RRB NTPC 2026 application opens for 5,165 graduate, undergraduate posts; apply by November 13

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the recruitment notification for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) for Graduate and Undergraduate posts, with a total of 5,165 vacancies approved by the Railway Board. The application windows for these positions have commenced, with distinct deadlines for graduate and undergraduate roles.

This recruitment drive, approved through a letter dated September 3, 2026, aims to fill approved vacancies across various zonal railways and railway production units. RRB NTPC jobs are among the most sought-after government employment opportunities in India, attracting a large number of applicants annually.

Vacancy Details and Application Schedule

The Railway Board has approved 5,165 vacancies for the RRB NTPC recruitment drive in 2026. Of these, 3,477 posts are designated for graduate-level candidates, while 1,688 posts are for undergraduate-level candidates. The approval for these vacancies was issued on September 3, 2026, following a review of requirements from various zonal railways and production units.

The recruitment notification for graduate posts falls under Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) 06/2026, and for undergraduate posts, it is under CEN 07/2026. The application process for graduate-level positions began on October 8, 2026, and will conclude on November 11, 2026. For undergraduate-level positions, the application window opened on October 15, 2026, and will close on November 13, 2026.

Application Fees and Important Dates for Graduate Posts

The application fee for General, OBC, and EWS categories is INR 500. A reduced fee of INR 250 applies to Women, SC, ST, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen categories. Applicants are strongly recommended to complete Aadhaar verification during the application process. Applications that are not Aadhaar-verified will undergo rigorous scrutiny, and this matters a lot that the name and date of birth on the Aadhaar card precisely match the details on the Class 10th pass certificate.

For graduate-level posts, the online application process commenced on October 8, 2026. The deadline to submit applications for these positions is November 6, 2026, at 11:59 pm. The last date for exam fee payment for graduate-level posts is November 8, 2026. A correction window for application forms for graduate-level posts will be available from November 9 to November 18, 2026.

Graduate-Level Posts and Selection Process

Graduate-level posts included in this recruitment drive are Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist, and Senior Clerk-cum-Typist. The initial basic pay for a Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor is ₹35,400 per month under Pay Level 6. For Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist, and Senior Clerk-cum-Typist, the initial basic pay is ₹29,200 per month under Pay Level 5.

The selection process for RRB NTPC 2026 may involve multiple stages. These stages can include a Computer Based Test (CBT) Stage 1, followed by a CBT Stage 2. Depending on the post, candidates may also be required to undergo a Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) or a Typing Skill Test. The final stages of the selection process typically include Document Verification and a Medical Examination.

Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications online through the official application portal, rrbapply.gov.in, once the active links are live. Applicants are advised to carefully review the detailed Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) for their preferred post to confirm eligibility requirements and other applicable conditions before applying within the stipulated timeframe.

Further reading

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Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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