The Railway Recruitment Board has released the NTPC notification for 2026, opening up 5,165 vacancies for graduates and undergraduates.

Of the total, 3,477 posts are for graduate-level candidates and 1,688 for undergraduates, according to the notification.

Applications for graduate posts open on October 8, 2026, as per the notified schedule. Sources differ on the closing date, so candidates should verify the final deadline on the official RRB website before applying.

The Non-Technical Popular Categories cover posts such as station master, goods guard, clerk and ticket collector, making it one of the most sought-after railway recruitments.

Aspirants should read the full notification for eligibility, age limits, fees and the selection stages, and apply only through the official RRB portals. The recruitment is expected to draw lakhs of applications, as railway jobs remain among the most competitive in the country. Candidates are advised to keep documents ready, check the official eligibility criteria carefully, and beware of fake websites and touts promising guaranteed selection.