RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026: 5,236 Graduate and Undergraduate Vacancies

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced 5,236 vacancies for graduate and undergraduate candidates under RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026–27. The recruitment is being conducted through two separate Centralised Employment Notifications (CENs):

• CEN 06/2026: Graduate-level posts
• CEN 07/2026: Undergraduate-level posts

Of the total vacancies, 3,548 are for graduate-level candidates and 1,688 are for candidates who have passed Class 12. According to the details provided, applications for graduate posts are open from 8 October to 8 November 2026, while applications for undergraduate posts are open from 15 October to 13 November 2026.

RRB NTPC selection generally involves CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification and Medical Examination. Candidates should check the relevant CEN notification for complete eligibility and application conditions before applying.

RRB NTPC 2026: Overview

Important: The information below is based on the details provided. Candidates should confirm dates, vacancy details and eligibility from the official CEN notification.

Latest Update

The RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 2 Result 2026 for CEN 07/2025 was reportedly released on 30 October, along with cutoff marks and scorecards. This update relates to the earlier CEN 07/2025 recruitment cycle, not the current CEN 07/2026 notification.

RRB NTPC 2026 Notification

The notifications for CEN 06/2026 and CEN 07/2026 contain details about vacancies, qualifications, age limits, application fees, medical standards and the selection process.

What’s New in RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026–27?

Important Dates

RRB NTPC Graduate Exam Date 2026

The RRBs issued an indicative notice on 12 October 2026 stating that CBT 1 for graduate-level posts under CEN 06/2026 is tentatively scheduled to begin in the fourth week of December 2026.

The detailed examination schedule, city intimation slip and e-call letters will be released separately on the official RRB websites. As per the details provided, city intimation is generally issued around 10 days before the examination, while e-call letters are generally available around 4 days before the examination.

The undergraduate CBT 1 date has not yet been announced.

RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026

Vacancies are provisional and may be increased or decreased by the RRBs.

Undergraduate-Level Vacancies

Undergraduate-level posts require candidates to have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination. The age limit is 18 to 30 years, subject to applicable relaxations.

RRB-wise Undergraduate Vacancy Distribution: CEN 07/2026

Graduate-Level Vacancies

Graduate-level candidates must hold a degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. The age limit is 18 to 33 years, subject to applicable relaxations.

RRB-wise Graduate Vacancy Distribution: CEN 06/2026

RRB NTPC Vacancy Comparison

The number of vacancies listed for the recent recruitment cycles is as follows:

RRB NTPC Posts and Salary 2026

RRB NTPC posts are classified under different pay levels of the 7th Central Pay Commission. The initial basic pay varies by post.

Allowances and Benefits

Eligible railway employees may receive applicable benefits under the relevant rules, including:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA), where applicable
• Transport Allowance
• Medical facilities as per railway rules
• Retirement benefits under the applicable scheme
• Other benefits provided under the service rules

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Age Limit

The age limits are calculated as of 1 January 2027, according to the details provided.

Age Relaxation

Age-relaxation rules and eligibility conditions should be checked in the applicable CEN notification.

RRB NTPC Medical Standards

Medical fitness is an important condition for appointment. The medical standards listed for the posts are as follows:

CEN 06/2026: Graduate Posts

CEN 07/2026: Undergraduate Posts

Application Fee

The applicable refund is issued after the candidate appears in CBT 1, after deducting bank charges. According to the details provided, refunds are credited only to an Aadhaar-seeded bank account.

How to Apply for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official RRB application portal at www.rrbapply.gov.in.
2. Open the relevant application link for CEN 06/2026 or CEN 07/2026.
3. Complete the account registration process.
4. Log in and enter the required personal, educational and other details.
5. Select the permitted RRB and review the available vacancies and post preferences.
6. Upload your photograph, signature and other required documents in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the applicable examination fee through an available online payment method.
8. Review the application form carefully before submitting it.
9. Submit the form and save or print the confirmation page for future reference.

Documents to Keep Ready

Applicants should keep the following documents and information ready, as applicable:

• Valid mobile number and email address
• Class 10 certificate or other document for date-of-birth verification
• Class 12 marksheet and certificate for undergraduate posts
• Degree certificate and marksheets for graduate posts
• Category certificate, where applicable
• PwBD or ex-servicemen documents, where applicable
• Scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format
• Bank or payment details required for the application

Selection Process

The selection process for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 includes:

1. First Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT 1)
2. Second Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT 2)
3. Document Verification (DV)
4. Medical Examination (ME)

CBT 1 is a screening stage. Candidates are shortlisted for CBT 2 according to the applicable RRB rules and normalised marks. The supplied details state that CBT 2 shortlisting is at 15 times the community-wise vacancies of the chosen RRB. Candidates are shortlisted for Document Verification based on CBT 2 performance and the applicable selection criteria.

Post-wise Selection Stages

RRB NTPC 2026 Exam Pattern

CBT 1 Exam Pattern

Duration: 90 minutes

CBT 2 Exam Pattern

Duration: 90 minutes

There is a negative marking of one-third of a mark for each incorrect answer. The section-wise distribution is indicative and may vary slightly according to the official notification.

The examination languages listed are English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. Candidates should check the relevant notification for the language options available to them.

Important Links

Disclaimer: Dates, vacancies, eligibility conditions, application fees and examination details should be verified from the official RRB notifications before applying.