RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 (CEN 06/2026): 3,548 vacancies, last date 6 Nov 2026, eligibility, age limit, fee, CBT exam pattern and apply online link.
RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 Notification Out
Goods Train Manager, CCTS, Senior Clerk & JAA – Vacancy, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Apply Online
Good news for graduates waiting for a railway job. The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the detailed CEN No. 06/2026 for NTPC Graduate posts, with 3,548 vacancies across all RRBs. Goods Train Manager alone has 2,750 posts, so this is a big one. Here's everything from the official notification in one place: dates, posts, eligibility, fee, exam pattern and how to apply.
RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 26 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 8 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 6 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 8 November 2026 |
| Application Modification Window (with fee) | 9–18 November 2026 |
| 1st Stage CBT | To be notified |
Post & Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Level | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | 127 | Level-6 | ₹35,400 |
| Goods Train Manager | 2,750 | Level-5 | ₹29,200 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | 300 | Level-5 | ₹29,200 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | 371 | Level-5 | ₹29,200 |
| Grand Total (All RRBs) | 3,548 | — | — |
Category-wise (All RRBs): UR 1,517, SC 553, ST 300, OBC-NCL 873, EWS 305. Vacancies are provisional and may go up or down as per Railway requirement.
RRB Secunderabad Vacancies (Telangana & AP)
| Post | Zone | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | SCoR | 10 |
| Goods Train Manager | SCoR | 22 |
| Goods Train Manager | SCR | 9 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | SCR | 5 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | SCoR | 10 |
| RRB Secunderabad Total | — | 56 |
Eligibility
- Nationality: Indian citizen, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan (or eligible person of Indian origin) with a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India.
- Educational Qualification: Degree from a recognised University or its equivalent, for all four posts.
- Final year students: Candidates waiting for their final results are not eligible. You must hold the degree on or before 6 November 2026.
- Age: 18–33 years as on 01 January 2027 (born between 02.01.1994 and 01.01.2009 for UR/EWS).
- Upper age for reserved categories: OBC-NCL up to 36 years (born on or after 02.01.1991), SC/ST up to 38 years (born on or after 02.01.1989).
- PwBD relaxation: 10 years (UR/EWS), 13 years (OBC-NCL), 15 years (SC/ST).
- Medical Standard: A2 for Goods Train Manager, B2 for CCTS, C2 for JAA and Senior Clerk. Choose posts only if you meet the medical standard.
Selection Process
Step 1: 1st Stage CBT
Screening test, common for all posts. Normalized marks are used to shortlist for CBT-2.
Step 2: 2nd Stage CBT
About 15 times the community-wise vacancies of each RRB are called for this stage.
Step 3: Document Verification
Shortlisted strictly on CBT merit, subject to minimum qualifying marks.
Step 4: Medical Examination
As per the medical standard of the post you are selected for.
1st Stage CBT Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 min |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 min |
2nd Stage CBT Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 min |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 90 min |
Scribe candidates: Exam time is 120 minutes for PwBD candidates eligible for a scribe, in both stages.
Negative Marking & Qualifying Marks
- Each question: 1 mark.
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer, in both CBTs.
- Minimum qualifying marks: UR 40%, EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 25%.
- PwBD: Up to 2 marks relaxation if there is a shortage of PwBD candidates.
- Calculators: Not allowed. Mobile phones or any wireless device inside the hall leads to cancellation and debarment.
Application Fee & Modification
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500. You get ₹400 back (minus bank charges) after appearing in CBT-1.
- SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, EBC: ₹250, fully refunded (minus bank charges) after appearing in CBT-1.
- Payment mode: Online only, via internet banking, debit/credit card or UPI.
- Modification fee: ₹250 for every modification, non-refundable, for all categories.
- Can't be changed: Details in the 'Create an Account' form (including mobile number and email) and your chosen RRB.
How to Apply Online
- Go to rrbapply.gov.in.
- Click 'Create an Account'. If you already made one for an earlier RRB CEN (2024/2025/2026), log in with the same account.
- Verify your identity with DigiLocker or Aadhaar. It saves a lot of trouble at later stages.
- Select CEN 06/2026, choose one RRB, and give your zone and post preferences.
- Fill in personal and educational details. Your date of birth must match your 10th certificate.
- Complete the live photo capture and upload the required scanned documents.
- Pay the fee online and submit before 6 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Save a copy of the submitted application for later.
RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 Syllabus – Major Topics
Mathematics: Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics.
Reasoning: Analogies, Number & Alphabet Series, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Similarities & Differences, Relationships, Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Puzzle, Data Sufficiency, Statement-Conclusion, Statement-Courses of Action, Decision Making, Maps, Interpretation of Graphs.
General Awareness: Current Events, Games & Sports, Art & Culture of India, Indian Literature, Monuments, General Science (up to 10th CBSE), History & Freedom Struggle, Geography of India & World, Polity, Space & Nuclear Programme, UN & World Organisations, Environment, Basics of Computers, Abbreviations, Transport Systems, Indian Economy, Famous Personalities, Flagship Government Programmes, Flora & Fauna, Important Government & PSU Organisations.
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RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC Graduate 2026?
6 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Fee can be paid till 8 November 2026.
How many vacancies are there in RRB NTPC Graduate 2026?
3,548 across all RRBs, including 2,750 Goods Train Manager posts. RRB Secunderabad has 56.
What is the age limit?
18 to 33 years as on 01.01.2027, with 3 years relaxation for OBC-NCL and 5 years for SC/ST.
Is there a typing test for Senior Clerk and JAA?
No. The typing skill test has been dropped for CEN 06/2026.
When is the RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 exam?
The CBT date is yet to be announced. It will be published on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
Can final year students apply?
No. You must already have your degree by the closing date.
Quick Summary
| Exam | RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 (CEN No. 06/2026) |
| Vacancies | 3,548 (all RRBs) |
| Application Dates | 8 Oct 2026 to 6 Nov 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18–33 years as on 01.01.2027 |
| Fee | ₹500 (₹250 for concession categories) |
| CBT-1 | 100 Q / 100 Marks / 90 min |
| CBT-2 | 120 Q / 120 Marks / 90 min |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark per wrong answer |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
