RRB NTPC Graduate Level Recruitment 2026: Official CEN 06/2026 Specification Sheet
Indian Railways Non-Technical Popular Categories (Level 5 & Level 6) Across 21 Railway Recruitment Boards
📌 Cadre Overview & Railway Career Scope
The Railway Recruitment Control Board (RRCB) conducts the Centralised Employment Notice CEN 06/2026 for Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate posts) to staff key traffic, operating, accounts, and passenger management branches across 21 zonal boards.
Appointees receive foundational central government pay protections under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with guaranteed annual increments, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), running allowances (for Train Managers), Privilege Pass / PTO travel facilities, and comprehensive healthcare coverage across Indian Railway Medical Services (IRMS).
📅 Key Timeline & Shifts
💳 Fee Structure & Bank Refund
⏳ Age Limit & Category Relaxation
Candidates must fall within the prescribed age bracket on the notified cut-off reckoning date. Standard relaxation provisions apply strictly as per central establishment rules:
📋 NTPC Graduate Posts, 7th CPC Pay Scale & Medical Standard
| Cadre Post Title | 7th CPC Level | Basic Pay | Medical Standard | Next Selection Filter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station Master (SM) | Level 6 | ₹ 35,400/- | A-2 | Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | Level 6 | ₹ 35,400/- | B-2 | Direct Document Verification after CBT 2 |
| Goods Train Manager (GTM) | Level 5 | ₹ 29,200/- | A-2 | Direct Document Verification after CBT 2 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | Level 5 | ₹ 29,200/- | C-2 | Typing Skill Test (30 wpm Eng / 25 wpm Hin) |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | Level 5 | ₹ 29,200/- | C-2 | Typing Skill Test (30 wpm Eng / 25 wpm Hin) |
| Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | Level 5 | ₹ 29,200/- | B-2 | Direct Document Verification after CBT 2 |
🎯 Exam Scheme: Computer Based Test (CBT) Blueprint
Selection proceeds through staged, objective evaluation tiers:
| Tier Stage | General Awareness | Mathematics | General Intelligence | Total Questions | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Stage CBT (Screening Filter) | 40 Questions | 30 Questions | 30 Questions | 100 Questions | 90 Minutes (120 for PwBD) |
| 2nd Stage CBT (Merit Calculation) | 50 Questions | 35 Questions | 35 Questions | 120 Questions | 90 Minutes (120 for PwBD) |
- Negative Marking: Each wrong response in CBT 1 and CBT 2 results in a deduction of 1/3rd (0.33) of the allocated marks.
- CBAT Standard (Station Master): Shortlisted at 8 times the vacancy ratio; candidates must score a minimum T-Score of 42 in each test battery to qualify. No negative marks apply in CBAT.
- Typing Skill Test (Clerk/Accounts): Conducted on personal computers without editing or spelling assistance. Speed requirement: 30 wpm in English OR 25 wpm in Hindi.
📝 Step-by-Step Online Registration Process
- Navigate to the official centralized application portal of Railway Recruitment Boards.
- Complete the Create an Account registration step with your active primary mobile number and functional email ID.
- Select your single preferred RRB Zone carefully (Zone preference cannot be modified once payment is processed).
- Fill out personal bio-data, community details, and graduation degree specifications.
- Upload your recent digital passport photograph (white background, clear lighting) and digital signature.
- Remit the application fee via integrated UPI, Net Banking, or Credit/Debit card gateways.
- Save the final confirmation page and print two physical copies of the application slip for your records.
🔗 Official Direct Links
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (RRB NTPC CEN 06/2026 FAQs)
No. Candidates must possess their completed Bachelor's Degree certificate or provisional degree with marksheet on or before the closing date of application.
No. Applying to multiple RRBs is strictly forbidden and results in the immediate cancellation of all submitted applications and debarment.
Candidates who actually appear for CBT-1 receive a refund: ₹400 for General/OBC/EWS (after banking charges deduction) and the full ₹250 for SC/ST/Female/ESM/EBC candidates.
Only candidates shortlisted for the post of Station Master (Level 6) are required to appear for and clear the CBAT.
Official Advisory & Disclaimer
CareerVale is an independent educational and recruitment news aggregator portal. All details regarding Centralised Employment Notice CEN 06/2026 have been cataloged directly from official gazette notifications published by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB). We do not represent Indian Railways or any statutory authority.
Railway recruitment is purely Computer Based Test (CBT) and merit-driven. Candidates are strictly advised to stay vigilant against touts and unauthorized agents. For official circulars, always verify information at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.