Download PDF – RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026: 1,688 Vacancies, 12th Pass Eligibility, Apply Online

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 07/2026 for Non-Technical Popular Categories (Undergraduate) posts. This recruitment is for candidates who have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination and meet the prescribed eligibility conditions.

According to the official notification, a total of 1,688 vacancies are available for four posts: Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk Cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist and Trains Clerk.

The online application process starts on 15 October 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official RRB website. The last date to apply is 13 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026: Overview

Particular	Details
Organisation	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Department	Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Notification number	CEN 07/2026
Recruitment name	RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026
Total vacancies	1,688
Qualification	Class 12 or equivalent
Age limit	18 to 30 years, with applicable relaxation
Application mode	Online
Application start date	15 October 2026
Last date to apply	13 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Fee payment deadline	15 November 2026
Official website	rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
Application portal	rrbapply.gov.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Indicative notice in Employment News	26 September 2026
Online application starts	15 October 2026
Last date to apply	13 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Last date for fee payment	15 November 2026
Application modification window	16 November to 25 November 2026
CBT examination date	To be announced officially
Admit card and exam city information	To be announced officially

The modification window allows eligible changes to submitted application details upon payment of a non-refundable fee of ₹250 for each occasion. Details entered in the Create an Account form and the selected RRB cannot be changed.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Vacancy 2026

The notification lists 1,688 vacancies across four posts. The post-wise vacancy distribution is given below.

Post name	Pay Level	Initial basic pay	Vacancies
Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk	Level 3	₹21,700	700
Accounts Clerk Cum Typist	Level 2	₹19,900	200
Junior Clerk Cum Typist	Level 2	₹19,900	600
Trains Clerk	Level 2	₹19,900	188
Total vacancies			1,688

The detailed RRB-wise, Railway-wise and Production Unit-wise vacancy distribution is available in Annexure B of the official notification. Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease according to Railway requirements.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed Class 12 (+2 Stage) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board, subject to the post-wise conditions in Annexure A.

• Normally, candidates must have at least 50% aggregate marks in Class 12 or an equivalent examination.
• The 50% marks condition is not insisted upon for SC/ST candidates, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, Ex-Servicemen and candidates who possess qualifications higher than Class 12.
• The prescribed qualification must be completed by 13 November 2026.
• Candidates awaiting the results of their final qualifying examination are not eligible to apply.

Candidates should check the post-wise educational requirements in the official notification before submitting the application.

Age Limit for RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026

The age limit is calculated as on 1 January 2027. The normal age group is 18 to 30 years, with applicable upper-age relaxation for eligible categories.

Category	Upper-age relaxation
UR / EWS	Upper age limit: 30 years
OBC-NCL	3 years
SC / ST	5 years
PwBD – UR / EWS	10 years
PwBD – OBC-NCL	13 years
PwBD – SC / ST	15 years
Eligible Ex-Servicemen	As prescribed in the notification, based on category and length of service
Eligible serving Railway staff	Up to the specified maximum age of 40, 43 or 45 years, depending on category and conditions
Eligible widowed, divorced or judicially separated women who have not remarried	Up to 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC-NCL and 40 years for SC/ST

The notification also provides specific age rules for eligible employees of Railway quasi-administrative offices. Candidates must satisfy the relevant service conditions and produce the required certificates.

Age relaxations are subject to the notification’s rules and are generally not cumulative. Candidates applying against unreserved vacancies should read the restrictions on category-based age relaxation carefully.

Application Fee

Category	Application fee	Refund after appearing in 1st Stage CBT
All candidates except the listed concession categories	₹500	₹400, after applicable bank charges
SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities and EBC candidates	₹250	₹250, after applicable bank charges

Important fee conditions:

• Payment is accepted online through internet banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.
• The applicable refund is available only to candidates who appear in the first-stage CBT, subject to the notification’s conditions.
• The refund is processed to the candidate’s Aadhaar-linked bank account as prescribed in the notification.
• EBC, EWS and OBC are separate categories. EBC fee concession does not provide job reservation by itself.
• Eligible EBC candidates must possess valid supporting documents by the application closing date.

Salary and Pay Scale

The initial basic pay for the notified posts is as follows.

Post	Pay Level	Initial basic pay
Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk	Level 3	₹21,700 per month
Accounts Clerk Cum Typist	Level 2	₹19,900 per month
Junior Clerk Cum Typist	Level 2	₹19,900 per month
Trains Clerk	Level 2	₹19,900 per month

These figures are initial basic pay under the 7th Central Pay Commission, not the final in-hand salary. Actual salary depends on applicable allowances, posting and deductions.

Selection Process

According to CEN 07/2026, the recruitment process includes the following stages:

1. 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

The notification states that the Computer Based Typing Skill Test for Accounts Clerk Cum Typist and Junior Clerk Cum Typist has been dispensed with for this recruitment. However, candidates are expected to have basic computer and typing proficiency. Their proficiency may be assessed after joining, and unsatisfactory performance may affect or delay confirmation or promotion.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Exam Pattern 2026

1st Stage CBT

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Awareness	40	40
Mathematics	30	30
General Intelligence and Reasoning	30	30
Total	100	100

Exam duration: 90 minutes. Eligible PwBD/PwD candidates using a scribe receive 120 minutes, subject to the notification’s conditions.

2nd Stage CBT

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Awareness	50	50
Mathematics	35	35
General Intelligence and Reasoning	35	35
Total	120	120

Exam duration: 90 minutes. Eligible PwBD/PwD candidates using a scribe receive 120 minutes, subject to the notification’s conditions.

Negative marking: One-third of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer in both CBT stages.

Minimum qualifying marks

Category	Minimum qualifying percentage
UR	40%
EWS	40%
OBC-NCL	30%
SC	30%
ST	25%

These percentages are minimum qualifying marks, not guaranteed selection cut-offs. Actual shortlisting depends on merit, normalised scores, category-wise vacancies and applicable recruitment rules. The notification permits a two-mark relaxation for eligible PwBD candidates in specified circumstances when there is a shortage of candidates against reserved PwBD vacancies.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Syllabus

Mathematics

Topics include number systems, decimals, fractions, LCM, HCF, ratio and proportion, percentage, mensuration, time and work, time and distance, simple and compound interest, profit and loss, elementary algebra, geometry, trigonometry and elementary statistics.

General Intelligence and Reasoning

Topics include analogies, number and alphabetical series, coding-decoding, mathematical operations, similarities and differences, relationships, analytical reasoning, syllogism, puzzles, Venn diagrams, data sufficiency, statement-conclusion, decision-making, maps and interpretation of graphs.

General Awareness

Topics include current affairs, sports, Indian art and culture, literature, monuments, general science up to Class 10 CBSE level, Indian history and the freedom struggle, geography, polity, governance, technology, international organisations, environment, computers, transport systems, the Indian economy, government programmes and important public-sector organisations.

Medical Standards

Post	Medical standard
Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk	B-2
Accounts Clerk Cum Typist	C-2
Junior Clerk Cum Typist	C-2
Trains Clerk	A-3

Candidates must satisfy the medical and visual standards prescribed for their chosen post. Candidates who fail the required medical examination will not be provided an alternative appointment under the notification. Candidates who have undergone LASIK or another refractive-error correction procedure should carefully check the specific rules, especially for the A-3 medical standard applicable to Trains Clerk.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official RRB website and open the application link for CEN 07/2026.
2. Alternatively, visit the official RRB Apply portal.
3. Create an account if you have not created one for an earlier RRB recruitment. Existing account holders should use their existing credentials as instructed.
4. Enter your personal details carefully. Account-creation details, including mobile number and email address, cannot be changed later.
5. Select only one RRB and check the available posts and Railway Zone/Production Unit preferences.
6. Fill in the application form with correct educational, age and category details.
7. Follow the portal instructions to capture your live photograph and provide the required scanned documents.
8. Pay the applicable examination fee online.
9. Review the form and submit it before 13 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
10. Save or print the submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference.

Only one application to one RRB is permitted. Multiple applications may lead to rejection and debarment from future RRB/RRC examinations. Candidates should use only the official portal.

Documents and Information to Keep Ready

• Active mobile number and personal email address
• Class 10 certificate or equivalent document for name and date of birth
• Class 12 certificate and marksheet
• Required category certificate, where applicable
• PwBD or Ex-Servicemen documents, where applicable
• Valid EBC fee-concession proof, if claiming the EBC concession
• Payment details and Aadhaar-linked bank account information for applicable refunds
• No Objection Certificate from the present employer at Document Verification, where required

The application requires a live photograph captured through the application module rather than an uploaded pre-existing photograph. Candidates should follow the precise instructions displayed on the official portal for photograph capture and other documents.

Important Instructions

• Complete the required Class 12 qualification by the application closing date.
• Check the medical standard for your chosen post before selecting preferences.
• Select one RRB only. The chosen RRB cannot be changed during the modification window.
• Use accurate personal and category information and keep supporting certificates ready.
• Keep the registered mobile number and email address active throughout the recruitment process.
• Check official RRB websites for examination dates, city intimation, e-call letters and notices.
• Do not bring prohibited electronic devices to the examination centre.
• Beware of agents or individuals promising railway appointments. Selection is based on the official recruitment process and merit.

Official Notification and Apply Online Links

Purpose	Official link
RRB NTPC Undergraduate notification, CEN 07/2026	Open official RRB portal and select CEN 07/2026
Apply online	RRB Apply portal
Unified official RRB website	Visit RRB official website

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many vacancies are available in RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026?

The official notification lists 1,688 vacancies across four posts.

2. What is the last date to apply?

The last date to submit the application is 13 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM. The fee-payment deadline is 15 November 2026.

3. What qualification is required?

Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination. The general requirement is at least 50% aggregate marks, with the exceptions stated in the official notification.

4. What is the age limit?

The normal age group is 18 to 30 years as on 1 January 2027, with applicable relaxation for eligible categories.

5. What is the application fee?

The fee is ₹500 for candidates outside the listed concession categories and ₹250 for eligible SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minority and EBC candidates.

6. Is a typing test required for Accounts Clerk and Junior Clerk?

No. The notification states that the Computer Based Typing Skill Test has been dispensed with for these two posts under CEN 07/2026. Basic computer and typing proficiency is still expected.

7. Has the CBT exam date been announced?

The notification does not specify a CBT examination date. Candidates should follow the official RRB website for updates.

8. Where can candidates apply online?

Candidates can apply through the official RRB Apply portal.

Conclusion

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026 offers 1,688 vacancies for eligible Class 12 pass candidates. The posts include Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk Cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist and Trains Clerk.

Candidates should carefully check the educational qualification, age limit, fee concession rules, medical standards and post preferences before submitting the application.

Last date to apply: 13 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Complete the application and fee payment within the prescribed deadlines, and check the official RRB website for updates.