The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) issued an indicative notice dated 26 September 2026. It covers various posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate), known as NTPC. The notice falls under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 06/2026 and carries Notice No. RRB/PRYJ/Advt./CEN/06/2026. Online applications are tentatively set to open on 8 October 2026 and close on 6 November 2026 at 23:59 PM. The detailed CEN will follow on the common website of all RRBs. This is for graduates who want a Ministry of Railways job at Level-5 or Level-6.
This is an indicative notice, so the application link is not active yet. It gives 3,477 tentative vacancies for all RRBs together. It has no post-wise breakdown and no place of posting. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) indicative notice No. RRB/PRYJ/Advt./CEN/06/2026 dated 26 September 2026. Last verified: 21 September 2026.
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced 3,477 tentative vacancies for Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) posts under CEN No. 06/2026. Online applications are tentatively set to open on 8 October 2026 and close on 6 November 2026 at 23:59 PM. Candidates can apply only through rrbapply.gov.in. The indicative notice does not name the posts or list the selection stages.
RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 Jobs at a glance
| Detail | As per the notice |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Post | Various posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) |
| Notice / CEN No. | CEN No. 06/2026 (RRB/PRYJ/Advt./CEN/06/2026) |
| Total vacancy | 3,477 (tentative, all RRBs) |
| Salary | Level-5 and Level-6 (7th Central Pay Commission, CPC). Amounts not mentioned |
| Application mode | Online only, at rrbapply.gov.in |
| Eligibility | Age counted as on 1 January 2027. Other rules as per the detailed CEN |
| Last date | 6 November 2026, 23:59 PM (tentative) |
| Who can apply | Graduates. Final rules as per the detailed CEN |
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About the Railway Recruitment Boards
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) recruit staff for the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. This notice comes from the Chairpersons of the RRBs and covers all boards together. The 3,477 vacancies are a combined figure for all RRBs. The detailed CEN will appear on one common website for every board. Candidates can open the page of an individual board from that website.
Important dates
Both application dates are marked tentative in the notice.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative notice date | 26 September 2026 (as printed on the notice) |
| Application opens | 8 October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Last date to apply online | 6 November 2026, 23:59 PM (Tentative) |
| Age counted as on | 1 January 2027 |
The notice prints the closing time as 23:59 PM, which is 11:59 at night.
Vacancy details and pay level
The notice gives one combined figure for all RRBs. The total is 3,477.
| Post | Pay Level | Tentative Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Various posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) | Level-5 and Level-6 (7th CPC) | 3,477 (All RRBs) |
The notice gives no post-wise, RRB-wise or category-wise split. It does not say which posts sit at Level-5 and which at Level-6. Pay amounts are not mentioned in the official notification.
The 7th CPC pay matrix fixes the starting basic pay for each level. Allowances are paid on top of it.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the official website.
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Eligibility and age limit
The indicative notice sets no eligibility rules of its own. It says all eligibility criteria will be strictly as per the detailed CEN.
| Item | Status in the notice |
|---|---|
| Educational qualification | Graduate category. Post-wise details not mentioned |
| Age limit | As per the detailed CEN |
| Age counted as on | 1 January 2027 |
| Medical standard | As per the detailed CEN |
Candidates can work out their age on 1 January 2027 with the Age Calculator. They can then compare it with the limits once the detailed CEN is out.
Selection process and application fee
The indicative notice does not list the selection stages or the exam pattern.
Application fee details are not mentioned in the official notification. Check the official website for updates.
Past NTPC recruitment used computer-based tests, then document verification and a medical examination. Some posts also had a typing or aptitude test. The stages for CEN No. 06/2026 will be confirmed in the detailed CEN.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the official website.
Aadhaar verification before applying
Candidates should verify their primary details using Aadhaar while filling the online application. Applications that are not Aadhaar-verified will face detailed scrutiny at every stage of the recruitment process. The notice says this can cause inconvenience and delays. It does not say such applications will be rejected.
The name and date of birth in Aadhaar must be updated to match 100% with the 10th class pass certificate. The notice gives this as the way to get successful verification. Aadhaar must also carry the latest photo and the latest biometrics (fingerprint and iris) before the online application is filled.
Aadhaar checklist before the portal opens
- Keep the Aadhaar card and the 10th class pass certificate side by side.
- Compare the full name letter by letter, including spelling, initials and spacing.
- Compare the date of birth on both documents.
- Check that the photo on Aadhaar is recent.
- Check that fingerprint and iris data are up to date. Biometric updates need a visit to an Aadhaar update centre.
- Start any correction early. The notice does not say how long an Aadhaar update takes.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the official website.
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How to apply
- Update Aadhaar so the name and date of birth match the 10th class pass certificate. Add the latest photo and biometrics.
- Wait for the detailed CEN No. 06/2026 on the common RRB website. All terms and conditions are as per that notice, including any corrigendum.
- Apply through online mode only at rrbapply.gov.in. The tentative opening date is 8 October 2026.
- Verify primary details using Aadhaar while filling the online application.
Documents to keep ready
The notice asks candidates to keep the necessary certificates and documents ready, but it does not list them. It points to two documents.
- Aadhaar with the latest photo and biometrics (fingerprint and iris)
- 10th class pass certificate, for the name and date of birth match
Other documents that may be asked for:
- Graduation certificate or marksheet
- Category certificate, if a category benefit is claimed
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) certificate, if applying under that category
- Recent photograph and signature
The detailed CEN will give the full list. The second group is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the official website.
Important links
| Link | What it is |
|---|---|
| RRB common website | Detailed CEN No. 06/2026 will be published here |
| RRB NTPC Graduate online application portal | Apply link. Not active until applications open |
| Short Notice | RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 for 3,477 Posts |
| Latest Jobs (All India) | More all-India vacancies on this site |
Should you apply?
This notice suits graduates who want a Ministry of Railways job at Level-5 or Level-6 and can wait for the detailed CEN. It does not suit anyone who needs to decide today. The posts, eligibility rules, fee and selection stages are not published yet.
Competition for graduate railway posts is heavy. Applicants come from every state, and the 3,477 vacancies are shared across all RRBs. The notice gives no applicant figures.
The career path depends on the post, and the notice names none. Candidates should read the post list in the detailed CEN before they choose. Graduates comparing options can also browse graduate jobs on this site.
The main trade-off is uncertainty. Dates and vacancies are tentative, and the rules are pending. Fixing an Aadhaar mismatch now helps whatever dates the detailed CEN confirms. Candidates who want to start early can find exam pages in the Syllabus category.
Candidates should apply only through the official portal and should not pay any agent or middleman for a government job. The notice itself warns against touts, brokers and job racketeers.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the official website.
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FAQs
When is the RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 exam date?
The exam date is not mentioned in the official notification. The indicative notice gives only tentative application dates, from 8 October 2026 to 6 November 2026. Candidates should watch the common RRB website for the schedule.
Can I apply to more than one RRB for RRB NTPC Graduate 2026?
The indicative notice does not say. It gives no rule on choosing a board or applying to more than one. Candidates should check the detailed CEN No. 06/2026 on the common RRB website before applying.
Which posts are included in RRB NTPC Graduate 2026?
The indicative notice does not name the posts. Earlier NTPC graduate recruitment included Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor and Senior Clerk cum Typist. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the detailed CEN.
What is the in-hand salary of RRB NTPC Graduate posts?
The notice does not give it. It names only Level-5 and Level-6 under the 7th CPC, with no pay amounts or allowances. In-hand salary cannot be worked out until the detailed CEN confirms the posts and their pay levels.
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