Description
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the notification for NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) Graduate Level Recruitment 2026 under CEN 06/2025. This recruitment drive offers 5810 vacancies for various posts like Station Master, Goods Train Manager, and Senior Clerk across India. Candidates who applied will appear in the CBT-I exam scheduled from 16 March to 27 March 2026, and admit cards will be released before the exam.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 20 October 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 21 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27 November 2025 |
| Correction Window | 30 Nov – 09 Dec 2025 |
| Application Status | 20 January 2026 |
| CBT-I Exam Date | 16 – 27 March 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500
- SC / ST / EBC: ₹250
- All Female Candidates: ₹250
- Fee Refund:
- ₹400 refunded to General/OBC candidates after appearing in CBT-I
- ₹250 refunded to other categories after appearing in CBT-I
- Payment Method: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallet.
Post Details & Eligibility
| Post Name | Total Vacancy | Age Limit | Minimum Education Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| RRB NTPC Graduate Level Posts (Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Traffic Assistant, Senior Clerk, JAA, etc.) | 5810 | 18 – 33 Years (as on 01 Jan 2026) | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university |
Age Relaxation:
- OBC: 3 Years
- SC / ST: 5 Years
- Additional relaxation as per government rules.
Category Wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | To be notified zone-wise |
| EWS | To be notified zone-wise |
| OBC | To be notified zone-wise |
| SC | To be notified zone-wise |
| ST | To be notified zone-wise |
| Total | 5810 |
RRB releases category distribution separately for each railway zone.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
CBT-I (Computer Based Test)
- Total Questions: 100
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark
Subjects Included:
- General Awareness
- Mathematics
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
CBT-II
- Similar subjects but higher difficulty level.
Further Stages
- Typing Skill Test / Aptitude Test (for some posts)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Salary (Pay Scale)
Selected candidates will receive salary under Level-5 / Level-6 Pay Matrix depending on the post.
- Approx Salary Range: ₹29,200 – ₹35,400 per month + allowances.
Important Links
| Check CBT-I Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Check CBT-I Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Application Status Link | Click Here |
| Check Application Status Notice | Hindi | English |
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Download Date Extend Notice | Click Here |
| Check Zone Wise Vacancy Details | Click Here |
| Check Official Notification | English | Hindi |
| Check Syllabus & Exam Pattern | Click Here |
| RRB Official Website | Click Here |