RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026-27: 5,236 Vacancies for Graduate and UG, Check Zone-Wise List, Download PDF

The RRB NTPC vacancy 2026-27 has been released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) via an official notice on the official website https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/. As per the vacancy notice, a total of 5,236 posts have been released, comprising 3,548 Graduate-level vacancies under CEN 06/2026 and 1,688 Undergraduate-level vacancies under CEN 07/2026. The RRB NTPC zone-wise vacancy 2026 breakdown helps candidates compare Graduate-level vacancies across RRB regions and reservation categories, while the Undergraduate vacancy distribution is provided separately. The RRB NTPC Graduate notification 2026 has been released, and applications are open from 8 October to 6 November 2026. The Undergraduate short notice has been released, and its detailed notification is scheduled for 14 October 2026.

Candidates can check the RRB NTPC Graduate-level RRB-wise vacancy distribution, category-wise seats, post-wise vacancies and the available Undergraduate vacancy breakdown below.

Key Takeaways on RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026

• The RRB NTPC vacancy 2026-27 totals 5,236 posts.
• Graduate recruitment under CEN 06/2026 accounts for 3,548 vacancies.
• Undergraduate recruitment under CEN 07/2026 accounts for 1,688 vacancies.
• The Graduate detailed notification has been released, and applications are open from 8 October to 6 November 2026.
• The Undergraduate detailed notification is scheduled for 14 October 2026, with applications scheduled from 15 October to 13 November 2026.
• RRB Bilaspur has the highest Graduate vacancy, with 542 posts.
• Goods Train Manager has the highest post-wise Graduate vacancy, with 2,750 posts.
• Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk has the highest Undergraduate post-wise vacancy, with 700 posts.
• The RRB NTPC zone wise vacancy 2026 table covers all 21 Graduate-level RRB regions and provides the vacancy distribution for UR, SC, ST, OBC-NCL and EWS categories.
• The Undergraduate vacancy listing includes a separate Railway/Production Unit-wise distribution, which should be checked against the detailed CEN when it is released.
• Candidates should check their post, category, chosen RRB and Railway/Production Unit preferences before submitting the application.
• The Graduate CBT 1 examination is tentatively planned to begin in the fourth week of December 2026. The exact date will be announced separately.

RRB NTPC New Vacancy 2026-27: 5,236 Posts Announced

The Railway Recruitment Boards have announced 5,236 RRB NTPC vacancies for the 2026-27 recruitment cycle, including 3,548 Graduate-level posts and 1,688 Undergraduate-level posts. The Graduate vacancies cover Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor (CCTS), Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist (JAA) and Senior Clerk-cum-Typist. The Undergraduate vacancies include Trains Clerk, Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist and Junior Clerk-cum-Typist. Candidates can check the latest vacancy details and download the RRB NTPC 2026-27 vacancy notice PDF from the link provided below.

RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026: Quick Overview

Important: The detailed RRB NTPC Graduate notification is available, but the detailed Undergraduate notification is scheduled for 14 October 2026. Check the applicable CEN before relying on final post-wise eligibility, selection conditions or individual Railway/Production Unit allocations. Vacancy figures may be revised according to Railway requirements.

RRB NTPC Graduate Notification 2026 (CEN 06/2026)

The Railway Recruitment Boards released the detailed RRB NTPC Graduate Notification 2026 under CEN 06/2026 on 7 October 2026, announcing 3,548 tentative vacancies across various Graduate-level Non-Technical Popular Categories posts. The recruitment includes posts under Pay Levels 5 and 6. The online application process started on 8 October 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications until 6 November 2026, 11:59 PM. The notification contains details about eligibility, zone-wise and post-wise vacancies, age limits, medical standards, selection stages and other recruitment conditions. Candidates can check the complete notification using the link given below.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Short Notice 2026-27

The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the RRB NTPC Undergraduate Short Notice 2026-27 under CEN 07/2026, announcing 1,688 tentative vacancies for various 12th-level Non-Technical Popular Categories posts. These posts fall under Pay Levels 2 and 3 of the 7th Central Pay Commission. The online application process is scheduled to begin on 15 October 2026 and close on 13 November 2026, 11:59 PM. The detailed notification is scheduled for release on 14 October 2026 and will provide further information about eligibility, vacancy distribution, selection procedures and other conditions. Candidates can check the Undergraduate notice PDF using the link provided below.

RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026: Graduate and Undergraduate Posts

The total RRB NTPC vacancy is divided into two recruitment categories: Graduate-level posts and Undergraduate-level posts. Graduate candidates can apply for the posts covered under CEN 06/2026, while the Undergraduate recruitment under CEN 07/2026 covers posts intended for candidates with the prescribed Class 12 qualification.

The RRB NTPC Graduate and Undergraduate vacancies are distributed differently. Graduate-level vacancies are listed RRB-wise and by Railway or Production Unit in the detailed CEN. The available Undergraduate vacancy information also includes a separate Railway/Production Unit-wise breakdown.

Candidates should identify their RRB NTPC recruitment category before checking the vacancy table. A Graduate-level vacancy cannot be treated as an Undergraduate vacancy, and the post-specific eligibility conditions must be checked separately.

RRB NTPC Zone Wise Vacancy 2026: Graduate Level

The RRB NTPC Graduate vacancy 2026 is 3,548 posts across 21 Railway Recruitment Boards. The regional distribution below shows vacancies by RRB and reservation category, including Unreserved (UR), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).

RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2026: Zone-Wise and Category-Wise Table

The RRB NTPC zone wise vacancy 2026 table provides the Graduate-level RRB-wise distribution, while the detailed vacancy annexure identifies the exact post, Railway/Production Unit and applicable horizontal-reservation details. Candidates should use both to compare available seats and verify the vacancies relevant to their preferences.

Important Observations From the RRB NTPC Graduate Zone-Wise Vacancy Table

• Highest vacancy: RRB Bilaspur has 542 Graduate-level posts, the highest total among the listed RRB regions.
• Second-highest vacancy: RRB Ranchi has 377 posts.
• Other regions with substantial vacancies: Bengaluru has 346 posts, Kolkata has 332 and Ajmer has 304.
• Lowest vacancy: RRB Ahmedabad has 19 posts.
• Other regions with fewer vacancies: Thiruvananthapuram has 25 posts, Malda has 26, Patna has 29 and Gorakhpur has 30.
• Largest reservation-category total: The UR category has 1,517 vacancies, followed by OBC-NCL with 873 and SC with 553.

These figures show why candidates should check the vacancy for their preferred RRB and category instead of relying only on the all-India total.

The listed reservation-category figures add up to the total Graduate vacancy of 3,548. The detailed CEN should be consulted for the complete reservation and horizontal-reservation provisions applicable to individual posts.

RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2026: Zone-Wise and Post-Wise Details

The RRB NTPC 3,548 Graduate vacancies cover four posts: Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist and Senior Clerk-cum-Typist. Goods Train Manager has the highest vacancy count, with 2,750 posts.

RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise Distribution

Graduate Vacancies by Reservation Category

The RRB NTPC post-wise table helps candidates compare the total number of vacancies for each position, while the category-wise table shows how these vacancies are distributed across the listed reservation categories.

Goods Train Manager accounts for most Graduate vacancies, with 2,750 of the 3,548 posts. Senior Clerk-cum-Typist has 371 vacancies, followed by Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist with 300 and Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor with 127.

RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2026: Region-Wise Post Distribution

The following table identifies how many RRB NTPC vacancies for each of the four Graduate posts are listed under each RRB region. It is useful for candidates who want to compare the vacancy for a particular post rather than looking only at the total regional count.

A dash indicates that no vacancy is listed for that post in the relevant RRB row. Candidates should cross-check their preferred post and RRB in the detailed RRB NTPC vacancy annexure before submitting their preferences.

Has the RRB NTPC Graduate Post List Changed in 2026?

The RRB NTPC Graduate vacancy list under CEN 06/2026 contains four posts: Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist and Senior Clerk-cum-Typist. Candidates should not automatically copy a post list from an older NTPC notification because the vacancies and posts included in a recruitment cycle can change.

For the current RRB NTPC Graduate recruitment, use the CEN 06/2026 post list and vacancy annexure as the reference for the posts actually notified.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Vacancy 2026

The RRB NTPC Undergraduate vacancy 2026 is 1,688 posts under CEN 07/2026. The recruitment covers four posts at Pay Levels 2 and 3 for candidates with the prescribed Class 12 qualification.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise Table

Key Points About Undergraduate Vacancies

• Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk: This is the largest Undergraduate post category, with 700 vacancies.
• Junior Clerk-cum-Typist: There are 600 vacancies.
• Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist: There are 200 vacancies.
• Trains Clerk: There are 188 vacancies.

The four post totals add up to 1,688. Candidates must verify the exact educational requirements, age conditions, typing requirements and other eligibility rules in the detailed RRB NTPC CEN 07/2026 before applying.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Vacancy 2026: Railway and Production Unit-Wise Details

The available RRB NTPC Undergraduate vacancy listing also provides a Railway/Production Unit-wise breakup of the 1,688 posts. These unit names are not the same as the 21 RRB regional names shown in the Graduate vacancy table. They refer to Railway zones, Production Units or other listed units.

The detailed RRB NTPC CEN 07/2026 is scheduled for release on 14 October 2026. The unit-wise figures below reflect the currently available vacancy listing and should be checked against the detailed CEN when it is released. The final CEN remains the reference for the applicable vacancy distribution.

RRB NTPC UG Vacancy 2026: Unit-Wise Table

The RRB NTPC unit-wise table shows that the available vacancies are distributed across multiple Railway and Production Units. South Eastern Railway (SER) has the largest listed unit total in this table, with 241 vacancies, followed by Eastern Railway (ER) with 221.

Candidates should not treat a unit-wise figure as an RRB-region total. When selecting preferences, check how the chosen RRB’s detailed CEN lists the available posts and Railway/Production Units. Recheck the table against the detailed CEN 07/2026 when it becomes available.

RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026: Important Dates

The RRB NTPC Graduate and Undergraduate recruitments follow separate notification and application schedules. Graduate applications are already open, while the Undergraduate application process is scheduled to start on 15 October 2026.

Candidates should keep the two application deadlines separate. The RRB NTPC Graduate notification is already available, whereas the detailed Undergraduate CEN is scheduled for 14 October 2026. The relevant CEN should be checked for the latest dates and instructions before submitting an application.

RRB NTPC Vacancy Trends: Previous Recruitment Cycles

The total RRB NTPC vacancy has varied considerably across recruitment cycles. The 2026-27 recruitment has 5,236 announced vacancies, lower than the 8,868 posts listed for the 2025-26 cycle and the 11,558 posts listed for 2024-25.

RRB NTPC Vacancy: Year-Wise Comparison

What Do the RRB NTPC Vacancy Trends Show?

The announced total has declined across the latest RRB NTPC recruitment cycles shown in the table. The total for 2026-27 is approximately 41% lower than the 8,868 vacancies listed for 2025-26.

The Graduate count has decreased from 5,810 in 2025-26 to 3,548 in 2026-27. The Undergraduate count has declined from 3,058 to 1,688 over the same comparison.

These figures help candidates understand the scale of the current recruitment, but vacancy counts alone cannot determine selection chances. Competition also depends on the number of applicants, their performance, the applicable selection stages, category-wise vacancy distribution and the preferences entered by candidates.

Which RRB Has the Highest Vacancy in 2026?

RRB Bilaspur has the highest Graduate vacancy in the current RRB NTPC recruitment, with 542 posts. Ranchi ranks second with 377, followed by Bengaluru with 346. Ahmedabad has the lowest Graduate total, with 19 posts.

For clarity, this is a selection of high-vacancy RRB regions, not a complete ranking. The full RRB NTPC zone-wise vacancy table above contains all 21 listed regions.

Candidates should not choose an RRB only because it has a larger number of vacancies. Check the exact post distribution, eligibility, reservation category and the Railway/Production Unit preferences available through the chosen RRB.

RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026: Pay Levels and Eligibility

The current RRB NTPC Graduate vacancies cover Pay Levels 5 and 6, while the Undergraduate vacancies cover Pay Levels 2 and 3. Eligibility differs between the two categories, so candidates must check the CEN that matches their educational qualification.

Pay Levels for RRB NTPC Vacancies

The Graduate basic pay figures are stated in CEN 06/2026. Since the detailed Undergraduate notification is scheduled for 14 October 2026, candidates should confirm its pay and post-specific conditions in CEN 07/2026.

Who Can Apply for RRB NTPC Graduate Posts?

The RRB NTPC Graduate recruitment is intended for candidates who possess a degree from a recognised university or an accepted equivalent qualification and meet the post-specific requirements. Under CEN 06/2026, the general age range is 18 to 33 years as of 1 January 2027, subject to applicable age relaxations.

Candidates must also meet the prescribed medical standards and any other requirements specified for their chosen post.

Who Can Apply for RRB NTPC Undergraduate Posts?

The RRB NTPC Undergraduate recruitment covers Class 12-level posts, including Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist, Junior Clerk-cum-Typist and Trains Clerk. The short notice announces 1,688 vacancies.

Candidates should verify the detailed CEN 07/2026 for the final educational qualification, age limit, age-relaxation rules, medical standards, typing requirements and other conditions before applying.

How to Check RRB NTPC Zone-Wise Vacancy

To check the RRB NTPC zone wise vacancy 2026, candidates should refer to the CEN applicable to their recruitment category. The Graduate vacancy table provides the RRB-wise allocation, while the detailed vacancy annexure identifies vacancies by post and Railway/Production Unit. Always match the relevant recruitment notice, RRB region and post before making a preference.

1. Identify your recruitment category: Check whether you are applying for Graduate recruitment under RRB NTPC CEN 06/2026 or Undergraduate recruitment under CEN 07/2026.
2. Open the relevant detailed notification: Use the applicable CEN and its vacancy annexure rather than relying on an older recruitment cycle.
3. Check the RRB region: Locate the RRB to which you intend to apply and note the number of vacancies.
4. Match the post: Check the vacancy for the specific post you are eligible for, rather than relying on the RRB’s overall total.
5. Check the reservation category: Review the UR, SC, ST, OBC-NCL and EWS distribution as applicable to your category.
6. Review the Railway/Production Unit details: Check the available post and unit preferences within the chosen RRB.
7. Verify the latest notice: Vacancy figures are provisional and may change according to Railway requirements. Review subsequent notices and corrigenda before finalising your application.

Can Candidates Choose Any RRB or Railway Zone?

Candidates should carefully distinguish between an RRB application region and a Railway/Production Unit preference. The Graduate CEN requires a candidate to choose only one RRB and indicate preferences for the notified Railway/Production Units and posts available under that chosen RRB.

The detailed RRB NTPC CEN states that preferences are final once exercised and that multiple applications to different RRBs, or multiple applications to the same RRB under the same CEN, can lead to rejection. Candidates should therefore review the vacancy annexure and their eligibility before choosing the RRB and post preferences.

Conclusion

The RRB NTPC vacancy 2026-27 stands at 5,236 posts, comprising 3,548 Graduate-level vacancies under CEN 06/2026 and 1,688 Undergraduate-level vacancies under CEN 07/2026. The Graduate detailed notification has been released, and applications are open until 6 November 2026. The Undergraduate detailed notification is scheduled for 14 October, with applications scheduled from 15 October to 13 November 2026.

The RRB NTPC zone wise vacancy 2026 table helps Graduate candidates compare regional vacancy totals and reservation-category distribution. Bilaspur has the highest Graduate vacancy with 542 posts, followed by Ranchi with 377 and Bengaluru with 346. The RRB NTPC post-wise tables also show that Goods Train Manager has the largest Graduate vacancy, while Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk has the largest Undergraduate vacancy.

Candidates should not make their decision based only on the overall vacancy count. Check the correct CEN, post, reservation category and available Railway/Production Unit preferences before submitting an application. The RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 examination is tentatively planned to begin in the fourth week of December 2026, while the exact Undergraduate examination schedule is yet to be announced. Alongside tracking the latest vacancy notices, practise questions, attempt mock tests on PracticeMock and use previous year papers to prepare for the relevant examination stages.

FAQs on RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026

1. How many vacancies are there in RRB NTPC 2026?

The RRB NTPC 2026-27 recruitment has announced 5,236 vacancies across Graduate and Undergraduate posts. Graduate recruitment under CEN 06/2026 accounts for 3,548 vacancies, while Undergraduate recruitment under CEN 07/2026 accounts for 1,688 vacancies. Candidates should check the relevant CEN for post-wise requirements and vacancy updates.

2. What is the RRB NTPC zone wise vacancy 2026 for Graduate posts?

The RRB NTPC Graduate recruitment has 3,548 vacancies across 21 RRB regions. Bilaspur has 542 posts, Ranchi has 377, Bengaluru has 346, Kolkata has 332 and Ajmer has 304. The complete table provides the zone-wise totals along with UR, SC, ST, OBC-NCL and EWS vacancies.

3. Which RRB has the highest vacancy in RRB NTPC 2026?

RRB Bilaspur has the highest Graduate vacancy in the current RRB NTPC recruitment, with 542 posts. RRB Ranchi follows with 377 vacancies, and RRB Bengaluru has 346. These figures relate to Graduate recruitment under CEN 06/2026. Candidates should compare the exact post and category distribution before choosing their RRB preferences.

4. How many Graduate vacancies are there in RRB NTPC 2026?

The RRB NTPC Graduate recruitment under CEN 06/2026 has 3,548 vacancies. The four posts are Goods Train Manager with 2,750 vacancies, Senior Clerk-cum-Typist with 371, Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist with 300 and Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor with 127 vacancies.

5. How many Undergraduate vacancies are there in RRB NTPC 2026?

The RRB NTPC Undergraduate recruitment under CEN 07/2026 has 1,688 announced vacancies. These include 700 Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk posts, 600 Junior Clerk-cum-Typist posts, 200 Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist posts and 188 Trains Clerk posts. Candidates should check the detailed CEN for the final unit-wise distribution and eligibility rules.

6. When will the RRB NTPC Undergraduate notification 2026 be released?

The detailed RRB NTPC Undergraduate notification under CEN 07/2026 is scheduled for 14 October 2026. The online application window is scheduled to open on 15 October and close on 13 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Candidates should confirm the final dates and conditions in the detailed notification.

7. What is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC 2026?

The last date to apply for RRB NTPC Graduate recruitment under CEN 06/2026 is 6 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. For Undergraduate recruitment under CEN 07/2026, the scheduled closing date is 13 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. The two recruitment categories have separate application windows.

8. Is the RRB NTPC vacancy 2026 final?

The announced RRB NTPC vacancy total is 5,236, divided into 3,548 Graduate and 1,688 Undergraduate posts. However, the Graduate CEN states that RRB-wise and Railway/Production Unit-wise vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease according to Railway requirements. Candidates should review the latest notice for any revision.

9. Can candidates apply for more than one RRB for RRB NTPC exam?

For the RRB NTPC Graduate recruitment under CEN 06/2026, candidates must choose only one RRB and indicate their preferences for the notified posts and Railway/Production Units available within that RRB. The CEN warns that multiple applications under the same recruitment notice can lead to rejection. Candidates should check the applicable CEN before applying.

10. What is the difference between RRB-wise and Railway/Production Unit-wise vacancies?

RRB-wise vacancies show how posts are distributed across the regional Railway Recruitment Boards. Railway/Production Unit-wise vacancies show how posts are allocated among the Railway zones, Production Units or other listed units. Candidates should check both tables because the regional RRB total and the vacancy for an individual post or unit are not interchangeable.

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