Indian Railways opens NTPC graduate recruitment for 3,548 posts; check last date, salary, eligibility criteria

Indian Railways has announced 3,548 vacancies for graduate-level posts under its Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC-Graduate) recruitment for 2026. The recruitment process has been notified by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) through Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 06/2026. The recruitment offers eligible graduates an opportunity to work in railway commercial services, train operations, accounts and administration. The vacancies cover four posts: Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist and Senior Clerk Cum Typist. Of the total 3,548 vacancies, 2,750 are for Goods Train Manager, 371 for Senior Clerk Cum Typist, 300 for Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist and 127 for Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor. Indian Railways NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026: Salary The initial basic pay for Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor is Rs 35,400 per month under Pay Level 6 of the Seventh Central Pay Commission. Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist and Senior Clerk Cum Typist carry an initial basic pay of Rs 29,200 per month under Pay Level 5. Applicable allowances and service conditions will be governed by the relevant rules. Indian Railways NTPC Recruitment 2026: Important Dates The online application process began on October 8, 2026. Eligible candidates can apply until November 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM. The last date for payment of the examination fee is November 8, while the application modification window will remain open from November 9 to November 18. Eligibility Criteria Candidates must hold a degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification and meet the specific eligibility requirements for their preferred posts. The prescribed age limit is 18 to 33 years as on January 1, 2027. Eligible candidates can avail themselves of age relaxation under the applicable rules. Selection Process The selection process comprises a first-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), a second-stage CBT, document verification and a medical examination, as applicable. Selection will be based on merit and fulfilment of the prescribed eligibility conditions. The recruitment framework also provides applicable reservation and age-relaxation benefits, along with scribe assistance and compensatory time for eligible candidates with disabilities, in accordance with the prescribed provisions. Under CEN No. 06/2026, the Computer-Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) has been dispensed with for Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist and Senior Clerk Cum Typist posts. However, candidates are expected to possess basic computer and typing proficiency, which will be assessed after joining, as specified in the notification. Candidates are advised to check the detailed notification, vacancy distribution, eligibility requirements and recruitment updates on the official Railway Recruitment Boards website before submitting their applications.