Image: Indian Railways train at a station platform.
Good news for Class 12 pass candidates. The Railway Recruitment Boards have opened applications for the RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026 under CEN 07/2026. There are 1,688 posts in total. If you have passed Class 12, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 13 November 2026.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026 — Key Facts
| Exam Name | RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026 (CEN 07/2026) |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Total Posts | 1,688 posts |
| Apply Start Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Apply End Date | 13 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
About the Exam
NTPC stands for Non-Technical Popular Categories. This is the Undergraduate (UG) level recruitment. It is for candidates who have passed Class 12. The jobs are in Indian Railways, in offices, stations and accounts departments.
There are four posts in this recruitment. Commercial cum Ticket Clerk has the most posts, with 700 vacancies. Junior Clerk cum Typist has 600 posts. Accounts Clerk cum Typist has 200 posts. Trains Clerk has 188 posts. Together, they make 1,688 posts.
The pay is in Pay Level 2 and 3. The initial pay is Rs 19,900 to Rs 21,700 per month, plus other allowances as per railway rules.
Selection has four stages. First is CBT 1, a computer-based test. Then comes CBT 2. After that, there is document verification and a medical exam.
Important change: There is no typing skill test in this cycle, even for the two ‘cum Typist’ posts. So, candidates do not need to pass a typing test this time.
Apply for only one RRB. Choose the RRB carefully before you submit the form.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative notice | 26 September 2026 |
| Detailed notification (CEN 07/2026) | 14 October 2026 |
| Apply online starts | 15 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 13 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | 15 November 2026 |
| Application modification window | 16 to 25 November 2026 |
| Admit card date | To be announced |
| Exam date (CBT 1 and CBT 2) | To be announced |
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 700 |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 600 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 200 |
| Trains Clerk | 188 |
| Total | 1,688 |
Pay Level 2 and 3. Initial pay Rs 19,900 to Rs 21,700.
Eligibility and Age Limit
| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Education | Class 12 (+2) pass or equivalent, with at least 50% aggregate marks. Your qualification must be complete by 13 November 2026. |
| 50% marks waived for | SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates, and for candidates with a higher qualification. |
| Age limit | 18 to 30 years as on 1 January 2027. |
| Age relaxation | OBC-NCL: 3 years. SC/ST: 5 years. |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund after appearing in CBT 1 |
|---|---|---|
| General, OBC and EWS | Rs 500 | Rs 400 |
| SC, ST, women, ex-servicemen, PwBD, transgender, minorities and EBC | Rs 250 | Rs 250 |
The refund is given after you appear in CBT 1. Bank charges are deducted from the refund.
Exam Pattern — CBT 1
CBT 1 has 100 questions for 100 marks. The time is 90 minutes.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Exam Pattern — CBT 2
CBT 2 has 120 questions for 120 marks. The time is 90 minutes.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Negative marking: 1/3 mark is cut for each wrong answer.
Qualifying marks: UR and EWS — 40%. OBC-NCL and SC — 30%. ST — 25%.
How to Apply Online
- Go to the official website, rrbapply.gov.in.
- Click on the CEN 07/2026 link for NTPC Undergraduate posts.
- Register with your name, mobile number and email ID. Note down your registration number.
- Choose only one RRB and select the posts you are eligible for.
- Fill in your personal, education and address details carefully.
- Upload your photo, signature and required documents in the given size and format.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form before 13 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Save and print the confirmation page for later use.
Documents needed: Class 10 and Class 12 certificates and mark sheets, photo, signature, caste or category certificate (if applicable), and other certificates as asked in the form.
Fee note: Pay the fee by 15 November 2026. If you need to correct your form, the modification window is 16 to 25 November 2026, with a correction fee of Rs 250 per modification.
Apply online only at the official website. Do not apply through any other website.
Official Website
Apply only on the official RRB portal.
Suggested Books for RRB NTPC Undergraduate Exam
These standard books cover General Awareness, Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science and practice papers.
Encyclopedia of General Science for General Competitions — Revised Edition 2025
Naresh Kumar, Preeti Gupta, Hema Batra
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RRB NTPC Undergraduate Practice Work Book — 25 Sets, English Medium
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Practice Sets and Previous Papers
Buy NowFrequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026?
The last date to apply online is 13 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM. The fee can be paid till 15 November 2026.
How many vacancies are there in RRB NTPC Undergraduate CEN 07/2026?
There are 1,688 vacancies in total. Commercial cum Ticket Clerk has 700 posts, Junior Clerk cum Typist has 600 posts, Accounts Clerk cum Typist has 200 posts, and Trains Clerk has 188 posts.
Who can apply for RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026?
Candidates who have passed Class 12 with at least 50% marks can apply. The 50% rule is waived for SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen and candidates with a higher qualification. The age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 1 January 2027.
When will the RRB NTPC Undergraduate exam be held?
The CBT 1 and CBT 2 exam dates have not been announced yet. The admit card date is also to be announced. Check the official website, rrbapply.gov.in, for updates.
Note: All dates, fees and vacancy details are from the official notification CEN 07/2026. Please check the official website before applying.