Railways RRBExam Date AnnouncedFeatured RecruitmentNotice Date: 2026-09-14Verified: 12 Oct 2026
RRB NTPC CEN 05/2026 Notification (Graduate & Under-Graduate)
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) Centralised Employment Notice CEN 05/2026 for 11,558 Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts including Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Senior Clerk cum Typist, and Commercial Apprentice.
Total Openings
11,558 Posts
Application Deadline
2026-10-13
Examination Date
December 15 - 28, 2026 (CBT-1 Multi-City)
Application Fee
₹500 (₹400 refundable upon appearing in 1st Stage CBT)
Important Highlights & Notice Summary
- 11,558 Vacancies distributed across 21 RRB regional boards (Northern, Western, Southern, etc.)
- Common 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1) for all graduate and under-graduate posts
- Negative marking of 1/3rd for incorrect responses in CBT-1 and CBT-2
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) for Station Master candidates; Typing Test for clerical posts
- Aadhaar-based biometric authentication mandatory at the exam center
Important Dates & Schedule
| Event / Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Official CEN 05/2026 Published | September 14, 2026 | Completed |
| Application Submission Window Closes | October 13, 2026 | Completed |
| Modification Window Open | October 14 - 23, 2026 | Completed |
| Exam City Slip & Date Intimation | December 02, 2026 | Upcoming / Active |
| E-Call Letter Download | December 05, 2026 | Upcoming / Active |
| 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1) | December 15 - 28, 2026 | Upcoming / Active |
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Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits
Educational Qualifications
Graduate Level: Degree in any stream; Under-Graduate Level: 12th (+2 Stage) passed
Age Limit Criteria
18 to 33 / 36 years (3 years standard relaxation extended by Ministry of Railways)
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Selection Process & Examination Stages
Stage 1
1st Stage CBT (Screening)
100 Questions (GA 40, Maths 30, Reasoning 30) - 90 Minutes
Stage 2
2nd Stage CBT (Merit)
120 Questions (GA 50, Maths 35, Reasoning 35) - 90 Minutes
Stage 3
CBAT / Typing Skill Test
Post-specific qualifying skill assessment
Stage 4
Document Verification & Medical
Railways Medical Fitness Category A-2 / B-2 / C-2
Application Fee Structure
General / OBC / EWS Candidates
₹500 (₹400 refundable upon appearing in 1st Stage CBT)
SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates
₹250 (Full ₹250 refundable upon appearing in 1st Stage CBT)
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