RRB NTPC Graduate Apply Online 2026 Link Active @rrbapply.gov.in, Last Date 6 November

The RRB NTPC Graduate apply online 2026 link is active on rrbapply.gov.in for 3,548 vacancies under CEN 06/2026. Graduates can apply from 8 October to 6 November 2026 (11:59 PM) and pay the fee until 8 November. Corrections are allowed from 9 to 18 November on payment of ₹250.

This cycle has two changes that catch many applicants out: the photograph is captured live through a webcam or phone camera instead of being uploaded, and the signature must be in running handwriting within 30–49 KB. Below are the link, step-by-step process, fee, documents and the mistakes that lead to rejection.

RRB NTPC Graduate Apply Online 2026 Overview

RRB NTPC Graduate Apply Online 2026 Link

The RRB NTPC Graduate application link is live on rrbapply.gov.in from 8 October 2026. Candidates can apply to only one RRB; more than one application leads to rejection of all of them and debarment from future RRB exams.

How to Apply Online for RRB NTPC Graduate 2026?

The RRB NTPC Graduate application has three parts: create an account, fill the application, and pay the fee. Keep your documents and an Aadhaar-linked bank account ready before you start.

• Go to rrbapply.gov.in and click "Create an Account". If you made an account for any RRB CEN in 2024, 2025 or 2026, log in with the same details instead.
• Enter your name, date of birth (as in the Class 10 certificate), mobile number and email ID, and verify them with OTPs. These details cannot be changed later.
• Authenticate your identity with Aadhaar or DigiLocker. Those who use another photo ID face stricter checks at every stage.
• Log in and open the CEN 06/2026 (NTPC Graduate) application.
• Choose one RRB, then mark your post and zone preferences in order within that RRB.
• Fill in personal, educational and category details, your present address, and your exam language.
• Capture your live photograph through the webcam or phone front camera.
• Upload your signature and, if you want a free railway pass, your SC/ST certificate.
• Validate your Aadhaar-seeded bank account for the fee refund.
• Submit the form, pay the fee online, and download the confirmation page.

RRB NTPC Graduate Application Dates 2026

RRB NTPC Live Photo Capture 2026

You do not upload a passport photo in this CEN. The form captures a live photo, and it must meet these rules or the application can be rejected at any stage.

• Use a plain white background with no scenery, plants, people or animals behind you.
• Wear dark, non-white clothes that cover your shoulders and chest.
• Keep the camera at eye level, look straight with a neutral expression and eyes fully open.
• Your head should fill at least 50% of the frame; elbows and the area below the chest must not show.
• Do not wear a cap, mask or glasses; hair or cloth must not cover the face.
• Do not photograph a printed or digital photo; such applications are rejected.
• You can preview and retake the photo until you submit the form.

RRB NTPC Signature Specifications 2026

Your signature must match the one you give at the exam, document verification, medical exam and appointment.

Documents Required for RRB NTPC Graduate Apply Online 2026

• Aadhaar card or DigiLocker access (or another valid photo ID)
• Class 10 certificate for name and date of birth
• Graduation degree or final mark sheet (results must be declared before 6 November 2026)
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) in the prescribed format, if claiming reservation
• EBC certificate, BPL card or Izzat MST, if claiming the EBC fee concession
• PwBD or Ex-Servicemen certificate, if applicable
• Signature scan as above
• Active mobile number and email ID for the full recruitment
• Aadhaar-linked bank account (yours or a family member's) for the refund

Once the form is in, start practising with RRB NTPC previous year papers and check the RRB NTPC syllabus and exam pattern.

RRB NTPC Graduate Application Fee 2026

The RRB NTPC Graduate application fee is ₹500 for general candidates and ₹250 for reserved and concession categories. It is paid online only, through net banking, debit or credit card, or UPI, by 8 November 2026.

The refund goes only to an Aadhaar-seeded bank account. If none is linked, the form sends you to the NPCI portal to link one; a family member's Aadhaar-linked account is also accepted. There is no refund for rejected or incomplete applications.

RRB NTPC Graduate Application Correction Window 2026

The RRB NTPC Graduate correction window is open from 9 to 18 November 2026. Each change costs ₹250 (non-refundable), and you can modify the form as many times as you need within the window.

• The "Create an Account" details (name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID) and the chosen RRB cannot be changed.
• Moving from SC/ST to UR, OBC or EWS, or from Ex-Servicemen, female, transgender or PwBD to a general category, needs another ₹250 fee difference on top of the modification fee.
• No changes are accepted after 18 November 2026.

Eligibility to Apply for RRB NTPC Graduate 2026

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university on 6 November 2026; those awaiting their final result should not apply.

PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, railway staff and widowed or divorced women get further relaxation. See the full rules on the RRB NTPC 2026 notification page.

RRB NTPC Graduate Vacancy 2026 at a Glance

How to Choose Your RRB and Post Preferences

• You can choose only one RRB, and you cannot change it later, so check its vacancies first. RRB Bilaspur (542), Ranchi (377) and Bengaluru (346) have the most Graduate posts; Ahmedabad (19) has the fewest.
• Mark every post and zone you are willing to take. Posts left out are treated as "not willing", and you will not be considered for them.
• Check the medical standard: Goods Train Manager needs A-2 vision without glasses, and candidates who have had Lasik are not eligible for it.

See the RRB-wise and zone-wise numbers on the RRB NTPC vacancy 2026 page.

Common Mistakes That Get RRB NTPC Applications Rejected

RRB can reject an application at any stage, and the fee is not refunded. Avoid these mistakes:

• Applying to more than one RRB, or applying twice to the same RRB.
• A live photo that breaks the rules: white clothes, glasses, cap, shadow on the face, or a photo of a photo.
• A signature in capital or block letters, in blue ink, on a non-white background, or signed by someone else.
• A date of birth that differs from the Class 10 certificate.
• Claiming a category, EBC concession or relaxation without a valid certificate issued by the closing date.
• Applying while awaiting the final graduation result.
• Not completing the fee payment by 8 November; applications without fee are rejected.
• Using a mobile number or email ID that will not stay active, since they cannot be changed later.

Rejected applications and the reasons are shown on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in after login.

RRB NTPC Graduate Apply Online 2026 FAQs

Q1. When did RRB NTPC Graduate apply online 2026 start?

The link opened on 8 October 2026 on rrbapply.gov.in.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC Graduate 2026?

6 November 2026 (11:59 PM). The fee can be paid until 8 November.

Q3. What is the RRB NTPC Graduate application fee?

₹500 for general candidates (₹400 refunded after CBT 1) and ₹250 for SC/ST/ESM/PwBD/female/transgender/minority/EBC candidates (fully refunded after CBT 1).

Q4. Do I need to upload a photo for the RRB NTPC 2026 form?

No. The form captures a live photo through your webcam or phone camera. Only the signature is uploaded.

Q5. What is the signature size for the RRB NTPC 2026 form?

JPG or JPEG, 30–49 KB, at least 140 × 60 pixels, in black ink and running handwriting.

Q6. Can I apply to more than one RRB?

No. Applying to more than one RRB leads to rejection of all applications and debarment.

Q7. Can I edit my RRB NTPC application after submission?

Yes, from 9 to 18 November 2026, for ₹250 per change. The account details and chosen RRB cannot be changed.

Q8. Is Aadhaar compulsory for the RRB NTPC 2026 application?

RRB strongly advises Aadhaar or DigiLocker verification, and an Aadhaar-seeded bank account is needed for the fee refund.

Q9. How many vacancies are there in RRB NTPC Graduate 2026?

3,548 across four posts.