RRB NTPC Apply Online 2026
Step-by-step rrbapply.gov.in registration — CEN selection, zone choice, live photo and signature, fee payment, and the mistakes that get applications rejected.
At a Glance
- Graduate (CEN 06/2026): apply by 6 Nov 2026
- Undergraduate (CEN 07/2026): apply by 13 Nov 2026
- One RRB zone, locked at registration
- Photo captured live — no pre-saved uploads
Applications are open now
Graduate posts (CEN 06/2026) close 6 November 2026; Undergraduate posts (CEN 07/2026) close 13 November 2026. CBT dates for this cycle haven't been announced yet.
How to Apply — Step by Step
Choose your CEN
Visit rrbapply.gov.in and select CEN 06/2026 for Graduate posts or CEN 07/2026 for Undergraduate posts, based on your qualification.
Register and pick your RRB zone
Complete the preliminary registration and choose one Railway Recruitment Board zone — this cannot be changed once registration is complete.
Fill in your details
Complete personal, educational and category details, matching your certificates exactly.
Capture your photo live
Take a live photograph through the application using a webcam or supported mobile front camera — pre-saved photo uploads aren't accepted in the current process.
Upload your signature
Sign in black ink on clean white paper, scan it, and upload it per the current CEN notification's specifications.
Pay the application fee
Pay online via net banking, debit/credit card, or offline through an SBI challan.
Preview, submit and save
Preview every field carefully, submit the form, and download the final application printout for your records.
Photo & Signature
Photograph
Captured live during the application via webcam or a supported mobile front camera — no caps, masks or sunglasses. Pre-saved image uploads are not accepted in the current process.
Signature
Sign in black ink on clean white paper, then scan and upload as specified. File-size and pixel requirements vary by recruitment cycle.
Photo and signature specifications (file size, pixel dimensions) have changed between recent RRB NTPC cycles. Always check the exact requirement on the live CEN 06/2026 or CEN 07/2026 notification before uploading — don't reuse an older cycle's spec sheet.
Application Fee & Payment
Pay the application fee online through net banking, a debit or credit card, or offline via an SBI challan. Confirm your category's exact fee amount and any post-exam refund/adjustment rule on the official CEN notification — these details are set per cycle.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Wrong CEN selected
Applying under CEN 06/2026 (Graduate) with only a 12th-pass qualification, or vice versa, gets the application rejected.
Zone picked without research
The RRB zone can't be changed after registration — compare vacancy-to-applicant ratios across zones before committing.
Mismatched details
Name, father's name or date of birth not matching your certificates exactly causes problems at document verification.
Last-minute submission
The portal slows down in the final hours before a deadline — don't wait until the last day to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Graduate (CEN 06/2026): 6 November 2026. Undergraduate (CEN 07/2026): 13 November 2026.
Both windows run until 11:59 PM on the closing date — confirm on rrbapply.gov.in, since dates are occasionally extended.
rrbapply.gov.in — the official centralised RRB application portal.
Select the correct CEN (06/2026 Graduate or 07/2026 Undergraduate) based on your qualification, then your preferred RRB zone.
No — one zone per cycle, locked in once your registration number is generated.
Choosing a zone with a favourable vacancy-to-applicant ratio is a genuine strategic decision worth researching before you register.
The photo is typically captured live via webcam or a supported mobile front camera — not uploaded from a saved file.
The signature is a scanned image on white paper in black ink. Exact file-size and pixel specs vary by cycle — always check the current CEN notification before uploading.
A photo ID, educational certificates for your chosen stream, category certificate if applicable, and a photocopy of the registration ID.
The same ID used at registration is required again at document verification, so keep it consistent.
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