RRB NTPC Graduate 3477 Vacancy Recruitment 2026-27 Short Notice Out, Application Dates

The Railway Recruitment Board has put out the RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 Short Notice on 21st September at rrbapply.gov.in. It covers several Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) graduate-level posts under CEN No. 06/2026, with 3,477 vacancies to be filled across the participating RRBs. Online applications are expected to begin on 8th October 2026, and eligible candidates can submit the form until 6th November 2026, 11:59 PM.

These are graduate-level railway jobs in Pay Level 5 and Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Post-wise vacancies, eligibility rules, fee structure, exam pattern, syllabus and selection stages will be confirmed in the full notification, so keep an eye out for it.

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RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 Short Notice Released

RRB has announced graduate-level Non-Technical posts such as Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Senior Clerk cum Typist and a few others. Applications open from 8th October 2026 on the official site rrbapply.gov.in. For context, the previous graduate-level NTPC cycle drew 58,40,861 applicants, so expect stiff competition again.

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RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 (CEN 06/2026) at a Glance

This drive offers graduates a chance to join Indian Railways in non-technical roles. The table below summarises vacancies, dates, eligibility, selection stages and pay levels.

RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 Vacancy Details

CEN 06/2026 lists roughly 3,477 vacancies across graduate-level NTPC posts. The exact post-wise and RRB-wise split will be given in the full notification, and the Station Master vacancies are expected to be added there later.

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How to Apply for RRB NTPC Graduate 2026

The application link for CEN No. 06/2026 will be live from 8th October to 6th November 2026 (11:59 PM) on the official RRB portal. Fill in every detail with care, and finish registration, document upload, fee payment and final submission before the deadline.

1. Open the official RRB application portal, rrbapply.gov.in.
2. From the list of active recruitments, pick CEN No. 06/2026 – NTPC Graduate.
3. Register with the basic details asked on the form.
4. Log in and enter your personal, educational and other information.
5. Enter your Aadhaar details and make sure your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
6. Add your contact and communication details.
7. Upload your photograph and the documents listed in the notification.
8. Pay the application fee through any of the available payment modes.
9. Review everything once more before you submit.
10. Download and print the submitted form along with the payment receipt.

RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 Application Fee

The fee depends on your category, and part of it is refunded once you appear in the Stage 1 CBT. Payment has to be completed online within the application window.

• Candidates who sit for the Stage 1 CBT get a refund of their fee, minus bank charges.
• Payment can be made through net banking, cards or UPI.
• The prescribed fee must be paid before the last date.

Aadhaar Verification Is Compulsory for RRB NTPC Graduate

The short notice puts special emphasis on Aadhaar-based verification. Applicants should authenticate their basic details through Aadhaar while filling the form, and the name and date of birth on the Aadhaar must be the same as on the Class 10 pass certificate. The verification is linked to the following:

• Photograph
• Fingerprint / biometric data
• Iris data

RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 Eligibility

The eligibility conditions for CEN No. 06/2026 cover age, education and category-wise age relaxation. You must meet all of them by the dates given in the official notification.

Age Limit

Applicants should be between 18 and 33 years old as on 01.01.2027. The upper limit is higher for reserved categories, as per government rules.

Educational Qualification

A Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from a recognised university is needed for these graduate-level posts. For Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist, you also need the prescribed computer typing proficiency in English or Hindi.

RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 Selection Process

Selection usually starts with computer-based tests, followed by a post-specific skill or aptitude test where applicable, and ends with document verification and a medical examination.

1. Computer Based Test (CBT) – Stage 1
2. Computer Based Test (CBT) – Stage 2
3. Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), where applicable
4. Typing Skill Test, where applicable
5. Document Verification
6. Medical Examination

RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern comprises CBT 1, CBT 2 and then a Typing Skill Test or CBAT, depending on the post. Candidates who clear these move on to document verification and the medical exam. Both CBTs test General Awareness, Mathematics and General Intelligence & Reasoning, and each wrong answer costs 1/3 mark.

CBT 1 Pattern

CBT 2 Pattern

RRB NTPC Graduate Salary

Under the 7th CPC, the salary for RRB NTPC Graduate posts depends on the pay level of the post. Allowances and benefits are added on top of the basic pay as per Railway rules. Starting basic pay for each post is given below:

Posts Covered in RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment

This recruitment is for Non-Technical Popular Categories posts in Pay Levels 5 and 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The short notice only gives the broad picture, and the final post-wise vacancies will come in the detailed CEN.

• Pay Level 6: Station Master and Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor
• Pay Level 5: Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist

RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 – FAQs

Question: How many vacancies are there in RRB NTPC Graduate 2026?

Answer: CEN 06/2026 lists a total of 3,477 vacancies.

Question: When does the application start?

Answer: The online form goes live on 8th October 2026 at rrbapply.gov.in.

Question: What is the last date to apply?

Answer: You can apply until 6th November 2026, 11:59 PM.

Question: Who can apply?

Answer: Graduates aged 18 to 33 years are eligible, with relaxation for reserved categories.

Question: What pay levels do these posts fall under?

Answer: The posts are in Pay Level 5 and Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.