RRB NTPC Graduate Level Recruitment 2026 (CEN 06/2026)

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Indian Railways is hiring 3,548 graduates for four office and train-operations jobs: Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Junior Accounts Assistant and Senior Clerk. Any degree is enough, the age limit is 18 to 33, and starting basic pay is ₹29,200 to ₹35,400 a month. Applications close on 6 November 2026.

Posts3,548
QualificationAny graduate
Age18–33 (relaxations apply)
Starting basic pay₹29,200–₹35,400
Fee₹500 (₹250 concession)

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Important dates and stages

Indicative notice in Employment News
26 Sept 2026 · Official notice, p.4
Detailed CEN uploaded 07.10.2026
Online applicationsNow
8 Oct 2026 – 6 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Official notice, p.4
Last date for fee payment
8 Nov 2026 · Official notice, p.4
Correction window (fee ₹250 per change)
9 Nov 2026 – 18 Nov 2026 · Official notice, p.4
'Create an Account' details and chosen RRB cannot be changed
CBT 1Tentative
Fourth week of December 2026 · Official notice, p.1
Tentatively planned to start in the fourth week of December 2026; exact dates to follow in a separate notice
CBT 1 answer key and objections
Date not announced yet
Expected: RRB opened a 5–7 day objection window after each recent CBT (CEN 05/2024, CEN 02/2026); ₹50 per question
CBT 1 result (shortlist for CBT 2)
Date not announced yet · Official notice, p.4
Results are uploaded on each RRB's website
CBT 2
Date not announced yet
CBT 2 answer key and objections
Date not announced yet
Expected: RRB opened a 5–7 day objection window after each recent CBT (CEN 05/2024, CEN 02/2026); ₹50 per question
CBT 2 result (shortlist for DV / skill tests)
Date not announced yet · Official notice, p.4
Results are uploaded on each RRB's website
Document verification
Date not announced yet
Held RRB-wise; shortlisting 1:1 of vacancies
Medical examination
Date not announced yet
Empanelment
Date not announced yet
Published RRB-wise

Posts, pay and what the job involves

Post	Pay level	Qualification	Vacancies
Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor Supervises ticket checking, reservations and passenger commercial work at stations and on trains.Medical standard: B2	Level 6	Graduate	127
Goods Train Manager In charge of a goods train on the move (the post formerly called Guard): safety checks, communication with the driver and stations, and train paperwork. Shift and outdoor work.Medical standard: A2: the strictest eyesight standard of the four	Level 5	Graduate	2,750
Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist Accounts office work: bills, payments and records in a railway accounts department. Computer and typing skills are expected on the job.Medical standard: C2	Level 5	Graduate	300
Senior Clerk cum Typist Office and administrative work in railway offices: files, correspondence and records. Computer and typing skills are expected on the job.Medical standard: C2	Level 5	Graduate	371

Should you apply?

Good fit if

You have a degree (any subject) by 6 November 2026
You want a central government job on the 7th Pay Commission scale (Level 5 or 6)
You can prepare for a two-stage computer test in maths, reasoning and general awareness

Think twice if

Your final-year result comes after 6 November 2026: you are not eligible this time
You wear strong glasses and want Goods Train Manager: check the A2 medical standard first, because medically unfit candidates get no alternative post
You want to apply to more than one RRB: you can choose only one, and multiple applications get every application rejected
You need to work near home: you normally serve your whole career in the railway zone of your first posting, with no right to a transfer (notice p.7). Choose your zone preferences carefully

Eligibility in plain words

Age 18 to 33 on 1 January 2027. In dates: General and EWS candidates born between 2 January 1994 and 1 January 2009 can apply. notice p.4
OBC (non-creamy layer) get 3 more years (born from 2 January 1991); SC and ST get 5 more years (born from 2 January 1989). PwBD and ex-servicemen get more, as per the notice. Only the single highest relaxation applies. notice p.9
A degree from a recognised university, or equivalent, in hand by 6 November 2026. If you are still waiting for your final result, you cannot apply. notice p.30
Your date of birth must match your 10th certificate exactly. notice p.10

Check your age for this exam on IndiaCalculators.org, our sister site — it uses the official cutoff date and category relaxations. Always confirm in the official notice.

Fee

₹500 (general)
₹250 for SC, ST, ex-servicemen, PwBD, women, transgender, minorities, EBC
₹400 refunded to general candidates who sit the first exam
₹250 refunded to concession candidates who sit the first exam

How to apply, step by step

Create your accountOn rrbapply.gov.in. If you applied to any RRB exam before, log in with the same account. Details in this form, including mobile and email, can never be changed later. notice p.21
Verify your identityUse DigiLocker or Aadhaar while creating the account. Other photo IDs mean much stricter checks at every stage. notice p.21
Fill the form and choose one RRBPick your RRB, your exam language and your order of preference for posts and railway zones. You cannot change the RRB later. notice p.22
Take a live photoThe form captures a photo through your webcam or phone camera. Plain white background, dark clothes, no glasses or cap. Do not photograph an old photo. notice p.22
Upload your signatureBlack ink on white paper, joined-up handwriting, JPG between 30 and 49 KB. notice p.23
Pay the fee₹500, or ₹250 for SC, ST, ex-servicemen, PwBD, women, transgender, minority and EBC candidates. Online only, by 8 November 2026. Your application counts only after payment. notice p.10
Check and correctBetween 9 and 18 November you can fix mistakes for ₹250 per change. Account details and the chosen RRB stay fixed. notice p.4

Mistakes that get applications rejected

Applying twice (to the same or different RRBs): all applications are rejected and you can be barred from future RRB exams. notice p.5
A signature in capital letters, blue ink or on a coloured background: grounds for rejection at any stage. notice p.23
Claiming EBC with a certificate issued after 6 November: the concession is refused. notice p.10

How selection works

CBT 1 (screening)100 questions in 90 minutes: 40 general awareness, 30 maths, 30 reasoning. 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer. About 15 times the vacancies move on to CBT 2. notice p.19
CBT 2 (decides your rank)120 questions in 90 minutes: 50 general awareness, 35 maths, 35 reasoning, same negative marking. Your CBT 2 score decides selection. notice p.20
No typing test this timeThe typing test for the two clerk posts has been dropped for this notice. Typing is assessed after joining instead. notice p.19
Document verification and medicalCandidates equal to the number of vacancies are called (1:1). Bring every original certificate; there is no extra time. notice p.21
Panel and postingYour RRB publishes the selection panel; the railway zone then issues the appointment letter. notice p.21

Preparation

Subject	What to study
General awareness	Current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity, economy, science up to 10th, computers, sports, art and culture
Mathematics	Number system, percentages, ratio, profit and loss, interest, time and work, time and distance, mensuration, algebra, geometry, statistics
Reasoning	Analogies, series, coding-decoding, syllogism, Venn diagrams, puzzles, data sufficiency, statement and conclusion

How high was the bar last time?

CBT 1 cut-off to reach CBT 2 in the 2024 cycle at RRB Secunderabad, normalised marks out of 100. Each RRB has its own cut-offs. See that cycle

Post	General	OBC	EWS	SC	ST
Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor	79.8	79.2	78.0	75.2	71.8
Goods Train Manager	70.4	68.4	65.0	62.1	61.7
Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist	73.9	71.3	68.8	65.3	63.7
Senior Clerk cum Typist	76.6	76.4	75.4	73.8	68.5

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC Graduate 2026?

6 November 2026, 11:59 pm. The fee can be paid until 8 November. notice p.4

Can final-year students apply?

No. You must have your degree result by 6 November 2026. notice p.10

Is there a typing test for clerk posts?

Not for this notice. It has been dropped; typing is checked after joining. notice p.19

How many RRBs can I apply to?

One. Applying to more than one gets all your applications rejected. notice p.5

Is there negative marking?

Yes, one third of a mark for each wrong answer in both CBTs. notice p.19

Will I get my fee back?

Yes, if you sit CBT 1: ₹400 of ₹500, or the full ₹250 for concession categories, minus bank charges. notice p.10

When is the exam?

CBT 1 is tentatively planned from the fourth week of December 2026. Exact dates come in a separate notice; follow this page to get them.

Official documents

Notification and changes

Frequently asked questions · 15 Oct 2026
Detailed CEN 06/2026 (English) · 7 Oct 2026
Detailed CEN 06/2026 (Hindi) · 7 Oct 2026

Other notices

Indicative notice: tentative CBT 1 schedule · 12 Oct 2026

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