RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026 Approved: 5,165 Graduate & Under-Graduate Posts Sanctioned by Railway Board
Railway Board has officially approved 5,165 vacancies for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026, including 3,477 Graduate and 1,688 Under-Graduate posts. Check post-wise breakdown, department details, and timeline here.
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026: Railway Board Sanctions 5,165 Vacancies
The Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) has issued an official memorandum approving 5,165 vacancies under the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) for both Graduate and Under-Graduate levels for the year 2026. The official Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) will be released soon following the completion of the indenting process by Nodal RRBs.
Key Highlights of Railway NTPC 2026 Vacancy Approval
- Total Approved Vacancies: 5,165 Posts
- Graduate Level Posts: 3,477 Vacancies
- Under-Graduate Level Posts: 1,688 Vacancies
- Issuing Authority: Railway Board, Ministry of Railways (Govt. of India)
- Letter Reference No.: No.E (MPP)/2026/20/6/NTPC dated 03.09.2026
1. RRB NTPC Graduate Level Vacancy Breakdown (Total: 3,477)
The Railway Board has approved 3,477 vacancies across 4 major post categories for candidates holding a University Degree.
| S.No. | Post Name | Department | Pay Level | Approved Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goods Train Manager | Traffic (Operating) | Level 5 | 2,750 |
| 2 | Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor (CCTS) | Traffic (Commercial) | Level 6 | 56 |
| 3 | Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist (JAA) | Accounts | Level 5 | 300 |
| 4 | Sr. Clerk cum Typist | General | Level 5 | 371 |
| Total Graduate Vacancies | 3,477 | |||
Note: Approval for Station Master vacancies (Pay Level-6) will be communicated separately by the Railway Board.
2. RRB NTPC Under-Graduate Level Vacancy Breakdown (Total: 1,688)
For candidates who have passed 12th standard (10+2), a total of 1,688 vacancies have been approved across 4 post categories.
| S.No. | Post Name | Department | Pay Level | Approved Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trains Clerk | Traffic (Operating) | Level 2 | 188 |
| 2 | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (CCTC) | Traffic (Commercial) | Level 3 | 700 |
| 3 | Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Accounts | Level 2 | 200 |
| 4 | Junior Clerk cum Typist | General | Level 2 | 600 |
| Total Under-Graduate Vacancies | 1,688 | |||
RRB Indenting Schedule & Next Steps
The Railway Board in consultation with Chairperson/RRB/Bengaluru has fixed the following strict timeline for Zonal Railways to place final indents on the OIRMS portal:
| Stage | Layer | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indenting Units | 07.09.2026 | 15.09.2026 |
| 2 | PCPO | 16.09.2026 | 22.09.2026 |
| 3 | RRBs | 23.09.2026 | 25.09.2026 |
| 4 | Nodal RRB | 26.09.2026 | Onwards |
Once the Nodal RRB completes the process from 26th September 2026 onwards, the official Centralized Employment Notification (CEN 2026) for RRB NTPC will be uploaded on all regional RRB websites for online applications.