descriptionOverview & Important Gazette Circular Highlights
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) / Ministry of Railways has officially published the recruitment notification for 11,558 vacancies under advertisement reference CEN 05/2026 & CEN 06/2026. Candidates can submit their application form from 2026-09-14 to 2026-10-13. Read below for eligibility conditions, category-wise fee details, step-by-step application instructions, and 100% verified direct official links.
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Important Dates / महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ
Notice Released
Online Apply Start
Last Date to Apply
Last Date for Fee
Correction Window
2026-10-15 to 2026-10-24
Exam Date
December 2026 - January 2027
Admit Card Available
4 Days prior to CBT
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Application Fee / आवेदन शुल्क
General / OBC / EWS
Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400 refundable after appearing in 1st Stage CBT)
SC / ST Candidates
Rs. 250/- (Rs. 250 refundable after appearing in 1st Stage CBT)
Female (All Categories)
Rs. 250/- (Rs. 250 refundable after appearing in 1st Stage CBT)
Payment Mode
Online via Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI
⚠️ Note: Application fee is non-refundable once submitted. Please verify eligibility before payment.
🎯 Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits / पात्रता एवं आयु सीमा
🎓 Educational Qualification
12th Pass for Under-Graduate Level Posts (Levels 2 & 3) | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline for Graduate Level Posts (Levels 5 & 6).
Under Graduate Posts: 18-33 Years | Graduate Posts: 18-36 Years (includes 3-year COVID relief relaxation).
Category Relaxation: OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years, SC/ST: 5 Years, PwBD: 10 Years as per Railway Board rules.
💰 Pay Scale & Salary
Level 2 (Rs. 19,900) to Level 6 (Rs. 35,400) + DA, HRA, Transport Allowance
📝 Selection Process
1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1 common for all posts)
2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2 separate for each pay level)
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT for Station Master) / Typing Skill Test (for Clerks/Typists)
Document Verification & Medical Fitness Examination in Railway Hospitals
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Govt Job Age Calculator & Relaxation Checker
सरकारी नौकरी आयु सीमा व उम्र छूट कैलकुलेटर
✓ DoPT Verified Formula
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Vacancy Details & Post Breakdown / पद विवरण
Total: 11,558 Posts
Post Name / पद का नाम
Total Posts
Eligibility Qualification
Age Limit
Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor
1,736
Graduate Degree from recognized University
18-36 Years
Station Master (Level 6)
994
Graduate Degree from recognized University
18-36 Years
Goods Train Manager
3,144
Graduate Degree from recognized University
18-36 Years
Junior Clerk cum Typist (Under Graduate Level 2)
3,200
12th (+2 Stage) with English/Hindi typing
18-33 Years
Accounts Clerk cum Typist
2,484
12th (+2 Stage) with typing proficiency
18-33 Years
📝 How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide / आवेदन कैसे करें
Open the centralized Railway recruitment portal at rrbapply.gov.in.
Create an account by verifying mobile number and email ID with OTP.
Log in and select the relevant CEN.
Select ONLY ONE RRB zone carefully (choice of RRB cannot be modified later).
Fill in educational details and upload signature and live photograph.
Pay the exam fee (Rs. 500 for General/OBC, Rs. 250 for reserved/female candidates).
Provide verified bank account details during form fill-up to receive automatic refund after CBT-1.
⚠️ Candidate Advisory: Do NOT share your login credentials, OTP, or registration password with any third-party cyber cafes or unverified agents. Always submit the form directly from the official portal.
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Verified Direct Official Links / महत्वपूर्ण आधिकारिक लिंक्स
Authentic government servers for RRB NTPC 2026 • No third-party ad redirect traps
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Apply Online (Official Server 1 - Main Portal)Direct Candidate Login & One Time Registration (OTR)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions — RRB NTPC 2026 (अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल)
Can I apply to multiple RRB zones for NTPC 2026?
No. Candidates can apply to only ONE RRB zone. Submitting multiple applications across different RRBs will lead to disqualification.
How much fee is refunded in RRB NTPC?
Candidates attending 1st Stage CBT receive Rs. 400 back (for Rs. 500 fee payers) and full Rs. 250 back (for Rs. 250 fee payers) directly into their registered bank account.
Can final year degree students apply for RRB NTPC Graduate Posts?
No. Candidates must possess the prescribed minimum educational qualification (Graduation or 12th depending on post) on or before the crucial closing date of application.