The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the national-level Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) recruitment drive across 21 regional zones of Indian Railways. Following approval from the Railway Board, a total of 5,165 vacancies have been sanctioned for Non-Technical Popular Categories, covering both Graduate and Undergraduate (10+2) level cadres.
Eligible candidates holding a 12th pass certificate or a recognized Bachelor’s Degree can submit their application online via the official unified portal rrbapply.gov.in. Below is the complete notification overview, vacancy distribution, category-wise age limit, CBT 1 & CBT 2 exam pattern, pay scales, and application steps.
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Milestone / Event | Expected Timeline |
| Official Approval Notice Release | September 3, 2026 |
| CEN Notification PDF Release | October 2026 |
| Online Registration Start Date | November 2026 |
| Last Date for Form Submission | December 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Window | December 2026 |
| CBT Stage 1 Examination Date | Early 2027 |
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Parameter | Official Details |
| Recruiting Authority | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) / Ministry of Railways |
| Exam Name | Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) 2026 |
| Total Approved Vacancies | 5,165 Posts (Graduate: 3,477 |
| Cadre / Posts | Goods Train Manager, CCTS, JAA, Senior Clerk, CCTC, Trains Clerk, etc. |
| Pay Level Range | 7th CPC Level 2, Level 3, Level 5, and Level 6 |
| Mode of Application | Online (rrbapply.gov.in) |
| Selection Stages | CBT 1 → CBT 2 → CBAT / Typing Test → Document Verification & Medical |
| Official Application Portal | rrbapply.gov.in / indianrailways.gov.in |
Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
The approved 5,165 positions are categorized into Graduate-level and 12th (Undergraduate)-level posts:
1. Graduate Level Posts (3,477 Vacancies)
| Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Approved Vacancies |
| Goods Train Manager | Level 5 | 2,750 |
| Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor (CCTS) | Level 6 | 56 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist (JAA) | Level 5 | 300 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | Level 5 | 371 |
| Total Graduate Vacancies | — | 3,477 |
2. Undergraduate / 12th Pass Posts (1,688 Vacancies)
| Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Approved Vacancies |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (CCTC) | Level 3 | 700 |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | Level 2 | 600 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Level 2 | 200 |
| Trains Clerk | Level 2 | 188 |
| Total Undergraduate Vacancies | — | 1,688 |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- For Undergraduate Posts (10+2 Level): Passed 12th Standard (+2 Stage) or its equivalent examination from a recognized Board with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (50% mark condition is relaxed for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD).
- For Graduate Level Posts: A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institute.
2. Age Limit (Relaxation Applicable as per Government Rules)
- Undergraduate Posts: 18 to 30 Years
- Graduate Posts: 18 to 33 Years
- Age Relaxations: SC / ST: 5 Years | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years | PwBD: 10 to 15 Years.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The RRB NTPC selection framework involves four distinct evaluation phases:
[ Stage 1: 1st Stage CBT ] - [ Stage 2: 2nd Stage CBT ] - [ Stage 3: Skill Test / CBAT ] - [ Stage 4: DV & Medical ]
Stage 1: CBT 1 (Screening Test)
The 1st Stage CBT is common for all posts and is screening/qualifying in nature:
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 Minutes (120 Mins for PwBD) |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 Minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 90 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer.
- Normalization: Marks obtained in CBT 1 are normalized to short-list candidates for Stage 2.
Stage 2: CBT 2 (Merit Test)
Separate CBT 2 examinations are conducted for each 7th CPC Level (Level 2, 3, 5, 6):
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 Minutes |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | 90 Minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 90 Minutes |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 90 Minutes |
Salary Structure & Pay Scales
| Pay Level | Basic Pay Starting | Gross Monthly Salary (Approx.) | Applicable Posts |
| Level 2 | Rs. 19,900/- | Rs. 32,000 – 35,000/- | Junior Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Trains Clerk |
| Level 3 | Rs. 21,700/- | Rs. 35,000 – 38,000/- | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
| Level 5 | Rs. 29,200/- | Rs. 46,000 – 52,000/- | Goods Guard/Train Manager, Sr. Clerk, JAA |
| Level 6 | Rs. 35,400/- | Rs. 58,000 – 65,000/- | Chief Commercial Ticket Supervisor |
Application Fee Details
| Category | Fee Amount | Refundable Amount (Post CBT-1) |
| UR / OBC / EWS Male Candidates | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 400/- (after appearing in CBT 1) |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Transgender / PwBD / EBC | Rs. 250/- | Rs. 250/- (100% refund after appearing in CBT 1) |
How to Apply Online for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026
- Open the official application website:
rrbapply.gov.in. - Click on “Apply” and select “Create an Account” if registering for the first time on the portal.
- Provide primary details including Aadhaar Number / Photo ID, Full Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, and Mobile Number.
- Verify your account using OTPs received via SMS and Email.
- Log in with your registered credentials and select your primary Railway Recruitment Board (RRB Zone) (e.g., RRB Ranchi, RRB Patna, RRB Kolkata, RRB Allahabad).
- Select post preferences according to your qualification (Graduate or 12th Pass).
- Enter educational qualification marks, category details, and communication address.
- Upload required document scans:
- Recent passport-size photograph (plain white background)
- Signature scan
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS, if applicable)
- Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Submit the form, download the generated PDF application summary, and save a soft copy for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. RRB NTPC 2026 me total kitni vacancies approve hui hain?
Railway Board dwara total 5,165 vacancies approve ki gayi hain, jisme 3,477 Graduate-level posts aur 1,688 Undergraduate (10+2) posts shamil hain.
2. Kya 12th pass candidates RRB NTPC recruitment ke liye eligible hain?
Haan, 12th pass (+2 stage) candidates Undergraduate posts jaise Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (CCTC), Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk, aur Trains Clerk ke liye eligible hain.
3. Application Fee me kitna refund milta hai?
CBT 1 examination me appear hone ke baad General/OBC/EWS candidates ko ₹400 refund milta hai, jabki SC/ST/Female/PwBD candidates ko poora ₹250 refund ho jata hai.
4. RRB NTPC recruitment ka apply online link kaunsi official website par milega?
RRB NTPC recruitment ka online application process official single-window recruitment portal rrbapply.gov.in aur regional RRB websites par conduct kiya jata hai.
