RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026: Apply for 3,548 Posts Before November 6 Deadline
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued a critical reminder for graduate job seekers as the final registration deadline for the RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Graduate Level Recruitment 2026 approaches. Eligible candidates holding a recognized bachelor's degree must complete their online submissions on the official RRB recruitment portal on or before November 6, 2026. With the portal scheduled to close promptly, railway officials recommend that prospective applicants finalize their documentation and application fees early to avoid last-minute server congestion.
Comprehensive Breakdown of 3,548 Graduate Vacancies
This large-scale recruitment initiative is set to fill 3,548 executive and clerical posts across Indian Railways divisions. The largest share belongs to the Goods Train Manager cadre, with 2,750 open vacancies. In addition, the recruitment drive includes 371 vacancies for Senior Clerk cum Typist, 300 openings for Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, and 127 seats for Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, presenting versatile career opportunities for university graduates nationwide.
Age Eligibility Criteria and Category-Based Relaxations
To register for the graduate-level posts, candidates must fall within the baseline age group of 18 to 33 years. In accordance with central government norms, relaxation in the upper age ceiling is provided for reserved categories. Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are eligible for a 5-year relaxation, Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates receive a 3-year relaxation, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) get an upper age concession of up to 10 years.
Application Fee Structure Across Categories
Completing the digital form requires payment of an application fee calibrated by candidate category. Unreserved male applicants must pay a registration fee of ₹500. A reduced fee of ₹250 applies to candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC categories, female candidates across all groups, and other eligible fee-concession classes through authorized online banking channels.
Two-Tier CBT Examination Pattern and Negative Marking Norms
The selection framework involves two successive computer-based tests followed by typing skill verification where relevant. The initial Computer Based Test (CBT-1) comprises 100 multiple-choice questions covering General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning, with a test duration of 90 minutes. A penalty of one-third (0.33) mark will be deducted for every incorrect response. Shortlisted aspirants will proceed to the CBT-2 stage, which carries 120 questions to be solved within a 90-minute window under the same negative marking protocol.
