- RRB approves 5,165 NTPC vacancies for 2026-27 recruitment.
- Includes 3,477 graduate and 1,688 undergraduate-level posts.
- Official CEN notification expected from September 26, 2026.
RRB NTPC 2026-27 Recruitment: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially approved 5,165 new vacancies for the upcoming RRB NTPC recruitment (2026–27). The approval order, issued on September 3, 2026, paves the way for the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) covering various 'Non-Technical Popular Categories' (NTPC).
This recruitment drive comprises 3,477 posts for graduate-level candidates and 1,688 posts for undergraduate (12th-level) candidates across Indian Railway zones. Following this approval, zonal railways will upload the final vacancy details to the OIRMS portal, thereby initiating the multi-stage recruitment process on September 7, 2026.
RRB NTPC 2026 Recruitment Notice: Approved Vacancies Overview
Category Level | Pay Levels / Educational Level | Approved Vacancies |
Graduate Level | Level 5 & Level 6 (Degree Required) | 3,477 |
Undergraduate Level | Level 2 & Level 3 (12th Pass) | 1,688 |
Total Sanctioned Vacancies | All NTPC Posts | 5,165 |
Post-Wise Distribution for Graduate and Undergraduate Posts
The sanctioned vacancies cover distinct roles across Traffic (Operating & Commercial), Accounts, and General departments:
Graduate Posts (3,477 Total)
Goods Train Manager: 2,750 vacancies (Traffic Operating)
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Senior Clerk cum Typist: 371 vacancies (General)
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Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist (JAA): 300 vacancies (Accounts)
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Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor (CCTS): 56 vacancies (Traffic Commercial)
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Undergraduate Posts (1,688 Total)
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (CCTC): 700 vacancies (Traffic Commercial)
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Junior Clerk cum Typist: 600 vacancies (General)
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Accounts Clerk cum Typist: 200 vacancies (Accounts)
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Trains Clerk: 188 vacancies (Traffic Operating)
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Vacancy Indent Schedule & Next Steps for Aspirants
The Railway Board established a strict administrative timeline for final vacancy indents:
Indenting Units Phase: September 7, 2026 – September 15, 2026
PCPO Approval Phase: September 16, 2026 – September 22, 2026
RRB Submission Phase: September 23, 2026 – September 25, 2026
Nodal RRB CEN Release: September 26, 2026 onwards
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Important Guidance for Candidates
Document Readiness: Ensure educational certificates (Graduation degree or 12th pass marksheets), caste certificates (OBC/SC/ST/EWS), and government identity proofs are updated prior to the official notification release.
Keep Track of Updates: Candidates should regularly check the official regional RRB websites for the release of the complete Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) and online application link following the completion of the indent timeline on September 26, 2026.
Railway aspirants are advised to check the below-mentioned official short-notice PDF released by the Railway Recruitment Board.
