📌 Quick Job Overview
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Organization: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
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Position Name: Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Graduate-Level Posts
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Total Openings: 3,548 Vacancies (under CEN No. 06/2026)
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Application Window: October 8, 2026 to November 6, 2026 (Last Date: November 6, 2026, up to 11:59 PM)
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Job Location: Pan-India Railway Zones & Operational Divisions
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Official Portal & Link: Access Official RRB Application Portal
📅 Critical Timelines & Important Dates
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Online Registration Commencement: October 8, 2026
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Last Date to Submit Online Application: November 6, 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
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Final Fee Payment Deadline: November 8, 2026
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Application Correction / Modification Window: November 9 to November 18, 2026
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Phase 1 Exam Date (CBT-1): Scheduled as per official board updates
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Phase 2 Exam Date (CBT-2): Subsequent schedule following CBT-1 evaluation results
📊 Category-Wise Vacancy & Post Breakdown
The graduate-level recruitment drive covers prominent administrative and commercial positions distributed across various railway divisions:
| Designation / Post Title | Pay Scale Matrix | Total Posts | Core Functional Role |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | Level 6 ($\text{₹35,400}$ Initial Basic) | 127 | Commercial supervision, ticketing management, and passenger administration. |
| Goods Train Manager | Level 5 ($\text{₹29,200}$ Initial Basic) | 2,750 | Train operations coordination, freight management, and movement oversight. |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | Level 5 ($\text{₹29,200}$ Initial Basic) | 300 | Financial accounting, ledger maintenance, and data processing. |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | Level 5 ($\text{₹29,200}$ Initial Basic) | 371 | Administrative office documentation, correspondence, and record cataloging. |
🛡️ Eligibility Benchmarks (Age & Education)
1. Age Limit (As of January 1, 2027)
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
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Maximum Age: 33 Years
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Age Relaxation Rules:
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OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Extended by 3 Years
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SC / ST Candidates: Extended by 5 Years
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PwBD & Ex-Servicemen: As per standard government guidelines
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2. Minimum Academic Requirements
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Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized university or equivalent institution in India.
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Typing Criteria: For typist-cadre roles (Senior Clerk cum Typist and Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist), applicants must possess certified typing proficiency on a computer as outlined in the detailed notification.
💸 Salary Structure, Perks & Financial Benefits
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Initial Basic Pay Scale: Ranging from Level 5 ($\text{₹29,200}$) to Level 6 ($\text{₹35,400}$) of the 7th CPC matrix.
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Added Perks: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), transport allowances, medical coverage, railway travel concessions, and pension schemes as per prevailing government regulations.
🎯 Detailed Selection Architecture
Phase I: First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
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Purpose: Screening and shortlisting test of a general nature across foundational subjects.
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Subjects Covered: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness.
Phase II: Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2)
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Purpose: Advanced assessment customized for shortlisted candidates based on merit rankings.
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Pattern: Higher difficulty questions across core sections with strict sectional timing rules.
Phase III: Skill Test / Typing Test & Document Verification
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Skill Evaluation: Typing test for applicable typist positions.
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Final Stages: Comprehensive Document Verification (DV) and a strict Medical Fitness Examination.
⚠️ Negative Marking: A penalty deduction of one-third (0.33) of the assigned marks will be enforced for every incorrect response across objective tests.
💳 Application Fee Details & Refund Policy
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General / OBC / EWS Candidates: $\text{₹500}$ (Note: $\text{₹400}$ is refunded after subtracting bank charges upon appearing for the CBT-1 exam).
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SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Minorities: $\text{₹250}$ (Note: The full $\text{₹250}$ fee is refunded after bank deductions upon appearing for CBT-1).
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Payment Mode: Online transactions via Net Banking, Debit Cards, Credit Cards, or UPI options.
📝 Step-by-Step Online Application Guide
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Navigate directly to the official RRB application website: www.rrbapply.gov.in.
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Register your profile or log into your existing RRB account created during prior recruitment drives.
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Select CEN 06/2026 for NTPC Graduate posts and carefully choose your preferred Railway Recruitment Board zone.
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Fill out personal details, educational qualifications, and post order preferences meticulously.
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Upload scanned documents following the standard dimensions before the November 6, 2026 deadline.