A fantastic job opportunity in the Railways: update on recruitment for 3,548 posts—apply from the comfort of your home..
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Recruitment 2026: Do you wish to secure a government job with the Railways? The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued a notification for massive recruitment under the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) – Graduate Level (CEN 06/2026). The online application process commenced on October 8. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in the Railways, offering not only a good salary but also job security and career growth prospects.
This year promises to be significant for those aspiring to work in the Railways. A total of 3,548 vacant posts will be filled by eligible candidates through this recruitment drive. The deadline for submitting applications is November 6, 2026, while the application fee can be paid until November 8, 2026. The Board has ensured that the entire process is highly transparent and student-friendly. Candidates can easily apply from the comfort of their homes using their mobile phones or laptops via the website rrbapply.gov.in.
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Recruitment 2026
According to the Railway Recruitment Board's notification, online applications for the NTPC Graduate Level (CEN 06/2026) posts began on October 8. The last date to submit the application form is November 6, 2026. Candidates wishing to pay the fee after submitting their application can do so until November 8, 2026. There is no need to panic if any errors occur while filling out the form; a correction window will remain open from November 9 to November 18, 2026, allowing for online modifications.
How many posts are being filled in the Railways?
A total of 3,548 posts will be filled by eligible candidates through the RRB NTPC recruitment drive. You can check the details of the various posts here:
Post Details Number of Posts
Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor 127 posts
Goods Train Manager 2,750 posts
Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist 300 posts
Senior Clerk-cum-Typist 371 posts
**Eligibility and Age Limit for Railway Recruitment**
To secure a job in the Railways, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university. For certain specific posts, knowledge of typing or computer proficiency is mandatory in addition to graduation. Regarding the age limit, the applicant must be at least 18 years old, and the maximum age should not exceed 33 years (varying by post). However, in accordance with government regulations, candidates belonging to reserved categories will be granted age relaxation.
**Application Fee and Refund Rules for Railway Recruitment**
Candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹500. Meanwhile, the application fee is set at ₹250 for SC, ST, and PwD (Persons with Disabilities) candidates, as well as for female candidates across all categories. A significant benefit offered by the board is that, after appearing for the Stage-1 CBT (Computer Based Test), General/OBC/EWS candidates receive a refund of ₹400, while SC/ST/female/PwD candidates receive a full refund of their fee (₹250).
**How to Apply for Railway Recruitment from Home?**
Candidates interested in Railway jobs can apply by following the steps below:
Candidates can apply directly via the official website: rrbapply.gov.in.
Register by clicking on ‘Create an Account’ on the homepage.
Log in and fill in all the required details.
Finally, pay the fee online according to your category.
Take a final printout of the application form.
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