RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1688 Posts
Organization |
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Name of Post | NTPC Undergraduate Posts |
Total Vacancies |
1,688 Posts |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years |
Application Start Date |
15 October 2026 |
Application Last Date |
13 November 2026 |
Qualification |
Undergraduate |
RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, have issued Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 07/2026 for recruitment to various Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC – Undergraduate) posts. A total of 1,688 vacancies have been notified for eligible candidates across different Railway Recruitment Boards and railway units.
The online application process starts on 15 October 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications up to 13 November 2026. The recruitment includes posts such as Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist, and Trains Clerk.
Interested candidates should check the educational qualifications, age limit, medical standards, application fee, and selection process before applying online.
Vacancy Details
- Advertisement No. : CEN No. 07/2026
- Organization : Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
- Post Name : NTPC Undergraduate Posts
- Total Vacancies : 1,688 Posts
- Qualification : 12th Pass.
- Application Mode : Online
- Age Limit: 18 to 30 years (as on 01.01.2027).
- Application Start Date : 15 October 2026
- Application Last Date : 13 November 2026
- Application Fee Last Date : 15 November 2026
- Modification Window : 16 November to 25 November 2026
- Official Website : rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
Pose Wise Vacancy Distribution
A total of 1,688 vacancies have been announced under RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026.
| Name of Post | Posts |
|---|---|
| Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk | 700 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 200 |
| Junior Clerk Cum Typist | 600 |
| Trains Clerk | 188 |
| Total | 1,688 |
RRB NTPC Undergraduate Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (as on 13.11.2026): 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent examination passed with not less than 50% marks in aggregate.
The 50% aggregate condition does not apply to SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen candidates, or candidates holding higher qualifications than 12th (+2).
Note: Candidates awaiting final results of their qualifying exam are not eligible.
Age Limit: The age limit is 18 to 30 years as of January 1, 2027.
Age Relaxation :
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
SC/ST |
5 Years |
OBC-NCL |
3 Years |
PwBD – UR/EWS |
10 Years |
PwBD – OBC-NCL |
13 Years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 Years |
Additional age-relaxation provisions apply to eligible Ex-Servicemen, certain serving Railway employees, and widowed, divorced, or judicially separated women who have not remarried. Candidates should refer to Para 5.2 of the official notification for the detailed conditions.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate Application Fee
Candidates must pay the application fee online through the available payment methods.
| Category | Application Fee | Refund on Appearing in 1st Stage CBT |
|---|---|---|
General / Other candidates |
₹500 | ₹400 |
| SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities and EBC | ₹250 | ₹250 |
Applicable bank charges will be deducted from the refund.
The fee can be paid through Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. The refund is subject to the conditions in the official notification and is available only to candidates who appear in the 1st Stage CBT.
Note: EBC (Economically Backward Class) is different from EWS (Economically Weaker Section) and OBC. EBC status provides the specified fee concession, not job reservation on that basis.
Selection Process
The recruitment process will consist of:
- 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
Note: The Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) for Junior Clerk cum Typist and Accounts Clerk cum Typist has been dispensed with for CEN 07/2026; typing proficiency will be assessed internally after joining.
1st Stage CBT Exam Pattern
The 1st Stage CBT is a screening examination common to all notified posts.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
General Awareness |
40 | 40 |
Mathematics |
30 | 30 |
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Exam Duration: 90 Minutes
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for every wrong answer
- PwBD candidates eligible for scribe: 120 minutes
1st Stage CBT Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
UR |
40% |
EWS |
40% |
OBC-NCL |
30% |
SC |
30% |
| ST | 25% |
The notification provides for a relaxation of 2 marks for PwBD candidates in the event of a shortage of eligible candidates against reserved PwBD vacancies, subject to the stated conditions.
2nd Stage CBT Exam Pattern
Candidates will be shortlisted for the 2nd Stage CBT based on their normalized marks in CBT 1. The notification states that the number shortlisted will generally be 15 times the community-wise vacancies notified against the respective RRB, subject to the Railway Administration’s provisions.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
General Awareness |
50 | 50 |
Mathematics |
35 | 35 |
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
- Exam Duration: 90 Minutes
- Total Questions: 120
- Total Marks: 120
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for every wrong answer
- PwBD candidates eligible for scribe: 120 minutes
2nd Stage CBT Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
UR |
40% |
EWS |
40% |
OBC-NCL |
30% |
SC |
30% |
| ST | 25% |
These are minimum qualifying marks, not guaranteed cut-off marks for selection. Actual shortlisting depends on merit, vacancies, reservation rules, and other applicable conditions.
Medical Standards
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed medical fitness requirements for their chosen posts.
| 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 |
Medical fitness includes the applicable vision standards. Candidates who fail to meet the medical requirements for their opted posts will not be offered an alternative appointment under this notification.
Important: Candidates who have undergone LASIK or another refractive-error correction surgery are not eligible for posts requiring A-2 medical standard, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.
How to Apply for RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026?
- Scroll down and go to the “Important Links” section.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link.
- You will be redirected to the official RRB application portal.
- If you already created an RRB account for an earlier CEN, use the same login credentials.
- New candidates must first create an account using their active mobile number and personal Email ID.
- Enter your personal, educational and other required details correctly.
- Select one RRB and provide your preferred posts/zones according to your eligibility and interest.
- Authenticate your identity using Aadhaar or DigiLocker, as advised by RRB.
- Complete the required live photograph capturing process.
- Upload your signature and other required documents in the prescribed format.
- Carefully check all the details before submitting the application.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card or UPI.
- Submit the final application form.
- Download and keep a copy of the submitted application and fee-payment confirmation for future reference.
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FAQs – RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026
How many vacancies are available in RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026?
There are 1,688 vacancies across all RRBs.
What is the starting date to apply for RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026?
The online application starts on 15 October 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 13 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
What is the age limit for RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 01 January 2027, subject to applicable relaxations.
What is the educational qualification?
Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination, subject to the aggregate marks requirement and the exceptions specified in the notification.
What is the selection process for RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026?
The selection process includes 1st Stage CBT, 2nd Stage CBT, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
