The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released an indicative notice for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 06/2026.
A total of 3,477 tentative vacancies have been announced for various Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) posts under the Ministry of Railways. Eligible graduates will be able to apply online through the official RRB application portal.
IMPORTANT: This is an indicative notification. Detailed information regarding post-wise vacancies, exact eligibility, age limit, examination pattern and selection stages will be confirmed in the detailed CEN No. 06/2026.
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Post Name | Various NTPC Graduate-Level Posts |
| Total Posts | 3,477 Tentative |
| Age Limit | To be confirmed in detailed CEN; age reckoning date is 01.01.2027 |
| Qualification | Graduation |
| Experience | Not specified in indicative notice |
| Application Fee | ₹500 for UR/OBC/EWS; ₹250 for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | Pay Level 5 & Level 6 under 7th CPC |
| Eligibility | Graduate candidates meeting the detailed CEN conditions |
| Job Location | Various locations across Indian Railways |
Vacancy Details
Total Tentative Vacancies: 3,477
The detailed notification will provide the complete post-wise, category-wise and RRB-wise vacancy distribution.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Indicative Notice Date | 26 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 08 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 06 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Detailed CEN | To be notified |
The application dates are tentative and candidates should confirm them in the detailed CEN No. 06/2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The recruitment is for graduate-level NTPC posts. Candidates should have the required graduation qualification prescribed for the particular post in the detailed notification.
Age Limit
The age will be reckoned as on 01 January 2027. The exact minimum and maximum age limits and category-wise relaxation will be specified in the detailed CEN.
Experience
No specific experience requirement has been mentioned in the indicative notice. Candidates should check the detailed notification for post-wise eligibility and any additional requirements.
Application Fee
- UR/OBC/EWS: ₹500
- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC: ₹250
Selection Process
The complete selection process is yet to be confirmed in the indicative notice. The detailed CEN will provide information regarding the Computer Based Examination(s), document verification, medical examination and other applicable stages.
How to Apply for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official RRB application portal.
- Visit the official RRB Apply portal.
- Select the application link for CEN No. 06/2026 – NTPC Graduate.
- Complete registration with accurate personal details.
- Verify the required details, including Aadhaar information where applicable.
- Enter educational and communication details.
- Select the appropriate RRB and post preferences as permitted by the detailed CEN.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Review the application carefully and submit it.
- Save the submitted application for future reference.
Official Apply Link
Candidates should submit their application only through the official RRB application portal once the application window opens. Applicants should carefully check the detailed CEN before selecting their RRB and post preferences.
Details PDF
Candidates should read the official notification/indicative notice before applying. The notice provides important information about the 3,477 tentative vacancies and upcoming recruitment process, while the detailed CEN will contain the final eligibility and selection conditions.
RRB NTPC Graduate Notification PDF
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| Apply Online | Click Here to Apply Online |
| Details/Notice PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | Visit RRB Official Website |
FAQs – RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are announced?
There are 3,477 tentative graduate-level NTPC vacancies.
Q2. What is the qualification for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment?
The recruitment is for graduate-level NTPC posts. Exact post-wise qualifications will be provided in the detailed CEN.
Q3. Is work experience required?
No specific experience requirement is mentioned in the indicative notice. Candidates should check the detailed CEN for post-wise conditions.
Q4. What is the salary?
The advertised posts carry Pay Level 5 and Level 6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Q5. When will applications start?
The tentative online application start date is 08 October 2026.
Q6. What is the last date to apply?
The tentative last date is 06 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
Q7. What is the application fee?
The indicative fee is ₹500 for UR/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC candidates.
Q8. Is the 3,477 vacancy figure final?
No. 3,477 is tentative, and the final post-wise and RRB-wise vacancies will be given in the detailed CEN No. 06/2026.