RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 – 3,477 Posts, CEN 06/2026 Notice Out

Railway Recruitment Boards have given candidates an early look at 3,477 Graduate-level NTPC posts, with online applications tentatively opening on 08.10.2026. NTPC is short for Non-Technical Popular Categories, the railway’s group of non-engineering posts. This is an indicative notice, which means a preview and not the full notification, so the dates and numbers can still change. The age limit, fee and exam stages will come in the detailed CEN (Centralised Employment Notification) on the RRB website.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Fee: not specified in this notice, so there is no Application Fee table here. It will be in the detailed CEN.

Vacancy Details

This notice gives only the total. It does not list individual posts, categories or RRB-wise numbers.

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Process

Salary and Benefits

In plain terms, a Pay Level is a government pay grade, and Level 5 and Level 6 are the two grades named for these graduate posts. The monthly pay and allowances will be in the detailed CEN.

How to Apply

1. Wait for the detailed CEN No. 06/2026 on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and read it fully. That is where the age limit, fee, qualification and exam stages will be.
2. Check your Aadhaar. The name and date of birth in it must match your 10th class pass certificate exactly.
3. Update Aadhaar with your latest photo and biometrics (fingerprint and iris) before you fill the form.
4. When the window opens (tentatively 08.10.2026), apply online at rrbapply.gov.in. Applications must be complete in all respects.
5. While filling the form, verify your primary details using Aadhaar. The notice says this avoids delays and detailed scrutiny at every stage.

Note: only online applications are accepted.

Documents Required

This notice does not list the documents. The table above is general guidance, except the 10th certificate and Aadhaar, which the notice names.

Important Links

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Do not treat this as the final notification. The notice itself says all terms and eligibility will follow the detailed CEN, along with any corrigendum (correction notice) issued later.
• Do not ignore the Aadhaar rule. If your name or date of birth differs from your 10th certificate, your application may face detailed scrutiny at every stage.
• Do not apply with an old photo or old biometrics in Aadhaar. The notice asks for the latest photo, fingerprint and iris.
• Do not use any site other than rrbapply.gov.in to apply. The RRB portal itself warns about fake RRB websites.
• Do not wait for the last day. The dates are tentative, and portals get slow near closing time.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will applications for RRB CEN 06/2026 open?

The notice gives 08.10.2026 as the tentative opening date and 06.11.2026 (23:59 hours) as the tentative closing date, so both can still change.

How many vacancies are there in this notice?

The notice shows 3,477 tentative vacancies for Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) posts across all RRBs. It does not list them post by post.

Is this the full notification?

No. It is an indicative notice, meaning an early preview. All terms, eligibility and procedures will follow the detailed CEN No. 06/2026, which the RRBs will publish on their common website.

Where do I apply?

Only online, at rrbapply.gov.in. The notice says applications sent in any other way will not be accepted.

What is the pay level for these posts?

The notice lists Level 5 and Level 6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix (the Seventh Pay Commission pay grades) and does not give rupee amounts.

What is the age limit?

This notice does not state it. Age will be counted as on 01.01.2027, and the limits will be in the detailed CEN.

Why does the notice talk about Aadhaar?

The RRBs want your Aadhaar details to match your 10th certificate, so your application is not held up for extra checks at later stages.

How is this different from the September vacancy post?

That post covered the Railway Board approval letter of 03.09.2026, which approved 3,477 Graduate posts. This notice is the RRBs’ own preview of the recruitment for those posts, with dates and Pay Levels. Read the earlier post here: RRB NTPC 2026 vacancy approval.

Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.