Railway RRB NTPC Graduate Level CEN 06/2026 Apply Online Form 2026

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Graduate Level examination for recruitment to various administrative and accounts posts across Indian Railways. CEN 06/2026 notifies 3,477 vacancies for Graduate-level posts in different zones and production units of Indian Railways. The examination selects candidates for posts like Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Station Master, Goods Guard, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice, and Traffic Apprentice. This is a highly competitive all-India examination conducted by 21 RRBs located in different cities. The selection process involves Computer Based Test (CBT) stages, skill tests/typing tests where applicable, document verification, and medical examination.

Important Dates

Vacancy Breakdown (Typical / Indicative)

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent. The degree must be recognized by AICTE/UGC/recognized statutory body. Candidates appearing in the final year/semester of their degree can also apply provisionally, but they must produce the degree certificate at the time of document verification.

Age Limit

Age as on 01.01.2026:

Age Relaxation:

Nationality

Candidates must be either:

• A citizen of India, or
• A subject of Nepal, or
• A subject of Bhutan, or
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01.01.1962 with intention of permanent settlement, or
• A person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with intention of permanent settlement.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official RRB website at www.rrbapply.gov.in or respective RRB zonal websites
2. Click on the link for "RRB NTPC CEN 06/2026 Graduate Level" application
3. Register yourself by providing basic details like Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, Mobile Number
4. Note down the Registration Number and Password sent to your email/mobile
5. Login using Registration credentials and fill the complete application form with personal, educational, and other required details
6. Upload scanned copies of recent photograph (3.5 cm × 3.5 cm, 50-100 KB, JPG format) and signature (3 cm × 1.5 cm, 20-50 KB, JPG format)
7. Select your preferred RRB, exam city choices (minimum 3), and post preferences
8. Pay the application fee through available online modes (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI)
9. Submit the application form and take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference
10. No need to send hard copy of application or documents to RRB

Application Fees

Note: Fee is non-refundable except in case of cancellation of examination. Fee can be paid online through Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Computer Based Test - Stage 1 (CBT 1): First screening test covering General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. This is a qualifying stage and marks are normalized based on difficulty level across sessions.

1. Computer Based Test - Stage 2 (CBT 2): Main examination for shortlisted candidates from CBT 1. It tests General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning in greater depth. Marks of CBT 2 are considered for final merit listing.

1. Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Applicable for specific posts like Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist. Typing test is qualifying in nature (35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi). CBAT is required for Traffic Assistant and Station Master posts.

1. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates based on CBT 2 performance are called for verification of original certificates including educational qualification, date of birth, category certificate, and other relevant documents.

1. Medical Examination: Candidates who successfully complete DV are called for medical fitness examination as per Railway standards (A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, C2 categories depending on post requirements).

1. Final Merit List: Based on performance in CBT 2, candidates are arranged in merit order (category-wise and post-wise) and final selection is made as per vacancies.

Exam Pattern for CBT 1 (Stage 1)

Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.

Exam Pattern for CBT 2 (Stage 2)

Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.

Note: Questions in all sections will be of objective multiple-choice type. The difficulty level of CBT 2 is higher than CBT 1 for Graduate level posts.

Detailed Syllabus

General Awareness

• Current Affairs (National and International)
• Indian Geography (Physical, Economic, Social)
• Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern, Freedom Struggle)
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Indian Economy
• General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology up to 10th standard)
• Environmental Issues and Ecology
• Sports and Games
• Awards and Honors
• Important Days and Events
• Books and Authors
• Indian Culture and Heritage
• Science and Technology developments

Mathematics

• Number Systems (HCF, LCM, Simplification, Decimals, Fractions)
• Percentage and Averages
• Profit and Loss
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Ratio and Proportion
• Time and Work
• Time, Speed and Distance
• Mensuration (Area and Volume)
• Algebra (Linear equations, Quadratic equations)
• Geometry (Lines, Angles, Triangles, Circles)
• Trigonometry (Basic identities, Heights and Distances)
• Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar graphs, Pie charts, Line graphs)
• Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode)

General Intelligence and Reasoning

• Analogies and Similarities
• Differences and Classification
• Coding and Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Direction Sense Test
• Syllogism and Logical Venn Diagrams
• Alphabetical and Number Series
• Puzzle and Seating Arrangement
• Mathematical Operations and Number Ranking
• Missing Numbers and Characters
• Calendar and Clock
• Mirror and Water Images
• Paper Folding and Cutting
• Embedded Figures and Figure Matrix
• Arithmetic Reasoning
• Non-Verbal Reasoning (Pattern completion, Figure series)

Salary Structure (Typical / Indicative for Pay Level 6)

Additional Benefits: Medical facilities for self and dependents, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), pension benefits under National Pension Scheme (NPS), contributory Provident Fund, Railway passes for travel, quarters/accommodation facilities subject to availability, and various other allowances as per Railway rules.

RRB NTPC Graduate level posts offer excellent career progression opportunities within Indian Railways. Officers can get promoted from Pay Level 6 to Pay Level 7 and higher grades through departmental examinations and seniority-based promotions. With experience and performance, candidates can reach senior administrative positions like Deputy Station Superintendent, Senior Section Engineer, Accounts Officer, and eventually Group A officer positions through Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations (LDCE) or special selections.

Admit Cards for CBT 1 are released approximately 4-7 days before the examination date on the official RRB websites. Candidates must login to the RRB portal using their registration number and date of birth to download their e-admit card. The admit card contains important details including exam date, session timing, exam centre address, reporting time, and important instructions. Candidates must carry a printout of the admit card along with one original valid photo ID proof (Aadhar, Voter ID, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport) to the examination centre.

CBT 1 results are declared approximately 4-6 weeks after the completion of examination on the official RRB websites. Results are published as PDF scorecards containing roll numbers of qualified candidates along with their normalized marks. Candidates can check their individual scorecard by logging into the RRB portal. CBT 2 results follow a similar pattern and are declared within 6-8 weeks. Final merit lists are published after completion of all selection stages including skill tests and document verification.

RRB NTPC Graduate level cutoff marks vary significantly based on category, post preference, and RRB zone. Typically, UR category cutoff ranges from 65-75 marks out of 100 in CBT 1, while OBC cutoff is around 55-65 marks, SC around 50-60 marks, and ST around 45-55 marks in recent patterns. CBT 2 cutoffs are generally higher, with UR category requiring 70-80+ marks for selection in popular posts. Cutoffs also vary considerably across different RRB zones, with zones like Allahabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai generally having higher cutoffs compared to northeastern zones.

Exam Centres (City-wise)

North: Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu, Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad, Varanasi, Patna, Ranchi, Jaipur, Ajmer, Agra, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Dehradun

South: Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Secunderabad, Coimbatore, Madurai, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Mysore, Hubli, Mangalore, Kochi

East: Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Malda, Siliguri, Cuttack, Sambalpur

West: Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Nagpur, Surat, Vadodara, Nashik, Aurangabad, Bhopal, Indore, Bilaspur, Raipur

Northeast: Guwahati, Agartala, Dibrugarh, Silchar, Imphal, Shillong, Itanagar

Note: Candidates can choose up to 3-4 exam city preferences during application, but final allotment is subject to availability.