The much-awaited RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026-27 Notification for Graduate and UG Level posts has been released on 21st September 2026. The Board has announced recruitment for 3477 vacancies.
The online application process for CEN 06/2026 will commence from 8th October 2026 for CEN 07/2026 posts it will start on 15th October 2026. Once the portal gets active, candidates can apply by visiting their regional RRB website. So, candidares are advised to go through age limit, zone-wise vacancy, important dates, selection process, and exam pattern first.
RRB NTPC Notification 2026 Out
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the new RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026 for Graduate and Undergraduate posts. This year, a total of 5,165 vacancies will be available across different RRB zones, out of which 3477 are for graduate-level posts and 1688 is for UG posts. An indicative advertisement has been released under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 06/2026 and 07/2026 for various Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC). The detailed CEN PDF will be released on 7th October 2026 on all RRB regional websites.
RRB NTPC Graduate Short Notice 2026
RRB NTPC Undergraduate Short Notice 2026
RRB NTPC 2026-27 Exam – Highlights
| Important Highlights of RRB NTPC 2026-27 Recruitment |
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RRB NTPC 2026-27 – Important Dates
| Events | Graduate Level Dates | UG Level Dates |
| Indicative Notice Release Date | 21 September 2026 | 21st September 2026 |
| Detailed PDF | 7 October 2026 | 14th September 2026 |
| Opening Date of Online Application | 8 October 2026 (Tentative) | 15th October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
6 November 2026, 11:59 PM (Tentative)
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13th November 2026 (11: 59 PM) |
| Application Fee Payment Last Date | To be notified | To be notified |
| Application Correction Window | To be notified | To be notified |
| CBT 1 Exam Date | To be notified | To be notified |
| CBT 2 Exam Date | To be notified | To be notified |
| CBAT/Typing Skill Test | To be notified | To be notified |
| Document Verification | To be notified | To be notified |
| Medical Examination | To be notified | To be notified |
RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2026
For Graudate level posts, RRB has announced 3477 vacancies for the post of Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor (CCTS), Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist (JAA), and Sr. Clerk cum Typist. Check post-wise vacancy below.
| SN | Post Name | Department | Pay Level |
Approved Vacancies
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| 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
The post-wise vacancies across 25 Railway Zones is provided in the table here.
| 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 New Vacancy 2026
The posts under RRB NTPC UG Pay level 2 and 3 are Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (CCTC), Accounts Clerk cum Typist, and Junior Clerk cum Typist. A total of 1688 vacancies will be filled through the upcoming recruitment.
| SN | Post Name | Department | Pay Level |
Approved Vacancies
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| 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 | – |
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| 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 Apply Online 2026
The application process for RRB NTPC 2026 will start on 8th and 15th October 2026 for Graduate and UG Level posts on all regional RRB websites. Candidates who are going to fill the form need to upload documents, pay the application fee, and furnish the details to complete the application form and then submit it. We will share the direct link here once it gets activated.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund Policy |
| GEN/OBC | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400 will be refunded, after deducting bank charges, upon appearing in the 1st Stage CBT. |
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SC/ST/PWD/Women/Ex-Sm/ Transgender/Minorities / Economically Backward
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Rs. 250 | Rs. 250 will be refunded, after deducting bank charges, upon appearing in the 1st Stage CBT. |
RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026 Notice PDF
Candidates can download the vacancy notice PDF here, as released by the Ministry of Railways. This PDF has been released by Ministry of Railways as a direction to all RRBs to submit their indent. This vacancy is tentative and it can be altered as per descretion of the Board. Download the pdf here.
Download RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026-27 PDF
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 |
Undergraduate Level
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| 2024 | 11,558 | 8,113 | 3,445 |
| 2025 | 8,868 | 5,810 | 3,058 |
| 2026 (New CEN) | 5,165 | 3,477 | 1,688 |
RRB NTPC 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for RRB NTPC Graduate and UG posts, candidates must have the following qualifications in terms of age and education.
Age Limit
Check the post-wise age limit below:
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Entry Levels
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Age Limit
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Undergraduate Level
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18 to 30 years
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Graduate Level
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18 to 33 years
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Age Relaxation
The age relaxation will be provided as per govt rules. Check the details below.
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Category
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Relaxation in Upper Limit
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OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL)
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3 years
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SC/ST
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5 years
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Ex-Servicemen (UR and EWS)
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3 Years (After deduction of length of service from age)
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Ex-Servicemen (OBC-Non Creamy)
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6 Years (After deduction of length of service from age)
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Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)
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8 Years (After deduction of length of service from age)
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PwBD (UR & EWS)
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10 years
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PwBD (OBC-NCL)
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13 years
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PwBD (SC/ST)
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15 years
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Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, with a minimum of 3 years service as well as Substitutes with a minimum of 3 years service in continuous or in broken spells in Railway.
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UR & EWS- 40 years of age
OBC (NCL)- 43 years of age SC/ST- 45 years of age |
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Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway Organization (UR)
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Up to the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is less
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Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway Organization (OBC)
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Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (SC/ST)
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Women candidates are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from their husbands but not remarried. (UR)
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35 years
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Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from their husbands but not remarried. (OBC)
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38 years
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Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from their husbands but not remarried. (SC/ST)
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40 years
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Qualification Required
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Posts
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Educational Qualification
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Goods Train Manager
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Degree from a recognised university and equivalent
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Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor
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Station Master
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Junior Account Assistant cum Typist
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Degree from a recognised university or its equivalent.
Typing proficiency in English/Hindi on the computer is necessary. |
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Senior Clerk cum Typist
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Junior Clerk cum Typist
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12th pass from a recognised Board and equivalent
Typing proficiency in Hindi/English on a computer |
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Accounts Clerk cum Typist
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Trains Clerk
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Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
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How to Apply for the RRB NTPC Application Form 2026?
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the registration process:
- Visit your regional RRB website and click on the NTPC Application section.
- Select “New Registration” and provide basic details like name, mobile number, and email.
- Check your email for a registration ID and password. Use these credentials to log in.
- Complete your profile by entering your education, work experience (if any), and other relevant information.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and any required documents in the prescribed format.
- Choose a payment method and pay the application fee online.
- Review all the details carefully before submitting your form.
- Once submitted, download and save a copy of the application form, and print a hard copy for your records.
Documents Required for RRB NTPC Apply Online Form
| Document | Format | Size | Dimension |
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| Caste Certificate (SC/ST) | JPG/JPEG | 50KB – 100KB | – |
| Photograph | JPG/JPEG | 30KB – 70KB | 35mm × 45mm |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 30KB – 70KB | 50mm × 20mm |
| SC/ST Certificate | JPEG | Up to 500KB | – |
RRB NTPC Selection Process
The Railway NTPC selection process comprises multiple stages. Successful completion of all four stages makes applicants eligible for the RRB NTPC recruitment. The stages are as follows:
- Computer-Based Test 1
- Computer Based Test 1
- Computer Based Aptitude Test/Typing Skill Test (CBAT/CBTST)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
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Post-wise Selection Stages for RRB NTPC 2026 Exam
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Stage
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Graduate Posts
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Undergraduate Posts
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CBT Stage 1 (Prelims)
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Mandatory for all
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Mandatory for all
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CBT Stage 2 (Main Exam)
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Mandatory
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Mandatory
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Typing / CBAT
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for Junior Clerk/Typist, Accounts Clerk, etc. and CBAT for Station Master
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Typist post
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Document Verification (DV)
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Mandatory
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Mandatory
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Medical Examination
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Mandatory
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Mandatory
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RRB NTPC Exam Pattern
Below we have explained the RRB NTPC Exam pattern for CBT 1, CBT 2 and CBAT.
- CBT 1 is 100 marks, whereas CBT 2 is 120 marks.
- The total time allotted to complete the CBT 1 and CBT 2 papers is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Negative marking: 1/3rd
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RRB NTPC Exam Pattern Details for CBT 1 and CBT 2
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Exam Stage
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Number of Questions
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Maximum Marks
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Duration
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Sections / Subjects
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CBT Stage 1 (Prelims)
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100
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100
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90 minutes (120 minutes for PWD candidates)
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– General Awareness (40 Qs)
– Mathematics (30 Qs) – General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 Qs) |
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CBT Stage 2 (Main Exam)
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120
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120
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90 minutes (120 minutes for PWD candidates)
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– General Awareness (50 Qs)
– Mathematics (35 Qs) – General Intelligence & Reasoning (35 Qs) |
RRB NTPC CBAT Exam Pattern
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) is conducted for the Station Master post.
- Typing Skill Test is conducted for posts like Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist, Senior Clerk-cum-Typist, and Senior Time Keeper.
RRB NTPC 2026 Salary
The RRB NTPC exam offers various posts catering to different educational qualifications. Below are the details of the posts and the RRB NTPC Salary according to the 7th Pay Commission:
RRB NTPC Undergraduate Posts and Salaries:
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Name of the Post
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Pay Level as per 7th CPC
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Initial Pay (Rs.)
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Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk
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3
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21,700
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Accounts Clerk Cum Typist
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2
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19,900
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Junior Clerk Cum Typist
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2
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19,900
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Trains Clerk
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2
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19,900
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RRB NTPC Graduate Posts and Salaries
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Name of the Post
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Pay Level as per 7th CPC
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Initial Pay (Rs.)
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Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor
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6
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35,400
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Station Master
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6
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35,400
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Goods Train Manager
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5
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29,200
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Junior Account Assistant cum Typist
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5
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29,200
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Senior Clerk cum Typist
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5
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29,200
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Traffic Assistant
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4
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25,500
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RRBs Regional Websites
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City
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Website
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Ahmedabad
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www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in
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Ajmer
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www.rrbajmer.gov.in
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Bengaluru
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www.rrbbnc.gov.in
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Bhopal
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www.rrbbhopal.gov.in
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Bhubaneswar
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www.rrbbs.gov.in
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Bilaspur
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www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in
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Chandigarh
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www.rrbcdg.gov.in
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Chennai
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www.rrbchennai.gov.in
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Gorakhpur
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www.rrbgkp.gov.in
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Guwahati
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www.rrbguwahati.gov.in
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Jammu-Srinagar
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www.rrbjammu.nic.in
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Kolkata
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www.rrbkolkata.gov.in
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Malda
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www.rrbmalda.gov.in
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Mumbai
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www.rrbmumbai.gov.in
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Muzaffarpur
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www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in
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Patna
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www.rrbpatna.gov.in
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Prayagraj
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www.rrbald.gov.in
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Ranchi
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www.rrbranchi.gov.in
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Secunderabad
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www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in
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Siliguri
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www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in
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Thiruvananthapuram
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www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in
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