RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, have announced a new recruitment drive for 1,688 tentative vacancies under the Non-Technical Popular Categories (Undergraduate) examination. The recruitment will be conducted through Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 07/2026.
RRB NTPC Recruitment – Overview
- Organisation: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
- Department: Ministry of Railways, Government of India
- Notification No.: CEN 07/2026
- Post Category: Non-Technical Popular Categories (Undergraduate)
- Total Vacancies: 1,688 (Tentative)
Vacancy Details
A total of 1,688 tentative vacancies have been announced under RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026.
The recruitment covers different undergraduate-level Non-Technical Popular Categories posts, including:
- Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk
- Junior Clerk Cum Typist
- Accounts Clerk Cum Typist
- Trains Clerk
The exact post-wise and Railway Recruitment Board-wise vacancy distribution will be provided in the detailed CEN notification.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates applying for RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026 must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- The minimum educational requirement is generally 12th pass. However, candidates must fulfil any additional typing or other skill requirements prescribed for their respective posts.
- Candidates should refer to the detailed notification for the exact eligibility conditions applicable to each post.
Age Limit
- The prescribed age limit for RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026 is:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Age Calculation Date: 1 January 2027
- Age relaxation will be available to eligible candidates belonging to reserved categories according to the applicable Railway recruitment rules.
- Candidates should check the detailed CEN for the applicable category-wise relaxation.
Salary
- Selected candidates will receive salaries according to the 7th Central Pay Commission.
- Pay Level 2: Initial Basic Pay ₹19,900 per month
- Pay Level 3: Initial Basic Pay ₹21,700 per month
- In addition to basic pay, selected employees will receive applicable allowances and benefits according to Railway service rules. The pay level will depend on the particular post.
Application Fee
- The indicative recruitment information mentions the following application fee structure:
- General, OBC and EWS candidates: ₹500
- SC, ST and other eligible reserved categories: ₹250
- Candidates should check the detailed CEN for the final fee structure, applicable exemptions, and refund conditions before making payment.
Selection Process
The selection process for RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026 is expected to include the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT 1)
- Computer Based Test (CBT 2)
- Typing Skill Test, wherever applicable
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
The typing skill test will apply to posts for which it is prescribed. The final selection procedure and examination details will be specified in the detailed CEN notification.
Important Dates
- The important dates for RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026 are:
- Indicative Notification: September 2026
- Online Application Starts: 15 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 13 November 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: As specified in the detailed notification
- Examination Date: To be announced
- Age Calculation Date: 1 January 2027
- The application dates are tentative, and candidates should check the official RRB website for any subsequent changes.
Railway Recruitment Board – 1,688 Posts Recruitment
How to Apply
- Eligible candidates will be able to submit their applications online through the official RRB recruitment portal.
- Visit the official RRB application website.
- Open the CEN 07/2026 – NTPC Undergraduate recruitment section.
- Complete the online registration using the required details.
- Log in and fill in the application form with your personal and educational information.
- Select the appropriate post and Railway Recruitment Board as instructed.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment facility.
- Carefully review all the information entered in the application form.
- Submit the application before 13 November 2026.
- Download and save a copy of the submitted application form and payment receipt for future reference.
- Candidates should ensure that all the details entered in the application form are correct before final submission.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before starting the online application:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Class 10 certificate or date-of-birth proof
- Class 12 mark sheet and certificate
- Valid identity proof
- Category certificate, where applicable
- EWS certificate, where applicable
- PwBD certificate, where applicable
- Other documents specified in the official notification
Candidates should upload documents according to the format and size requirements mentioned in the online application instructions.
Important Links
- Official RRB Application Portal: RRB Apply Online
- Official RRB PDF: Railway Recruitment Boards
