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- RRB NTPC 2026 notification announces 5,165 total vacancies.
- Graduate applications start on Oct 8, while Undergraduate commences on Oct 15, 2026.
- Selection involves CBTs, skill test, document verification, medical.
RRB NTPC Notification 2026: The much-anticipated recruitment of the year has been announced. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued an indicative notice announcing the recruitment of a total of 5,165 vacancies in Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) for the Graduate posts under CEN 06/2026 and Undergraduate (UG) posts under CEN 07/2026. Out of the total vacancies, 3,477 vacancies have been declared under the Graduate category, while 1,688 posts are for the Undergraduate category. The detailed notification PDF will be released later for the respective vacancies.
RRB NTPC Notification 2026: Overview
Check out the key aspects related to the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 in the following table:
Particulars | Details |
Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board |
Exam Name | RRB NTPC 2026 |
Post Name | Goods Train Manager, CCTS, JAA, and Senior Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, CCTC, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, and Junior Clerk cum Typist |
Vacancy | 5,165 |
Selection process | CBT 1, CBT 2, Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination |
Age Limit | 18 to 33 years (as on 1/1/2027) for Graduate and 18 to 30 years for UG |
Official website | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB NTPC Application Dates 2026
Once the registration link becomes active at rrbapply.gov.in, candidates must complete the application process for the respective posts before the deadline. The application window for the RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate Exam will start on October 8, 2026, and conclude on November 11, 2026. Meanwhile, the application portal for the Undergraduate post will open on October 15, 2026, and close on November 13, 2026. Applicants must read the eligibility criteria carefully before applying for the RRB NTPC exam 2026.
RRB NTPC Vacancy Details 2026
The indicative notice provides candidates with a tentative schedule for early preparation. The detailed notification for the Undergraduate and Graduate posts will be published in due course on the official RRB websites. The collective tentative vacancy count is 5,165, comprising:
3,477 Graduate vacancies
1,688 Undergraduate vacancies
RRB NTPC Selection Process 2026
The selection process includes multiple stages for the Graduate and Undergraduate posts. Candidates need to qualify each stage to be eligible for the next selection process.
Computer-Based Test 1
Computer-Based Test 2
Typing Skill Test (CBAT/CBTST) Based On Posts
Document Verification
Medical Examination
RRB NTPC application fee for the General, OBC, and EWS categories is Rs 500, while for women, SC, ST, PwD, and Ex. Servicemen, it is Rs 250. The fee must be paid during the registration process via online payment modes.