RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026-27: 5,165 Vacancies Approved
Railway Recruitment Board (Ministry of Railways) | Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) Update
Massive update for railway job aspirants across India! The Railway Board (Ministry of Railways) has officially approved 5,165 vacancies for the upcoming RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) 2026-27 recruitment cycle. This mega drive comprises 3,477 Graduate-Level and 1,688 Undergraduate (12th Pass) Level positions across all Zonal Railways and Production Units. The internal centralized vacancy indent process is actively progressing via the HRMS OIRMS portal, with the critical Principal Chief Personnel Officer (PCPO) processing stage scheduled from September 16 to September 22, 2026, paving the way for the official Centralized Employment Notification (CEN).
Centralized Vacancy Indent Processing Timeline
| Processing Stage & Authority |
Scheduled Timeline Window |
• Indenting Units Submission Stage
• PCPO Centralized Processing Stage
• RRB Level Review & Approval Stage
• Nodal RRB Centralized Notification Processing
• Expected Official CEN Notification Release
|
• 07 September to 15 September 2026
• 16 September to 22 September 2026
• 23 September to 25 September 2026
• 26 September 2026 Onwards
• October / November 2026 (Expected)
|
Post-Wise Approved Vacancy & Salary Breakdown
| Post Name |
Category Level |
Approved Posts |
Pay Level (7th CPC) |
| Goods Train Manager |
Graduate Level |
2,750 |
Level-5 (₹29,200/-) |
| Senior Clerk-cum-Typist |
Graduate Level |
371 |
Level-5 (₹29,200/-) |
| Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist (JAA) |
Graduate Level |
300 |
Level-5 (₹29,200/-) |
| Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor (CCTS) |
Graduate Level |
56 |
Level-6 (₹35,400/-) |
| Sub-Total (Graduate Level Posts) |
3,477 Vacancies |
| Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk (CCTC) |
Undergraduate (12th Pass) |
700 |
Level-3 (₹21,700/-) |
| Junior Clerk-cum-Typist |
Undergraduate (12th Pass) |
600 |
Level-2 (₹19,900/-) |
| Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist |
Undergraduate (12th Pass) |
200 |
Level-2 (₹19,900/-) |
| Trains Clerk |
Undergraduate (12th Pass) |
188 |
Level-2 (₹19,900/-) |
| Sub-Total (Undergraduate Level Posts) |
1,688 Vacancies |
| Grand Total Approved Vacancies |
5,165 Posts |
Eligibility Criteria & Selection Stages
- Educational Qualifications:
- Graduate Level Posts: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
- Undergraduate Level Posts: Passed Class 12th (+2 Stage) or equivalent with minimum qualifying marks.
- Age Limit Criteria:
- Undergraduate Posts: 18 to 30 Years (Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per Govt Rules).
- Graduate Posts: 18 to 33 Years.
- Selection Stages:
- 1st Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-1) – Common Screening Round
- 2nd Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-2) – Subject/Post specific
- Typing Skill Test / Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (as per post requirement)
- Document Verification (DV) & Comprehensive Medical Examination
How to Apply Online Upon CEN Release
- Visit the official portal of your respective regional Railway Recruitment Board (e.g., rrcb.gov.in or rrbcdg.gov.in) or the OIRMS portal.
- Click on the direct link for "CEN RRB NTPC 2026-27 Online Application" once active.
- Complete new user registration using your active Mobile Number, Email ID, and personal details.
- Fill out the detailed application form selecting your preferred Railway Zone and Post order.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and category certificates (if applicable).
- Pay the application fee (₹500 for Gen/OBC with partial refund post-CBT-1; ₹250 for SC/ST/Female/PwBD) and submit the form.
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