RRB NTPC Notification 2026, Apply Link, UG (10+2) and Graduate

RRB NTPC Graduate Notification 2026
The RRB NTPC Graduate Notification 2026 has been released for 3477 vacancies. The notification covering graduate-level posts under the (Advt No : CEN 06/2026) for Non-Technical Popular Category (NTPC) vacancies for candidates with minimum qualifications of a graduate degree. A detailed notification will released on 26 September 2026.

RRB NTPC Graduate Notification PDF 2026 (Soon)
RRB NTPC Graduate Notification PDF 2025
RRB NTPC Under Graduate Notification 2026
The RRB NTPC Undergraduate Notification 2026 is Out, The application starts on 15th October 2026 to 13th November 2026. the board has announced 1688 vacancies under (CEN 07/2026) for undergraduate-level positions, including Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist, and Trains Clerk. The complete RRB NTPC Under Graduate Notification PDF is given below.

RRB NTPC Under Graduate Notification PDF 2026
RRB NTPC UG Notification PDF 2025
RRB NTPC UG and Graduate Complete Details
This year, the RRB NTPC Undergraduate and Graduate Exam 2026 held to fill 5165 vacancies across various posts. the ug have 1688 and graduate have 3477 vacancies. Look at the key highlights of the exam in the table below.
| RRB NTPC Exam 2026 Summary | |
| Name of the Organisation | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Under Graduate Level (CEN 07/2026) |
Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk |
| Graduate Level (CEN 06/2026) | Station Master Goods Train Manager Traffic Assistant Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor (CCTS) Junior Account Assistant cum Typist (JAA) Senior Clerk cum Typist |
| Advt. No. | For Under Graduate (CEN 07/2026) For Graduates (CEN 06/2026) |
| Job Location | Across India |
| RRB NTPC Under Graduate Application Dates | 15 October 2026 to 13 November 2026 |
| RRB NTPC Graduate Application Dates | 08 October 2026 to 06 November 2026 (tentative) |
| Total Vacancy |
Under Graduate- 1688 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Qualification |
For UG- 10+2 Intermediate Exam From Any Recognized Board in India For graduates: Any Graduation |
| Age Limit | UG - 18 to 30 Years Graduate- 18 to 33 years |
| Selection Process | CBT-1, CBT-2, Skill Test, Document Verification, Medical Test |
| Official Website | http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ |
RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026 [Post-wise]
According to the RRB NTPC UG and graduate 2026, the Railway Recruitment Board will release a total of 5165 vacancies this year, The table below shows the post-wise vacancies.
| Post Type | Vacancies |
| Under Graduate | 1688 |
| Graduate Level | 3477 |
| Total | 5165 |
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Vacancy 2026
The Railway Board has approved a total of 3477 vacancies for Graduate-level NTPC posts for the year 2026. These positions include roles such as Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Traffic Assistant, Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, and Senior Clerk cum Typist. Candidates holding a graduation degree are eligible to apply for these posts.
RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2026 [Post Wise]
| Posts | Vacancies |
| Goods Train Manager | - |
| Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | - |
| Senior Clerk Cum Typist | - |
| Station Master | - |
| Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor | - |
| Traffic Assistant | - |
| Total | 3477 |
RRB NTPC Under Graduate Vacancy 2026 [Post Wise]
| Posts | Vacancies |
| Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk | - |
| Train Clerk | - |
| Accounts Clerk Cum Typist | - |
| Junior Clerk Cum Typist | - |
| Total | 1688 |
RRB NTPC Vacancy Comparison
The previous recruitment cycle announced a total of 11,558 vacancies, including 8,113 for Graduate-level posts and 3,445 for Undergraduate-level posts. However, this year, the number of vacancies has decreased by 2690, indicating a downward trend. To compare, back in 2019, Indian Railways had released over 35,000 vacancies. This clearly reflects a year-on-year decline in the number of NTPC vacancies being announced by Indian Railways.
| Post Name | 2019 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 |
| Graduate | 24678 | 8113 | 5,810 | 3477 |
| Undergraduate | 10603 | 3445 | 3058 | 1688 |
| Total | 35281 | 11558 | 8,868 | 5165 |
RRB NTPC 2026 Important Dates
The full schedule for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 is mentioned in the official Notification.
| Events | For Graduates (CEN 06/2026) | For Under Graduates (CEN-07/2026) |
| RRB NTPC Notification (Detailed) | 26 September 2026 | 26 September 2026 |
| RRB NTPC Apply Online Start Date | 08 October 2026 | 15 October 2026 |
| Last Date To Apply Online | 06 November 2026 | 13 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment for the submitted applications |
06 November 2026 | 15 November 2026 |
| Application Form Corrections | - | - |
| RRB NTPC Level CBT-I Exam | Notify Later | Notify Later |
| Exam City Details | 10 Days Before Exam | 10 Days Before Exam |
RRB NTPC 2026 Application Fees
The application fee for candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories was Rs. 500. Out of this amount, Rs. 400 will be refunded—after deducting applicable bank charges—if the candidate appears for the 1st Stage CBT.
| S.No | Category | Fee |
| 1 | For GEN/OBC | Rs. 500/- |
| 2 | For SC/ST/PWD/Women/Ex-Sm/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backward | Rs. 250/- This fee of Rs 250 shall be refunded, duly deducting bank charges as applicable on appearing in 1st Stage CBT. |
RRB NTPC 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in applying for the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 must meet the minimum eligibility criteria prescribed by the Railway Recruitment Board. The required educational qualifications and age limits for the RRB NTPC Exam are outlined below.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must check the minimum educational qualification before applying for the RRB NTPC 2026 Exam.
| Posts | Educational Qualification | |
| Graduate Level | Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Station Master | Graduate Degree from a recognized university and equivalent |
| Undergraduate Level | Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 12th pass from a recognised school and equivalent Typing proficiency in Hindi/English on a computer |
Age Limit
The minimum age of the candidates must be 18 years, and the maximum age limit is 36 years to be eligible for the upcoming RRB NTPC 2026 Exam.
| Levels | Age Limit |
| Graduate Level | 18 to 36 years |
| Undergraduate Level (12th Pass) | 18 to 33 years |
RRB NTPC 2026 Selection Process
The RRB NTPC 2026 recruitment process will be done by following the steps:
- First Stage of CBT
- Second Stage of CBT
- Typing Test (Skill Test) / Aptitude Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
| RRB NTPC 2026-27 Selection Process for Graduate Level Posts | |
| Posts | Selection Process |
| Goods Train Manager | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
| Station Master | CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT |
| RRB NTPC 2026-27 Selection Process for Under graduate Level Posts | |
| Posts | Selection Process |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typis | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test |
| Trains Clerk | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | CBT 1, CBT 2 |
RRB NTPC 2026 Exam Pattern
The selection process will consist of a 1st Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by a 2nd Stage CBT, and then a Typing Skill Test or Computer-Based Aptitude Test, depending on the post. Document Verification and a Medical Examination will follow this. Candidates will be selected strictly based on merit through these stages.
The languages available for the exam include English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
| RRB NTPC 2026 CBT 1 Exam Pattern | |||
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duraton |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 minutes |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
Check the exam pattern for the RRB NTPC 2026 CBT 2 from below.
Note- There will be a negative marking of ⅓rd mark for each incorrect answer.
| RRB NTPC 2026 CBT 2 Exam Pattern | |||
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duraton |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 minutes |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | |
RRB NTPC 2026 Syllabus
Candidates preparing for the RRB NTPC exam should thoroughly review the RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026 to achieve a strong score. The table below outlines the CBT 1 syllabus for the RRB NTPC exam.
| Mathematics | Reasoning | General Awareness |
| Geometry and Trigonometry Elementary Statistics Percentage Mensuration Time and Work Time and Distance Simple and Compound Interest Profit and Loss Number System Decimals Fractions LCM, HCF Ratio and Proportions Elementary Algebra |
Analogies Mathematical Operations Similarities and Differences Relationships Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series Coding and Decoding Analytical Reasoning Syllogism Jumbling Venn Diagrams Puzzle Data Sufficiency Statement- Conclusion, Statement- Courses of Action Decision Making Maps Interpretation of Graphs |
General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE) History of India and Freedom Struggle Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and the World Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system General Scientific and Technological Developments, including the Space and Nuclear Program of India Current Events of National and International Importance (Current Affairs) Games and Sports Art and Culture of India Indian Literature Monuments and Places of India UN and Other important World Organizations Environmental Issues Concerning India and the World at Large Basics of Computers and Computer Applications Common Abbreviations Transport Systems in India Indian Economy Famous Personalities of India and the World Flagship Government Programs Flora and Fauna of India Important Government and Public Sector Organisations of India Current GK |
RRB NTPC Syllabus PDF
RRB NTPC 2026 Salary
RRB NTPC positions are divided into two main categories: Graduate Posts and Undergraduate Posts. Below is a list of the posts under each category, along with their corresponding initial monthly salary as per the 7th CPC pay scale.
The allowances and perks for all RRB NTPC Graduate and Undergraduate posts are listed below:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Pension Scheme
- Medical Benefits
RRB NTPC Salary for Undergraduate Posts
| Post Name | Salary |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Rs 19,900 (Level-2) |
| Trains Clerk | Rs 19,900 (Level-2) |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | Rs 21,700 (Level-3) |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | Rs 19,900 (Level-2) |
RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Posts
Here are the salaries of a RRB NTPC Graduate: See the table below.
| Post Name | Salary |
| Goods Train Manager | Rs. 29,200 (Level-5) |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | Rs. 35,400 (Level-6) |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | Rs. 29,200 (Level-5) |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | Rs. 29,200 (Level-5) |
| Station Master | Rs. 35,400 (Level-6) |
RRB NTPC 2026 Recommended Books
These are the most recommended books from Agrawal Examcart for this Exam: RRB under graduate and Graduate NTPC best books are given below.
| Subject and Book Name | Book Type | Book in Hindi | Book in English |
| Samanya Vigyan | General Science Book For Competitive Exams by Kajal Sihag Mam | Textbook | View Book | View Book |
| Mathematics | Textbook | View Book | View Book |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Textbook | View Book | View Book |
| RRB (NTPC, Other Exams) Question Bank | Question Bank | View Book | View Book |
| Railway RRB NTPC, RRB JE, RRB ALP & Technician and RRC Group D Exam Math book by DP Singh Sir | Question Bank | View Book | View Book |
| Railway All Exam Samanya Jagrukta evam Samanya Vigyan Question Bank by Kajal Sihag for (NTPC, Group D, JE, ALP & Technician & RPF Constable & SI) Chapter-Wise, Type-Wise and Exam-wise book | Question Bank | View Book | View Book |
| Latest RRB NTPC CBT 1 Mock Papers By Kajal Sihag in Hindi | Practice sets | View Book | – |
| RRB NTPC Stage 1 & 2 Book in Hindi | Guide book | View Book | – |
RRB NTPC 2026- FAQs
Q1. What is RRB NTPC?
Ans. The RRB NTPC is a competitive exam for the non-technical posts conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs). The full form of NTPC is Non-Technical Popular Categories.
Q2. How many vacancies are there for the RRB Graduate NTPC 2026 Recruitment?
Ans. This year, a total of 3477 vacancies will be filled through the RRB NTPC 2026 exam.
Q3. What is the RRB NTPC 2026 Notification release date?
Ans. The RRB NTPC 2026-27 short notification was released on 21th September 2026. Candidates can check all details of the RRB NTPC 2026 on the official website.
Q4. What is the selection process for RRB NTPC 2026?
Ans. The selection process of RRB NTPC exam includes the following 4 stages: 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable) & Document Verification/Medical Examination.
Q5. What is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC Graduate CEN 06/2026?
Ans. The last date to apply online for RRB NTPC Graduate Level Recruitment 2026 has 06 November 2026.
Q6. What is the Last date of RRB NTPC Under Graduate CEN 07/2026?
Ans. The RRB NTPC Under Graduate last date of apply is 13 November 2026.