Job Opening: Railways Announces 3,548 NTPC–Graduate Vacancies
Eligible candidates can submit their applications until November 6, 11:59 pm; application modification window from November 9 to 18
UdaipurTimes, Oct 12, 2026 - Indian Railways has announced 3,548 graduate-level vacancies under the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC–Graduate) recruitment through Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 06/2026 issued by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). The recruitment provides eligible graduates with an opportunity to pursue a career in Indian Railways.
Recruitment covers four categories of posts:
- Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor (127 vacancies)
- Goods Train Manager (2,750 vacancies)
- Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist (300 vacancies)
- Senior Clerk Cum Typist (371 vacancies)
The posts offer initial basic pay under the Seventh Central Pay Commission. Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor carries an initial basic pay of Rs 35,400 per month at Pay Level 6, while the other three categories carry an initial basic pay of Rs 29,200 per month at Pay Level 5. Applicable allowances and service conditions will be governed by the relevant rules.
The online application process commenced on October 8, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications until November 6, 11:59 pm. The last date for payment of the examination fee is November 8, while the application modification window is scheduled from November 9 to 18.
Candidates must possess a degree from a recognised university or its equivalent and fulfil the prescribed post-specific eligibility conditions. The notified age limit is 18-33 years as on January 1, 2027, with applicable age relaxations for eligible categories under the prescribed rules.
The selection process comprises a first-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), a second-stage CBT, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination, as applicable. The recruitment framework also provides applicable reservation and age-relaxation benefits, along with scribe assistance and compensatory time for eligible candidates with disabilities, in accordance with the prescribed provisions.
Another provision under CEN No. 06/2026 is the dispensation of the Computer-Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) for the posts of Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist and Senior Clerk Cum Typist. Candidates are nevertheless expected to possess basic computer and typing proficiency, which will be assessed after joining, as specified in the notification.
Candidates can and should access the detailed notification, vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria and recruitment updates through the official Railway Recruitment Boards website:
RRB official website: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
Online application portal: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in
