The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 06/2026 for recruitment to various Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) posts. A total of 3,548 vacancies are available across all RRBs. Eligible graduate candidates can submit their applications online from 08/10/2026 to 06/11/2026.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Notification Number | CEN No. 06/2026 |
| Recruitment | Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) |
| Post Names | Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist, Senior Clerk Cum Typist |
| Total Vacancies | 3,548 |
| Qualification | Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years as on 01/01/2027, with applicable relaxation |
| Last Date | 06/11/2026 up to 23:59 hours |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Pay Scale | Initial pay ₹29,200 or ₹35,400, depending on the post |
| Official Website | https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 26/09/2026 |
| Opening Date of Online Application | 08/10/2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 06/11/2026 up to 23:59 hours |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 08/11/2026 |
| Application Modification Window | 09/11/2026 to 18/11/2026 |
| Computer Based Test Dates | To be announced by RRB |
| Document Verification and Medical Examination Dates | To be announced by RRB |
The dates for the Computer Based Tests, Document Verification, Medical Examination and other recruitment activities will be notified through the unified official RRB website and the official webpages of individual RRBs.
Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates except the categories listed below | ₹500 |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minority and EBC candidates | ₹250 |
Candidates paying the ₹500 fee will receive a refund of ₹400, after deduction of applicable bank charges, upon appearing in the 1st Stage CBT. Candidates paying the ₹250 fee will receive a refund of ₹250, after deduction of applicable bank charges, upon appearing in the 1st Stage CBT.
The fee must be paid online through internet banking, debit card, credit card or UPI. No other payment mode will be accepted. The refund will be credited to an Aadhaar-seeded bank account after the candidate appears in the 1st Stage CBT.
EBC candidates must have a valid EBC income certificate, BPL card, Izzat MST or an eligible Central Government poverty alleviation certificate. EBC is different from OBC and EWS and provides fee concession only, not job reservation.
Age Limit
The age will be calculated as on 01/01/2027. The normal age limit is 18 to 33 years.
| Category | Age Relaxation / Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen, UR/EWS | 3 years after deduction of length of service from age |
| Ex-Servicemen, OBC-NCL | 6 years after deduction of length of service from age |
| Ex-Servicemen, SC/ST | 8 years after deduction of length of service from age |
| PwBD, UR/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD, OBC-NCL | 13 years |
| PwBD, SC/ST | 15 years |
| Serving Group C and erstwhile Group D Railway staff with at least 3 years of service, UR/EWS | Up to 40 years of age |
| Serving Group C and erstwhile Group D Railway staff with at least 3 years of service, OBC-NCL | Up to 43 years of age |
| Serving Group C and erstwhile Group D Railway staff with at least 3 years of service, SC/ST | Up to 45 years of age |
| Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women, UR/EWS | Up to 35 years of age |
| Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women, OBC-NCL | Up to 38 years of age |
| Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women, SC/ST | Up to 40 years of age |
| Railway employees working in quasi-administrative offices | Length of service or 5 years, whichever is less |
The date of birth entered in the application must match the SSC, SSLC, Matriculation, Class 10 or equivalent certificate. Age relaxations are not cumulative; only the maximum applicable relaxation will be allowed.
Vacancy Details
| Category No. | Post Name | Pay Level | Initial Pay | Medical Standard | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | B2 | 127 |
| 2 | Goods Train Manager | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | A2 | 2,750 |
| 3 | Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | C2 | 300 |
| 4 | Senior Clerk Cum Typist | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | C2 | 371 |
| Grand Total | 3,548 |
The detailed RRB-wise, Railway Zone-wise and Production Unit-wise vacancy distribution is provided in Annexure B of the notification. The vacancies are provisional and may increase, decrease or become nil depending on the requirements of the Railway Administration.
Eligibility / Qualification
Candidates must possess a Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent on or before the closing date of online application submission, i.e. 06/11/2026. Candidates awaiting the final result of the prescribed qualification are not eligible to apply.
The qualification applies to the notified posts as follows:
| Post | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor | Degree from a recognized University or equivalent |
| Goods Train Manager | Degree from a recognized University or equivalent |
| Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | Degree from a recognized University or equivalent |
| Senior Clerk Cum Typist | Degree from a recognized University or equivalent |
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed medical standard for the post selected. Candidates found medically unsuitable for their opted post will not be offered an alternative appointment.
Eligible nationality includes Indian citizens, subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, and certain persons of Indian origin who have migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India, subject to the required Government of India eligibility certificate wherever applicable.
Medical Standards
| Medical Standard | Vision Requirements |
|---|---|
| A2 | Distant vision 6/9, 6/9 without glasses; near vision Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses; colour vision, binocular vision, night vision and myopic vision tests must be passed |
| B2 | Distant vision 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses, with lens power not exceeding 4D; near vision Sn 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses where required |
| C2 | Distant vision 6/12 and nil with or without glasses; near vision Sn 0.6 where reading or close work is required |
Candidates who have undergone LASIK or another refractive-error correction surgery are not eligible for posts requiring A2 medical standard. They may be eligible for B2 and C2 posts subject to the conditions prescribed by the Railway Board, including absence of complications, surgery completed at least one year earlier, residual corneal thickness of at least 425 microns and satisfactory medical reports.
Selection Process
- 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final empanelment and appointment by the concerned Railway Administration
The Computer Based Typing Skill Test has been dispensed with for the Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist and Senior Clerk Cum Typist posts under CEN No. 06/2026. Candidates are nevertheless expected to possess basic computer and typing proficiency. Their proficiency may be assessed after joining, and unsatisfactory performance may affect confirmation or promotion.
Shortlisting for the 2nd Stage CBT will generally be made up to 15 times the community-wise vacancies of the relevant RRB. Candidates equal to the number of vacancies will generally be called for Document Verification in a 1:1 ratio. Final empanelment will depend on merit, successful Document Verification, medical fitness, certificate verification and antecedent verification.
Exam Pattern
1st Stage CBT
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Duration for eligible PwBD/PwD candidates using a scribe: 120 minutes
- Question type: Objective multiple-choice questions
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer
- The 1st Stage CBT is primarily a screening examination.
2nd Stage CBT
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Duration for eligible PwBD/PwD candidates using a scribe: 120 minutes
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer
- The 2nd Stage CBT normalized marks will be used for shortlisting candidates for Document Verification.
The major subjects include number system, decimals, fractions, ratio and proportion, percentage, mensuration, time and work, time and distance, interest, profit and loss, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, analogies, series, coding-decoding, syllogism, puzzles, data sufficiency, decision-making, current affairs, history, geography, Indian polity, general science, computers, economy, government schemes and important national and international organizations.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC-NCL | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
The same qualifying percentages apply to Ex-Servicemen and PwBD candidates according to their community. In case of a shortage of PwBD candidates against reserved vacancies, the minimum qualifying marks may be relaxed by up to 2 marks.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor | Level 6 of 7th CPC | ₹35,400 |
| Goods Train Manager | Level 5 of 7th CPC | ₹29,200 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | Level 5 of 7th CPC | ₹29,200 |
| Senior Clerk Cum Typist | Level 5 of 7th CPC | ₹29,200 |
Other admissible allowances and benefits will be provided as per applicable Railway and Government of India rules. Selected candidates may be required to undergo prescribed training, during which stipend will be paid as applicable.
Reservation and Category Benefits
Reservation is available, wherever applicable, for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates. Horizontal reservation and benefits are available for Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities according to the notified post suitability and applicable rules.
OBC-NCL candidates must possess a certificate issued on or after 01/04/2026 and valid up to the closing date of application. The caste must be included in the current Central List of OBCs. EWS candidates must possess a valid Income and Asset Certificate on the closing date. EWS eligibility requires family gross annual income below ₹8,00,000 for the relevant financial year and satisfaction of the prescribed asset limits.
PwBD candidates must possess a valid disability certificate issued through the UDID system. Candidates eligible for a scribe must opt for the facility in the online application. A compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination may be provided to eligible candidates using a scribe or otherwise choosing compensatory time under the prescribed rules.
Important Instructions
- Candidates may apply for only one RRB. The selected RRB cannot be changed.
- Multiple applications submitted to the same or different RRBs will lead to rejection of all applications and debarment from future RRB and RRC examinations.
- Candidates must keep their registered mobile number and email ID active throughout the recruitment process.
- Identity authentication through Aadhaar or DigiLocker is advised for smoother verification.
- Candidates must capture a live photograph during the application process; uploading a pre-existing photograph is not permitted.
- The candidate’s signature must be in running handwriting using black ink on white paper. The signature image must be in JPG/JPEG format, between 30 KB and 49 KB, with minimum dimensions of 140 × 60 pixels.
- SC/ST candidates seeking the free railway travel facility must upload their valid SC/ST certificate in PDF format, with file size below 400 KB.
- Candidates serving in Central or State Government departments, Railways or Public Sector Undertakings must produce a No Objection Certificate during Document Verification.
- Candidates must carry the e-call letter, original valid photo identity proof and a recent colour passport photograph to the examination centre.
- Mobile phones, calculators, watches, Bluetooth devices, books, paper, pens, bags, cameras, water bottles and other prohibited items are not allowed inside the examination centre.
- Unfair practices, impersonation, false documents or use of banned items may result in cancellation, lifetime debarment and legal action.
- RRBs have not appointed any agent or coaching centre for recruitment. Selection is strictly based on merit.