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Apply for RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) Recruitment 2026. Check eligibility, key dates, and vacancy details below.Total Posts: 3548
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced CEN No.
| Application Begin | 2026-10-08 |
| Last Date to Apply | 2026-11-06 |
| Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News | 26.09.2026 |
| Opening date of Online application | 08.10.2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 3,548 Posts |
| Age Limit | •SC & ST: 5 Years •OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years •Ex-servicemen (UR & EWS): 3 years (after deduction of length of service from age) •Ex-servicemen (OBC-NCL): 6 years (after deduction of length of service from age) •Ex-servicemen (SC & ST): 8 years (after deduction of length of service from age) •PwBD (UR & EWS): 10 Years • |
Read all the information and instructions given in the detailed CEN carefully before filling the ONLINE application.
Create an account on the unified official RRB website. Candidates who have already created an account for previous RRB CENs should use the same login credentials.
Ensure a valid personal mobile number and active email ID are used for receiving OTPs during account creation, as these details cannot be changed later.
Candidates are strongly advised to authenticate their identity using Digi Locker or Aadhaar during the 'Create an Account' process for smoother verification at various stages.
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The online application for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment (CEN 06/2026) opens on 08.10.2026. The closing date for submission of online applications is 06.11.2026 (23:59 hours), with the last date for fee payment being 08.11.2026. A modification window for corrections will be available from 09.11.2026 to 18.11.2026.
A total of 3548 vacancies have been announced across all Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) for various Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) posts under CEN 06/2026.
The posts under RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 are in Pay Level 5 with an initial pay of Rs. 29200 and Pay Level 6 with an initial pay of Rs. 35400, as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).
The selection process for RRB NTPC Graduate posts involves a 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by a 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT). Candidates who qualify these stages will then undergo Document Verification and Medical Examination.
The application fee for General and OBC candidates is Rs. 500, out of which Rs. 400 will be refunded upon appearing in the 1st Stage CBT. For SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, and Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates, the fee is Rs. 250, which will be fully refunded upon appearing in the 1st Stage CBT.
The 1st Stage CBT consists of 100 objective-type questions for 100 marks, to be completed in 90 minutes. It includes 40 questions from General Awareness, 30 from Mathematics, and 30 from General Intelligence and Reasoning. There is a negative marking of 1/3rd for each incorrect answer.
The 2nd Stage CBT comprises 120 objective-type questions for 120 marks, with a duration of 90 minutes. The paper includes 50 questions from General Awareness, 35 from Mathematics, and 35 from General Intelligence and Reasoning. A negative marking of 1/3rd is applicable for every wrong answer.
No specific physical measurements (such as height, chest, or running) are mentioned in the official notification for these Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) posts. However, candidates must meet the prescribed medical standards for their chosen post.
Yes, candidates can modify details in their submitted application (except those filled in the 'Create an Account' form and the chosen RRB) by paying a non-refundable modification fee of Rs. 250 per occasion. The modification window is from 09.11.2026 to 18.11.2026.
The minimum qualifying marks for UR/EWS candidates are 40%, for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and SC candidates are 30%, and for ST candidates are 25%. These percentages may be relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD candidates in case of a shortage against reserved vacancies.
| Closing date for Submission of Online Application | 06.11.2026 |
| Last Date for Application fee payment for the submitted applications | 08.11.2026 |
| Dates for Modification window for corrections in application form with payment of modification fee | 09.11.2026 to 18.11.2026 |
| General, OBC, EWS | ₹ 500 |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, EBC | ₹ 250 |
| Subject | Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 Minutes |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 Minutes |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 90 Minutes |
| 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) Total | 100 Qs | 100 Marks | 4 hr 30 min (270 mins) |
Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics etc.
Submit the online application ONLY through the link provided on the unified official RRB website.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced a significant recruitment drive for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Graduate Level Posts. This is a golden opportunity for eligible candidates seeking a career in the Indian Railways. A total of 3477 vacancies have been released under Advertisement No. CEN 06/2026, inviting applications from graduates across the country. Interested candidates can mark their calendars as the online application process is set to commence on 08 October 2026 and will conclude on 06 November 2026. Applicants must ensure they meet the age criteria, with a minimum age of 18 years and a maximum of 33 years as of 01 January 2027. Detailed information regarding eligibility, application procedure, and selection process will be available in the full notification.
Analogies, Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Similarities and Differences, Relationships, Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Puzzle, Data Sufficiency, Statement-Conclusion, Statement- Courses of Action, Decision Making, Maps, Interpretation of Graphs etc.
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