Railways to fill 3,548 graduate-level posts; online applications close on November 6

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued a Centralised Employment Notification for graduate candidates under the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC Graduate Level). The notification number is CEN No. 06/2026. It is aimed at educated young people who want a government job in the railways and are preparing for competitive examinations.

The recruitment is being held in the commercial services, railway operations, accounts and administrative departments. A total of 3,548 graduate-level posts will be filled, with the largest number of vacancies for goods train manager. Selected candidates will be paid according to the 7th Pay Commission scales. Eligible candidates can apply online.

The breakdown of posts is as follows. There are 2,750 posts of goods train manager, 371 of senior clerk cum typist, 300 of junior accounts assistant cum typist and 127 of chief commercial cum ticket supervisor.

On pay, the chief commercial cum ticket supervisor will receive a basic pay of Rs 35,400 a month under Level 6. The goods train manager, senior clerk cum typist and junior accounts assistant cum typist will receive a basic pay of Rs 29,200 a month under Level 5. Candidates will also get other government allowances applicable under the rules.

For educational qualification, a candidate must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification. Candidates must also meet the essential qualifications fixed for each post. The age should be between 18 and 33 years on January 1, 2027. Candidates from reserved categories will get age relaxation as per the rules.

Candidates should note the dates. Online applications began on October 8, 2026. The last date to apply is November 6, 2026, up to 11:59 pm. The last date for paying the examination fee is November 8, 2026. The window for corrections in applications will be open from November 9 to November 18, 2026.

Selection will be in three stages. The first stage will be a computer-based test (CBT). The second stage will be a second computer-based test. The third stage will comprise document verification and a medical examination, as required for the post.

To apply, candidates must visit the Railway Recruitment Board's official website, rrbapply.gov.in or rrb.indianrailways.gov.in. They should click the RRB NTPC CEN 06/2026 Apply Online link on the homepage and complete registration by filling in basic details. They should then log in with the registration ID and password or with Aadhaar credentials, fill in all the information sought in the application, upload the required documents and photograph, and pay the examination fee online. Finally, they should submit the application and keep a printout for future reference.