If you have been waiting for a government job opening after finishing Class 12, this one is for you. The Railway Recruitment Boards have opened applications for 1,688 undergraduate-level posts under the Non-Technical Popular Categories, and the clock is already ticking. Candidates have until November 13 to get their forms in, and lakhs of aspirants are expected to apply.
The recruitment, run under Centralised Employment Notice number 07/2026, is one of the most anticipated entry-level railway drives of the year. It covers four clerical and commercial posts across railway zones in the country, with salaries fixed under Levels 2 and 3 of the Seventh Central Pay Commission. For many young job seekers, this is the first serious shot at a stable, pensioned railway career.
Which posts are up for grabs
The 1,688 vacancies are split across four roles. The Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk post leads the tally with 700 openings, followed closely by Junior Clerk Cum Typist at 600. There are 200 posts for Accounts Clerk Cum Typist and 188 for Trains Clerk. These are frontline railway jobs, from ticket counters and commercial offices to accounts desks and train operations support.
Selected candidates can expect a starting monthly salary between roughly Rs 19,900 and Rs 21,700, depending on the post, along with the usual central government allowances like dearness allowance, house rent allowance and travel benefits once posted.
Who can apply
The eligibility bar is deliberately accessible. Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. There is no demand for a graduation degree here, which is exactly why this drive draws such a massive response from younger aspirants.
The age limit is 18 to 30 years as of January 1, 2027, with the standard relaxations for reserved categories. As a quick guide, general and EWS candidates should have been born between January 2, 1997 and January 1, 2009, with extended cutoffs for OBC, SC and ST applicants as detailed in the official notice. Anyone uncertain about relaxation rules should read the full notification on the official RRB portal before applying.
Important dates you should not miss
- Application start: October 15, 2026
- Last date to apply: November 13, 2026, till 11:59 pm
- Fee payment deadline: November 15, 2026
- Correction window: November 16 to November 25, 2026
The application fee is Rs 500 for general, EWS and OBC candidates, and Rs 250 for SC, ST, ex-servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minority and economically backward candidates. Forms can be submitted through the regional RRB portals and the central application site, rrbapply.gov.in, while the official RRB website carries the detailed notification.
How selection will work
Like other RRB drives, the selection process runs through computer-based tests, followed by document verification and a medical examination. The board is expected to announce the exam schedule separately, so applicants should keep checking the official website rather than relying on social media forwards.
A word of caution from experience: railway recruitments attract fake websites and paid agents promising guaranteed selection. The boards charge no extra fee beyond the official application fee, and no one can fast-track your form. Apply only through official RRB portals, keep your registration number safe, and double check your details during the correction window.
Why this matters right now
This drive lands at a moment when entry-level government hiring is under an intense spotlight. Only days ago, the boards opened a parallel 3,548-post graduate-level NTPC recruitment, and between the two drives, the railways are hiring over 5,200 non-technical staff this season. For Class 12 passouts who missed the graduate cutoff, the UG drive is the bigger opportunity, and the last date is barely a month away.
If you are eligible, do not wait for the final week. Server congestion in the last days of railway application windows is a recurring story every year. Gather your documents, confirm your category certificates, and apply early.
FAQs
Q: What is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC UG Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date is November 13, 2026, till 11:59 pm. The fee can be paid till November 15.
Q: What is the minimum qualification for these posts?
A: Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent exam from a recognised board. No graduation is required.
Q: How many vacancies are there in RRB NTPC UG 2026?
A: A total of 1,688 posts: 700 Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, 600 Junior Clerk Cum Typist, 200 Accounts Clerk Cum Typist and 188 Trains Clerk.
Q: What is the application fee?
A: Rs 500 for general, EWS and OBC candidates, and Rs 250 for SC, ST, ex-servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minority and EBC candidates.
Q: Where do I apply?
A: Through the official regional RRB portals or the central site rrbapply.gov.in. Read the full CEN 07/2026 notice on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in before filling the form.
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