RRB NTPC 2026: Railway recruitment applications open for graduate and 12th-pass posts
What happened
RRB NTPC is the Railway Recruitment Boards' Non-Technical Popular Categories exam, used to fill various railway jobs. According to AajTak, applications have opened for 3,548 graduate-level posts, and Jansatta reports a separate NTPC UG round for 1,688 posts open to 12th-pass candidates.
When it started
AajTak's report is dated 14 October 2026, and the topic began trending in India on 15 October 2026. Applications are reported to be live now; exact closing dates and exam dates are not given in the material provided.
How it spread
According to Jansatta, candidates can apply online through the official portal rrbapply.gov.in. Jagran also reports a wider railway hiring drive of more than 27,000 posts over 10 months, with coverage datelined Prayagraj.
Why it matters
Government railway jobs draw very large numbers of applicants in India, so new vacancy announcements trend quickly. Interested candidates should check the official RRB notification for eligibility, dates and fees, as these details are not covered here.
Sources
- AajTak: रेलवे में सरकारी नौकरी चाहिए? RRB NTPC के 3548 पदों पर आवेदन शुरू, ग्रेजुएट्स को अफसर बनने का बड़ा मौका
- Jagran: रेलवे का मेगा भर्ती अभियान: 10 महीने में 27 हजार से अधिक पदों पर युवाओं को मिलेगा रोजगार
- Jansatta: RRB NTPC UG Recruitment 2026: 12वीं पास के लिए रेलवे में आई 1,688 पदों पर सरकारी नौकरी, rrbapply.gov.in पर आवेदन शुरू