The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) organise the RRB NTPC examination to recruit candidates for various Non-Technical Popular Categories of Indian Railways. RRB issues a Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) for 5236 vacancies for Graduate and Undergraduate posts. Candidates looking for jobs in the Indian Railways can apply online on the official website.
The recruitment process includes Computer Based Tests (CBT-1 & CBT-2), followed by a typing skill test or Computer Based Aptitude Test (if needed), document verification, and a Medical Test. Those who qualify the test, possess a degree or 10+2 pass, and meet age criteria must look into all the eligibility criteria, pattern of the exam and syllabus for starting the preparation.
RRB released a vacancy of 5236 vacancies for the recruitment of staff. Refer to the following table for vacancy information:
Candidates have to fulfil the eligibility criteria to appear in the RRB NTPC exam:
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Level
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Posts
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Educational Qualification
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Graduate Level
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Goods Train Manager
Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor (CCTS)
Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist (JAA)
Sr. Clerk cum Typist
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Graduate Degree from a recognized university and equivalen
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| 12th Level |
Junior Clerk cum Typist
Accounts Clerk cum Typist
Trains Clerk
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
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12th pass from a recognized school and equivalent
Typing proficiency in Hindi/English on computer
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Levels
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Age Limit
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Graduate Level
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18 to 33 Years
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12th Level (12th Pass)
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18 to 33 Years
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For CEN 06/2026:
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Post
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Medical Standard
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Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor
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B-2
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Goods Train Manager
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A-2
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Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist
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C-2
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Senior Clerk Cum Typist
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C-2
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Follow the following points to apply for the RRB NTPC:
1. Visit the official RRB website.
2. Click on the link for the RRB NTPC CEN 06/2026 application.
3. Access the application portal.
4. Sign up with the necessary details.
5. Use the old account details if you have registered through another CEN with RRB.
6. Fill in personal and education details.
7. Select one RRB.
8. Fill in post and Railway/PU preference.
9. Attach necessary documents/signature.
10. Make the online payment.
11. Go through the complete application.
12. Submit the application form.
13. Save/download the confirmation page.
Click here to apply online
While applying for the RRB NPTC exam, students must pay a category-wise application fee. Refer to the following table for the category-wise application fee:
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S. No.
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Category
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Fee
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1.
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For GEN/OBC |
Rs. 500/- |
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2.
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For SC/ST/PWD/Women/Ex-Sm/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backward |
Rs. 250/-
This fee of Rs. 250 shall be refunded, duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in the 1st Stage CBT.
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Post-wise Vacancies
Read the following table for post-wise vacancies for RRB NTPC:
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S. No.
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Post Name
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Department
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Pay Level
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Approved Vacancies |
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1.
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Trains Clerk
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Traffic (Operating)
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2
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188
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2.
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Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (CCTC)
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Traffic (Commercial)
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3
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700
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3.
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Accounts Clerk cum Typist
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Accounts
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2
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200
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4.
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Junior Clerk cum Typist
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General
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2
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600
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Total
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-
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-
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1,668
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Year-wise Vacancy Breakdown
Read the following table for year-wise vacancies for RRB NTPC:
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Year
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Total Vacancies
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Graduate Level
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Undergraduate Level
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2026 (New CEN)
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5,236
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3,548
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1,688
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2025
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8,868
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5,810
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3,058
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2024
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11,558
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8,113
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3,445
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Selection Process
RRB NTPC 2026 Exam Syllabus
To clear the RRB NTPC exam with flying colours, it is necessary to know the syllabus of the exam. For that, refer to the following table:
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CT
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Topics
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General Awareness
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Current Affairs (National and International), General Science, Indian History, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Geography (India and the World), Indian Culture and Heritage, Science and Technology, Sports, Books and Authors, Important Days and Events, Awards and Honors, Abbreviations, Major Financial and Economic News, Budget and Five-Year Plans, Who’s Who, Important Organizations and their Headquarters
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Mathematics
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Number System, Simplification, Decimals and Fractions, LCM and HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Average, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Problems on Ages, Data Interpretation, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration
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General Intelligence and Reasoning
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Analogies, Classification, Series (Number, Alphabet, and Mixed), Coding and Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense Test, Ordering and Ranking, Alphabetical and Number Series, Word Formation, Distance and Direction, Mathematical Operations, Venn Diagrams, Syllogism, Puzzle, Non-Verbal Reasoning
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General Science
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Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Studies
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Exam Pattern
It is necessary to be familiar with the exam pattern to achieve your desired result. For that, refer to the following table:
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RRB NTPC Exam Pattern Details for CBT 1 and CBT 2
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Exam Stage
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Number of Questions
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Maximum Marks
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Duration
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Sections / Subjects
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CBT Stage 1 (Prelims)
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100
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100
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90 minutes (120 minutes for PWD candidates)
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– General Awareness (40 Qs)
– Mathematics (30 Qs)
– General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 Qs)
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CBT Stage 2 (Main Exam)
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120
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120
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90 minutes (120 minutes for PWD candidates)
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– General Awareness (50 Qs)
– Mathematics (35 Qs)
– General Intelligence & Reasoning (35 Qs)
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Negative Marking: There is a penalty of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer in both prelims and mains exam.
Previous Year Cut-off Category-wise
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Category
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Average CBT 1 Cut-Off Range
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UR (General)
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70-85
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OBC
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65-80
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EWS
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65-78
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SC
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55-70
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ST
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45-65
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For more information, you can refer to the official website rrbapply.gov.in regarding exam and vacancy details.
RRB NTPC 2026 Salary
As per the 7th CPC, graduate-level posts in RRB NTPC fall under Pay Level 5 and Pay Level 6, and the RRB NTPC Graduate Salary depends on the post. The initial basic pay differs from post to post. The total salary is higher because it also includes allowances and other benefits under Railway rules. The post-wise initial pay is given below:
Ques1. How many vacancies are announced for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026?
Ans: RRB has announced 3548 vacancies for RRB NTPC graduate recruitment 2026.
Ques2. What is RRB NTPC?
Ans: RRB NTPC stands for Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories, which is a huge national-level competitive exam across India to recruit candidates who meet certain eligibility criteria for working in various non-technical jobs at Indian Railways.
Ques3. What is the application fee for RRB NTPC 2026?
Ans: The application fee for the RRB NTPC exam is Rs.500 for general and OBC category candidates (refund of Rs. 400 on qualifying the 1st Stage CBT) and Rs. 250 for SC, ST, PwBD, Women, Ex-Servicemen, Transgender, Minorities and EBC categories (refund of Rs. 250 on qualifying the 1st Stage CBT).
Ques4. When is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC 2026?
Ans: The last date to apply for RRB NTPC graduate is 6 november, 2026, and for undergraduate is 13 november, 2026.
Q5. Who is eligible for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The candidates applying for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026(CEN 06/2026) must hold a bachelor's degree and be between the ages of 18 and 36 years.