RRB NTPC Graduate CEN 06/2026 Recruitment: Apply Online for 3,477 Posts
The Railway Recruitment Boards have issued an indicative notice for CEN No. 06/2026 covering 3,477 tentative vacancies in Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate). Online applications are scheduled on www.rrbapply.gov.in from 8 October 2026 to 6 November 2026, 11:59 PM (tentative). This is not the Undergraduate CEN 07/2026 already live on this site. Eligibility, post-wise vacancy and the exam scheme will be final only in the detailed CEN.
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Important Dates – RRB NTPC Graduate CEN 06/2026 | |
| CEN No.: | 06/2026 |
| Indicative notice: | 26/09/2026 |
| Notice type: | Indicative – detailed CEN awaited |
| Apply online opens (tentative): | 08/10/2026 |
| Last date (tentative, 11:59 PM): | 06/11/2026 |
| Age reckoned as on: | 01/01/2027 |
Application Fee | |
| UR / OBC / EWS: | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC: | ₹250 |
| Note: | Fee and refund rules in the detailed CEN will prevail over this indicative notice |
| Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal. | |
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Watch our video guide covering eligibility, important dates, fee, vacancy details, and how to apply online.
Important Links | |
| Apply Online: | Apply Online – rrbapply.gov.in |
| Download Official Notification PDF: | RRB official website – CEN 06/2026 (detailed PDF when published) |
| Official Website: | Visit Railway Recruitment Boards |
| Watch Updates on YouTube: | Sarkari Job Selection YouTube |
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Vacancy
| Category | Tentative posts | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| NTPC (Graduate) – all participating RRBs | 3,477 | Level 5 and Level 6 (7th CPC) |
Post-wise, RRB-wise and community-wise numbers are not in the indicative notice. They will be in the detailed CEN. The figure can change. This page does not cover NTPC Undergraduate CEN 07/2026.
Eligibility
The recruitment is for graduate-level Non-Technical Popular Category posts. Minimum and maximum age, relaxation, medical standard (which varies by post) and the exact degree will be printed in detailed CEN 06/2026. Age is calculated as on 1 January 2027. Do not treat this indicative page as the full eligibility rule.
Age
Cut-off date: 1 January 2027. The indicative notice does not print the minimum and maximum age. Check CEN 06/2026 before applying.
Pay
Posts are in Pay Level 5 or Level 6 of the 7th CPC, depending on the post allotted. Level 5 entry basic is ₹29,200 and Level 6 entry basic is ₹35,400 before allowances. The table illustrates Level 5 only, with DA at 55% (official DA orders prevail).
RRB NTPC Graduate Level 5 Entry Basic In-Hand Salary
₹54,564
₹48,854
₹45,934
| Compensation Component | X Cities (Tier 1) | Y Cities (Tier 2) | Z Cities (Tier 3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Monthly Earnings & Allowances (Gross Additions) | |||
| +Basic Pay | ₹29,200 | ₹29,200 | ₹29,200 |
| +Dearness Allowance (DA @ 55%) | ₹16,060 | ₹16,060 | ₹16,060 |
| +House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ₹8,760 (30%) | ₹5,840 (20%) | ₹2,920 (10%) |
| +Transport Allowance (TPT + DA) | ₹5,580 | ₹2,790 | ₹2,790 |
| Total Gross Monthly Salary | ₹59,600 | ₹53,890 | ₹50,970 |
| Part 2: Government Deductions (Monthly Recoveries) | |||
| -NPS Contribution (10% Basic + DA) | ₹4,526 | ₹4,526 | ₹4,526 |
| -CGHS (Medical Benefits) | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| -CGEGIS (Insurance Fund) | ₹60 | ₹60 | ₹60 |
| -Estimated Monthly Income Tax (TDS) | ₹0 | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Total Monthly Deductions | ₹5,036 | ₹5,036 | ₹5,036 |
| Net In-Hand Salary (Take Home) | ₹54,564 | ₹48,854 | ₹45,934 |
Exam Pattern
The indicative notice does not publish the stage-wise scheme. Earlier NTPC cycles used CBT stages, a skill or aptitude test where the post needs it, document verification and a medical exam. Treat that only as background until CEN 06/2026 is out.
Syllabus
Syllabus will be in the detailed CEN. Do not rely on unofficial PDFs. Watch rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and the regional RRB sites.
Selection Method
Not specified in the indicative notice. The detailed CEN will fix computer-based tests, any skill test, document verification and medical examination.
Exam Centres
Centres will be chosen in the online form as per the detailed CEN and shown on the admit card.
How to Apply Online
- Keep Class 10 (for date of birth), graduation certificates, photograph, signature and category certificates ready.
- From the opening date, open https://www.rrbapply.gov.in and CEN 06/2026.
- Match your name and date of birth with Aadhaar and the Class 10 certificate if you use Aadhaar verification.
- Choose RRB and post preferences only as the detailed notice allows, pay the fee, and submit before 6 November 2026, 11:59 PM (tentative).
- Ignore touts. Only RRB websites are official.
RRB NTPC Graduate CEN 06/2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
RRB NTPC Graduate CEN 06/2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)
Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:
- Indicative only: Dates and fee on this page follow the indicative notice and can change in the detailed CEN.
- Not UG CEN: Do not confuse this with RRB NTPC Undergraduate CEN 07/2026.
- Aadhaar: Name and date of birth should match the Class 10 certificate if you verify with Aadhaar.
- Official sites: Apply only on rrbapply.gov.in. Do not pay anyone who offers a form outside that portal.
