📌 Overview & Notification Details
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) ne apni RRB NTPC 2026 Short Notification jari kar di hai. Is notification ke tahat Graduate CEN (06/2026) aur Under‑Graduate CEN (07/2026) posts ke liye recruitment process shuru ho chuka hai. Ye dono posts Central Railway ke alag‑alag zones mein clerical‑type kaam karne ke liye hain, jismein data entry, office administration, aur railway ke day‑to‑day operations ko handle karna shamil hai. Notification ka short version hone ke bawajood, sabhi essential details – vacancy, eligibility, exam pattern, aur apply karne ki deadline – clearly mention ki gayi hain. Agar aap 2026 batch ke fresh graduate ya UG pass out hain aur railway ke stable career ki talash mein hain, toh ye mauka aapke liye perfect hai.
📋 Summary Highlights Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Posts | Graduate CEN (06/2026) & UG CEN (07/2026) |
| Total Vacancies | To be announced in official notification (approx. 200‑250) |
| Application Start | Immediately after notification release (online) |
| Last Date to Apply | Refer official notification (usually 30‑45 days from start) |
| Preliminary Exam Date | First week of September 2026 (tentative) |
| Main Exam Date | Late October 2026 (tentative) |
| Age Limit | 18‑32 years (Graduate), 18‑28 years (UG) |
| Application Fee | General – ₹500, SC/ST/PWD – ₹250 |
🔢 Vacancy & Post Breakdown Table
| Post Code | Post Title | Category | Vacancies (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEN‑06 | Graduate Clerk (CEN) | Graduate | 120‑150 |
| CEN‑07 | Under‑Graduate Clerk (CEN) | UG | 80‑100 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
RRB NTPC ki sabhi posts ke liye eligibility criteria bahut hi clear hai. Neeche diya gaya table aapko age limit, educational qualification, aur domicile requirement ke baare mein poori jaankari dega.
| Criteria | Graduate CEN (06/2026) | UG CEN (07/2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18‑32 years | 18‑28 years |
| Educational Qualification | Any graduate (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.Tech., etc.) | Any 3‑year UG degree (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.Tech.) |
| Domicile | All India (central recruitment) | All India (central recruitment) |
Relaxation in Age (as per Government of India rules):
| Category | Relaxation (years) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Ex‑Servicemen | 5 years |
| PwD (General) | 10 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
💳 Application Fees & Payment Methods Table
| Category | Application Fee (₹) | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | 500 | Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
| SC / ST / PwD | 250 | Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern Breakdown
RRB NTPC 2026 ke liye selection process teen stages mein divided hai:
- Preliminary Examination – Objective type, 100 multiple‑choice questions, 2 hours, total marks 200. Sections: General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, and General English.
- Main Examination – Descriptive type, 100 marks, 2 hours. Two papers: (i) General English (Writing Skills) and (ii) General Awareness (Essay & Short Answers).
- Interview / Personality Test – 30 minutes per candidate, marks out of 100. Communication skill, confidence, and suitability for clerical work assess ki jayegi.
Pre‑lim pass karne wale candidates ko main exam ke liye short‑list kiya jayega, aur main exam clear karne ke baad interview stage aati hai. Final merit list sabhi three stages ke combined score ke basis par publish ki jayegi.
🚀 Step‑by‑Step How to Apply Online
- Visit the official RRB NTPC portal – indianrailways.gov.in ya dedicated RRB website.
- ‘Online Application’ ya ‘Apply Now’ link par click karein.
- Registration page par apna valid email ID aur mobile number enter karke ‘Register’ karein. Ek OTP aapke mobile par aayega – usse verify karein.
- Login karne ke baad, ‘New Application’ select karein aur post code (CEN‑06 ya CEN‑07) choose karein.
- Personal details (name, DOB, gender, address), educational qualifications, and category details fill karein.
- Upload scanned copies (passport size photo, signature, 10th, 12th, graduation certificates, category certificate, PwD certificate if applicable). File size: 30 KB‑100 KB, format: JPEG/PNG/PDF.
- Application fee pay karein using credit/debit card, net banking ya UPI. Payment receipt download karein.
- All details double‑check karne ke baad ‘Submit Application’ button dabayein. Confirmation screen par Application Number (ARN) aur Registration Number (RN) note kar lein.
- Application submit karne ke 48 ghante ke andar aapko email/SMS confirmation milega.
📂 Required Documents Checklist
- Passport size photograph (colored, 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm)
- Scanned signature (transparent background)
- 10th Mark Sheet & Certificate
- 12th Mark Sheet & Certificate
- Graduation / UG Mark Sheet & Certificate
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) – if applicable
- PwD Certificate – if applicable
- Domicile Certificate (optional for central recruitment)
- Recent Pay‑Slip / Salary Certificate (for ex‑servicemen)
Sabhi documents clear, readable, aur specified size & format mein upload karna bahut zaroori hai, warna aapka application reject ho sakta hai.