The Railway Recruitment Boards have given lakhs of Class 12 pass-outs a reason to open their laptops this week. The detailed notification for the RRB NTPC Undergraduate recruitment is now live, and online applications are being accepted for 1,688 posts across Indian Railways. If you have passed Class 12, this is one of the biggest railway recruitment windows of the year, and the application link at rrbapply.gov.in stays open until 13 November 2026.
The recruitment is being conducted under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 07/2026. It covers four undergraduate-level posts in the Non-Technical Popular Categories: Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk Cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist and Trains Clerk. The application process opened on 15 October 2026, the same day the notification was released.
Vacancy break-up
The 1,688 tentative vacancies are split across the four posts as follows:
- Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk: 700 posts
- Junior Clerk Cum Typist: 600 posts
- Accounts Clerk Cum Typist: 200 posts
- Trains Clerk: 188 posts
These figures are tentative and the post-wise and zone-wise distribution is detailed in the full notification on the RRB websites. Candidates apply through the common portal rrbapply.gov.in and choose their preferred RRB zone during the form.
Key dates to remember
- Notification and application start: 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
The CBT examination dates have not been announced yet. The boards will issue exam city intimation and admit cards closer to the test schedule.
Who can apply
The educational bar is straightforward: you must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination. Note one important relaxation, the 50 per cent aggregate requirement does not apply to SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates, or to candidates with higher qualifications.
The age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 1 January 2027, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories under the prescribed recruitment rules. So if you were born between 2 January 1997 and 1 January 2008, you fall in the eligible bracket, before relaxation.
Application fee
- General, EWS and OBC: Rs 500
- SC, ST, ex-servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minorities and EBC: Rs 250
As with other RRB recruitments, the fee paid is partially refunded to candidates who appear in the CBT, so do not let the fee put you off.
Pay and post levels
The four posts fall under Pay Levels 2 and 3 of the Seventh Central Pay Commission. In railway terms, these are the classic NTPC clerical posts: ticket clerks who handle booking and reservation counters, junior and accounts clerks who manage office and accounts work, and trains clerks attached to train operations. For a Class 12 qualified candidate, few government jobs offer the same job security, travel allowances and housing benefits that a railway post carries.
A change worth noting
One detail in CEN 07/2026 will matter to typist aspirants: the CBT-based Typing Skill Test has been removed for the Junior Clerk Cum Typist and Accounts Clerk Cum Typist posts. Check the detailed notification for the exact qualifying requirements that replace it, since skill norms can differ from cycle to cycle.
How to apply
Applications are accepted only through the official portal rrbapply.gov.in. Keep these ready before you start: Aadhaar for identity verification (the RRBs have strongly advised completing Aadhaar-based verification during registration to avoid delays later), a recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format, your Class 12 mark sheet, and a valid email ID and mobile number. You will need the registered email and mobile number later for the e-admit card and results, so use credentials you will not lose access to.
Fill the form carefully in one sitting if possible, and use the correction window only for genuine mistakes. With the last date just four weeks away, candidates should avoid the final-day rush, when the portal typically slows down under heavy traffic.
FAQs
How many posts are there in RRB NTPC UG Recruitment 2026?
There are 1,688 tentative vacancies across four posts under CEN No. 07/2026.
What is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC UG 2026?
The last date to submit the online form is 13 November 2026, 11:59 pm, at rrbapply.gov.in.
What is the qualification for RRB NTPC UG posts?
Class 12 pass or equivalent, with the age limit of 18 to 30 years as on 1 January 2027.
What is the application fee for RRB NTPC UG 2026?
Rs 500 for General, EWS and OBC candidates; Rs 250 for SC, ST, ex-servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minorities and EBC candidates.
When will the RRB NTPC UG exam be held?
The CBT dates have not been announced yet. Exam city and admit card details will be released before the test.
Railway recruitment windows this size do not stay open long. If the posts match your qualification, get the form in well before 13 November.
