Railway Recruitment 2026 – Undergraduate & Graduate Posts – 3,548 Vacancies
Quick Summary & Eligibility
The RRB NTPC (Graduate has issued a landmark Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) announcing 3,548 Vacancies national vacancies for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 – Undergraduate & Graduate Posts – 3,548 Vacancies. Online registration has officially begun across all 21 regional RRBs via the unified portal (https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/), with applications closing on 28 Oct 2026.
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 – Undergraduate & Graduate Posts – 3,548 Vacancies Official CEN Notification PDF Out
Candidates can download the complete CEN Notification PDF containing zone-wise vacancy tables, medical vision standards (A-2, A-3, B-1), and normalized CBT scoring formulas.
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 – Undergraduate & Graduate Posts – 3,548 Vacancies – Highlights & Exam Summary
| Key Parameter | Official Railway Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | RRB NTPC (Graduate |
| Recruitment Drive Title | RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 – Undergraduate & Graduate Posts – 3,548 Vacancies |
| Total Vacancies | 3,548 Vacancies |
| Educational Requirement | Qualification: Refer to Official Notification |
| Age Criteria | 18 to 35 Years (Relaxation as per Govt Norms) |
| Application Fee | Refer Notification (Exemption for SC/ST/PwD) |
| Registration Dates | 07 Oct 2026 to 28 Oct 2026 |
| Selection Stages | CBT-1 (Screening) -> CBT-2 (Merit) -> CBAT / Typing Test -> DV & Medical |
| Monthly Remuneration | Salary: Refer to Official Notification |
| Official Application Portal | https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ |
RRB CBT-1 & CBT-2 Examination Pattern
| Test Section | CBT-1 (Prelims) | CBT-2 (Mains) | High-Scoring Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 Qs (30 Marks) | 35 Qs (35 Marks) | BODMAS, SI-CI, Time-Speed, Geometry, Algebra |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 Qs (30 Marks) | 35 Qs (35 Marks) | Syllogisms, Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Venn Diagrams |
| General Awareness & Science | 40 Qs (40 Marks) | 50 Qs (50 Marks) | Current Affairs, General Science (Physics/Chemistry/Bio), Indian Railways History |
| Total Paper Scheme | 100 Qs / 90 Mins | 120 Qs / 90 Mins | Negative marking: 1/3rd penalty per wrong answer |
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 – Undergraduate & Graduate Posts – 3,548 Vacancies Official Important Links Directory
| Official Resource | Action Link |
|---|---|
| RRB Official CEN Notification PDF | Download CEN PDF |
| RRB Apply Online (Unified Portal) | RRB Apply Online |
| Railway Recruitment Category Hub | Railway Jobs Hub |
Frequently Asked Questions (Candidate FAQs)
What is the application deadline for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 – Undergraduate & Graduate Posts – 3,548 Vacancies?
The deadline for submitting online applications on the unified RRB portal is 28 Oct 2026.
Is the application fee refundable?
Yes, out of ₹500, ₹400 is refunded directly to candidate bank accounts upon appearing in the CBT-1 examination (full fee refunded for SC/ST/Women/PwBD).
Official Application Links & Portal Gateway
Verify all eligibility parameters on the official portal before submitting online application forms.
Published by Employment Gazette Analysts. Information compiled from official recruitment notifications and verified source links. Candidates should confirm the latest details on the official recruitment portal.