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Railway Recruitment Boards · CEN 06/2026

RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026

Railway Recruitment Boards have announced 3,548 graduate-level vacancies under RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026, Advertisement CEN 06/2026. Posts include Goods Train Manager, Senior Clerk Cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist and Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor. Online applications close on 6 November 2026.

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Recruitment overview

What this notification covers

The Ministry of Railways has announced 3,548 vacancies under the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Graduate Level recruitment through Centralised Employment Notification CEN 06/2026.

The recruitment includes Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist and Senior Clerk Cum Typist. The positions support commercial operations, train operations, accounts and railway administration.

Candidates must hold a degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification and satisfy the age, medical fitness and post-specific requirements in the official notification.

The selection process comprises a first-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-1), second-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-2), document verification and medical examination, as applicable.

Applications opened on 8 October 2026 and close on 6 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Candidates should read the official notification carefully before applying and monitor the RRB website for examination updates.

Posts & vacancies

Available posts

PostVacanciesPay
Goods Train Manager2,750Level 5, ₹29200 initial basic pay per month
Senior Clerk Cum Typist371Level 5, ₹29200 initial basic pay per month
Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist300Level 5, ₹29200 initial basic pay per month
Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor127Level 6, ₹35400 initial basic pay per month

Eligibility

Qualification and age rules

Bachelor's Degree (Any Stream)

Goods Train Manager | 2750 | Level 5, ₹29200 initial basic pay per month
Senior Clerk Cum Typist | 371 | Level 5, ₹29200 initial basic pay per month
Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | 300 | Level 5, ₹29200 initial basic pay per month
Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor | 127 | Level 6, ₹35400 initial basic pay per month

Minimum ageSee notice
Maximum ageSee notice
Age calculated on31 Dec 2026

Age relaxations

  • OBC-NCL · 3 yearsUpper-age relaxation as per the recruitment rules
  • SC · 5 yearsUpper-age relaxation as per the recruitment rules
  • ST · 5 yearsUpper-age relaxation as per the recruitment rules
  • PwBD-UR/EWS · 10 yearsSubject to applicable eligibility and documentation
  • PwBD-OBC-NCL · 13 yearsSubject to applicable eligibility and documentation
  • PwBD-SC/ST · 15 yearsSubject to applicable eligibility and documentation
  • Ex-servicemenRelaxation according to service and category rules
  • Eligible serving Railway staffRelaxation subject to qualifying service and recruitment rules
  • Eligible widowed/divorced/judicially separated womenCategory-specific age limits under the notification

Fees & pay

Application cost and compensation

The reported application fee is ₹500 for other candidates and ₹250 for eligible concession categories. Refunds are available after appearing in CBT-1, subject to the notification's rules and applicable bank charges. EBC is not the same as OBC or EWS.
  • General / Other candidates₹500.00 · ₹400 refund after appearing in CBT-1, subject to rules and bank charges
  • SC₹250.00 · Reported full refund after appearing in CBT-1, subject to rules and bank charges
  • ST₹250.00 · Reported full refund after appearing in CBT-1, subject to rules and bank charges
  • Ex-servicemen₹250.00 · Eligible concession category; refund subject to rules
  • PwBD₹250.00 · Eligible concession category; refund subject to rules
  • Female₹250.00 · Eligible concession category; refund subject to rules
  • Transgender₹250.00 · Eligible concession category; refund subject to rules
  • Minorities₹250.00 · Eligible concession category; refund subject to rules
  • EBC₹250.00 · Economically Backward Class; not the same as OBC or EWS
PayLevel 5 and Level 6, 7th CPC

Important dates

Recruitment timeline

  1. Indicative recruitment noticeNotice published in Employment News
  2. Applications open
  3. Online applications openApply through the official RRB application portal
  4. Online application deadlineFinal deadline for online submission
  5. Application deadline
  6. Examination fee payment deadlineComplete payment through the official portal
  7. Application modification window opensModification window begins; fee may apply
  8. Application modification window closesLast date for permitted corrections

Selection process

How candidates are selected

Selection is based on CBT-1, CBT-2, document verification and medical examination, as applicable. The Computer-Based Typing Skill Test has been dispensed with for this recruitment cycle for Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist and Senior Clerk Cum Typist; the notification states that basic typing proficiency will be assessed after joining.
  1. 1
    CBT-1

    First-stage computer-based examination used for screening.

  2. 2
    CBT-2

    Second-stage computer-based examination for candidates shortlisted under the applicable rules.

  3. 3
    Document verification

    Verification of educational, identity, category and other required certificates.

  4. 4
    Medical examination

    Assessment against the medical standard prescribed for the selected post.

  5. 5
    Final selection

    Merit and appointment subject to vacancy, eligibility, document verification and medical fitness.

Syllabus

What to prepare

Prepare for General Awareness, Mathematics and General Intelligence & Reasoning for the computer-based examinations. Use the detailed CEN 06/2026 notification for the official question distribution, examination duration, negative marking and any post-specific instructions.
1

General Awareness

Current affairs, general knowledge, science, history, geography, polity, economy and related topics as prescribed.

2

Mathematics

Arithmetic, number systems, percentages, ratios, averages, time and work, time and distance, algebra and other notified topics.

3

General Intelligence and Reasoning

Analogies, series, coding-decoding, relationships, puzzles, classification and other notified reasoning topics.

Documents

Documents to keep ready

Prepare proof of identity and date of birth, graduation certificates and marksheets, and any valid category or disability documents if applicable. Follow the official instructions for document verification, medical examination and certificates.
  • Class 10 certificateDate-of-birth proof
  • Graduation degree/provisional certificateProof of educational qualification
  • Graduation marksheetsAs required by the notification
  • Government photo identity proofIdentity verification
  • SC/ST certificateIf claiming applicable reservation
  • OBC-NCL certificateIf claiming OBC-NCL reservation
  • EWS certificateIf claiming EWS reservation
  • PwBD certificateIf claiming applicable disability benefits
  • Ex-servicemen documentsIf claiming eligible benefits
  • EBC certificateIf claiming the examination-fee concession
  • Other prescribed documentsAs required by RRB instructions

How to apply

Use the official route only

1. Visit the official RRB application portal.
2. Read the CEN 06/2026 notification carefully.
3. Register or sign in and complete the candidate details.
4. Choose one Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) as permitted by the notification.
5. Enter your education, category and other required details accurately.
6. Upload the prescribed documents and photograph/signature.
7. Pay the applicable examination fee.
8. Review and submit the form before 6 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
9. Save the submitted application and payment confirmation.
10. Monitor official RRB notices for examination dates and admit-card updates.

Use only the official portal and follow the instructions in the notification.
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FAQs

Questions about this recruitment

How many vacancies are available?

3,548 graduate-level vacancies are reported under CEN 06/2026.

Which posts are included?

Goods Train Manager, Senior Clerk Cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist and Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor.

What is the application deadline?

6 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

What is the fee-payment deadline?

8 November 2026.

What is the age limit?

18 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027, with applicable relaxations.

What qualification is required?

A degree from a recognised university or equivalent, subject to the detailed notification.

What is the initial basic pay?

₹29,200 per month for Level 5 posts and ₹35,400 per month for the Level 6 post.

Is there a typing test?

The typing skill test is reported as dispensed with for the Junior Accounts Assistant and Senior Clerk posts in this recruitment cycle.

When will the examination take place?

The CBT dates have not been announced in the sources reviewed.

Where can I apply?

Use the official RRB application portal at rrbapply.gov.in.