New Delhi: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued an indicative notification for recruitment to Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Graduate-level posts. The recruitment covers 3,477 tentative vacancies across the participating RRBs, with online applications scheduled to begin on October 8, 2026.
Eligible candidates will be able to submit their applications online through rrbapply.gov.in. The tentative last date for submitting applications is November 6, 2026, up to 11:59 pm.
Vacancies and Pay Levels
The NTPC Graduate-level recruitment is for posts carrying Pay Level 5 and Pay Level 6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC). The total number of vacancies mentioned in the indicative notice is 3,477.
According to the recruitment information available for CEN 06/2026, the indicative vacancies include Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor, Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist and Senior Clerk-cum-Typist. The detailed Centralised Employment Notification will contain the final post-wise and RRB-wise details and applicable conditions.
Detailed Eligibility and Selection Rules
The RRB has clarified that the present notice is indicative in nature. Final eligibility conditions, age limit, medical standards, selection process and other recruitment rules will be governed by Detailed CEN 06/2026 and any subsequent corrigendum.
Candidates are advised to check the detailed notification carefully before applying and rely only on official RRB websites for recruitment-related information.
Keep Aadhaar Details Updated
Candidates have also been advised to ensure that their Aadhaar-related details are correct and updated before submitting the application.
Aadhaar-based verification may be used for confirming basic candidate information during the recruitment process. Candidates should ensure that their name and date of birth recorded in Aadhaar match the details mentioned in their Class 10 certificate.
Candidates have also been advised to keep their latest photograph, fingerprints and iris biometrics updated in Aadhaar to avoid verification-related difficulties during the recruitment process.
RRB Issues Fraud Warning
The Railway Recruitment Boards have cautioned candidates against fraudsters, touts and people making false promises of providing railway jobs.
Candidates should use only official RRB websites and the designated application portal for recruitment-related information and applications. RRB recruitment is conducted through the prescribed selection process and candidates should not rely on unauthorised sources or intermediaries.
Important Dates
| Recruitment Detail | Date / Information |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice | September 26, 2026 |
| Applications Begin | October 8, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | November 6, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Total Vacancies | 3,477 tentative |
| Post Category | NTPC Graduate Level |
| Pay Level | Level 5 and Level 6 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
The October 8 opening and November 6 closing dates are listed as tentative in the indicative notice, so candidates should check the detailed CEN 06/2026 for the final schedule.
