The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released Centralized Employment Notice CEN 07/2026 for the RRB NTPC (Undergraduate / 12th Level) recruitment drive. A total of 1,688 vacancies across Indian Railways are open for candidates who have passed 12th standard (HSC / +2).
Online applications open on October 15, 2026, and close on November 13, 2026 (11:59 PM) via the official portal rrbapply.gov.in.
📅 Key Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
| Official Notification Date | October 15, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | October 15, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | November 13, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| CBT–1 Exam Dates | To be announced |
📊 Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scales
A total of 1,688 posts are distributed across four undergraduate roles:
| Post Name | Total Posts | Initial Basic Pay | Pay Level |
| Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk | 700 | ₹21,700 / month | Level 3 |
| Junior Clerk-cum-Typist | 600 | ₹19,900 / month | Level 2 |
| Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist | 200 | ₹19,900 / month | Level 2 |
| Trains Clerk | 188 | ₹19,900 / month | Level 2 |
Note: In addition to basic pay, employees receive DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and Railway Medical & Pass benefits.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 12th (HSC / +2) or equivalent from a recognized Board/University.
2. Age Limit (As of January 1, 2027)
- Age Range: 18 to 30 years.
- Age Relaxations: SC / ST (5 Years), OBC-NCL (3 Years), PwBD (10–15 Years), Ex-Servicemen (As per norms).
🎯 Selection Process
The selection for RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level posts will be conducted in five sequential stages:
- Stage I: Computer Based Test (CBT-1) – Screening test (100 Questions | 90 Minutes).
- Stage II: Computer Based Test (CBT-2) – Mains exam for qualified candidates.
- Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBST) – Applicable for Typist roles (Junior Clerk-cum-Typist & Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist).
- Document Verification (DV).
- Medical Examination.
✍️ Exam Pattern (CBT-1)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 Minutes (120 mins for PwBD) |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer.
💳 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500 (₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT-1).
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / ExSM: ₹250 (₹250 fully refunded after appearing in CBT-1).
📝 Step-by-Step Application Guide
- Visit the central portal: rrbapply.gov.in.
- Select your respective RRB Zone (e.g., RRB Chennai for Tamil Nadu candidates).
- Complete New Registration using a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
- Log in and fill out personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and category certificates (if applicable).
- Pay the application fee via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
- Submit the application form and download/print the confirmation slip.
| Apply Now – Direct Link : |
- Click below to apply for Railway NTPC 2026
- Apply Online – RRB NTPC 2026 Application Form
| RRB NTPC Graduate Level Notification | Notification PDF |
| RRB NTPC Apply Portal | Online Apply Link |
| RRB NTPC Website Link | Website Link |