Government Jobs 2026: There is good news for young aspirants preparing for government jobs in the Railways. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a short official notification for recruitment to various Non-Technical Popular Category (NTPC) Graduate-level posts. A total of 3,477 eligible candidates will be recruited under this drive.
The online application process for these posts will commence on October 8, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online until November 6, 2026. Once the application process begins, candidates can fill out their forms via the official website of the respective RRB.
What are the educational qualification requirements?
For the RRB NTPC Graduate-level recruitment, candidates must possess a graduation degree from a recognized university or institution. Detailed information regarding other educational qualifications and eligibility criteria specific to each post will be provided in the official notification.
How will candidates be selected?
Candidates will be selected based on the process prescribed by the RRB. This may include stages such as a written examination, document verification, and a medical test. The selection process may vary depending on the specific post. Detailed information will become clear once the official notification is released.
Selected candidates will receive a salary in accordance with the 7th Pay Commission (7th CPC) norms. According to the short notification, the salary for various posts will be determined based on Pay Levels 5 and 6. Additionally, eligible candidates will receive various allowances and other government benefits as per the rules.
What is the application fee?
At the time of application, candidates must pay the prescribed fee based on their category via online modes.
General/OBC/EWS: ₹500
SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Women/Transgender/Minorities/EBC: ₹250
When will details regarding age limits and other information be available?
Detailed information regarding age limits, post-wise qualifications, exam patterns, the selection process, and other essential conditions will be provided by the RRB in the official notification to be released before the application process begins. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying and to submit their applications only after ensuring their eligibility.
