Good News for Railway Exam Aspirants! RRB has released the New RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026 for Graduate and Undergraduate posts. This year, the Board will conduct the NTPC Exam for 5165 vacancies across all RRB Zones The vacancy is distributed across all Railway Zones and the detailed RRB NTPC Notification 2026 will be released soon.
Interested candidates can check the post-wise, category-wise, and zone-wise NTPC Vacancy for the Recruitment year 2026-27 on this page.
RRB NTPC New Vacancy 2026-27 Out
The approval of 5,165 RRB NTPC 2026-27 vacancies marks the beginning of the upcoming NTPC recruitment cycle. The selection process includes CBT 1, CBT 2, Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination, depending on the post. Candidates should also note that the announced vacancies are tentative and may be revised upward or downward by the RRBs based on requirements and vacancy availability.
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NTPC Vacancy 2026 – Overview
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Particular
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| Conducting Body |
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)/Railway Board
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| Letter Reference |
No. E(MPP)/2026/20/6/NTPC
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| Total Approved Vacancies | 5,165 |
| NTPC Graduate Vacancies | 3,477 |
| NTPC Under-Graduate Vacancies | 1,688 |
| Approving Authority |
Competent Authority (CRB & CEO)
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| Next Step |
Zonal Railways/PUs to place final indent in OIRMS portal
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| Nodal RRB |
RRB Bengaluru
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| Selection Process |
CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, Document Verification, Medical Examination
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Railway NTPC New Graduate Vacancy 2026
| 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
| 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
| 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 Vacancy 2026 Notice PDF
Candidates can download the vacancy notice PDF here, as released by the 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 |
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 |
When will the RRB NTPC Notification 2026-27 be released?
Based on the indent timeline, the RRB NTPC 2026-27 CEN Notification is expected to be released in October 2026 or later. Bengaluru RRB has been identified as the nodal RRB for the recruitment process and will coordinate the overall recruitment.
Candidates should regularly check the official RRB regional websites and rrbapply.gov.in for the notification PDF, application dates, eligibility criteria, vacancies, and exam pattern after the official announcement.
Who is eligible for RRB NTPC 2026?
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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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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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 2025. 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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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 the 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.
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