If you finished Class 12 and have been waiting for a railway job, the clock is now ticking loudly. Applications for the Railway Recruitment Boards’ NTPC Undergraduate recruitment close on 13 November 2026, which leaves just six days from today. The drive covers 1,688 clerk posts across railway zones, and this is one of the rare railway openings where a degree is not needed at all.
The four posts on offer
All 1,688 vacancies are spread across four clerk posts. The numbers are provisional, which means the railways can raise or lower them before the final allotment, but this is the break-up in the detailed notification.
- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk: 700 posts, the largest share, handling ticket booking and passenger-facing commercial work at stations.
- Junior Clerk cum Typist: 600 posts, office and record-keeping work in railway divisions and headquarters.
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist: 200 posts, dealing with railway accounts, bills and pay-related paperwork.
- Trains Clerk: 188 posts, managing train-related documentation and yard and station coordination.
All four posts sit in Pay Level 2 or Level 3, which means a starting basic pay of Rs 19,900 to Rs 21,700, plus dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other railway benefits. For a 12th pass candidate, that is a solid entry into central government service.
Who can apply
The eligibility bar is deliberately simple. Candidates need to have passed Class 12, or its equivalent, with at least 50 per cent marks in aggregate. That 50 per cent rule is relaxed for SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates, and for anyone holding a higher qualification. The qualification must be in hand on or before 13 November 2026. Students still awaiting their Class 12 result cannot apply this time.
The age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 1 January 2027, with three years of relaxation for OBC candidates and five years for SC and ST candidates. Applicants can choose only one Railway Recruitment Board, and that choice cannot be changed later, even during the correction window.
How selection works this time
Selection runs through two computer-based tests, followed by document verification and a medical examination. There is one change candidates should note: unlike earlier NTPC cycles, there is no typing test this time, even for the two posts that carry “cum Typist” in their name. That removes a hurdle many aspirants used to worry about.
CBT 1 is the screening stage and CBT 2 decides the merit list. The exact exam dates have not been announced yet and will be published on the RRB websites.
Dates to remember
- 13 November 2026, 11.59 pm: last date to submit the online application.
- 15 November 2026: last date to pay the fee for submitted applications.
- 16 to 25 November 2026: correction window, at Rs 250 per correction.
- CBT 1 and CBT 2: dates to be announced on RRB websites.
The application fee is Rs 500 for most candidates and Rs 250 for SC, ST, PwBD, women and other exempt categories. Payment is online only, through the unified RRB portal.
How to apply
Applications are accepted only online, through rrbapply.gov.in or the unified RRB website. A small mistake can get a form rejected, so it pays to be careful.
- Open the unified RRB portal and create an account with a working mobile number and email ID, or log in if you already have one from an earlier RRB application.
- Select CEN No. 07/2026, NTPC Undergraduate, and pick one RRB. Check the RRB-wise vacancy list before choosing.
- Fill in personal, educational and address details exactly as they appear on your certificates.
- Upload a recent photograph and signature, pay the fee, and submit before 11.59 pm on 13 November. Save the registration number and take a printout of the submitted form.
Why this drive matters
Railway clerk posts draw lakhs of applications because they combine a central government salary with postings across the country and a clear promotion path. The undergraduate NTPC drive is the main door for 12th pass candidates, and it does not come every year. With the graduate NTPC window having closed on 6 November, this undergraduate drive is now the live railway opportunity for school leavers.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026?
The last date is 13 November 2026 at 11.59 pm. The fee can be paid till 15 November, but only for forms already submitted.
How many posts are there in RRB NTPC UG CEN 07/2026?
There are 1,688 posts in total: 700 Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, 600 Junior Clerk cum Typist, 200 Accounts Clerk cum Typist and 188 Trains Clerk.
Is a degree needed for RRB NTPC Undergraduate posts?
No. Class 12 pass with at least 50 per cent marks is enough. The 50 per cent rule is relaxed for SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates.
Is there a typing test in RRB NTPC UG 2026?
No. Unlike earlier cycles, there is no typing test this time. Selection is through CBT 1, CBT 2, document verification and a medical test.
Where do I apply for RRB NTPC UG 2026?
Apply online only at rrbapply.gov.in or through the unified RRB website. Applications by post or any other mode are not accepted.
The deadline is 13 November. If you are eligible, do not wait for the last day.
