Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have released a short notice for the RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) Graduate Level Recruitment 2026 under Centralised Employment Notification No. 06/2026, announcing 3,477 tentative vacancies. This short/indicative notice was released on 21 September 2026, with the complete detailed notification expected on 7 October 2026 and the online application window scheduled to run from 8 October to 6 November 2026. This recruitment cycle, CEN 06/2026, is an entirely new and separate cycle from the earlier RRB NTPC Graduate Level recruitment under CEN 06/2025, which is at a different, more advanced stage and should not be confused with this fresh 2026 cycle.
Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager | 2,750 |
| Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor | 56 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | 300 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | 371 |
| Total | 3,477 |
The post-wise figures correctly sum to the officially advertised total of 3,477 posts (2,750+56+300+371=3,477).
Eligibility Criteria
This recruitment is open to candidates holding a graduation degree from a recognised university, in line with the Graduate Level eligibility criteria under RRB NTPC recruitment norms. Post-specific qualification requirements, wherever applicable beyond the basic graduation criterion, will be detailed in the complete notification expected on 7 October 2026.
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 33 years of age as on 1 January 2027, the date fixed for age calculation in this cycle. Age relaxation is applicable up to 36 years for OBC-NCL candidates and up to 38 years for SC/ST candidates, along with other relaxations as per extant railway recruitment rules.
Pay Scale
| Pay Level | Initial Basic Pay |
|---|---|
| Pay Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 |
| Pay Level 5 | Rs. 29,200 |
The specific pay level applicable will depend on the post assigned after selection, as detailed in the complete notification.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 refundable after appearing in CBT 1) |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/EBC | Rs. 250 (fully refundable) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short/Indicative Notice Released | 21 September 2026 |
| Complete Detailed Notification | 7 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 8 October 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 6 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Age Reckoning Date | 1 January 2027 |
Selection Process
The complete selection process, including the number of stages (typically CBT 1, CBT 2, Skill Test/Typing Test depending on post, and Document Verification for RRB NTPC recruitments), will be specified in the detailed notification due on 7 October 2026. Candidates are advised to wait for the full notification for post-specific selection stage details before beginning targeted preparation.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Application Portal (Apply Online, from 8 October) | Click Here |
| RRB Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is CEN 06/2026 for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026?
CEN 06/2026 is the Centralised Employment Notification number for the fresh RRB NTPC Graduate Level Recruitment 2026 covering 3,477 vacancies, and it is separate from the earlier CEN 06/2025 cycle. - How many total vacancies are there in this recruitment?
There are 3,477 tentative vacancies across four posts: Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, and Senior Clerk cum Typist. - When will the complete detailed notification be released?
The complete detailed notification is expected on 7 October 2026. - When does the online application window open and close?
The online application window is scheduled to open on 8 October 2026 and close on 6 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. - What is the age limit for this recruitment?
Candidates must be between 18 and 33 years as on 1 January 2027, with category-wise relaxations applicable. - Is the application fee refundable?
Yes, General/OBC/EWS candidates get Rs. 400 refunded after appearing in CBT 1, while SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/EBC candidates get the full Rs. 250 fee refunded. - Is this recruitment the same as the earlier RRB NTPC CEN 06/2025 cycle?
No, this is a completely new and separate recruitment cycle (CEN 06/2026) and should not be confused with the earlier CEN 06/2025 Graduate Level cycle. - Which post has the highest number of vacancies in this recruitment?
The Goods Train Manager post has the highest number of vacancies at 2,750 out of the total 3,477 posts.
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