RRB NTPC Graduate Level Recruitment 06/2026
Indian Railway
RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) (NTPC)
Organisation
Indian Railway
(Central Organisation)
New Delhi, India
Indian Railways provides a wide range of transportation services across India, including passenger trains, express trains, superfast trains, Vande Bharat Express, suburban trains, and freight transportation. It offers online ticket booking, reservation management, live train running status, PNR status checking, train schedules, catering, parcel services, and passenger assistance. Indian Railways also provides modern facilities such as digital ticketing, onboard amenities, improved station infrastructure, and customer support to ensure safe, comfortable, affordable, and convenient travel for millions of passengers.
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RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate)
NTPC
Indian Railway
The RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) job profile comprises a wide range of non-technical administrative and operational roles within the Indian Railways. Depending on the specific post, your daily duties will generally fall into one of three areas: managing active train movements and passenger safety as a Goods Train Manager, handling ticket bookings and customer inquiries at counters as a Commercial Clerk, or managing office files and budgets as a Clerk Typist or Accounts Assistant. These roles offer strong central government job security, attractive allowances, and a structured career path, with entries available for both 12th-pass undergraduates and college graduates.
Short Details
The current RRB NTPC Graduate recruitment cycle (CEN 06/2026) features 3,548 total vacancies specifically for university degree holders. Following recent administrative restructuring by the Railway Board, the popular Station Master and Traffic Assistant roles have been removed from this cycle to be conducted under a separate recruitment drive.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Indicative notice in News | 26 Sept 2026 |
| Application Start | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Application Last | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Last date for application fee payment | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Date for modification window for correction in application | 9 Nov 2026 to 18 Nov 2026 |
| City Intimation date | Notify later |
| Admit Card Date | Notify later |
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancy: 3548
Vacancy post details
| No. | Name of Posts | Total vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief commercial cum-ticket Superviser | 127 |
| 2 | Goods Train Manager | 2750 |
| 3 | Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | 300 |
| 4 | Senior Clerk Cum Typist | 371 |
Educational Qualification
Minimum Degree: You must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline (BA, BSc, BCom, BTech, BBA, etc.) from a recognized university or its equivalent. No Percentage Criteria: There is no minimum percentage required in graduation. As long as you have a passing degree, you are eligible to apply. No Final Year Students: You must already possess your passing certificate or provisional degree by the official closing date of application (6 November 2026). Candidates who are awaiting their final semester results are strictly not eligible.
- You must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline (BA, BSc, BCom, BTech, BBA, etc.) from a recognized university or its equivalent.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age18 Years
- Maximum Age33 Years
Age as on 1 Jan 2027
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS Candidates: | 500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Ex-Servicemen | 250 |
Payment Mode: UPI (Unified Payments Interface): Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, or BHIM UPI. (This is the fastest and most reliable method). Debit Cards: Any bank ATM/Debit card issued by RuPay, Visa, Mastercard, or Maestro. Credit Cards: Visa or Mastercard. Net Banking: Internet banking portals of all major nationalised and private banks.
- • General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹500 (₹400 is refunded to your account after you appear for the CBT 1 exam). • SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Ex-Servicemen: ₹250 (Fully refunded after you appear for the CBT 1 exam).
Required Documents
- You must have these digital copies ready on your device before filling out the form. No other certificates need to be uploaded at this stage. • Scanned Signature: • Must be signed clearly using a pen (black or blue ink) on plain white paper. • Format: JPG / JPEG format. • Note: Do not sign in capital/block letters, as this will lead to application rejection. • SC/ST Certificate (Only if seeking Free Travel Pass): • If you belong to the SC or ST category and want a free railway travel pass for the exam, you must upload a scanned copy of your official caste certificate. • Format: PDF format. • Size Limit: Maximum 500 KB. • Live Photograph (Webcam/Mobile Camera): • You do not upload a pre-saved passport photo. The RRB portal requires a live photo capture using your computer's webcam or smartphone camera during the application process. Make sure you are sitting in a well-lit room with a plain white or light-coloured background.
Important Links
| Resource | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply online |
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
Prelims
- Total Questions
- 100
- Total Marks
- 100
- Duration
- 2 Hours
Main Examination
Mains
- Total Questions
- 100
- Total Marks
- 100
- Duration
- 2 Hours
Selection Process
- Prelims
- Mains
- Medical Test & Dv
- No interview