RRB NTPC Graduate Level Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 3,548 Posts

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the notification for RRB NTPC Graduate Level Recruitment 2026 under Centralised Employment Notice CEN 06/2026. The online application process is now active at rrbapply.gov.in.

Key Overview

Details	Information
Notification No.	CEN 06/2026
Recruiting Body	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Total Vacancies	3,548 Posts
Apply Online Start Date	October 8, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	November 6, 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment	November 8, 2026
Correction Window	November 9 – November 18, 2026
Official Application Website	rrbapply.gov.in

Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Post Name	Pay Level (7th CPC)	Initial Pay
Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor (CCTS)	Level 6	₹35,400
Goods Train Manager	Level 6	₹35,400
Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist (JAA)	Level 5	₹29,200
Senior Clerk-cum-Typist	Level 5	₹29,200

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or equivalent qualification. (Must possess final degree by the closing date: November 6, 2026).
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2027): 18 to 33 years. (Upper age relaxation applies as per government rules for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD categories).

Application Fee & Refund Structure

General / OBC / EWS: ₹500 (₹400 refunded after appearing in Stage 1 CBT).
SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC / Ex-Servicemen: ₹250 (₹250 fully refunded after appearing in Stage 1 CBT).
Payment Mode: Online (UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card).

Selection Process

1st Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT 1) – Screening Exam (100 Questions, 90 Mins, 1/3 Negative Marking)
2nd Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT 2) – Main Exam
Computer-Based Aptitude Test / Typing Skill Test (where applicable based on post)
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination

The RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 1 (First Stage Computer-Based Test) serves as a screening examination. Marks obtained in CBT 1 are used solely to shortlist candidates for CBT 2 (at a ratio of 20 times the number of vacancies) and are not added to the final merit list.

CBT 1 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

Parameter	Details
Exam Mode	Online Computer-Based Test (MCQs)
Total Questions	100
Total Marks	100
Total Duration	90 Minutes (120 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates)
Marking Scheme	+1 mark for every correct answer
Negative Marking	-1/3 mark deducted for each incorrect response

Section-Wise Breakdown & Expected Weightage

Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Primary Focus Areas & Estimated Weightage
General Awareness	40	40	• Current Affairs: 10–12 Qs • General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology): 7–8 Qs • History & Culture: 5–6 Qs • Static GK & Environment: 5–7 Qs • Geography: 3–4 Qs • Indian Polity & Economy: 4–5 Qs • Computers & Tech: 2–3 Qs
Mathematics	30	30	• Number System & Simplification: 5–7 Qs • Ratio, Proportion & Percentages: 4–6 Qs • Profit, Loss & Interest (SI/CI): 4–5 Qs • Time & Work, Speed & Distance: 3–4 Qs • Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometry: 3–4 Qs • Mensuration & Statistics: 3–4 Qs
General Intelligence & Reasoning	30	30	• Analogies & Classification: 4–6 Qs • Coding-Decoding & Series: 5–7 Qs • Puzzles & Seating Arrangement: 3–4 Qs • Blood Relations & Direction Sense: 2–4 Qs • Mathematical Operations & Syllogism: 3–4 Qs • Venn Diagrams & Statement-Conclusions: 3–4 Qs
Total	100	100	90 Minutes

Detailed Topic-Wise Syllabus

1. Mathematics

Arithmetic: Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM & HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Averages, Ages, Pipes & Cisterns.
Advanced & Applied Math: Elementary Algebra, Basic Geometry & Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode, Variance), Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts).

2. General Intelligence & Reasoning

Verbal Reasoning: Analogies, Completion of Number & Alphabetical Series, Coding & Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Similarities & Differences, Relationships (Blood Relations), Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism.
Logical & Non-Verbal Reasoning: Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Puzzle & Seating Arrangements, Data Sufficiency, Statement-Conclusion, Statement-Courses of Action, Decision Making, Maps & Graph Interpretation.

3. General Awareness

Current Events: National and International events, sports, awards, appointments, summits, and government schemes.
General Science: Class 10th-level Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences (Biology).
Social Sciences: History of India & Freedom Struggle, Physical, Social & Economic Geography of India & World, Indian Polity & Governance (Constitution & Political System), Indian Economy.
Static GK & Science/Tech: Art & Culture, Indian Literature, Monuments & Places of India, Space & Nuclear Programs of India, UN & World Organizations, Environmental Issues, Basics of Computers & Computer Applications.

How to Apply Online

1.Create or Log In to RRB Account:

Visit rrbapply.gov.in and register for a new account using an active mobile number and email address, or log in if you have an existing account.

2.Complete Identity & Profile Details:

Perform Aadhaar/ID verification, fill in personal details, and select your preferred Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). (Note: You can apply to only one RRB zone).

3.Set Post Preferences & Fill Application:

Enter your educational qualifications and rank post preferences according to your eligibility.

4.Upload Required Documents:

Upload your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and category certificates (if applicable) adhering to the specified file dimensions and sizes.

5.Pay Fee & Submit:

Pay the required application fee online, review your submitted details carefully, and download/print the confirmation slip for future reference.