This detailed article covers all essential information directly sourced from official notification parameters, including post-wise vacancies, salary structures, eligibility criteria, CBT exam patterns, and step-by-step application guidelines.

1. RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights

2. Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown and Monthly Salary

The recruitment encompasses four major post categories across various Pay Levels as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC)[cite: 4, 5]:

3. Eligibility Criteria

A. Educational Qualification

• Degree Requirement: Candidates must hold a recognized Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute.
• Crucial Note: Candidates awaiting their final examination results on or before the closing date (06.11.2026) are not eligible to apply.

B. Age Limit (As on 01.01.2027)

• Standard Age Range: 18 to 33 years (Candidates born between 02.01.1994 and 01.01.2009 for Unreserved/EWS).
• SC / ST Relaxation: 5 Years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Relaxation: 3 Years
• Ex-Servicemen (ExSM): 3 to 8 Years depending on service and category
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 to 15 Years
• Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women: Up to 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC-NCL), 40 years (SC/ST)
• Group C & Erstwhile Group D Railway Staff (Min 3 years service): Up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC-NCL), 45 years (SC/ST)

4. Examination Pattern & Selection Process

The recruitment process consists of 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1), 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2), followed by Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination (ME). Note that the Typing Skill Test for Senior Clerk and Junior Accounts Assistant positions has been dispensed with for CEN 06/2026.

1st Stage CBT (Screening Test)

CBT-1 is common for all posts and serves as a screening test to shortlist candidates for CBT-2 at a ratio of 1:15 based on normalized marks.

• General Awareness: 40 Questions / 40 Marks
• Mathematics: 30 Questions / 30 Marks
• General Intelligence & Reasoning: 30 Questions / 30 Marks
• Total Duration: 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for PwBD candidates using a scribe)
• Total Questions: 100 Questions / 100 Marks

2nd Stage CBT (Main Examination)

Marks obtained in CBT-2 determine shortlisting for Document Verification and the final merit placement.

• General Awareness: 50 Questions / 50 Marks
• Mathematics: 35 Questions / 35 Marks
• General Intelligence & Reasoning: 35 Questions / 35 Marks
• Total Duration: 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for PwBD candidates using a scribe)
• Total Questions: 120 Questions / 120 Marks

Key Examination Rules

• Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark is deducted for every incorrect answer in both CBT 1 and CBT 2.
• Normalization: Applied across multi-session examinations to balance paper difficulty.
• Minimum Qualifying Percentages: UR/EWS: 40%, OBC (NCL)/SC: 30%, ST: 25%.

5. Application Fee & Refund Structure

• General / OBC Candidates: ₹500 (₹400 refunded after deducting bank charges upon appearing in 1st Stage CBT).
• SC, ST, ExSM, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, EBC: ₹250 (Full ₹250 refunded after bank charges upon appearing in 1st Stage CBT).
• Payment Methods: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.

6. Step-by-Step Instructions to Apply Online

1. Visit the Portal: Access the official RRB recruitment site at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in.
2. Account Creation: Register using a valid mobile number and email ID. Complete identity verification using DigiLocker or Aadhaar.
3. Form Details: Log in with generated credentials and fill in academic, personal, and category details.
4. RRB Selection & Post Preference: Select ONE RRB zone and specify post preferences carefully. Applying to multiple RRBs results in rejection.
5. Live Photograph & Document Upload: Capture a live photo directly using a webcam/mobile camera against a plain white background. Upload scanned signature (black ink, 30-49 KB) and SC/ST certificate (PDF, <400 KB) if opting for a free travel pass.
6. Fee Payment & Submission: Complete fee payment via online gateway, double-check details, and download/print the final application receipt.

Note: An application modification window will be available from 09.11.2026 to 18.11.2026 upon payment of a non-refundable fee of ₹250 per modification. Basic registration details and selected RRB zones cannot be modified.

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