RRB NTPC Notification 2026 Out for 3548 Graduate Level Vacancies: Apply Online!

The RRB NTPC Notification 2026 has been released by the Railway Recruitment Boards under CEN No. 06/2026 for Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate). This RRB NTPC Notification invites online applications for 3,548 vacancies across four graduate-level posts. The application window runs from 8 October 2026 to 6 November 2026.

This guide covers everything in the official notification: important dates, post-wise and RRB-wise vacancies, age limit, application fee, selection process, exam pattern, medical standards and the application process.

RRB NTPC Notification 2026 – Overview

RRB NTPC Important Dates 2026

Note: The application link will be live on the RRB official website. Exam dates, city intimation, and e-call letters will be published on the official RRB website.

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RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026: Post-wise Details

Goods Train Manager accounts for roughly 77% of all vacancies (2,750 of 3,548).

Category-wise Vacancy Breakup (All RRBs)

• Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) horizontal reservation: 351
• PwBD horizontal reservation: Visually Impaired 25, Locomotor Disability 18, Hearing Impaired 16, Multiple Disabilities 6
• ExSM and PwBD vacancies are already included in the total of 3,548.

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RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification

• A degree from a recognised university or its equivalent is required for all four posts.
• The qualification must be held on or before the closing date (06.11.2026).
• Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.

RRB NTPC Age Limit 2026

• The age limit is 18 to 33 years as on 01.01.2027.
• Minimum age: the candidate must not be born after 01.01.2009.
• Maximum age (date of birth must not be earlier than):
  • UR / EWS: 02.01.1994
  • OBC-NCL: 02.01.1991
  • SC / ST: 02.01.1989
• Both dates are inclusive.
• The date of birth must match the 10th (Matriculation) certificate. Any difference can lead to disqualification.

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RRB NTPC Age Relaxation 2026

• SC / ST: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• Ex-Servicemen (with at least 6 months’ continuous service):
  • UR / EWS: 3 years
  • OBC-NCL: 6 years
  • SC / ST: 8 years
  • (Length of service is deducted from the candidate’s age in each case.)
• PwBD:
  • UR / EWS: 10 years
  • OBC-NCL: 13 years
  • SC / ST: 15 years
• Serving Railway Group C / erstwhile Group D staff (minimum 3 years’ service) and Substitutes:
  • UR / EWS: up to 40 years of age
  • OBC-NCL: up to 43 years of age
  • SC / ST: up to 45 years of age
• Quasi-administrative offices of Railways (Canteens, Co-operative Societies, Institutes): up to the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is less.
• Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women (not remarried):
  • UR / EWS: up to 35 years of age
  • OBC-NCL: up to 38 years of age
  • SC / ST: up to 40 years of age
• Relaxations are not cumulative. A candidate gets only the maximum relaxation they are eligible for.
• SC, ST and OBC-NCL candidates applying against UR vacancies do not get age relaxation.
• Age relaxation is given only on submission of the required certificates.

Nationality

A candidate must be one of the following:

• A citizen of India
• A subject of Nepal or Bhutan
• A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia or Vietnam to settle permanently in India

Nepal, Bhutan and migrant candidates need a Certificate of Eligibility from the Government of India.

RRB NTPC Application Fee 2026

• ₹500 for all candidates, except the categories below.
  • ₹400 is refunded (after deducting bank charges) on appearing in CBT-1.
• ₹250 for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities and EBC candidates.
  • The full ₹250 is refunded (after deducting bank charges) on appearing in CBT-1.
• Fee must be paid online only, through internet banking, debit/credit card or UPI.
• The last date for fee payment is 08.11.2026.
• The application is accepted only after fee payment is confirmed. Applications without the fee are rejected.
• The refund goes to the candidate’s Aadhaar-seeded bank account, so make sure it is linked and active.
• No refund is given for incomplete or rejected applications.
• Modification fee: ₹250 per modification, non-refundable, payable by all categories.
• EBC (annual family income below ₹50,000) is different from OBC and EWS. It gives only a fee concession, not job reservation. EBC candidates need a valid EBC certificate, BPL card or Izzat MST issued on or before the closing date.

Read More: Get the full RRB NTPC Syllabus PDF!

RRB NTPC Selection Process 2026

The selection has three stages:

• 1st Stage CBT (screening)
• 2nd Stage CBT
• Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination (ME)

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026

CBT-1 (1st Stage, Screening Test)

Total questions: 100 (1 mark each)

• General Awareness: 40
• Mathematics: 30
• General Intelligence and Reasoning: 30

Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates using a scribe)
Negative marking: ⅓ mark for each wrong answer
Normalised CBT-1 marks are used to shortlist candidates for CBT-2.

CBT-2 (2nd Stage)

Total questions: 120 (1 mark each)

• General Awareness: 50
• Mathematics: 35
• General Intelligence and Reasoning: 35

Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates using a scribe)
Negative marking: ⅓ mark for each wrong answer
Normalised CBT-2 marks are used to shortlist candidates for Document Verification.

Syllabus Highlights

1. Mathematics: Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM/HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics

2. Reasoning: Analogies, Number and Alphabetical Series, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Puzzles, Data Sufficiency, Statement-Conclusion, Statement-Courses of Action, Decision Making, Maps, Interpretation of Graphs

3. General Awareness: Current Events, Games and Sports, Art and Culture, Indian Literature, Monuments and Places, General Science (up to 10th CBSE), History and Freedom Struggle, Geography, Polity and Governance, Space and Nuclear Programme, UN and Other Organisations, Environment, Computer Basics, Abbreviations, Transport Systems in India, Indian Economy, Famous Personalities, Flagship Government Programmes, Flora and Fauna, Important Government and PSU Organisations

How to Apply Online for RRB NTPC Notification 2026

1. Visit the official website: Go to RRB NTPC and use the application link on rrbapply.gov.in.
2. Create an account: New users must register with a personal mobile number and active email ID. Existing users of earlier RRB CENs (2024/2025/2026) should use the same login. Details in the “Create an Account” form, including mobile number and email, cannot be changed later.
3. Authenticate your identity using DigiLocker or Aadhaar (strongly advised). Alternate photo IDs lead to stricter scrutiny.
4. Fill in the application form carefully. Name, parents’ names and date of birth must match your 10th certificate.
5. Choose one RRB and set your post and zone preferences.
6. Capture a live photograph during the application, with a plain white background, face clearly visible, no cap, mask or glasses, and dark non-white clothing. You cannot upload an old photo.
7. Upload your signature as per the specifications below.
8. Pay the application fee online. The application is accepted only after payment is confirmed.
9. Save your registration number and the confirmation for future use.

Documents Needed at Document Verification

1. Educational certificates and mark sheets (with date of declaration of result)
2. 10th certificate for name and date of birth
3. Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL in the prescribed annexure format)
4. OBC-NCL certificate issued on or after 01 April 2026, plus self-declaration (Annexure II-A)
5. EWS Income and Asset Certificate valid for FY 2025-26
6. PwBD certificate with UDID, and ExSM documents if applicable
7. Proof of present address
8. Recent colour passport photograph (not older than two months)
9. NOC from the current employer, if working in government or a PSU

Candidates must bring original documents plus two sets of self-attested photocopies.

Conclusion

The RRB NTPC Notification 2026 is a major opportunity for graduates aiming for a Railway career, with 3,548 vacancies, an age limit up to 33 years, and a transparent merit-based selection with no typing test. Eligible candidates should apply well before 6 November 2026, choose their RRB carefully, and keep all documents ready for verification. Bookmark this page for updates on the RRB NTPC Notification as exam dates and e-call letters are released.

Disclaimer: This article is based on the official CEN No. 06/2026. Please verify all details on the official RRB website before applying.

FAQs on RRB NTPC Notification 2026

1. What is the RRB NTPC Notification 2026?
It is CEN No. 06/2026, issued by the Railway Recruitment Boards for graduate-level Non-Technical Popular Categories posts, with 3,548 vacancies.

2. What is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 6 November 2026 (23:59 hrs). The last date for fee payment is 8 November 2026.

3. How many vacancies are there in RRB NTPC Notification 2026?
There are 3,548 vacancies across four posts: Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor (127), Goods Train Manager (2,750), Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist (300) and Senior Clerk cum Typist (371).

4. What is the qualification for RRB NTPC 2026?
A degree from a recognised university or equivalent, held on or before 6 November 2026. Final-year students awaiting results cannot apply.

5. What is the age limit for RRB NTPC 2026?
18 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027, with relaxations for SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years), PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other categories.

6. What is the application fee for RRB NTPC 2026?
₹500 for general candidates and ₹250 for SC, ST, ExSM, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities and EBC candidates. The fee is partly refundable on appearing in CBT-1.

7. Can I apply to more than one RRB?
No. You can apply to only one RRB. Multiple applications lead to rejection and debarment from future RRB and RRC exams.

8. What is the selection process?
CBT-1, CBT-2, then Document Verification and Medical Examination.

9. Is there a typing test in RRB NTPC 2026?
No. The Computer Based Typing Skill Test has been dispensed with in this CEN. Typing proficiency will be assessed after joining.

10. Is there negative marking in the RRB NTPC exam?
Yes. ⅓ mark is deducted for every wrong answer in both CBTs.

11. What is the RRB NTPC 2026 exam pattern?
CBT-1 has 100 questions in 90 minutes (GA 40, Maths 30, Reasoning 30). CBT-2 has 120 questions in 90 minutes (GA 50, Maths 35, Reasoning 35).

12. Which post has the most vacancies?
Goods Train Manager, with 2,750 vacancies.

13. Can I change my details after submitting the application?
Yes, except details in the “Create an Account” form (including mobile number and email) and your chosen RRB. Modification is allowed from 9 to 18 November 2026 on payment of ₹250 per modification.

14. Which website should I use for RRB NTPC updates?
Use only the unified official RRB website, rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, and apply through rrbapply.gov.in. Avoid fake websites.