RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026: 1,688 Vacancies, Eligibility and Apply Online — October 20, 2026

The RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026 lists 1,688 provisional vacancies in four non-technical railway posts for candidates with Class 12 or an equivalent qualification. Applications opened on 15 October and are scheduled to close on 13 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Indian time.

Before applying, check your Class 12 marks, age on the official reference date, certificates, medical eligibility and preferred RRB. Vacancies may change, so the detailed CEN and later official notices take priority over news summaries.

Key Highlights of RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026

Recruitment detail	Information
Recruiting authority	Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways
Recruitment notice	CEN 07/2026, NTPC Undergraduate
Total vacancies	1,688 provisional vacancies
Education	Class 12 (+2 stage) or equivalent, with the notified marks rule
Base age range	18–30 years as on 1 January 2027, subject to relaxations
Application opens	15 October 2026
Last date to apply	13 November 2026, 11:59 p.m.
Last date for fee payment	15 November 2026
Application correction window	16–25 November 2026
Application method	Online through the official RRB application route
Examination dates	Not announced in the detailed notice reviewed
Official website	Unified RRB website

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026: Overview

NTPC means Non-Technical Popular Categories. This undergraduate notification covers 12th-level jobs in passenger services, clerical work and train operations. Candidates must satisfy the exact education, age and medical conditions in CEN 07/2026.

Vacancies are spread across RRBs and Railway/Production Units. Check the vacancy annexure before choosing preferences. Only one RRB may be selected for this CEN; multiple applications can lead to rejection and debarment.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Indicative notice in Employment News	26 September 2026
Online application begins	15 October 2026
Last date to submit application	13 November 2026, 11:59 p.m.
Last date for application-fee payment	15 November 2026
Application modification window	16–25 November 2026
CBT 1 and CBT 2	To be announced by RRB
Document verification and medical examination	To be announced by RRB

Submit the complete form before the closing time and remember that fee payment has a separate deadline. The correction window allows only permitted changes and cannot be used to change “Create an Account” details or the chosen RRB. The notice sets a ₹250 fee for each permitted correction.

Vacancy Details: 1,688 Posts

The detailed CEN lists 1,688 provisional vacancies. Post availability differs by RRB, so check the vacancy annexure before selecting preferences.

Post	Vacancies	Pay level	Initial basic pay	Medical standard
Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk	700	Level 3	₹21,700	B-2
Accounts Clerk Cum Typist	200	Level 2	₹19,900	C-2
Junior Clerk Cum Typist	600	Level 2	₹19,900	C-2
Trains Clerk	188	Level 2	₹19,900	A-3
Total	1,688	Vacancies are provisional

Category-wise Vacancy Summary

The notice gives these community-wise totals. Annexure B has the post-wise and RRB-wise breakdown. Ex-servicemen and PwBD allocations are horizontal reservations within the total, not extra vacancies.

Category	Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)	686
Scheduled Caste (SC)	258
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	167
OBC Non-Creamy Layer	414
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	163
Total	1,688

For example, the published RRB-wise summary lists 43 vacancies for Patna and 7 for Muzaffarpur. These are board-level totals across the notified posts, not guarantees that every post is available in every RRB. Check the detailed table before selecting a board.

Educational Qualification

Applicants must have passed Class 12 (+2 stage) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board or institution. The usual requirement is at least 50% aggregate marks. The 50% rule is not insisted upon for SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen and candidates with qualifications higher than Class 12.

The qualification must be completed by 13 November 2026. Candidates awaiting final examination results should not apply. Read Annexure A for full post-wise qualification and suitability rules.

Do All Four Posts Have the Same Eligibility?

All four posts share the basic Class 12 rule, but duties, pay and medical standards differ. Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk uses B-2, Accounts Clerk Cum Typist and Junior Clerk Cum Typist use C-2, and Trains Clerk uses A-3. Consider the post’s duties and medical rules before ranking preferences.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The base age range is 18–30 years as on 1 January 2027. Use the notification’s date-of-birth cut-offs, not your age on the day you fill in the form.

Category	General upper-age relaxation described in the notice
SC / ST	5 years
OBC Non-Creamy Layer	3 years
PwBD — UR/EWS	10 years
PwBD — OBC-NCL	13 years
PwBD — SC/ST	15 years

Special rules also cover eligible ex-servicemen, certain Railway workers and specified widowed, divorced or judicially separated women who have not remarried. Check section 5 for conditions. Relaxations are not automatically added together, and certificates must follow the prescribed rules.

Application Fee and Refund

Candidate group	Application fee	Refund after appearing in CBT 1
All candidates except the groups listed below	₹500	₹400, less applicable bank charges
SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minorities and Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates	₹250	₹250, less applicable bank charges

A refund is available only after appearing in CBT 1, subject to bank charges. EBC is not the same as OBC or EWS; candidates claiming the EBC concession must provide the specified valid document. Pay only through the official application system and avoid agents promising selection.

Salary and Pay Scale

Initial basic pay is ₹21,700 for Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk and ₹19,900 for the other three posts. This is not the take-home salary. Applicable dearness, house-rent and transport allowances may be added, while deductions reduce gross pay. The exact in-hand amount depends on posting and individual circumstances; the CEN does not promise one fixed figure.

Selection Process

The notified selection sequence is:

1. First-stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1): a screening test used to shortlist candidates for the next stage.
2. Second-stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2): candidates are shortlisted based on their performance and applicable rules.
3. Document verification: shortlisted candidates must produce original certificates and records.
4. Medical examination: candidates must meet the medical standard for the post they selected.

Important change: the separate Computer Based Typing Skill Test has been removed for both typist posts. Candidates must still have basic computer and typing proficiency, which may be assessed after joining; poor performance could affect confirmation or promotion.

Selection follows merit and the notification’s rules. Candidates medically unsuitable for their chosen post may not receive an alternative appointment.

Examination Pattern and Syllabus

CBT 1 Pattern

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

CBT 1 lasts 90 minutes for candidates who do not receive compensatory time. The notice provides 120 minutes for eligible PwBD/PwD candidates using a scribe. One-third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer. The section-wise distribution is indicative and may vary in the actual paper.

CBT 2 Pattern

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

CBT 2 lasts 90 minutes in the standard case, with compensatory time for eligible candidates, and has one-third negative marking. Subjects include mathematics, reasoning and general awareness, such as current affairs, history, geography, polity, economy, science, computers and transport systems.

Minimum qualifying marks are 40% for UR/EWS, 30% for OBC-NCL/SC and 25% for ST, subject to the notice. These are not the final cut-off marks or a guarantee of selection.

How to Apply Online

Use these steps as a guide; the live official portal’s instructions take priority:

1. Open the official unified RRB website and find CEN 07/2026.
2. Read the notice, vacancy annexures, age rules, education requirements and medical standards.
3. Follow the application link from the official RRB website to rrbapply.gov.in.
4. Create or use your RRB account. Check details carefully because account-creation details cannot be modified later.
5. Verify your identity and enter personal, education and category information correctly.
6. Choose only one RRB, then order available posts after checking the vacancy tables.
7. Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates in the requested format.
8. Pay the applicable fee, review the form, submit it by 13 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. and save the receipt and application number.

Multiple applications can cause rejection and debarment. Keep your registered mobile number and email address active for recruitment messages.

Documents to Prepare

Prepare the records requested by the notice and live portal. They may include:

• Class 10 certificate or equivalent record to support date of birth.
• Class 12 certificate and marksheet, or accepted equivalent qualification documents.
• Recent photograph and signature files that meet the portal specifications.
• Valid SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwBD, EBC or other certificate, where applicable to the benefit claimed.
• Ex-serviceman documents, if applicable.
• Identity-verification details and any other document required by the live application system.

This is a general preparation list only. Certificate format, issue date and issuing authority matter; an invalid certificate can lead to loss of a benefit or rejection.

Important Instructions for Applicants

• Review medical standards. The four posts use B-2, C-2 or A-3 standards; check vision-related rules.
• Choose one RRB. The selected RRB cannot be changed during the correction window.
• Complete Class 12 eligibility in time. Candidates awaiting final results should not apply.
• Use the correct category. OBC-NCL, EWS and EBC are different for this notice.
• Note correction dates. Permitted changes are open 16–25 November with a fee; account details and chosen RRB cannot be changed.
• Avoid fake agents. Use the official RRB website and never pay anyone promising selection.

Official Notification and Apply Online

Start with the official RRB website for the current notice and updates. The detailed CEN has the complete rules, medical standards and RRB-wise vacancies. A direct PDF URL on the official site could not be independently confirmed in accessible indexed results during research, so the PDF below is identified as an independent copy. Verify it against the official website before applying.

Official unified RRB website — check CEN 07/2026

Online application portal reported for RRB applications

Read the detailed CEN 07/2026 PDF copy (independently hosted; verify against the official RRB website)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The detailed CEN lists 1,688 provisional vacancies across four posts: 700 Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, 200 Accounts Clerk Cum Typist, 600 Junior Clerk Cum Typist and 188 Trains Clerk.

2. What is the last date to apply?

The application deadline is 13 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. The last date for fee payment is 15 November 2026.

3. What qualification is required?

Candidates generally need Class 12 (+2 stage) or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks. The notice provides exceptions to the 50% rule for SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen and candidates with qualifications higher than Class 12. The qualification must be completed by the application deadline.

4. What is the age limit?

The base age range is 18–30 years as on 1 January 2027. The notification provides relaxations for eligible categories and special cases. Check the detailed age table and certificate rules before applying.

5. What is the application fee?

The fee is ₹500 for most candidates and ₹250 for the listed concession groups. The notification provides a fee refund after appearing in CBT 1, subject to the stated bank charges and category rules.

6. Is there a typing test for the two typist posts?

No separate Computer Based Typing Skill Test is specified for CEN 07/2026. However, the notice says candidates should still have basic computer and typing proficiency, which may be assessed after joining.

7. Has the exam date been announced?

The detailed notice reviewed does not announce CBT 1 or CBT 2 dates. Candidates should monitor the official RRB website for later schedule notices.

8. Can I apply to more than one RRB?

No. The notice requires one application through one chosen RRB for this CEN. Multiple applications can result in rejection and debarment under the recruitment rules.

Conclusion

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026 lists 1,688 provisional vacancies for candidates meeting the Class 12, age, medical and other conditions in CEN 07/2026. The online application deadline is 13 November 2026, followed by the fee-payment deadline on 15 November and a correction window from 16 to 25 November. The initial basic pay ranges from ₹19,900 to ₹21,700 depending on the post.

Before submitting the form, check the detailed notice, category and age-relaxation rules, vacancy distribution, one-RRB restriction and medical standards. Exam dates have not been announced in the notice reviewed. Always rely on later updates from the official RRB website, and save the application confirmation after submission.

Disclaimer

This article is an informational guide prepared from the CEN 07/2026 document copy and published reporting available on 20 October 2026. Vacancy numbers are provisional, and recruitment conditions can change through official updates or corrigenda. The official RRB notification and application portal take precedence. Check them before applying. This article does not guarantee eligibility, selection or appointment.

References

1. Unified official Railway Recruitment Boards website — Ministry of Railways, Government of India. Use this source to confirm the latest CEN and updates.
2. RRB application portal — online application route referenced in current recruitment reporting. Follow the link from the official RRB website before entering personal data.
3. Detailed Centralised Employment Notice CEN 07/2026, NTPC Undergraduate — PDF copy — independently hosted copy of a 57-page notice bearing the Ministry of Railways/Railway Recruitment Boards heading and date 14 October 2026. The host is not an official government domain.
4. RRB NTPC UG Recruitment 2026: Applications Open for 1,688 Posts — The Indian Express, updated 17 October 2026.
5. RRB NTPC UG Recruitment 2026: 1,688 posts and application information — Jansatta, first published 15 October 2026.