RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3,548 Vacancies

RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have issued Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 06/2026 for the recruitment of Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Graduate posts. The recruitment offers opportunities for eligible graduates to apply for various positions in Indian Railways.

According to the official notification, a total of 3,548 vacancies are available across four posts: Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist, and Senior Clerk Cum Typist. Candidates who possess a degree from a recognised university or its equivalent and satisfy the prescribed age, medical and other eligibility conditions can submit their applications online.

The online application process begins on 8 October 2026, and the last date to submit the application is 6 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM. The last date for examination fee payment is 8 November 2026.

Candidates from Karnataka can also apply through RRB Bengaluru, subject to the notification’s eligibility conditions and post preferences. Applicants should carefully check the medical standards and educational requirements for their preferred posts before submitting the application.

ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಕ್ಷಿಪ್ತ ಮಾಹಿತಿ:

RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 ಅಧಿಸೂಚನೆಯ ಪ್ರಕಾರ ಒಟ್ಟು 3,548 ಹುದ್ದೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಆಹ್ವಾನಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಪದವಿ ಪೂರ್ಣಗೊಳಿಸಿದ ಅರ್ಹ ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿಗಳು 8 ಅಕ್ಟೋಬರ್ 2026ರಿಂದ 6 ನವೆಂಬರ್ 2026ರೊಳಗೆ ಆನ್‌ಲೈನ್ ಮೂಲಕ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಬಹುದು. ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುವ ಮೊದಲು ವಯೋಮಿತಿ, ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಹತೆ, ಪರೀಕ್ಷಾ ವಿಧಾನ, ವೈದ್ಯಕೀಯ ಮಾನದಂಡಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಅಧಿಕೃತ ಅಧಿಸೂಚನೆಯನ್ನು ಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸಿ.

RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 Overview

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RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment Important Dates

Candidates should note the following dates from the official notification.

ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಸೂಚನೆ: ಕೊನೆಯ ದಿನಾಂಕದವರೆಗೆ ಕಾಯದೆ ಅರ್ಜಿಯನ್ನು ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ. ಖಾತೆ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸುವಾಗ ನಮೂದಿಸುವ ಮೊಬೈಲ್ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ, ಇಮೇಲ್ ವಿಳಾಸ ಮತ್ತು ಇತರ ವಿವರಗಳನ್ನು ನಂತರ ಬದಲಾಯಿಸಲು ಅವಕಾಶವಿಲ್ಲ. ನಿಮ್ಮ ವಿವರಗಳನ್ನು ಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸಿ ನಂತರವೇ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ.

RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment Vacancy Details

The RRB NTPC Graduate recruitment notification announces 3,548 vacancies across four posts.

The number of vacancies is provisional and may be revised by the Railway Administration. The detailed notification contains the RRB-wise, railway-zone-wise, category-wise and post-wise vacancy distribution in Annexure B.

RRB Bengaluru vacancies – Karnataka candidates

The official notification lists 346 vacancies under RRB Bengaluru.

Note: The RRB Bengaluru total is 346, not 346 vacancies exclusively within Karnataka for every possible railway unit. The final allotment depends on the notified railway/unit, merit, eligibility, medical fitness, preferences and vacancy position. Candidates should consult Annexure B before choosing their preferences.

Category-wise vacancies across all RRBs

The notification provides the following overall distribution in the vacancy table.

These figures represent the vertical-reservation totals in the notification. Separate horizontal-reservation and disability-related columns are also provided in Annexure B. Candidates must check the complete vacancy table and prescribed eligibility conditions before claiming any reservation.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification, age limit, nationality, medical fitness and other requirements specified in CEN No. 06/2026.

Educational Qualification

The prescribed minimum educational qualification for the notified posts is:

A degree from a recognised university or its equivalent.

Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification by the closing date of the online application. Applicants awaiting the final results of their qualifying degree are not eligible to apply.

The notification also contains a typing skill test requirement for the clerical/typing posts. Candidates interested in Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist or Senior Clerk Cum Typist should be prepared for the prescribed computer-based typing test.

Applicants should refer to Annexure A for the post-wise parameters, medical standards and suitability information.

ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕ ಅರ್ಹತೆ: ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿಗಳು ಮಾನ್ಯತೆ ಪಡೆದ ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯದಿಂದ ಪದವಿ ಅಥವಾ ಅದಕ್ಕೆ ಸಮಾನವಾದ ಅರ್ಹತೆಯನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿರಬೇಕು. ಅಂತಿಮ ವರ್ಷದ ಫಲಿತಾಂಶಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಕಾಯುತ್ತಿರುವ ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿಗಳು ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಲು ಅರ್ಹರಲ್ಲ.

Age Limit

The age limit is calculated as on 1 January 2027.

The notification specifies the following date-of-birth limits for the 18–33 age group:

The lower-age date shown in the notification is 1 January 2009. Both relevant date limits are inclusive, as specified in the CEN.

Age Relaxation

Eligible candidates may receive upper-age relaxation as follows:

For eligible widowed, divorced or judicially separated women who have not remarried, the notification provides maximum ages of 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC-NCL and 40 years for SC/ST.

Age-relaxation claims are subject to the applicable rules and submission of valid certificates. Where a candidate qualifies for more than one relaxation, the notification states that the maximum applicable relaxation is allowed rather than adding the relaxations together.

Candidates applying against unreserved vacancies should carefully read the rules governing category-based age relaxation.

Application Fee

The examination fee is determined by the candidate’s category.

The refund is subject to the official rules and is available only to candidates who appear in the first-stage CBT. Candidates whose applications are incomplete, not submitted or rejected are not eligible for a fee refund.

Important distinction between EBC, EWS and OBC-NCL

EBC, EWS and OBC-NCL are different categories under the notification.

• EBC: Provides examination-fee concession under the prescribed conditions; it does not by itself provide job reservation.
• EWS: May provide reservation benefits to eligible candidates.
• OBC-NCL: Reservation is subject to the central-list and non-creamy-layer requirements.

Candidates claiming the EBC concession must possess a valid prescribed document, such as the applicable EBC income certificate, BPL card or Izzat MST, as specified in the CEN.

Mode of Fee Payment

Payment must be made online using the available internet banking, debit card, credit card or UPI options. Applicable service charges are payable by the candidate.

The notification also requires candidates to validate their Aadhaar-linked bank account details for the refund process. Candidates should follow the instructions displayed on the official application portal.

ಅರ್ಜಿ ಶುಲ್ಕ: ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯವಾಗಿ ₹500 ಶುಲ್ಕವಿದ್ದು, ಅಧಿಸೂಚನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ತಿಳಿಸಿರುವ ರಿಯಾಯಿತಿ ವರ್ಗಗಳಿಗೆ ₹250 ಶುಲ್ಕ ಅನ್ವಯಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಮೊದಲ ಹಂತದ CBT ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಗೆ ಹಾಜರಾದ ನಂತರ ನಿಯಮಾನುಸಾರ ಶುಲ್ಕ ಮರುಪಾವತಿ ದೊರೆಯುತ್ತದೆ. ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುವ ಮೊದಲು ಅಧಿಕೃತ ಸೂಚನೆಗಳನ್ನು ಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸಿ.

Salary and Pay Scale

RRB NTPC Graduate posts offer pay under the 7th Central Pay Commission. The initial basic pay differs according to the post.

The amounts above are the initial basic pay specified in the notification, not a guaranteed in-hand salary. Actual monthly earnings will depend on applicable allowances, deductions, posting location and service rules.

The notification specifies the pay level and initial pay. Candidates should not assume a fixed take-home salary without accounting for the applicable allowances and deductions.

Career opportunities

These are graduate-level positions within Indian Railways. The posts involve different responsibilities, including commercial supervision, train management, accounts work and clerical administration. Actual duties and working conditions vary by post and assigned unit.

Candidates should consider both the pay level and the medical standard before selecting their post preferences.

RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment Selection Process

The recruitment process includes computer-based examinations and the applicable post-specific tests, followed by document verification and medical examination.

The principal stages are:

1. First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1).
2. Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2).
3. Computer-Based Typing Skill Test for the applicable typist posts.
4. Document Verification (DV).
5. Medical Examination (ME).
6. Final empanelment and appointment, subject to the prescribed conditions.

Candidates should check the detailed recruitment-process provisions in the notification for the exact requirements applying to their preferred post.

CBT 1 – First Stage Computer Based Test

CBT 1 is the initial screening examination. Shortlisting for CBT 2 is based on the normalized marks obtained in this examination.

The notification specifies negative marking of one-third of a mark for each incorrect answer in CBT examinations.

Candidates should prepare for Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness according to the detailed syllabus and examination scheme in the CEN.

CBT 2 – Second Stage Computer Based Test

Candidates are shortlisted for CBT 2 based on their normalized CBT 1 marks. The notification states that candidates will generally be shortlisted at a rate of 15 times the community-wise vacancies notified against the relevant RRB, subject to the Railway Administration’s provisions.

The examination pattern specified for CBT 2 is:

The section-wise question distribution is indicative, and the notification states that actual papers may vary.

Typing Skill Test

The typing skill test applies to the posts for which typing proficiency is prescribed, including Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist and Senior Clerk Cum Typist.

Candidates choosing these posts should review the applicable typing-test instructions in the official notification and practise accurate typing on a computer.

Document Verification and Medical Examination

Candidates shortlisted on merit must produce their original documents for verification. The recruitment process also requires candidates to satisfy the prescribed medical standards for the posts they have opted for.

Final empanelment depends on merit, document verification, medical fitness, applicable reservation rules and vacancy availability. Selection does not automatically guarantee appointment until the required conditions are fulfilled.

Medical Standards

Medical fitness is an important eligibility condition in railway recruitment. The notification specifies different medical standards for the posts.

The medical standards include prescribed visual-acuity requirements. The A-2 standard is particularly important for candidates applying for Goods Train Manager.

The notification states that candidates who have undergone LASIK or another refractive-error correction procedure are not eligible for posts carrying the A-2 standard. Specific conditions apply to certain other medical standards; candidates should read the relevant provisions before selecting posts.

Candidates who fail to meet the required medical standard for an opted post will not automatically receive an alternative appointment.

Job Location

Successful candidates may be allotted to the relevant railway zone or production unit according to merit, preferences, medical fitness and vacancy availability.

Applicants selecting RRB Bengaluru should study the vacancies under South Western Railway and the Rail Wheel Factory in Annexure B. Applying through RRB Bengaluru does not guarantee a posting in a particular city or district.

The notification also contains posting and transfer conditions. Candidates should select their RRB and post preferences carefully because the chosen RRB cannot be changed after the application is submitted.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents and details ready for the online application and subsequent verification, as applicable:

• Degree certificate or equivalent educational qualification documents.
• SSLC/Matriculation certificate showing the date of birth.
• Prescribed caste certificate for eligible SC/ST candidates.
• OBC-NCL certificate in the required format, where applicable.
• EWS certificate, where applicable.
• Valid PwBD certificate, where applicable.
• Ex-servicemen documents, where applicable.
• EBC certificate, BPL card or other prescribed proof if claiming EBC fee concession.
• Candidate’s signature image in the prescribed format.
• SC/ST certificate in PDF format if requesting the free train travel pass.
• Valid identity proof.
• Supporting proof of the present address.
• Active personal mobile number and email address.
• Additional certificates or declarations required for the candidate’s category or circumstances.

The notification requires a live photograph to be captured during the application process rather than uploading a pre-existing photograph. Candidates should follow the portal’s live-photo instructions.

Signature specifications

The notification prescribes the following signature requirements:

• Use a black ink pen on white paper.
• Sign in running handwriting, not block or capital letters.
• Upload in JPG/JPEG format.
• File size: 30 KB to 49 KB.
• Minimum image dimensions: 140 pixels wide × 60 pixels high.
• Minimum scanning resolution: 100 DPI.

For eligible SC/ST candidates requesting a free train travel pass, the certificate must be uploaded as a PDF file of less than 400 KB and must be clear and readable.

Candidates must check the complete notification for additional requirements and the prescribed formats for certificates.

How to Apply For RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment

Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official RRB application portal.

Step 1: Visit the official RRB website

Open https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and navigate to the relevant RRB recruitment information.

Step 2: Open the application portal

Use the official application link at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in.

Step 3: Create an account or sign in

Candidates who have already created an account for earlier RRB CENs should use the same login credentials. New applicants must create an account using a valid personal mobile number and active email address.

Step 4: Enter account details carefully

Fill in the requested information accurately. The notification makes it clear that details entered during account creation, including the mobile number and email address, cannot be modified later.

Step 5: Authenticate your identity

Candidates are strongly advised to authenticate their identity through Aadhaar or DigiLocker as described in the notification. Follow the portal’s instructions.

Step 6: Select the RRB and post preferences

Choose only one RRB and indicate your eligible post and railway/unit preferences. Review the vacancy table and medical standards before making your choices.

Step 7: Complete the application form

Enter your personal, educational, category and address details correctly. The information should match the relevant official documents.

Step 8: Capture the live photograph

Follow the on-screen instructions for capturing your photograph against a plain white background. Do not use a printed or digital copy of an existing photograph.

Step 9: Upload the required documents

Upload the signature and any applicable SC/ST certificate for free train travel in the prescribed format and file size.

Step 10: Pay the examination fee

Pay the applicable fee online using an available payment method. Complete the Aadhaar-linked bank account validation required for the refund process.

Step 11: Review and submit

Check all entries and preferences before final submission. Multiple applications against this CEN can result in rejection and debarment.

Step 12: Save the confirmation

After successful submission and fee payment, save the application confirmation and payment details for future reference.

ಆನ್‌ಲೈನ್ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುವ ವಿಧಾನ: ಅಧಿಕೃತ RRB ವೆಬ್‌ಸೈಟ್ ಮೂಲಕ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಪೋರ್ಟಲ್ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ. ಖಾತೆ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸಿ, ಸರಿಯಾದ ವಿವರಗಳನ್ನು ನಮೂದಿಸಿ, RRB ಮತ್ತು ಹುದ್ದೆಯ ಆಯ್ಕೆಗಳನ್ನು ಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸಿ, ಲೈವ್ ಫೋಟೋ ಸೆರೆಹಿಡಿದು ಅಗತ್ಯ ದಾಖಲೆಗಳನ್ನು ಅಪ್‌ಲೋಡ್ ಮಾಡಿ. ಶುಲ್ಕ ಪಾವತಿಸಿದ ನಂತರ ಅರ್ಜಿಯ ದೃಢೀಕರಣವನ್ನು ಉಳಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಿ.

Application modification window

The notification provides a modification window from 9 November 2026 to 18 November 2026, with a modification fee of ₹250 for each occasion.

However, details entered in the Create an Account form and the chosen RRB cannot be changed. Candidates should therefore enter these details carefully at the beginning.

Examination language

The notification states that CBT questions will be available in English, Hindi and 13 regional Indian languages, including Kannada. Candidates should select their preferred examination language from the options available in the online application form.

Examination-day instructions

Candidates must follow the instructions on their e-call letter. The notification lists electronic devices and various personal items among the prohibited items at examination centres. Candidates should not bring banned items and should carry the required original photo ID and other documents specified for the examination.

RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment Direct Links

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Candidates should access the notification and application only through the official RRB channels. The exam city, e-call letter, examination dates and results will be notified separately.

Sathya Job Alerts Disclaimer

Disclaimer: Sathya Job Alerts is an independent information website and is not the official website of the Railway Recruitment Boards or the Ministry of Railways. This article has been prepared using the available CEN No. 06/2026 notification for informational purposes. Candidates must verify eligibility, vacancies, dates, fees, reservation rules, medical standards and application instructions in the official notification before applying. Vacancy details and recruitment schedules may be revised by the recruiting authority.

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