RRB NTPC 2026-27 Notification: 5,165 Vacancy, Exam Date, Eligibility, Apply Online (CEN 06/2026 & 07/2026)

Quick answer: The Railway Recruitment Boards have announced a fresh RRB NTPC cycle for 2026-27 with 5,165 vacancies — 3,477 graduate-level posts (CEN 06/2026) and 1,688 undergraduate-level posts (CEN 07/2026). The vacancies were approved on 3 September 2026 and a short notice was published on RRB websites on 21 September 2026. Online applications open on 8 October 2026 (graduate) and 15 October 2026 (undergraduate). CBT 1 is tentatively expected in December 2026 – January 2027.

RRB NTPC 2026-27: Key Dates

Exam dates are tentative until the detailed CEN confirms them. We will update this page when the full notification is released.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Graduate-level (CEN 06/2026): 3,477 posts — in the previous cycle these included Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist.
• Undergraduate-level (CEN 07/2026): 1,688 posts — previously Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist and Trains Clerk.

The post-wise and zone-wise split will be published in the detailed CEN. Treat the previous cycle's post list as a guide, not a guarantee.

Eligibility (based on the standard NTPC pattern)

• Graduate posts: a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
• Undergraduate posts: Class 12 (10+2) pass or equivalent.
• Age: in the last cycle the band was 18–36 for graduate posts and 18–33 for undergraduate posts (including the one-time relaxation then in force). The exact age limits and cut-off date for 2026-27 will be set by the detailed CEN — verify there before applying.

Selection Process

1. CBT 1 — screening stage: 100 questions in 90 minutes (General Awareness 40, Mathematics 30, General Intelligence & Reasoning 30), negative marking of 1/3 mark.
2. CBT 2 — 120 questions in 90 minutes (General Awareness 50, Mathematics 35, Reasoning 35), same negative marking.
3. Skill test — typing test or Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), depending on the post.
4. Document verification and medical examination.

How to Apply

1. Go to the RRB zonal website you belong to (all zones link the same application portal).
2. Register with your name, date of birth, Aadhaar-linked details and a valid email and mobile number.
3. Fill the application, upload photo and signature in the prescribed format, and pay the fee (₹500 general / ₹250 for exempt categories in the last cycle, with a refund on appearing in CBT 1 — confirm the exact amounts in the detailed CEN).
4. Choose your RRB zone carefully — it cannot be changed later.

How to Prepare From Today

With CBT 1 likely in December–January, you have roughly 10–14 weeks. General Awareness carries the largest weight in both CBTs, so a daily current-affairs habit from October onwards matters more than anything else. Pair it with previous-year papers to learn the real difficulty level of NTPC Maths and Reasoning — most questions repeat familiar patterns.

You can practise full-length NTPC mock tests, previous-year papers and daily current-affairs quizzes free on Pareeksha.

FAQs

Is the RRB NTPC 2026-27 notification out? The short notice with vacancy numbers and application dates was published on 21 September 2026. The detailed CENs (06/2026 and 07/2026) are expected before applications open on 8 October.

Can final-year students apply? As per past practice, you must hold the qualifying degree/certificate by the cut-off date in the CEN. Wait for the detailed notification to confirm.

Is there negative marking? Yes — 1/3 mark per wrong answer in both CBT 1 and CBT 2 in the previous cycle.