The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has approved 5,165 new vacancies for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) recruitment. As per the official Railway Board letter released on 3rd September 2026, total vacancies include 3,477 vacancies for NTPC (Graduate) posts and 1,688 vacancies for NTPC (Under-Graduate) posts across various Zonal Railways and Production Units (PUs).
The RRB NTPC 2026-27 recruitment will be conducted separately by RRB, and the official CEN Notification will be out soon. Aspirants can check zone-wise and category-wise RRB NTPC vacancies here for complete information.
RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026-27 Approved
The approval of RRB NTPC 2026-27 Vacancy is the first step towards a new recruitment cycle, which will begin soon. The selection process consists of CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, DV, and Medical Examination. Also, candidates must note that this vacancy is tentative which means it can increase/decrease as per the discretion of RRB and availability.
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RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026 – Overview |
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| Details | |
| Conducting Body |
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)/Railway Board |
| Letter Reference |
No. E(MPP)/2026/20/6/NTPC |
| Total Approved Vacancies | 5,165 |
| NTPC Graduate Vacancies | 3,477 |
| NTPC Under-Graduate Vacancies | 1,688 |
| Approving Authority |
Competent Authority (CRB & CEO) |
| Next Step |
Zonal Railways/PUs to place final indent in OIRMS portal |
| Nodal RRB | |
| Selection Process |
CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2026-27
| SN | Post Name | Department | Pay Level | |
| 1 | Goods Train Manager | Traffic (Operating) | 5 | 2,750 |
| 2 | Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor (CCTS) | Traffic (Commercial) | 6 | 56 |
| 3 | Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist (JAA) | Accounts | 5 | 300 |
| 4 | Sr. Clerk cum Typist | General | 5 | 371 |
| Total | – | – | 3,477 |
Zone-wise Graduate Level Vacancies
| Zone | JAA | CCTS | Sr. Clerk cum Typist | Goods Train Manager | Total |
| BLW | – | – | 6 | – | 6 |
| CLW | 7 | – | 10 | – | 17 |
| CR | 12 | – | 12 | 116 | 140 |
| PLW | 6 | – | – | – | 6 |
| ECOR | 7 | – | 10 | 128 | 145 |
| ECR | 15 | – | 20 | 404 | 439 |
| ER | 65 | – | 42 | 174 | 281 |
| ICF | – | – | 5 | – | 5 |
| METRO | 4 | – | 3 | – | 7 |
| NCR | – | 30 | 20 | 196 | 246 |
| NER | – | 20 | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| NFR | 30 | – | 16 | 326 | 392 |
| NR | 25 | – | 44 | 38 | 107 |
| NWR | 35 | – | 26 | 166 | 227 |
| RCF | 7 | – | 4 | – | 11 |
| RDSO | 1 | – | 3 | – | 4 |
| RWF | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| SCOR | – | 6 | 10 | 22 | 38 |
| SCR | 5 | – | – | 11 | 16 |
| SECR | 14 | – | 0 | 489 | 503 |
| SER | – | – | 31 | 54 | 85 |
| SR | 20 | – | 41 | 93 | 154 |
| SWR | 10 | – | 31 | 301 | 342 |
| WCR | 12 | – | 11 | 200 | 223 |
| WR | 25 | – | 15 | 19 | 59 |
| Total | 300 | 56 | 371 | 2750 | 3,477 |
RRB NTPC Undergraduate Vacancy 2026-27
| SN | Post Name | Department | Pay Level | |
| 1 | Trains Clerk | Traffic (Operating) | 2 | 188 |
| 2 | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (CCTC) | Traffic (Commercial) | 3 | 700 |
| 3 | Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Accounts | 2 | 200 |
| 4 | Junior Clerk cum Typist | General | 2 | 600 |
| Total | – | – | 1,688 |
Zone-wise UG Vacancies
| Zone | Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (CCTC) | Junior Clerk cum Typist | Trains Clerk | Total |
| BLW | – | – | 10 | – | 10 |
| CLW | 4 | – | 12 | – | 16 |
| CR | 22 | 31 | 20 | 10 | 83 |
| PLW | 2 | – | 5 | – | 7 |
| ECOR | 9 | 26 | 5 | – | 40 |
| ECR | 0 | 37 | 12 | 70 | 119 |
| ER | 30 | 65 | 100 | 26 | 221 |
| ICF | – | – | 2 | – | 2 |
| MCF | 3 | – | 1 | – | 4 |
| METRO | – | 5 | 13 | – | 18 |
| NCR | 3 | 69 | 20 | 10 | 102 |
| NER | – | 30 | 20 | 11 | 61 |
| NFR | 5 | 31 | 50 | – | |
| NR | 18 | 39 | 70 | 18 | 145 |
| NWR | 25 | 45 | 50 | – | 120 |
| RCF | 4 | – | 10 | – | 14 |
| RDSO | 1 | – | – | – | 7 |
| RWF | – | – | 2 | – | 2 |
| SCOR | – | 60 | 8 | – | 68 |
| SCR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| SECR | 3 | 8 | 0 | – | 19 |
| SER | 11 | 35 | 45 | 18 | 103 |
| SR | 23 | 173 | 50 | – | 241 |
| SWR | 0 | 16 | 19 | 6 | 43 |
| WCR | 7 | 25 | 13 | – | 54 |
| WR | 10 | 5 | 57 | 11 | 93 |
| Total | 200 | 700 | 600 | 188 | 1,688 |
RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026 Notice PDF
Candidates can download the vacancy notice PDF here as released by Ministry of Railways.
Download RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026-27 PDF
RRB NTPC 2026 Indent Placement Timeline
Ministry of Railways has mandated all Zonal Railways/PUs and RRBs to complete the indent placement process in the OIRMS portal as per this schedule:
| Sl. No. | Layer | From Date | To Date |
| 1 | Indenting Units | 07 September 2026 | 15 September 2026 |
| 2 | PCPO | 16 September 2026 | 22 September 2026 |
| 3 | RRBs | 23 September 2026 | 25 September 2026 |
| 4 | Nodal RRB | 26 September 2026 | Onwards |
When will RRB NTPC Notification 2026-27 be released?
Based on the indent timeline shared above, it can be expected that CEN for RRB NTPC 2026-27 is likely to be released in October 2026 or later. The nodal RRB for RRB NTPC 2026 recruitment is Bengaluru, which will oversee the whole process.
Candidates should keep checking the official RRB regional websites and rrbapply.gov.in for the notification PDF, application dates, eligibility criteria, and exam pattern once released.
Previous Year RRB NTPC Vacancy Analysis
RRB NTPC vacancies have been on a consistent downward trend since 2024. This means competition is likely to intensify, and candidates should aim for stronger CBT-1 and CBT-2 preparation to improve their selection chances.
| Year | Total Vacancies | Graduate Level | |
| 2024 | 11,558 | 8,113 | 3,445 |
| 2025 | 8,868 | 5,810 | 3,058 |
| 2026 (New CEN) | 5,165 | 3,477 | 1,688 |
What should RRB NTPC Aspirants Do?
With the official CEN for these 5,165 vacancies expected soon, here’s how aspirants should prepare in the meantime:
- Start syllabus revision now and refer to latest exam pattern.
- Stay updated through rrbapply.gov.in and respective zonal RRB websites for the official CEN PDF, application dates, and eligibility details.
- Review eligibility criteria in advance
- Competition is expected to be tougher this cycle, so regular mock test practice will help improve speed and accuracy.
- Photograph, signature, educational certificates, and ID proof should be kept scanned and ready in the prescribed format to avoid last-minute application issues.
- While the numbers are lower than previous cycles, focused and consistent preparation can still help secure a place. So do not panic.