Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist Recruitment 2026 is being conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under CEN 06/2026 for graduate-level Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts. The post comes under Pay Level 5, with an initial basic pay of ₹29,200 per month.
Candidates interested in this railway post should check the vacancy details, educational qualification, age limit, medical standard, selection process and examination pattern before applying. The recruitment process includes CBT 1, CBT 2, document verification and a medical examination. The Computer-Based Typing Skill Test has been dispensed with for this recruitment.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Recruitment Authority |
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
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Recruitment Name |
Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist Recruitment 2026 |
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Examination |
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Notification Number |
CEN 06/2026 |
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Post Name |
Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist |
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Total Vacancies |
300 |
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Pay Level |
Level 5 |
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Initial Basic Pay |
₹29,200 per month |
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Educational Qualification |
Degree from a recognised university or its equivalent |
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Age Limit |
18–33 years, subject to applicable rules |
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Medical Standard |
C-2 |
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Selection Process |
CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification and Medical Examination |
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Official Application Portal |
The Railway Recruitment Boards have notified 300 vacancies for the Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist post under CEN 06/2026. These vacancies are distributed among participating RRBs and railway zones.
Candidates should check the official RRB-wise and railway-wise vacancy table in the notification to review the available posts and category-wise distribution.
The Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist post is placed under Pay Level 5 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).
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Salary Particular |
Details |
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Pay Level |
Level 5 |
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Initial Basic Pay |
₹29,200 per month |
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Medical Standard |
C-2 |
The initial basic pay is ₹29,200 per month. The final monthly salary may vary depending on applicable allowances, deductions and posting location.
Candidates should meet the educational qualification and age requirements prescribed in the official notification.
Candidates must possess a degree from a recognised university or its equivalent. Applicants with an equivalent qualification should refer to the notification for the applicable documentation requirements.
The prescribed age limit for the graduate-level posts is generally 18 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027, subject to the conditions specified in CEN 06/2026.
Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved categories as per the recruitment rules. Candidates should check the official notification for category-wise relaxation and date-of-birth requirements.
The Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist post has a C-2 medical standard. Candidates called for document verification will also need to satisfy the prescribed medical fitness requirements.
The selection process for Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
First Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT 1)
Second Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT 2)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Candidates are shortlisted for subsequent stages according to the applicable recruitment rules and merit.
Important update: The Computer-Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) has been dispensed with for Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist under CEN 06/2026. Candidates are still expected to have basic computer proficiency and adequate typing proficiency. Their proficiency will be assessed after joining, and unsatisfactory performance may affect or delay confirmation or promotion.
The RRB NTPC Graduate examination includes two computer-based tests. The section-wise distribution below follows the CEN 06/2026 notification.
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Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
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General Awareness |
40 |
40 |
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Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
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General Intelligence and Reasoning |
30 |
30 |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
Duration: 90 minutes
Negative marking: One-third mark deducted for each incorrect answer
PwBD/PwD candidates eligible for a scribe: 120 minutes
CBT 1 is a screening test used to shortlist candidates for CBT 2. The section-wise distribution is indicative and may vary in the actual question paper.
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Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
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General Awareness |
50 |
50 |
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Mathematics |
35 |
35 |
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General Intelligence and Reasoning |
35 |
35 |
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Total |
120 |
120 |
Duration: 90 minutes
Negative marking: One-third mark deducted for each incorrect answer
Candidates should refer to the official notification for detailed examination instructions and applicable provisions.
The CBT syllabus covers General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning.
Number System, decimals and fractions
LCM and HCF
Ratio and proportion
Percentage
Mensuration
Time and work
Time and distance
Simple and compound interest
Profit and loss
Elementary algebra
Geometry and trigonometry
Elementary statistics
Analogies and number or alphabetical series
Coding and decoding
Mathematical operations
Similarities and differences
Relationships and analytical reasoning
Syllogism and Venn diagrams
Puzzles and data sufficiency
Statement and conclusion
Decision-making
Maps and interpretation of graphs
Current events of national and international importance
Games and sports
Indian art, culture, history and literature
Geography of India and the world
Indian polity and governance
General science and life science
Scientific and technological developments
Environmental issues
Computer applications and common abbreviations
Transport systems in India
Indian economy
Government programmes and public sector organisations
The application schedule for RRB NTPC Graduate CEN 06/2026 is as follows:
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Event |
Date |
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Online Application Starts |
8 October 2026 |
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Last Date to Submit Application |
6 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
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Last Date for Fee Payment |
8 November 2026 |
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Application Modification Window |
9–18 November 2026 |
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CBT Dates |
To be announced by RRBs |
Candidates can access the application portal at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in. The account-creation details and selected RRB cannot be changed during the modification window. Candidates should check the official notification for the complete application procedure and fee conditions.
The examination fee prescribed under CEN 06/2026 is:
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Candidate Category |
Fee |
Refund After Appearing in CBT 1 |
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Other eligible candidates |
₹500 |
₹400, after applicable bank charges |
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SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minority/EBC candidates |
₹250 |
₹250, after applicable bank charges |
The refund is subject to appearing in CBT 1 and the conditions specified in the notification. EBC and EWS are different categories for this fee provision.
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