RRB Supervisory 2026
Dates, vacancies, CBT pattern, syllabus and eligibility for the RRB NTPC Graduate-level posts under CEN 06/2026, taken from the official Railway Recruitment Boards notification.
Overview
RRB NTPC (Graduate) recruits graduates to Level 5 and Level 6 non-technical posts in Indian Railways through two computer-based tests, followed by document verification and a medical examination. You apply to one RRB only.
| Notification | CEN No. 06/2026 — NTPC (Graduate) |
| Application window | 8 Oct – 6 Nov 2026 (fee by 8 Nov) |
| Selection | CBT-1 → CBT-2 → Document Verification & Medical Examination |
| CBT dates | To be announced on RRB websites |
Latest updates
- 26 Sep: Indicative notice for CEN No. 06/2026 (NTPC Graduate) published in Employment News.
- 07 Oct: Detailed CEN 06/2026 uploaded on RRB websites: <strong>3,548</strong> posts — Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist.
- 08 Oct: Online applications opened on rrbapply.gov.in; last date <strong>6 November 2026</strong> (23:59 hrs).
- Oct: Typing skill test for the two typist posts is <strong>dispensed with</strong> for this CEN; Station Master and Traffic Assistant are not notified this time.
- 09–18 Nov: Modification window to correct submitted applications on payment of ₹250 per occasion.
General awareness is part of this exam, so keep up with our daily current affairs.
Exam at a glance
- Conducting authority
- Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways
- Exam level
- National
- Vacancies
- Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor (Level 6); Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant…
- Application fee
- ₹500 (₹400 refunded on appearing in CBT-1) · ₹250 for SC/ST/ExSM/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC (refunded on appearing)
- Age limit
- 18–33 years as on 1 Jan 2027 (UR/EWS born 2 Jan 1994 – 1 Jan 2009)
- Qualification
- Degree from a recognised university or equivalent, held by 6 Nov 2026 (result-awaited candidates not eligible)
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative notice in Employment News | |
| Detailed CEN 06/2026 published (English and Hindi versions on RRB websites) | |
| Online application opens (rrbapply.gov.in) | |
| Last date to submit online application (Up to 23:59 hrs) | |
| Last date for fee payment (For applications already submitted) | |
| Application modification window (₹250 per occasion; account details and chosen RRB cannot be changed) | |
| 1st Stage CBT (Date to be notified on RRB websites) | TBA |
| 2nd Stage CBT, then Document Verification & Medical (Date to be notified on RRB websites) | TBA |
Syllabus
Mathematics
- Number System
- Decimals
- Fractions
- LCM, HCF
- Ratio and Proportions
- Percentage
- Mensuration
- Time and Work
- Time and Distance
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Elementary Algebra
- Geometry and Trigonometry
- Elementary Statistics
General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Analogies
- Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series
- Coding and Decoding
- Mathematical Operations
- Similarities and Differences
- Relationships
- Analytical Reasoning
- Syllogism
- Jumbling
- Venn Diagrams
- Puzzle
- Data Sufficiency
- Statement–Conclusion
- Statement–Courses of Action
- Decision Making
- Maps
- Interpretation of Graphs
General Awareness
- Current events of national and international importance
- Games and Sports
- Art and Culture of India
- Indian Literature
- Monuments and Places of India
- General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE)
- History of India and Freedom Struggle
- Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World
- Indian Polity and Governance
- Scientific and technological developments incl. space and nuclear programmes of India
- UN and other world organisations
- Environmental issues
- Basics of Computers and Computer Applications
- Common Abbreviations
- Transport Systems in India
- Indian Economy
- Famous Personalities
- Flagship Government Programmes
- Flora and Fauna of India
- Important Government and PSU organisations
RRB Supervisory 2026 exam pattern
Both CBTs are objective, 1 mark per question, with 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer. CBT-1 is screening; CBT-2 normalised marks decide shortlisting for document verification (1:1 of vacancies).
CBT-1
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration <b>90 min (120 min for eligible PwBD with scribe)</b>
- Negative marking <b>−1/3 mark per wrong answer</b>
- Qualifying <b>UR/EWS 40% · OBC/SC 30% · ST 25%</b>
- Shortlist for CBT-2 <b>15× community-wise vacancies of the RRB</b>
CBT-2
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
- Duration <b>90 min (120 min for eligible PwBD with scribe)</b>
- Negative marking <b>−1/3 mark per wrong answer</b>
- Qualifying <b>UR/EWS 40% · OBC/SC 30% · ST 25%</b>
- Typing test <b>Dispensed with for CEN 06/2026</b>
RRB Supervisory 2026 eligibility
| Qualification | Degree from a recognised university or equivalent, held by 6 Nov 2026 (result-awaited candidates not eligible) |
| Age limit | 18–33 years as on 1 Jan 2027 (UR/EWS born 2 Jan 1994 – 1 Jan 2009) |
| Relaxation | OBC-NCL +3 · SC/ST +5 · PwBD 10/13/15 · ex-servicemen 3/6/8 after service deduction · other categories per para 5.2 |
| Application fee | ₹500 (₹400 refunded on appearing in CBT-1) · ₹250 for SC/ST/ExSM/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC (refunded on appearing) |
| Medical standard | Goods Train Manager A-2 · CCTS B-2 · JAA and Senior Clerk cum Typist C-2 |
| Nationality | Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan or specified migrants with eligibility certificate |
| One RRB only | Multiple applications lead to rejection and debarment |
RRB Supervisory 2026 vacancies
Goods Train Manager 2,750 · Senior Clerk cum Typist 371 · Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist 300 · Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor 127. Category-wise: UR 1,517 · OBC-NCL 873 · SC 553 · EWS 305 · ST 300. Largest RRBs: Bilaspur 542, Ranchi 377, Bengaluru 346, Kolkata 332, Ajmer 304.
| Year | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| '25 | 5,810 |
| '26 | 3,548 |
2026 = CEN 06/2026 (4 posts); 2025 = CEN 06/2025 (6 posts incl. Station Master 615 and Traffic Assistant 59). Vacancies are provisional and may change.
RRB Supervisory salary by pay level
The notification states the 7th CPC pay level and initial pay of each post; it gives no allowance or in-hand figure.
| Pay level | Pay scale | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level 6 | Initial pay ₹35,400 | Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor |
| Level 5 | Initial pay ₹29,200 | Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist |
RRB Chandigarh CEN 06/2025 CBT-1 cut-off — Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist
Previous cycle, one RRB and one post only: cut-off marks (out of 100) of candidates shortlisted for CBT-2 at RRB Chandigarh. Cut-offs differ by RRB and post; check your own RRB's website.
| Category | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 82.51 out of 100 |
| EWS | 78.75 out of 100 |
| OBC | 77.96 out of 100 |
| SC | 74.78 out of 100 |
| ST | 68.26 out of 100 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC Graduate 2026?
Apply online on rrbapply.gov.in by <strong>6 November 2026</strong> (23:59 hrs); the fee can be paid until 8 November. Corrections are allowed from 9 to 18 November 2026 for ₹250 per occasion.
How many vacancies are in CEN 06/2026?
<strong>3,548</strong> provisional vacancies: Goods Train Manager 2,750, Senior Clerk cum Typist 371, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist 300 and Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor 127.
Is Station Master included this year?
No. CEN 06/2026 notifies only four posts. Station Master and Traffic Assistant were part of CEN 06/2025 but are not in this notification.
What is the age limit?
18 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027 for all four posts. OBC-NCL get 3 years and SC/ST 5 years of relaxation; PwBD and ex-servicemen get more as per the notification.
Is there a typing test for the clerk posts?
No. The typing skill test for Senior Clerk cum Typist and Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist is dispensed with for CEN 06/2026; typing proficiency will be assessed after joining.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. One-third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer in both CBT-1 and CBT-2.
When is the CBT-1 exam?
RRBs have not announced the CBT dates yet. They will be published on the RRB websites; city intimation comes about 10 days before the exam.
What is the salary?
Initial pay is ₹35,400 (Level 6) for Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor and ₹29,200 (Level 5) for the other three posts, as per the 7th CPC. The notification does not state allowances.
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