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RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026: 1,688 Railway Vacancies, Apply by 13 November

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Updated: 10 November 2026

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, have invited online applications for 1,688 Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Undergraduate vacancies under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 07/2026. The recruitment is open to eligible candidates who have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination.

The four posts are Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist and Trains Clerk. The online application deadline is 13 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Candidates should complete their applications well before the closing time and pay the applicable fee by the separate fee-payment deadline.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026: Overview

Particular Details
Recruiting authority Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Ministry Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Centralised Employment Notice CEN 07/2026
Recruitment category NTPC Undergraduate (12th-level)
Total vacancies 1,688 provisional
Posts Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk
Minimum qualification Class 12 / 10+2 or equivalent
Age limit 18–30 years as on 1 January 2027, subject to relaxation
Application mode Online only
Last date to apply 13 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Official application portal RRB Apply

Post-wise Vacancy and Pay Details

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

The vacancies are provisional and may be revised by the Railway Recruitment Boards. The detailed notification contains RRB-wise, railway-wise and category-wise vacancy tables. Candidates should check the vacancy position for their chosen RRB before submitting the application.

Educational Qualification

  • Passed Class 12 (+2 stage) or an equivalent examination from a recognised Board / institution.
  • The usual minimum requirement is 50% aggregate marks in Class 12.
  • The 50% aggregate condition is not insisted upon for SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-servicemen candidates, or candidates who possess a higher qualification, as specified in the notification.
  • The required educational qualification must have been acquired by the closing date of the online application.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The standard age range is 18 to 30 years as on 1 January 2027. Category-based upper-age relaxation is available under the recruitment rules.

  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years.
  • SC / ST: 5 years.
  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: 10 years for UR / EWS, 13 years for OBC-NCL and 15 years for SC / ST, subject to eligibility.
  • Ex-servicemen and eligible railway employees: relaxation as specified in the detailed CEN.
  • Other notified categories may receive relaxation under the applicable Railway recruitment rules.

Applicants should use the date-of-birth limits and category conditions in the official notification rather than relying on a generic age calculator.

Application Fee and Refund

Category Application fee
General / EWS / OBC ₹500
SC / ST / Ex-servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically Backward Class ₹250

The notification provides for a refund of the applicable amount after the candidate appears in the first-stage CBT, subject to the prescribed conditions and bank charges. Candidates should follow the fee-payment instructions on the official portal and ensure that the transaction is completed successfully.

Selection Process

The recruitment process consists of the following stages:

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

The notification dispenses with a separate Computer Based Typing Skill Test for the two typist posts under this CEN. Candidates must still meet the post-specific eligibility and other conditions prescribed in the detailed notice.

The CBT dates have not yet been announced. RRBs will publish the examination schedule, city-intimation information and admit-card instructions through their official websites.

How to Apply Online

  1. Open the official RRB Apply portal.
  2. Register using the required personal and contact details.
  3. Select the relevant CEN 07/2026 NTPC Undergraduate recruitment.
  4. Choose only one RRB after checking the available posts, railway units and vacancy tables.
  5. Enter educational, category and other eligibility details accurately.
  6. Upload the photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
  7. Pay the applicable examination fee through the online payment gateway.
  8. Review the complete application and submit it before 13 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
  9. Download the final application and payment acknowledgement for your records.

Important: Candidates can apply to only one RRB under this CEN. Applying to more than one RRB may lead to rejection of all applications. Check the RRB-wise vacancy table and medical standards before making your choice.

Important Dates

Event Date
Online application begins 15 October 2026
Last date to submit application 13 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Last date for fee payment 15 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Application modification window 16–25 November 2026
CBT 1 examination To be announced
CBT 2 examination To be announced

Official Notification and Apply Online

Final reminder: The online application deadline is 13 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. The separate fee-payment deadline is 15 November 2026. Apply to only one RRB and verify the post-wise medical standards and vacancy details in the official CEN before final submission.

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