RRB NTPC 2026 graduate application link active; apply by November 11 for 3,477 posts

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) today, October 8, 2026, activated the application form link for graduate level posts under the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) recruitment drive. Interested candidates can now access the RRB NTPC apply online 2026 link on the official regional websites and the central portal, rrbapply.gov.in.

This recruitment drive, designated as CEN 06/2026, aims to fill a total of 3,477 tentative vacancies across various zonal railways and production units of Indian Railways. The application window for these graduate posts will remain open until November 11, 2026, with the last date for fee payment set for November 8, 2026.

Application Process and Key Dates

The application process requires candidates to register on the official portal using their login credentials. The Railway Recruitment Board has advised candidates to verify their details via Aadhaar, ensuring that their name and date of birth match their Class 10 certificate to avoid potential delays. Candidates are permitted to select and apply to only one RRB zone.

Following the application submission, a correction window will be activated from November 9 to 18, 2026, allowing candidates to modify their submitted details. The notification for CEN No. 06/2026 was released on September 26, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria and Application Fees

Applicants for the graduate level posts must be between 18 and 33 years of age as on January 1, 2027. Age relaxations are provided for reserved categories, with SC/ST candidates receiving a 5-year relaxation, OBC (NCL) candidates a 3-year relaxation, and PwBD candidates a 10-year relaxation. Candidates must review the detailed eligibility criteria before applying for the RRB NTPC exam.

The application fee for General, OBC, and EWS candidates is Rs. 500, while SC, ST, PwBD, and Women candidates are required to pay Rs. 250. The board has stated that Rs. 400 will be refunded to General/OBC/EWS candidates and Rs. 250 to reserved category candidates after they appear for the Phase 1 examination.

Vacancies and Selection Process

A total of 3,477 tentative vacancies are available for graduate posts under CEN No. 06/2026. These include positions such as Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, and Senior Clerk cum Typist. The initial monthly in-hand salary for these graduate posts ranges from Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 55,000.

The selection process for RRB NTPC graduate posts involves multiple stages. These include the 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1), 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2), followed by a Skill Test / Typing Test / Aptitude Test, Document Verification, and a Medical Examination. Typing proficiency in English and/or Hindi on a computer will be assessed for Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist posts.

Upcoming Undergraduate Applications and Previous Results

Besides the graduate posts, the application window for RRB NTPC Undergraduate Posts (CEN 07/2026) is scheduled to open on October 15, 2026, and will close on November 13, 2026. The Railway Recruitment Board conducts this national-level recruitment process for permanent non-technical roles within Indian Railways.

The RRB NTPC CBT 1 result for graduate posts was officially released on June 11, 2026, while the undergraduate result was published on August 24, 2026. The CBT 2 exam is the second stage of the selection process and holds more weight than CBT 1, as its marks are considered for the final merit list for many positions.

Further reading

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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