Introduction
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has reached a major milestone in the CEN 06/2025 recruitment process. Today, January 20, 2026, the board officially activated the link to check the Application Status for Graduate Level posts. Over 54 lakh candidates applied for the 5,810 vacancies including Station Master, Goods Train Manager, and Senior Clerk.
Checking your application status is mandatory to ensure you are eligible for the CBT 1 (Computer Based Test) scheduled for later this year. If your application is rejected, the board provides specific reasons (such as photo/signature issues), though the window for correction has already passed. Below is the step-by-step guide and comprehensive recruitment details.
RRB NTPC Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025): Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Notification No. | CEN 06/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 5,810 Posts |
| Application Status Date | January 20, 2026 |
| Selection Process | CBT 1 → CBT 2 → Skill Test/CBAT → DV → Medical |
| Official Portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
1. Important Dates
- Application Period: October 21 – November 27, 2025
- Application Status Release: January 20, 2026
- CBT 1 Exam Date: Expected March 2026
- CBT 1 Admit Card: 4 days before the exam date.
2. Application Fees & Refund Policy
- Gen / OBC / EWS: ₹500 (₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT 1).
- SC / ST / Ex-SM / PwBD / Female / Minorities: ₹250 (Full ₹250 refunded after appearing in CBT 1).
3. Eligibility & Post Details
A. Educational Qualification
- Graduate Posts: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
- Typing Posts: Degree + Typing proficiency in English (30 WPM) or Hindi (25 WPM) on computer.
B. Age Limit (as of 01.01.2026)
- Minimum: 18 Years
- Maximum: 33 Years
- (Relaxation: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST).
4. Exam Pattern & Syllabus
CBT 1 (Qualifying Stage – 100 Marks)
- General Awareness: 40 Qs
- Mathematics: 30 Qs
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 30 Qs
- Time: 90 Minutes | Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark.
Syllabus Focus:
- Maths: Number System, BODMAS, Fractions, Ratio, Percentage, Mensuration, Time & Work.
- Reasoning: Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding, Venn Diagrams, Puzzles, Data Sufficiency.
- GA: Current Affairs, Science (up to 10th), History, Polity, Geography, and Indian Economy.
5. How to Check Application Status
- Visit the official RRB application portal: rrbapply.gov.in.
- Click on the “Apply” button and select “Already Have an Account”.
- Log in using your Registered Email ID / Mobile Number and Password.
- Enter the Captcha and click Login.
- Your dashboard will show the status: “Provisionally Accepted” or “Rejected”.
Important Links
- Check Application Status: CLICK HERE
- Download Official Status Notice: [Notice PDF]
- Recovery of Registration No.: [LOG IN ]
Official Notification Disclaimer:
Information provided here is based on CEN 06/2025. Candidates must verify all status updates and exam schedules through the official RRB websites (rrbapply.gov.in or regional RRB portals). The Railway Recruitment Board holds the final authority regarding the acceptance or rejection of any application.