The Railway Recruitment Boards have opened online applications for one of the biggest 12th-pass opportunities of the year. Under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 07/2026, the boards will recruit 1,688 candidates for Non-Technical Popular Categories (Under Graduate) posts across India.
The recruitment covers four popular posts — Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist and Trains Clerk. Candidates who have passed Class 12 can apply on the common portal rrbapply.gov.in from 15 October to 13 November 2026.
Below are the complete details — vacancy break-up, important dates, application fee, age limit, eligibility, selection process and the direct links to apply.
RRB NTPC UG Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Notice Number | CEN No. 07/2026 – NTPC (Under Graduate) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,688 (tentative) |
| Qualification | Class 12 (10+2) pass |
| Age Limit | 18–30 years as on 01.01.2027 |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (Gen/OBC/EWS) / ₹250 (others) |
| Application Mode | Online at rrbapply.gov.in |
| Job Location | All India |
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | Level 3 (₹21,700) | 700 |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | Level 2 (₹19,900) | 600 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Level 2 (₹19,900) | 200 |
| Trains Clerk | Level 2 (₹19,900) | 188 |
| Total | 1,688 |
These are tentative figures announced across all participating RRBs. The final zone-wise and category-wise break-up is given in the detailed official notification.
Important Dates
| Online application begins | 15 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 13 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 15 November 2026 |
| Application correction window | 16 to 25 November 2026 |
| CBT 1 exam date | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund after appearing in CBT 1 |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 | ₹400 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | ₹250 | ₹250 (full fee) |
The fee can be paid online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. The refund is credited only to candidates who actually appear in the first-stage computer based test.
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027)
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 30 years
- Age relaxation applies for reserved categories as per government rules (OBC 3 years, SC/ST 5 years, PwBD and ex-servicemen as applicable).
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have passed the Class 12 (10+2) examination or its equivalent from a recognised board or institution.
For the two typist posts — Junior Clerk cum Typist and Accounts Clerk cum Typist — candidates also need computer typing proficiency: 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi. Candidates are advised to confirm all post-wise conditions in the detailed official notification before applying.
Selection Process
The recruitment will be completed in the following stages.
- First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1)
- Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2)
- Computer-based Typing Skill Test — only for typist posts
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
There is no interview in this recruitment. Final selection is based on merit in the written stages, subject to clearing document verification and the medical test.
How to Apply for RRB NTPC UG 2026
- Visit the official common application portal, rrbapply.gov.in.
- Click the Apply link for “CENTRALISED EMPLOYMENT NOTICE (CEN) No. 07/2026 – NTPC (Under Graduate)”.
- Complete registration with Aadhaar-based verification, a valid mobile number and email ID. RRBs strongly advise verifying primary details through Aadhaar to avoid delays later.
- Sign in and fill in educational details, category and RRB preferences.
- Upload the photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form before 13 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
- Take a printout of the final confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
RRB NTPC UG 2026 Apply Online | RRB Official Website – Notifications
FAQs
Q. What is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC UG Recruitment 2026?
A. The last date to submit the online form is 13 November 2026 (11:59 PM). The application fee can be paid till 15 November 2026.
Q. How many vacancies are there in RRB NTPC UG 2026?
A. A total of 1,688 tentative vacancies — 700 for Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, 600 for Junior Clerk cum Typist, 200 for Accounts Clerk cum Typist and 188 for Trains Clerk.
Q. What is the age limit for RRB NTPC UG 2026?
A. Candidates must be 18 to 30 years old as on 1 January 2027, with relaxation for reserved categories as per government rules.
Q. Is the application fee refundable?
A. Yes. Candidates who appear in CBT 1 get ₹400 back if they paid ₹500, and the full ₹250 back if they paid the concessional fee.
