RRB NTPC Graduate: Detailed recruitment notice issued for 3,548 posts in the Railways; applications open from October 8..
The Railway Recruitment Board has issued Centralized Employment Notification No. CEN 06/2026 for recruitment to various Non-Technical Popular Category (Graduate Level) posts. This recruitment drive involves 21 participating Railway Recruitment Boards across the country. A total of 3,548 posts have been announced. The application process will commence on October 8, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates will be able to apply within the stipulated timeframe.
When do applications begin, and what is the last date?
Online applications for this Railway Recruitment Board drive will start on October 8, 2026.
Candidates can apply until 11:59 PM on November 6, 2026.
The last date for submitting the application fee is November 8, 2026.
The application correction window will remain open from November 9 to November 18, 2026.
What is the number of vacancies for each post?
There are a total of 3,548 vacancies across all posts. Recruitment will be conducted for four distinct 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
Which candidates are eligible to apply?
For all four posts, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification by the application closing date, i.e., November 6, 2026.
Candidates whose final results have not been declared by this date will not be eligible to apply.
Candidates must be between 18 and 33 years of age as of January 1, 2027.
Candidates must not have been born after January 1, 2009.
How will the selection for Railway recruitment take place?
The selection process for this recruitment consists of three main stages:
First-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Second-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Document verification and medical examination
There will be no computer-based typing skill test for the posts of Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist and Senior Clerk-cum-Typist; typing proficiency will be assessed after appointment.
What is the application fee, and how much will be refunded?
The application fee is ₹500 for candidates belonging to the General, Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories. Upon appearing for the first-stage exam, ₹400 will be refunded after deducting bank charges.
The fee is ₹250 for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Ex-servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), Women, Transgender persons, Minorities, and Economically Backward Classes. Upon appearing for the first-stage exam, the full ₹250 will be refunded after deducting bank charges.
The fee can be paid only through online modes such as internet banking, debit or credit cards, and UPI. A non-refundable fee of ₹250 will be charged for making any modifications to the application.
How do I apply for the Railway recruitment?
Candidates must apply online.
To do this, visit the application portal and register using the 'Create Account' option.
An active mobile number and a personal email ID are required for registration.
Subsequently, the candidate must enter details regarding academic marks and preferences for the post or zone.
The application process also involves capturing a live photograph and uploading a scanned copy of the signature.
If a candidate opts for a free railway pass, a PDF copy of their SC/ST certificate must also be uploaded.
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