RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancies 2026: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN No. 06/2026) for recruitment to various Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Graduate posts. Eligible candidates holding a graduate degree can apply online for 3,548 vacancies across 21 Railway Recruitment Boards.
Before applying, check the number of RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancies 2026 in each RRB offers. We have given the breakdown of vacancies according to RRB zone-wise and Post-wise .Below is a complete guide to the official notification, including key dates, eligibility criteria, selection procedures, and the comprehensive post-wise and zone-wise vacancy breakdown outlined in the Annexure.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 26.09.2026 |
| Opening Date of Online Application | 08.10.2026 |
| Closing Date for Submission of Application | 06.11.2026 (23:59 Hours) |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 08.11.2026 |
| Application Modification Window (with ₹250 fee) | 09.11.2026 to 18.11.2026 |
Post-Wise RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancies 2026 & Pay Scale
A detailed overview of Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts, corresponding 7th CPC pay levels, initial pay scale, and age limits:-
| Cat No. | Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay | Medical Standard | Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027) | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | B-2 | 18–33 years | 127 |
| 2 | Goods Train Manager | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | A-2 | 18–33 years | 2,750 |
| 3 | Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | C-2 | 18–33 years | 300 |
| 4 | Senior Clerk Cum Typist | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | C-2 | 18–33 years | 371 |
| Total | All Posts | — | — | — | — | 3,548 |
Post-Wise & Category-Wise RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancies 2026 Distribution
There is a summary of overall RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancies 2026 broken down by specific post and candidate category:-
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS | Total | ExSM (Horizontal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor | 61 | 19 | 6 | 32 | 9 | 127 | 9 |
| Goods Train Manager | 1,166 | 424 | 220 | 687 | 253 | 2,750 | 278 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | 121 | 47 | 35 | 74 | 23 | 300 | 33 |
| Senior Clerk Cum Typist | 169 | 63 | 39 | 80 | 20 | 371 | 31 |
| Grand Total | 1,517 | 553 | 300 | 873 | 305 | 3,548 | 351 |
Zone-Wise & Post-Wise Vacancy Table (Annexure B)
The consolidated board-wise and post-wise breakdown across all 21 RRBs is given below:
| RRB Zone | Railway / Unit | CCTS (L-6) | GTM (L-5) | JAA (L-5) | SCCT (L-5) | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | WR | 0 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 19 |
| Ajmer | NWR, WCR | 4 | 236 | 35 | 29 | 304 |
| Bengaluru | SWR, RWF | 3 | 301 | 10 | 32 | 346 |
| Bhopal | WCR, WR | 2 | 135 | 12 | 8 | 157 |
| Bhubaneswar | ECoR | 1 | 128 | 7 | 10 | 146 |
| Bilaspur | SECR, CR | 1 | 526 | 14 | 1 | 542 |
| Chandigarh | NR | 0 | 6 | 25 | 28 | 59 |
| Chennai | SR, ICF | 6 | 72 | 20 | 43 | 141 |
| Gorakhpur | NER, RDSO | 3 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 30 |
| Guwahati | NFR | 18 | 45 | 30 | 11 | 104 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | NR, DMW, RCF | 2 | 32 | 13 | 19 | 66 |
| Kolkata | ER, SER, Metro, CLW | 7 | 177 | 76 | 72 | 332 |
| Malda | ER, SER | 0 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 26 |
| Mumbai | CR, SCR, WR | 16 | 81 | 37 | 21 | 155 |
| Muzaffarpur | ECR | 0 | 73 | 0 | 5 | 78 |
| Patna | ECR | 0 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 29 |
| Prayagraj | NCR, NR | 12 | 230 | 0 | 15 | 257 |
| Ranchi | SER, ECR | 15 | 210 | 0 | 152 | 377 |
| Secunderabad | SCR, ECoR | 25 | 320 | 0 | 9 | 354 |
| Siliguri | NFR | 0 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 110 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | SR | 12 | 19 | 0 | 25 | 56 |
| Total | All Zones | 127 | 2,750 | 300 | 371 | 3,548 |
- CCTS: Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor
- GTM: Goods Train Manager
- JAA: Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist
- SCCT: Senior Clerk Cum Typist
Examination Fee & Refund Scheme
Candidates are required to pay an application fee of ₹500 (General/OBC/EWS) or ₹250 (SC/ST/ExSM/PwBD/Female/Minorities/EBC). A partial or full refund (deducting bank charges) will be automatically credited to the applicant’s Aadhaar-linked bank account upon appearing in the Stage-1 CBT.
| Category | Fee | Refund Amount (on appearing in CBT 1) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500[cite: 10] | ₹400 (deducting bank charges)[cite: 10] |
| SC / ST / ExSM / PwBD / Female / Minorities / EBC | ₹250[cite: 10] | ₹250 (deducting bank charges)[cite: 10] |
Note: The refund process is automated via Aadhaar-linked bank accounts provided during online registration
Key Recruitment Rules & Selection Process
- Selection Stages: CBT Stage-1 → CBT Stage-2 → Document Verification (DV) → Medical Examination.
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark will be deducted mark for every wrong answer.
- Single RRB Choice: Candidates can apply to only one RRB zone. Submitting multiple applications across different RRBs or within the same RRB will result in permanent rejection.
Note: The official portal for online application submission is rrbapply.gov.in.
Frequently asked questions
Q1: What is the last date to apply online for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026?
A: The online application process closes on November 6, 2026 (at 23:59 Hours). However, candidates have until November 8, 2026, to complete their application fee payment.
Q2: Can I apply to more than one RRB zone for the NTPC Graduate posts?
A: No. Candidates can select and apply to only one RRB zone. Submitting multiple applications across different zones or within the same zone will lead to the rejection of all applications.
Q3: Is the examination fee refundable, and how is it processed?
A: Yes, a partial refund is provided to candidates who appear for CBT Stage-1. General/OBC/EWS candidates receive a refund of ₹400 (from the ₹500 fee), while SC/ST/ExSM/PwBD/Female candidates receive a full refund of ₹250, minus bank charges. Refunds are processed automatically to the Aadhaar-linked bank account provided during registration.