RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3,477 Vacancies

RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released an indicative notification for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026. Through Centralised Employment Notification CEN No. 06/2026, applications will be invited for 3,477 Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) vacancies across participating Railway Recruitment Boards.

According to the indicative notice, the online application process is tentatively scheduled to begin on 8 October 2026. Eligible candidates will be able to submit applications until 6 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Important: This is an indicative recruitment notice. Post-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection procedure and other conditions will be confirmed through the detailed CEN No. 06/2026.

Details for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026:

Vacancy Details

A total of 3,477 tentative vacancies have been announced for various graduate-level Non-Technical Popular Categories posts.

The RRB-wise, category-wise and post-wise distribution of vacancies will be available in the detailed notification.

Post Details

The indicative notice has not specified the individual post names. These will be provided in the detailed CEN No. 06/2026.

Candidates should wait for the detailed notification before relying on information about:

• Post names and duties
• RRB-wise vacancies
• Category-wise reservation
• Educational qualifications
• Age limits and relaxations
• Medical standards
• Application fees
• Examination pattern
• Selection stages

Educational Qualification

The indicative notice identifies this recruitment as being for graduate-level NTPC posts. However, the exact educational qualification and the crucial date for possessing the required qualification have not yet been stated.

Candidates should consult the detailed CEN before applying.

Age Limit

The candidate’s age will be calculated as on 1 January 2027.

The minimum and maximum age limits, along with relaxation for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories, will be specified in the detailed notification.

Medical Standard

The medical standard will vary according to the post. Candidates must satisfy the medical requirements prescribed for their selected post in the detailed CEN.

Appointment will be subject to the candidate passing the applicable Railway medical examination.

Salary

Candidates selected through this recruitment will be appointed to posts carrying Level 5 or Level 6 pay under the 7th Central Pay Commission.

*The exact pay level applicable to each post must be checked in the detailed notification. Selected candidates may also receive admissible allowances under Railway rules.

Application Fee

The indicative notice does not mention the application fee. The detailed notification will publish category-wise fee details, payment methods, and refund conditions.

Selection Process

The indicative notice does not provide the examination stages. The complete selection process will be confirmed in CEN No. 06/2026.

Candidates may be required to undergo different recruitment stages depending on the post applied for. Applicants should not treat examination patterns from previous recruitment cycles as final for CEN No. 06/2026.

Aadhaar Instructions for Applicants

The Railway Recruitment Boards have issued the following Aadhaar-related instructions:

1. Candidates should verify their primary details using Aadhaar while completing the online application. This can help avoid inconvenience and delays during recruitment.
2. Candidates who wish to authenticate through Aadhaar should ensure that their name and date of birth in Aadhaar match their Class 10 certificate.
3. If the Aadhaar name or date of birth does not match the Class 10 certificate, candidates should update Aadhaar before applying.
4. Candidates are advised to update their latest biometrics, including fingerprints and iris details, before submitting the online application.
5. Candidates applying without Aadhaar verification may face detailed scrutiny at different stages of recruitment.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates may follow these steps once the application portal opens:

1. Visit the official RRB application portal at rrbapply.gov.in.
2. Open the application link for CEN No. 06/2026 – NTPC Graduate.
3. Create an account or sign in using existing credentials, as permitted by the portal.
4. Complete Aadhaar authentication, if applicable.
5. Enter personal, educational and communication details carefully.
6. Select the preferred RRB and eligible posts.
7. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
8. Pay the applicable examination fee.
9. Review all information before final submission.
10. Download and retain the submitted application form and payment receipt.

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