Candidates looking for the RRB NTPC Graduate Exam Date 2026 should first check which recruitment notification they applied under. The Railway Recruitment Boards have conducted examinations for the earlier graduate-level recruitment, CEN 06/2025, and have also opened a new graduate-level recruitment under CEN 06/2026.
The examination dates for these two recruitment cycles are different. Candidates should check their CEN number before relying on any exam-date update.
For CEN 06/2025, the first-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT 1) took place from March 16 to March 27, 2026. The second-stage CBT was scheduled for July 10, 2026. For the newer CEN 06/2026 recruitment, an official examination date could not be confirmed as of October 14, 2026.
RRB NTPC Graduate Exam Date 2026: Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Exam | RRB NTPC Graduate Level |
| Conducting authority | Railway Recruitment Boards |
| Previous recruitment | CEN 06/2025 |
| CBT 1 dates for CEN 06/2025 | March 16–27, 2026 |
| CBT 2 date for CEN 06/2025 | July 10, 2026 |
| New recruitment | CEN 06/2026 |
| New recruitment vacancies | 3,548 |
| New recruitment application period | October 8–November 6, 2026, as reported |
| Exam date for CEN 06/2026 | Not officially confirmed in the information checked |
| Official website | RRB Chandigarh |
| Application portal | RRB Apply |
The dates for CEN 06/2025 relate to the previous recruitment cycle. They should not be used as the examination schedule for CEN 06/2026.
RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 and CBT 2 Dates
The official recruitment page for CEN 06/2025 lists the following examination schedule:
| Examination | Date |
| CBT 1 | March 16–27, 2026 |
| CBT 2 | July 10, 2026 |
The CBT 1 result and shortlist for CBT 2 were also published during 2026. Candidates from this recruitment cycle should check the official portal for any further updates concerning skill tests, document verification or medical examination.
Zone Wise RRB NTPC Graduate Level Vacancy 2026
| RRB NTPC Graduate Level Vacancy 2026-27 Zone Wise | ||||||
| RRB Zone | Total Vacancies | UR | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad | 19 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| RRB Ajmer | 304 | 153 | 45 | 12 | 66 | 28 |
| RRB Bengaluru | 346 | 144 | 52 | 25 | 93 | 32 |
| RRB Bhopal | 157 | 72 | 38 | 29 | 13 | 5 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | 146 | 80 | 17 | 10 | 37 | 2 |
| RRB Bilaspur | 542 | 222 | 80 | 41 | 145 | 54 |
| RRB Chandigarh | 59 | 27 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 4 |
| RRB Chennai | 141 | 55 | 22 | 12 | 36 | 16 |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 30 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| RRB Guwahati | 104 | 43 | 17 | 8 | 27 | 9 |
| RRB Jammu-Srinagar | 66 | 27 | 10 | 7 | 18 | 4 |
| RRB Kolkata | 332 | 141 | 47 | 25 | 90 | 29 |
| RRB Malda | 26 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| RRB Mumbai | 155 | 69 | 23 | 9 | 41 | 13 |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | 78 | 34 | 11 | 7 | 19 | 7 |
| RRB Patna | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| RRB Prayagraj | 265 | 110 | 41 | 24 | 66 | 24 |
| RRB Ranchi | 377 | 152 | 58 | 28 | 104 | 35 |
| RRB Secunderabad | 56 | 25 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 5 |
| RRB Siliguri | 291 | 120 | 44 | 21 | 78 | 28 |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | 25 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Total | 3548 | 1517 | 553 | 300 | 873 | 305 |
RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2026: Zone Wise & Post Wise
| RRB NTPC Graduate Level Vacancy 2026-27 Zone Wise | ||||||
| RRB Zone | Total Vacancies | Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor | Goods Train Manager | Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | Senior Clerk Cum Typist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad | 19 | – | 14 | – | 5 | |
| RRB Ajmer | 304 | 4 | 236 | 35 | 29 | |
| RRB Bengaluru | 346 | 3 | 301 | 10 | 32 | |
| RRB Bhopal | 157 | 2 | 135 | 12 | 8 | |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | 146 | 1 | 128 | 7 | 10 | |
| RRB Bilaspur | 542 | 1 | 526 | 14 | 1 | |
| RRB Chandigarh | 59 | – | 6 | 25 | 28 | |
| RRB Chennai | 141 | 6 | 72 | 20 | 43 | |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 30 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 13 | |
| RRB Guwahati | 104 | 18 | 45 | 30 | 11 | |
| RRB Jammu-Srinagar | 66 | 2 | 32 | 13 | 19 | |
| RRB Kolkata | 332 | 7 | 177 | 76 | 72 | |
| RRB Malda | 26 | – | 17 | – | 9 | |
| RRB Mumbai | 155 | 16 | 81 | 37 | 21 | |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | 78 | – | 73 | – | 5 | |
| RRB Patna | 29 | – | 5 | 15 | 9 | |
| RRB Prayagraj | 265 | 42 | 196 | – | 27 | |
| RRB Ranchi | 377 | 6 | 360 | – | 11 | |
| RRB Secunderabad | 56 | 10 | 31 | 5 | 10 | |
| RRB Siliguri | 291 | 5 | 281 | – | 5 | |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | 25 | 1 | 21 | – | 3 | |
| Total | 3,548 | 127 | 2,750 | 300 | 371 | |
RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy Trends
This year, total RRB NTPC Graduate vacancy announced is 3548. Previously, the vacancy announced was 5810. Check the below table:
| Year | Number of Vacancies |
| 2019 | 24678 |
| 2024 | 8113 |
| 2025 | 5810 |
| 2026 | 3548 |
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026: New Vacancy Update
The new CEN 06/2026 recruitment covers 3,548 graduate-level posts in Indian Railways. The online application process reportedly began on October 8, 2026, and the closing date is November 6, 2026.
The vacancies cover different NTPC graduate-level positions. Post-wise eligibility, age limits, pay levels and selection requirements must be checked in the official notification.
Candidates applying under CEN 06/2026 should not confuse its recruitment schedule with the examination dates announced under CEN 06/2025.
How to Check the Official RRB NTPC Exam Date
Follow these steps to check the latest schedule:
- Visit the official website of your regional Railway Recruitment Board.
- Open the NTPC Graduate recruitment section.
- Find the notice for your specific CEN number.
- Look for the exam-date notice or tentative examination schedule.
- Download the notice and read the examination dates carefully.
- Check the official portal again for city-intimation slips and e-call letters when announced.
Candidates should use the exam city slip to check their examination city and date. The e-call letter contains the instructions needed for entry to the examination centre.
What Should Candidates Do Next?
If you applied under CEN 06/2025, check the official website for updates on the stages that apply to your post and recruitment status.
If you are applying under CEN 06/2026, complete the application before the deadline and begin preparing for the computer-based tests. Do not rely on an unconfirmed exam date when planning travel or making other arrangements.