The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Railway Recruitment Cell of Indian Railways, have rolled out the much-awaited RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) recruitment through two notifications – CEN 06/2025 for graduate-level posts and CEN 07/2025 for undergraduate (12th level) posts. The online application stage closed in November 2025, the Computer Based Test (CBT 1) for graduate posts was conducted in March 2026, and the recruitment cycle is currently in an advanced stage with CBT 2 dates already announced. Interested aspirants who have already applied should keep a close watch on the official portal for admit cards and result updates.
RRB NTPC 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Indian Railways |
| Post Name | Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Senior/Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk & allied posts |
| Category | Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) – Graduate & Undergraduate |
| Total Vacancies | Approximately 8,868 (5,810 Graduate + 3,058 UG) as per the official notifications |
| Job Location | All India (various Railway Zones & Production Units) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rrbcdg.gov.in (and respective regional RRB websites) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release (CEN 06/2025) | 20 October 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 21 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 November 2025 (extended) |
| CBT 1 Exam Date (Graduate) | 16 March 2026 to 27 March 2026 (concluded) |
| CBT 2 Exam Date (Graduate) | 10 July 2026 (tentative, as announced) |
Kindly note that the application window for both cycles has already closed. The dates above reflect the latest available schedule; UG (CEN 07/2025) exam stages may follow a separate calendar, so candidates are advised to verify the exact dates on the official website.
Vacancy Details
The graduate-level notification (CEN 06/2025) carries around 5,810 vacancies, while the undergraduate notification (CEN 07/2025) carries approximately 3,058 vacancies, taking the combined total to roughly 8,868 posts. Among graduate posts, Goods Train Manager has the largest share with about 3,416 vacancies, followed by Senior Clerk cum Typist (around 638), Station Master (around 615) and other supervisory posts. UG-level posts include Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk and Commercial cum Ticket Clerk. Post-wise and zone-wise distribution is given in detail in the official notification PDF.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
For graduate-level (CEN 06/2025) posts such as Station Master and Goods Train Manager, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognised university. For undergraduate-level (CEN 07/2025) posts such as Junior Clerk cum Typist and Accounts Clerk cum Typist, a 12th (10+2) pass or its equivalent from a recognised board is the minimum qualification. Some posts also require typing proficiency, which is tested at a later stage.
Age Limit
As per the official notification, the general age range is between 18 and 33 years (the upper limit may vary slightly by post and notification). Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules – typically 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer), and 10 years (plus category relaxation) for PwBD candidates. Candidates are advised to check the exact age criteria and reference date in the notification before applying.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS candidates: Rs. 500 (out of which Rs. 400 is refunded after appearing in CBT 1, subject to bank charges).
- SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minority / Economically Backward Class candidates: Rs. 250 (fully refunded after appearing in CBT 1).
The refund is credited to the same bank account used at the time of payment. Please confirm the fee and refund terms on the official notification.
Salary / Pay Scale
Posts are offered under the 7th Pay Commission across Pay Levels 2 to 6 in the Pay Matrix. Indicative initial basic pay is around Rs. 19,900 (Level 2) for Junior Clerk cum Typist, Rs. 21,700 (Level 3), Rs. 25,500 (Level 4), Rs. 29,200 (Level 5) and Rs. 35,400 (Level 6) for posts like Station Master and Goods Train Manager. In addition, candidates receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance and other admissible benefits as per Railway rules, along with attractive career growth prospects.
Selection Process
- First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1) – common screening test.
- Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2) – based on post level.
- Typing Skill Test / Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) – applicable to specific posts (for example, CBAT for Station Master and typing test for clerical/typist posts).
- Document Verification (DV).
- Medical Examination as per Railway medical standards.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official RRB website at rrbcdg.gov.in or your regional RRB website.
- Open the relevant CEN (06/2025 for graduate or 07/2025 for undergraduate) recruitment link.
- Complete the one-time registration using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational and post-preference details carefully.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
- Download and save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Please note that the application window for the current cycle is already closed; the steps above are provided for reference and for future RRB NTPC cycles. Always apply only through the official portal: https://rrbcdg.gov.in.
Important Links
- Official Website / Apply Online: https://rrbcdg.gov.in
- Official Notification (CEN 06/2025 & CEN 07/2025): https://rrbcdg.gov.in
Disclaimer: The details given above are compiled for the convenience of aspirants and are based on the latest available information. Vacancy numbers, dates, eligibility, fee and other particulars are subject to change. Candidates are strongly advised to read the official notification and verify all details on the official RRB website (rrbcdg.gov.in) before applying or appearing for any stage of the recruitment.