RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, have issued the detailed notification for undergraduate Non-Technical Popular Categories recruitment under CEN No. 07/2026. Candidates with the required Class 12 qualification who are interested in railway clerk-level posts can review the conditions and apply online.

The recruitment offers 1,688 vacancies in four posts: Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist and Trains Clerk. Online applications are scheduled to open on October 15, 2026, and close on November 13, 2026, at 23:59; the fee-payment deadline is November 15. Selection is through CBT 1, CBT 2, document verification and medical examination. Candidates may apply to only one RRB.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

There are 1,688 posts in total. The post-wise distribution is 700 Commercial cum Ticket Clerk posts, 200 Accounts Clerk cum Typist posts, 600 Junior Clerk cum Typist posts and 188 Trains Clerk posts.

The notification lists vacancies across RRBs as follows. Applicants must choose one RRB only, and the selected RRB cannot be changed later.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must have passed Class 12 (the +2 stage), or an equivalent examination, with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board, university or institute. The qualification must have been obtained on or before November 13, 2026. The minimum 50% requirement does not apply to SC, ST, PwBD or Ex-Servicemen candidates, or to candidates who hold a qualification higher than the Class 12 (+2) level. Candidates awaiting their final examination result are not eligible to apply.

Age Limit

The standard age range is 18 to 30 years, calculated as of January 1, 2027. Upper-age limits and relaxations vary by category: UR/EWS candidates have an upper limit of 30 years; OBC-NCL candidates, 33 years (three years’ relaxation); and SC/ST candidates, 35 years (five years’ relaxation). For PwBD candidates, the upper limits are 40 years for UR/EWS (10 years’ relaxation), 43 years for OBC-NCL (13 years’ relaxation), and 45 years for SC/ST (15 years’ relaxation). Ex-Servicemen may receive relaxation of three to eight years, depending on category and length of service, as described in the notification.

Application Fee

The application fee amount and any category-wise fee concessions are not specified in the notification details provided here. Check the official CEN 07/2026 notification and application portal for the applicable fee. The stated final date for payment is November 15, 2026.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official RRB website at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and access the online application information for CEN 07/2026.
2. Read the detailed notification and confirm that you meet the educational and age requirements before beginning the application.
3. Select the RRB you wish to apply to. Only one RRB may be selected, and the choice cannot be changed later.
4. Complete and submit the online application by November 13, 2026, at 23:59 hours, following the instructions shown on the official application portal.
5. Pay any applicable fee by November 15, 2026, and keep a copy of the submitted application and payment confirmation for your records.

Salary & Pay Scale

The posts are assigned to Level 2 or Level 3 of the 7th Pay Commission. The figures below are the stated initial basic pays; Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other applicable allowances are additional and governed by railway rules.

Selection Process

Selection comprises CBT 1, CBT 2, document verification and a medical examination. Both computer-based tests use objective multiple-choice questions, with one-third of a mark deducted for each incorrect answer. CBT 1 has 100 questions and 100 marks across General Awareness (40), Mathematics (30), and General Intelligence and Reasoning (30), with a 90-minute duration. CBT 2 has 120 questions and 120 marks: General Awareness (50), Mathematics (35), and General Intelligence and Reasoning (35), also over 90 minutes. PwBD candidates eligible for a scribe receive 120 minutes for the tests. The examination dates have not yet been announced.

Eligible candidates should check the official notification for the complete instructions and submit their application by November 13, 2026. Make sure to complete any applicable fee payment by November 15, 2026.