RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026 Announced for 5165 Posts, Check Official Notification PDF Updates

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.

RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026 – Overview
Particular	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	RRB Bengaluru
Selection Process	CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, Document Verification, Medical Examination

RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2026-27

SN	Post Name	Department	Pay Level	Approved Vacancies
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

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Vacancy 2026-27

SN	Post Name	Department	Pay Level	Approved Vacancies
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

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	Under-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.

FAQs

How many vacancies have been announced for RRB NTPC 2026-27?

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has approved 5,165 vacancies for the RRB NTPC 2026-27 recruitment. These include 3,477 Graduate-level and 1,688 Undergraduate-level vacancies.

When will the RRB NTPC Notification 2026-27 be released?

The official RRB NTPC CEN 2026-27 is expected to be released in October 2026 or later. The exact notification date has not been announced yet.

Which posts are included in RRB NTPC Graduate vacancies 2026?

The RRB NTPC Graduate vacancies include Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, and Senior Clerk cum Typist posts.

What is the RRB NTPC selection process 2026?

The selection process for RRB NTPC varies according to the post and may include Computer-Based Test 1 (CBT 1), CBT 2, Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.

Has RRB NTPC Vacancy decreased in 2026?

Yes. The approved 5,165 vacancies for 2026-27 are lower than the 8,868 vacancies in 2025 and 11,558 vacancies in 2024. Therefore, competition may be higher this year.

Where can I download the RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026 PDF?

The RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026-27 PDF containing the approved vacancy details can be downloaded from the official vacancy notice released by the Railway Board.