๐ Overview of the Notification
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 06/2026 for recruitment to various Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC โ Graduate Posts). A total of 3548 vacancies have been announced across Indian Railways. Applications must be submitted online only through the unified RRB portal.
๐ Important Dates
- ๐๏ธ Indicative Notice in Employment News: 26 September 2026
- ๐๏ธ Opening of Online Applications: 08 October 2026
- โณ Closing of Online Applications: 06 November 2026 (23:59 hrs)
- ๐ณ Last Date for Fee Payment: 08 November 2026
- โ๏ธ Modification Window: 09 November โ 18 November 2026
- ๐ CBT, DV & Medical Exam Dates: To be notified later on official RRB website.
๐ข Post Details & Vacancies
| Category No. | Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay (โน) | Medical Standard | Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027) | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | Level 6 | โน35,400 | B2 | 18โ33 years | 127 |
| 2 | Goods Train Manager | Level 5 | โน29,200 | A2 | 2750 | |
| 3 | Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | Level 5 | โน29,200 | C2 | 300 | |
| 4 | Senior Clerk cum Typist | Level 5 | โน29,200 | C2 | 371 | |
| Grand Total | 3548 | |||||
โ๏ธ Eligibility Criteria
- ๐ Age Limit: 18โ33 years (as on 01.01.2027). Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/ExSM as per rules.
- ๐ Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible.
- ๐ Medical Standards: Candidates must meet the prescribed medical fitness standards for the post applied.
๐ฐ Examination Fee
- General/OBC Candidates: โน500
- SC/ST/ExSM/PwBD/EWS Candidates: โน250
- ๐ Fee refund applicable for candidates appearing in CBT Stage I.
๐งพ Recruitment Process
- ๐ Computer Based Tests (CBTs) โ Multiple stages with normalization of marks.
- ๐ Document Verification (DV).
- ๐ Medical Examination (ME).
- ๐ Final empanelment based on merit, preference, reservation, and vacancy availability.
- ๐ซ Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer.
โ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- ๐ What is the last date to apply?
- The last date for online application is 06 November 2026 (23:59 hrs).
- ๐ What is the educational qualification required?
- Candidates must have a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- ๐ฐ What is the application fee?
- โน500 for General/OBC candidates and โน250 for SC/ST/ExSM/PwBD/EWS candidates.
- โ๏ธ What is the age limit?
- 18โ33 years as on 01 January 2027, with relaxations as per government rules.
- ๐ How will selection be done?
- Selection will be based on CBTs, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Final empanelment depends on merit, preferences, and reservation rules.
- ๐ Where can I apply?
- Applications must be submitted online via the unified RRB portal: rrbapply.gov.in.
