Official Source VerifiedRECRUITMENT NOTIFICATIONRAILWAYAll 21 RRB Zones Across India

Railway RRB NTPC 2026: 11,558 Graduate & Under-Graduate Posts

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
11,558 Posts Posts
Online Applications Open
Live Gazette Verified
Online Applications OpenLast Date: 15 May 2026

Railway Recruitment Boards have launched the centralized employment notice for non-technical popular categories including Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, and Accounts Clerk.

11,558 Posts Verified Vacancies
Official Gazette Overview & Key Specifications

Important Dates

Official schedule & deadlines

Last Date to Apply:15 May 2026
Fee Payment Last Date:16 May 2026
Exam Date:CBT-1: August - September 2026

Application Fee

Category-wise prescribed charges

General / OBC / EWS:₹500 (₹400 refunded on appearing in CBT-1)
SC / ST / PH (PwBD):₹250 (Full refund)
All Female Candidates:₹250

Payment Gateway Options:

Net Banking, Debit / Credit Card, UPI, or State E-Challan
Correction Charge:As per Commission Policy

Age Limit & Eligibility

Minimum requirements as on cutoff date

Prescribed Age Limit:18 - 36 Years (3 Years General Age Relaxation Included)
SC / ST Age Relaxation:+5 Years (Standard)
OBC (Non-Creamy):+3 Years
PwBD Candidates:+10 to 15 Years

Key Qualification:

12th Pass (Undergraduate) OR Bachelor’s Degree (Graduate)

Quick Recruitment Overview

Total Posts
11,558 Posts
Qualification
12th Pass (Undergraduate) OR Bachelor’s Degree (Graduate)
Age Bracket
18 - 36 Years (3 Years General Age Relaxation Included)
Last Date
15 May 2026
Location
All 21 RRB Zones Across India
Organization
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
Application Mode
Online (Official Portal)

Important Dates & Schedule

Official chronological timeline · 3 events

EventDate
Last Date to Apply15 May 2026
Fee Payment Last Date16 May 2026
Written Exam / CBT DateCBT-1: August - September 2026

Official Vacancy Breakdown

Post-wise and category-wise distribution verified from gazette notification

11,558 Posts Posts

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Unreserved (UR)
4,682
OBC (NCL)
3,120
EWS
1,155
SC
1,734
ST
867
Total Posts
11,558

Post-Wise Details & Educational Qualification

Post Name / CadreDepartment / MinistryVacanciesPay Scale / LevelEligibility / Qualification
Station MasterLevel 6Traffic / Operating (Indian Railways)As Notified₹35,400 + AllowancesBachelor's Degree in any discipline + CBAT Aptitude Test + A2 Medical
Goods Train Manager (Guard)Level 5Traffic / OperatingAs Notified₹29,200 + Running AllowancesBachelor's Degree in any discipline + A2 Medical
Senior Commercial cum Ticket ClerkLevel 5Commercial BranchAs Notified₹29,200 + AllowancesBachelor's Degree in any discipline + B2 Medical
Junior Accounts Assistant cum TypistLevel 5Accounts DepartmentAs Notified₹29,200 + AllowancesBachelor's Degree + Typing Skill (30 wpm English / 25 wpm Hindi)
Senior Clerk cum TypistLevel 5Personnel / General AdminAs Notified₹29,200 + AllowancesBachelor's Degree + Typing Skill Test
Commercial cum Ticket ClerkLevel 3 (Undergraduate)Commercial BranchAs Notified₹21,700 + Allowances12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks
Accounts Clerk cum TypistLevel 2 (Undergraduate)Accounts DepartmentAs Notified₹19,900 + Allowances12th Pass + Typing Proficiency on Computer
Junior Clerk cum TypistLevel 2 (Undergraduate)All Railway DivisionsAs Notified₹19,900 + Allowances12th Pass + Typing Proficiency on Computer
Trains ClerkLevel 2 (Undergraduate)Operating DepartmentAs Notified₹19,900 + Allowances12th (+2 Stage) with minimum 50% aggregate

Application Fee Structure

Prescribed fee by candidate category

CategoryApplication Fee
General / OBC / EWS₹500 (₹400 refunded on appearing in CBT-1)
SC / ST / PH (PwBD)₹250 (Full refund)
All Female Candidates₹250
Mode: Online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Official SBI Challan
Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances except as per specific commission refund notifications.

Educational Eligibility

Prescribed qualifications as on cutoff date

Minimum Qualification
12th Pass (Undergraduate) OR Bachelor’s Degree (Graduate)

Age Limit & Relaxation

As calculated on the official cutoff date

Min Age
18 Years
—
Max Age
36 Years
Category RelaxationUpper age relaxation admissible for SC/ST (5 Yrs), OBC (3 Yrs), and PwD candidates as per Govt rules.

Salary Structure & Pay Scale (7th CPC)

Government remuneration matrix and applicable central/state allowances

Pay Level 2 (7th CPC)
Pay Matrix Band
Level 2 to Level 6 (₹19,900 to ₹92,300 per month)
Additional Benefits & Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and Medical facilities as per rules.

Recruitment Selection Process & Stages

Prescribed assessment phases to qualify for final appointment

4 Stages
Stage 1
1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
Stage 2
2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2)
Stage 3
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT / Typing Skill Test where applicable)
Stage 4
Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test

Official Examination Scheme & Pattern

1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1) - Screening• Marking scheme & subject breakdown

Online CBT (Objective MCQ)
Total Questions
100
Total Marks
100
Exam Duration
90 Minutes (120 Mins for PwBD)
Negative Marking
1/3rd (0.33) Marks per wrong answer
Subject / SectionNo. of QuestionsMaximum Marks
General Awareness (Current Affairs, Railway History, Science)4040
Mathematics (Arithmetic, Algebra, Mensuration, Trigo)3030
General Intelligence & Reasoning3030

Documents Required for Online Application

Keep these original certificates and scanned copies ready before starting registration

7 Items
Recent Passport Size Color Photograph (with clear white background, taken within last 3 months).
Scanned signature in black or blue ink on white paper within prescribed dimensions.
Valid Government Photo ID Card (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, or Driving License).
Class 10th (Matriculation) Certificate & Marksheet for Date of Birth verification.
Educational Qualification Certificates & Marksheets (Intermediate / Degree / Diploma as applicable).
Category / Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) in Central/State Government prescribed format (if seeking reservation).
Active personal Mobile Number and Email ID for receiving registration OTP and official communications.

Step-by-Step Instructions: How to Apply Online

Official application procedure for Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)

7 Steps
1
Step 1: Access the official unified Railway portal (rrbapply.gov.in) and create an RRB Recruitment Account.
2
Step 2: Enter personal details, matriculation roll number, and verify mobile OTP and email confirmation.
3
Step 3: Select your preferred Railway Recruitment Board (RRB Zone - e.g. RRB Allahabad, RRB Mumbai, RRB Kolkata, etc.).
4
Step 4: Provide post preferences in order of choice (Level 6 Station Master, Level 5 Goods Train Manager, etc.).
5
Step 5: Upload clear passport photo and signature as per prescribed RRB dimensions.
6
Step 6: Pay the application fee (₹500 for General/OBC, of which ₹400 is refunded after appearing in CBT-1; ₹250 for SC/ST/Women with full refund).
7
Step 7: Download and print the finalized RRB NTPC confirmation form with Application Registration Number.

Official Links Command Center

Direct official commission gateways verified by HireOrbitAI

Official Resource / ActionAccess Link
Apply Online for RRB NTPC 2026 Application
Application Live
Click Here
Download Official Recruitment Notification PDF (RRB NTPC 2026 Application)
Official PDF
Click Here
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) Official Recruitment Portal
Official Portal
Click Here
AI Exam Syllabus & Personal Preparation Plan for RRB NTPC 2026 Application
AI Powered
Open Tool

Candidate Advisory & Official Guidelines

Differentiating statutory commission rules from HireOrbitAI practical advice

Statutory Commission Directives (Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB))
  • •One Candidate, One Application: Submission of multiple application forms for the same post may lead to summary cancellation of all submissions.
  • •Name & DOB Match: Candidate Name, Father's Name, and Date of Birth must match strictly with the Class 10th (Matriculation) certificate.
  • •Category Certificate Validity: OBC-NCL, EWS, and SC/ST certificates must be issued on or before the cutoff date in the prescribed format.
  • •Non-Refundable Fee: Application fees once remitted shall not be refunded or adjusted under any normal circumstances.
HireOrbitAI Practical Recommendations
  • •Beat the Server Rush: Over 70% of payment failures occur during the final 48 hours. Submit your application at least 5 days prior to the last date.
  • •Preserve Application PDF & Fee Challan: Keep at least 3 printed copies of your final confirmation page and save the digital PDF in Google Drive.
  • •Safe Photo Guidelines: Use a recent photograph (under 3 months old) with a white background, without caps, spectacles, or masks. Keep 10 extra copies for exam day.
  • •Active Email & Phone: Retain the same registered mobile number and email ID until the final appointment order is issued.

Frequently Asked Questions (RRB NTPC 2026 Application)

Common candidate queries verified against the official recruitment notification

Yes! Candidates who appear for the 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1) receive a refund: ₹400 is refunded back to the bank account for UR/OBC (from ₹500), and the complete ₹250 fee is refunded for SC, ST, Female, and PwBD candidates.