RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 – 11,558 Graduate & Undergraduate Posts
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have published Centralised Employment Notice (CEN 05/2026) for recruitment of 11,558 Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts in Indian Railways.
| Recruitment Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
| Post Name | Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Senior Clerk, Junior Clerk |
| Total Vacancies | 11,558 Posts |
| Educational Qualification | 12th Pass (Undergraduate Posts), Bachelor's Degree (Graduate Posts) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 36 Years |
| Pay Scale / Salary | 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 2, 3, 5, and 6 (Rs. 19,900 - 35,400 basic) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Start Date | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 Sept 2026 |
| Exam Date | December 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://indianrailways.gov.in |
Important Dates Schedule
Application Fee Details
Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, or UPI.
Age Limit & Relaxation Criteria
• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 36 Years
Age Relaxation: Standard 3-year COVID age relaxation included; OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years.
Selection Process Stages
- 11st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1) - Screening
- 22nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2) - Merit
- 3Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) for Station Master / Typing Skill Test for Clerks
- 4Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination
How to Apply Online for Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
- 1Visit the official RRB Apply portal at rrbapply.gov.in.
- 2Create an account or login with your existing credentials.
- 3Select CEN 05/2026 (NTPC Graduate / Undergraduate) recruitment.
- 4Choose your preferred RRB Zone (Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Allahabad, Bangalore, etc.).
- 5Fill educational details, upload photo and signature as per prescribed specifications.
- 6Complete fee payment and note down registration ID.
Documents Required for Application
- Recent passport color photo with white background (30–70 KB)
- Candidate signature in running hand (30–70 KB)
- SC/ST Certificate (if requesting free rail travel pass)
- Educational certificates (10th, 12th, Graduation)
Candidate Advisory & Form Submission Guidelines for Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
Essential instructions to ensure error-free application submission and avoid candidature cancellation.
1. Accurate Demographic Data Matching
Enter your full name, father's name, mother's name, and date of birth strictly as printed in your Class 10th (Matriculation) High School certificate. Any variance—including middle name omissions or spelling discrepancies—can result in disqualification during the Document Verification (DV) stage.
2. Photograph & Signature Technical Standards
Upload a recent passport-size colour photograph taken against a light/white background without caps, dark sunglasses, or masks. Both ears must be clearly visible. Signatures must be executed in running handwriting using a black or blue ballpoint pen on plain white paper—signatures in capital/block letters are routinely rejected.
3. Caste & Reservation Certificate Validity
Candidates claiming OBC-NCL or EWS reservations must possess valid income and asset certificates issued by an authorized revenue authority (Tehsildar/Sub-Divisional Magistrate) for the relevant financial year on or before the application closing date (20 Sept 2026). Central government vacancies require certificates issued in the prescribed Government of India format.
4. Final Submission Confirmation & Fee Status
After paying the application fee through the authorized online gateway, verify that the application status displays "Submitted / Payment Successful". Download and safely store at least two printed hard copies of the final submitted application form along with the transaction e-receipt for future selection rounds.
Important Direct Links
Frequently Asked Questions – Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
Source: Official recruitment advertisement issued by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB).
Candidates must carefully review all eligibility criteria, educational certificates, reservation policies, and guidelines directly in the official notification before submitting their application.
Railway Job Cell
Senior Recruitment Columnist