The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued an indicative notification (CEN 07/2026) for RRB NTPC Undergraduate recruitment, announcing 1,688 provisional vacancies for Non-Technical Popular Categories (12th-pass) with online applications scheduled from 15 October to 13 November 2026; selection will follow two-stage CBTs, document verification and medical examination, and applications must be submitted via the unified RRB portal.
Key dates and application window
Candidates should note the official schedule for applications, fee payment and the modification window before applying.
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notification Date | 26 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 13 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 15 November 2026 |
| Application Modification Window | 16 November to 25 November 2026 |
Vacancies and post-wise distribution
The recruitment covers four undergraduate posts across participating RRBs; vacancy numbers are provisional and candidates should refer to the official annexure for RRB-wise distribution.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Level | Initial Basic Pay (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Educational qualification and eligibility
Applicants must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent qualification by 13 November 2026; the normal requirement is at least 50% aggregate marks in Class 12, with specified exemptions.
- Qualification cut-off date: 13 November 2026.
- 50% minimum in Class 12 is normally required, but exempted for SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and candidates with qualifications higher than Class 12.
- Graduates and candidates with higher qualifications may apply; the 50% Class 12 requirement is not insisted upon for them.
Age limit and relaxation
The general age range and category-wise relaxations are specified for age eligibility as on 1 January 2027.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age (UR/EWS) | 30 years |
| Age calculation date | 01 January 2027 |
| OBC-NCL relaxation | 3 years |
| SC/ST relaxation | 5 years |
| PwBD relaxation | 10 to 15 years (depending on category) |
Application fee and refund rules
Application fees differ for general and concessional categories; part or all of the fee is refundable after appearing in CBT-1, subject to bank charges and conditions.
| Category | Application Fee (Rs.) | Refund After CBT-1 |
|---|---|---|
| General / Other Non-exempt | 500 | 400 (less bank charges) |
| SC / ST | 250 | 250 (less bank charges) |
| Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minority / EBC | 250 | 250 (less bank charges) |
Payment modes accepted: Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card and UPI.
Selection process and typing test update
The selection process consists of two Computer Based Tests followed by document verification and medical examination; a separate computer-based typing skill test has been dispensed with under CEN 07/2026.
- CBT-1 (for all posts)
- CBT-2 (for shortlisted candidates)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
CBT exam patterns and qualifying marks
Both CBT stages are objective tests with negative marking; minimum qualifying percentages vary by category.
| CBT Stage | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBT-1 | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes (120 for scribe-eligible) |
| CBT-2 | 120 | 120 | 90 minutes (120 for scribe-eligible) |
Negative marking: one-third mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying % |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 40% |
| OBC-NCL / SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
Syllabus overview
The CBT syllabus covers Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness with subject-wise distributions differing between CBT-1 and CBT-2.
- Mathematics: topics such as number system, HCF & LCM, ratios, percentages, mensuration, time & work, algebra, geometry and elementary statistics.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: analogies, series, coding-decoding, syllogism, puzzles, Venn diagrams and data interpretation.
- General Awareness: current affairs, history, geography, polity, economy, general science (up to Class 10), computer basics, government schemes and transport systems.
Medical standards and LASIK guidance
Each post has a prescribed railway medical standard and candidates must meet the vision and fitness criteria corresponding to the post they select.
| 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 |
Candidates who have undergone LASIK or similar refractive surgery are not eligible for posts requiring the A-3 standard; eligibility for B-2 and C-2 posts will depend on the medical conditions specified in the notification.
Application process and official links
Applications must be submitted online through the unified RRB recruitment portal; candidates can create a new account or use existing RRB login credentials and must choose only one RRB.
Steps include account creation or login, Aadhaar or permitted identity verification, selection of one RRB, entry of personal and educational details, live photograph capture, uploading signature and documents, fee payment and final submission. The chosen RRB cannot be changed later.
Apply and read the detailed notification at the official application portal and notification PDF:
- Unified RRB recruitment portal (apply online): https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/#/auth/home
- Detailed notification (CEN 07/2026 — NTPC Undergraduate): https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/assets/forms/CEN_07_2026_NTPC_UG.pdf
- Official RRB updates and candidate information: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/
Photo, signature and document requirements
The application requires a live photograph captured through the portal, an uploaded signature in JPG/JPEG format within specified size and dimensions, and supporting documents as per the notification.
- Photograph: must be captured live via the application system following portal guidelines for face position and lighting.
- Signature: JPG/JPEG, 30 KB to 49 KB, minimum 140 × 60 pixels, black ink on white background, running handwriting.
- SC/ST candidates requesting a free rail travel pass must upload the prescribed community certificate in PDF format.
Application modification and important cautions
A correction window will open from 16 November to 25 November 2026; permitted fields can be modified on payment of a non-refundable fee per modification, while certain account and RRB choices cannot be changed.
- Modification fee: Rs. 250 per modification (non-refundable).
- Account registration details and selected RRB cannot be modified.
- Only one application per candidate to a single RRB is allowed; multiple applications may lead to rejection and debarment.
Where to check updates and RRB-wise vacancies
Candidates should check the official notification annexures for RRB-wise and zone-wise vacancy distribution and monitor official RRB updates for CBT dates, document verification and medical examination schedules.
Detailed vacancy distribution and RRB-specific tables are provided in Annexure B of the official notification PDF available on the recruitment portal: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/assets/forms/CEN_07_2026_NTPC_UG.pdf.
