The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 through Centralised Employment Notification CEN No. 06/2026. The recruitment is for various graduate-level Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts.
A total of 3,477 tentative vacancies have been announced. Interested candidates will be able to submit their applications online through the official RRB application portal.
The selected candidates will be appointed to posts falling under Pay Level 5 or Pay Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Job Location
All India
Last Date
06/11/2026
Important Dates
Event
Date
Indicative Notice
26 September 2026
Online Application Starts
08 October 2026
Last Date to Apply
06 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM
The above dates are tentative and candidates should check the detailed CEN 06/2026 notification for the final application schedule.
Vacancy Details
The RRB NTPC Graduate recruitment currently indicates 3,477 vacancies for graduate-level NTPC positions.
The detailed notification is expected to provide the complete post-wise, category-wise and RRB-wise vacancy distribution.
Post Category
Vacancies
NTPC Graduate-Level Posts
3,477
Total: 3,477 Tentative Posts
Eligibility
Candidates applying for the graduate-level NTPC recruitment are required to possess the prescribed graduation qualification.
The exact educational qualification for individual posts will be mentioned in the detailed CEN 06/2026 notification.
Age Relaxation
The age of candidates will be considered as on 01 January 2027. The minimum age, maximum age and applicable relaxation for reserved categories will be specified in the detailed recruitment notification.
Application Fee
UR / OBC / EWS ₹500 SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen ₹250 PwBD ₹250 Female Candidates ₹250 Transgender Candidates ₹250 Minorities ₹250 Economically Backward Class (EBC) ₹250
Salary / Pay Scale
The selected candidates will be appointed to posts falling under Pay Level 5 or Pay Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Selection Process
The complete selection procedure has not yet been provided in the indicative notice.
The detailed CEN is expected to contain information regarding the examination stages, document verification, medical examination and other applicable recruitment procedures.
Candidates should therefore refer to the detailed notification before beginning their preparation
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
Complete the Aadhaar verification process, where applicable.
Select the preferred RRB and post preferences as permitted.
Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
Pay the applicable application fee.
Check all entered information before final submission.
Submit the application and save a copy of the completed form.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents/details ready while applying:
Aadhaar Card/details
Class 10 certificate
Graduation certificate/marksheet
Recent passport-size photograph
Scanned signature
Category certificate, if applicable
PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificate, if applicable
Other documents specified in the detailed notification
Aadhaar Verification
Candidates are advised to verify their primary details through Aadhaar while completing the application.
The name and date of birth entered in the application should match the relevant educational records. Candidates who have not completed Aadhaar verification may be subject to additional scrutiny during the recruitment process.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official RRB application portal.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Visit the official RRB application website.
Open the application link for CEN No. 06/2026 – NTPC Graduate Posts.
Complete the registration process.
Enter your personal and educational information carefully.
Verify the required details through Aadhaar, wherever applicable.
Select the appropriate RRB and post preferences.
Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
Pay the applicable examination fee.
Review all information before submitting the form.
Submit the application and save a copy of the completed form for future reference.
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q. How many vacancies are announced? A total of 3,477 tentative vacancies have been announced.
Q. What is the CEN number? The recruitment is being conducted under CEN No. 06/2026.
Q. When will applications begin? Online applications are tentatively scheduled to start on 08 October 2026.
Q. What is the last date to apply? The tentative last date is 06 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
Q. What qualification is required? The recruitment is for graduate-level NTPC posts. Exact post-wise qualifications will be provided in the detailed notification.
Q. What is the pay level? The advertised posts fall under Pay Level 5 and Level 6 of the 7th CPC.
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