undergraduate posts (CEN 07/2026)
Qualification
Graduate posts need a degree; undergraduate posts need Class 12. Final eligibility is set in the detailed CEN
Age limit
Age is counted as on 1 January 2027; the limits are given in the detailed CEN
Pay scale
Pay Level 2 to Level 6 depending on the post
Application fee
To be given in the detailed CEN
Location
All India
Applications open
8 October 2026
Last date
6 November 2026
Exam date
Computer based tests; dates to be announced

What this recruitment is

Railway Recruitment Boards have issued a short notice for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) recruitment. It covers 3,477 graduate-level posts under CEN 06/2026 and 1,688 undergraduate-level posts under CEN 07/2026, 5,165 in total. Graduate posts include Goods Train Manager (2,750), Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor (56), Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist (300) and Senior Clerk cum Typist (371). Undergraduate posts include Trains Clerk (188), Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (700), Accounts Clerk cum Typist (200) and Junior Clerk cum Typist (600).

Tentative dates

According to the short notice, applications for graduate posts run from 8 October to 6 November 2026, and for undergraduate posts from 15 October to 13 November 2026. These dates are tentative and the detailed CENs will give final eligibility, age limits and fees, with age counted as on 1 January 2027.

Selection process

Selection involves a first-stage CBT, a second-stage CBT, a typing skill test or aptitude test where applicable, document verification and a medical examination. Pay runs from Level 2 to Level 6 depending on the post. Check rrb.indianrailways.gov.in for the final notice.

Important dates

Applications open8 October 2026
Last date to apply6 November 2026
ExamComputer based tests; dates to be announced

Frequently asked questions

How many vacancies are in RRB NTPC 2026?

5,165 in all, with 3,477 graduate posts (CEN 06/2026) and 1,688 undergraduate posts (CEN 07/2026).

When does RRB NTPC 2026 registration start?

Tentatively 8 October 2026 for graduate posts and 15 October 2026 for undergraduate posts.

What is the last date?

Tentatively 6 November 2026 for graduate and 13 November 2026 for undergraduate posts.

What is the selection process?

Two computer based tests, a typing skill or aptitude test where applicable, document verification and medical examination.

Where do I apply?

On the website of your Railway Recruitment Board through rrb.indianrailways.gov.in once the detailed CEN is released.

Before you apply: confirm every date, fee and eligibility rule on the official website linked on this page. Public and Policy is an independent portal, not a government body, and details change without notice.