A fantastic opportunity has emerged for young aspirants preparing for government jobs in Indian Railways. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released an indicative notice (CEN No. 06/2026) for recruitment to Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts at the graduate level.
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This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 3,477 tentative vacancies across various railway zones nationwide, falling under Pay Levels 5 and 6 of the 7th Pay Commission. Candidates holding a graduate degree must submit their applications through the official railway recruitment website within the stipulated timeframe. Important Application Dates and Process: According to the released notice, the online application process for these posts is set to begin on October 8, 2026. The deadline for filling out the application form and paying the fee is 11:59 PM on November 6, 2026. Candidates are required to apply exclusively via the online mode using the official portal, rrbapply.gov.in; applications submitted through any other medium will not be accepted. Submit Aadhaar-Verified Applications: The Railway Recruitment Board has issued a crucial advisory for candidates. The Board recommends that applicants verify their primary details using their Aadhaar card while filling out the online application. If a candidate submits an application without Aadhaar verification, their documents will undergo rigorous scrutiny at every stage of the recruitment process, potentially leading to unnecessary delays and inconvenience. **No Discrepancies in Date of Birth**
For successful Aadhaar verification, it is essential that the candidate’s full name and date of birth (DOB) as recorded on the Aadhaar card match their Class 10 (matriculation) certificate 100%. Additionally, the Aadhaar record must be updated with the candidate’s latest photograph and biometrics (fingerprints and iris scan). The Board advises candidates to verify their Aadhaar card details before filling out the application form and to rectify any errors immediately.
**Details of Posts, Age Limit, and Qualifications**
This recruitment drive aims to fill various popular graduate-level posts (such as Station Master, Goods Guard/Train Manager, Senior Clerk, etc.) falling under Pay Levels 5 and 6. The age of candidates will be calculated as of January 1, 2027. Full details regarding post-wise educational qualifications, age relaxations, the examination syllabus, and medical standards will be published in the upcoming Detailed Centralized Employment Notification (Detailed CEN).
**Warning Against Touts**
The Board has clarified that this is merely an indicative notice intended to inform candidates about the upcoming recruitment so they can keep all necessary certificates and documents ready in advance. The complete terms and conditions of the recruitment will soon be released on the official RRB website: rrb.indianrailways.gov.in. Furthermore, the Railways has cautioned candidates against falling prey to fake job rackets, touts, and middlemen, as the selection process is based entirely on merit and a fair Computer-Based Test (CBT).
