🚂 RRB NTPC Graduate Level Recruitment 2026 – CEN 06/2026 – Apply Online for 3548 Posts

📅 Important Dates (CEN 06/2026)

💰 Application Fee (with Refund Provision)

• Fee can be paid online through Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
• Refund is applicable only for candidates who appear in the 1st Stage CBT.
• Refund will be credited to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account only.
• Fee once paid shall not be refunded if the candidate does not appear in CBT or if the application is rejected.

👤 Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027)

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (NCL): 3 years
• Ex-Servicemen (UR/EWS): 3 years after deduction of service period
• Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL): 6 years after deduction of service period
• Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST): 8 years after deduction of service period
• PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years
• PwBD (OBC-NCL): 13 years
• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
• Serving Railway Staff (Group C): UR/EWS - 40 years, OBC - 43 years, SC/ST - 45 years
• Widows/Divorced Women (not remarried): UR/EWS - 35 years, OBC - 38 years, SC/ST - 40 years

📋 Vacancy Details – Total 3548 Posts

Category-wise Vacancy Summary

RRB-wise Vacancy Details

🎓 Essential Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent, as on the closing date of online application (06 November 2026).
• Candidates awaiting final results of the prescribed qualification are NOT eligible to apply.
• The educational certificate (Provisional or Regular) should contain the date of issue. If the date of issue is after the closing date, then the consolidated marksheet with date of declaration of final qualifying exam or individual semester/year marksheets with result declaration dates must be submitted.

📖 Exam Pattern – Two-Stage CBT

1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)

• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
• Qualifying Marks: UR – 40%, EWS – 40%, OBC(NCL) – 30%, SC – 30%, ST – 25%. Relaxation of 2 marks for PwBD candidates in case of shortage.
• The 1st Stage CBT is of screening nature. Normalized score will be used for shortlisting for 2nd Stage CBT.
• Candidates shortlisted for 2nd Stage CBT availing reservation benefits of OBC(NCL)/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD/ExSM shall continue to be considered only against their respective category.

2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)

• Shortlisting for 2nd Stage CBT is based on normalized marks of 1st Stage CBT, at 15 times the community-wise vacancies.
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
• Qualifying Marks: Same as 1st Stage CBT.
• Typing Skill Test (CBTST) has been dispensed with for Senior Clerk Cum Typist and Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist for CEN 06/2026. Candidates are still expected to have basic computer proficiency; unsatisfactory performance may affect/delay confirmation or promotion.

🏁 Selection Process

• Stage 1: 1st Stage CBT (screening)
• Stage 2: 2nd Stage CBT
• Stage 3: Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination (ME)
• Shortlisting for DV/ME is at 1:1 ratio based on merit in CBTs.
• Final empanelment is based on merit, subject to successful completion of DV and passing the prescribed medical examination.
• Tie-Breaking: Older candidate is placed higher; if age is same, alphabetical order (A to Z) of the given name (not surname) is considered.
• Candidates must ensure they fulfill the medical standards for the opted post. Candidates found medically unsuitable will not be given any alternative appointment.

📝 How to Apply Online – RRB CEN 06/2026

• Step 1 (Create an Account): Visit the official RRB website: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and click on the application link (https://www.rrbapply.gov.in). Create an account using a valid mobile number and email ID. Candidates who already have an account from previous RRB CENs can use the same credentials.
• Step 2: Login and fill the online application form for CEN 06/2026.
• Step 3: Fill personal details, educational qualifications, choose RRB and post/zone preferences (only one RRB allowed).
• Step 4: Capture live photograph (as per instructions) and upload scanned signature (black ink on white paper, running handwriting, 30–49 KB, JPG/JPEG).
• Step 5: Pay the application fee through Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
• Step 6: Submit the application and download the confirmation page. Keep it safe for future reference.
• Correction: Modification window is available from 09 November 2026 to 18 November 2026 with a fee of ₹250 per modification (except Create an Account details and chosen RRB).

⚠️ Important Instructions

• Only ONE online application is allowed. Multiple applications will be rejected and candidate debarred.
• Free Sleeper Class Railway Pass for SC/ST candidates (if opted) for CBT/DV/ME.
• PwBD candidates eligible for scribe must register their scribe on the RRB portal (rrbapply.gov.in) and provide scribe details during the online application window.
• Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour for eligible PwBD candidates using scribe.
• Banned items inside exam centre: Mobile phones, watches, calculators, Bluetooth devices, books, pens, etc. Pen will be provided.
• Biometric verification will be done at every stage. Impersonation leads to lifetime debarment and legal action.
• Medical fitness as per Railway Medical Standards is mandatory. Candidates must ensure they meet the prescribed standards for their opted post.
• Selected candidates are liable to serve anywhere in India and are subject to All India Service Liability.
• For queries: Email – rrb.help@csc.gov.in, Phone – 9592001188 / 01725653333 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days).