RRB NTPC 2026 Notification – 8,868 Vacancies, Exam Date 16 March, Apply @ rrbapply.gov.in

✅ Official Source: rrbapply.gov.in | indianrailways.gov.in

⚡ Quick Overview — RRB NTPC 2026

Total Vacancies: 8,868 (5,810 Graduate + 3,058 Undergraduate)
Notification: CEN 06/2025 (Graduate) | CEN 07/2025 (UG)
CBT 1 Exam Date: 16 March – 27 March 2026
Age Limit: 18–33 years (Graduate) | 18–30 years (UG)
Education: Graduation / 12th Pass (post-wise)
Application Fee: ₹500 (General/OBC/EWS) | ₹250 (SC/ST/PwBD/Women)
Official Website: rrbapply.gov.in / indianrailways.gov.in

⚠️ IMPORTANT: RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam for Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025) begins on 16 March 2026. Download your Admit Card from your regional RRB website using Registration Number & Date of Birth.

📋 RRB NTPC 2026 — Vacancy Details (Official)

Graduate Level Posts (CEN 06/2025) — 5,810 Vacancies

Post Name	Pay Level	Vacancies
Station Master	Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400)	994
Goods Train Manager	Level-5 (₹29,200–₹92,300)	3,144
Traffic Assistant	Level-4 (₹25,500–₹81,100)	90
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	Level-5	1,736
Senior Clerk cum Typist	Level-4	—
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist	Level-4	—
Total Graduate	—	5,810

Undergraduate Level Posts (CEN 07/2025) — 3,058 Vacancies

Post Name	Pay Level	Vacancies
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	Level-3 (₹21,700–₹69,100)	2,022
Accounts Clerk cum Typist	Level-2 (₹19,900–₹63,200)	361
Junior Clerk cum Typist	Level-2	675
Total Undergraduate	—	3,058

📅 RRB NTPC 2026 — Important Dates

Event	Date
Official Notification (Graduate CEN 06/2025)	20 October 2025
Official Notification (UG CEN 07/2025)	27 October 2025
Application Start Date (Graduate)	21 October 2025
Application Last Date (Graduate)	27 November 2025 (extended)
Application Last Date (UG)	27 November 2025 (extended)
CBT 1 Exam Date (Graduate – CEN 06/2025)	16 March – 27 March 2026
CBT 1 Exam Date (UG – CEN 07/2025)	To be announced
Application Status Available	20 January 2026

✅ RRB NTPC 2026 — Eligibility Criteria (Official)

Educational Qualification

Level	Qualification Required
Graduate Level Posts	Graduation Degree from a recognised University / Equivalent
Undergraduate Level Posts	12th Pass (+2) from a recognised Board / Equivalent
Station Master	Graduation + Colour Vision standards required

Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026)

Category	Graduate Posts	UG Posts
General / EWS	18–33 years	18–30 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	18–36 years	18–33 years
SC / ST	18–38 years	18–35 years
PwBD (UR)	18–43 years	18–40 years
Ex-Servicemen	As per Govt norms	As per Govt norms

📝 RRB NTPC 2026 — Exam Pattern (CBT 1)

Subject	Questions	Marks
Mathematics	30	30
General Intelligence & Reasoning	30	30
General Awareness	40	40
Total	100	100

Duration: 90 minutes | Negative Marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer | Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)

The CBT 1 score is used only for shortlisting. Final merit is based on CBT 2 score.

🔢 RRB NTPC 2026 — Selection Process (Official)

CBT Stage 1 — Computer Based Test (Screening)
CBT Stage 2 — Computer Based Test (Merit-based, 120 Questions, 90 min)
Typing Skill Test / CBAT — Applicable for certain posts only
Document Verification — Original documents checked
Medical Examination — As per Railway standards

💰 RRB NTPC 2026 — Salary Structure

Pay Level	Basic Pay	Gross Salary (Approx)
Level-6 (Station Master)	₹35,400	₹45,000–₹55,000/month
Level-5 (Goods Train Manager)	₹29,200	₹38,000–₹46,000/month
Level-4	₹25,500	₹33,000–₹40,000/month
Level-3 (Ticket Clerk UG)	₹21,700	₹28,000–₹35,000/month
Level-2	₹19,900	₹26,000–₹32,000/month

Salary includes HRA, DA, TA, free railway pass, medical facilities, and pension (NPS).

📥 How to Download RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026

Visit your regional RRB website (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in, rrbbbs.gov.in, rrbbnc.gov.in etc.)
Click on "Admit Card / Hall Ticket" link for CEN 06/2025
Enter Registration Number & Date of Birth
Download and print the Admit Card
Carry Admit Card + Valid Photo ID to exam centre

Official Website: rrbapply.gov.in ↗ indianrailways.gov.in ↗

❓ RRB NTPC 2026 — FAQ

When is RRB NTPC 2026 CBT 1 exam?

The RRB NTPC CBT 1 for Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025) is scheduled from 16 March to 27 March 2026. The UG level exam date will be announced separately on rrbapply.gov.in.

How many vacancies in RRB NTPC 2026?

A total of 8,868 vacancies have been announced — 5,810 for Graduate level (CEN 06/2025) and 3,058 for Undergraduate level (CEN 07/2025).

What is the age limit for RRB NTPC 2026?

For Graduate level posts: 18–33 years (General). For UG posts: 18–30 years (General). Age relaxation as per govt rules for OBC/SC/ST/PwBD.

Is there negative marking in RRB NTPC CBT 1?

Yes. 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in both CBT 1 and CBT 2.

Where to apply for RRB NTPC 2026?

Applications were submitted through rrbapply.gov.in. The application window has now closed. Exam is proceeding from 16 March 2026.

RRB NTPC 2026 — 8,868 VacanciesCBT 1 Starts 16 March 2026