RRB NTPC UG Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1688 Undergraduate Posts (CEN 07/2026)

Vacancies: 1688 · Posts: 4 designation(s) · Type: Central Govt (Ministry of Railways) · Mode: Online · Fee: ₹500 / ₹250 · Apply Online: 15 October 2026 to 13 November 2026 (23:59) · Pay: Level 2/3 (₹19,900–₹21,700) · Selection: CBT1 + CBT2 + DV · Location: All-India (RRB-wise)

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways have issued Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 07/2026 for Non-Technical Popular Categories (Undergraduate). It invites online applications for 1688 posts of Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist and Trains Clerk across Indian Railways zones and production units.

RRB NTPC UG Bharti 2026 covers 1688 posts in various Railway zones. Candidates must hold 12th (+2 Stage) or equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate (50% not insisted for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen and those with higher qualifications) by the closing date. Applications are accepted only online.

The detailed CEN No. 07/2026 is available on the unified official RRB website. Applications complete in all respects must be submitted ONLINE ONLY by 23.59 hours on 13.11.2026 through the link at https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in (or rrbapply.gov.in).

⚠️ Application Alerts: check these before you submit the form.

• Multiple applications to different RRBs or the same RRB lead to rejection of all applications and debarment from future RRB/RRC exams.
• Details filled in the ‘Create an Account’ form (including mobile number and Email ID) and the chosen RRB cannot be modified later.
• Candidates awaiting results of the prescribed educational qualification are not eligible and should not apply.
• 🎯 Standard vertical reservation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS and horizontal for PwBD/Ex-servicemen as per rules (details in Annexure B); post-wise PwBD suitability in Annexure A.

📋 Official Source Chain: where the facts in this article were confirmed.

• Official notice: CEN No. 07/2026, dated (indicative notice 26.09.2026) — [RRB NTPC UG CEN 07/2026 PDF](attached official file)
• Official application route: Online only via the unified official RRB website https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in / rrbapply.gov.in
• Official updates page: RRB Official Website
• Last checked: 3 November 2026, 11:17 AM IST

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Who Should Apply? (Quick Eligibility Check)

• 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate (50% not insisted for SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and candidates who possess qualifications higher than 12th) → Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk 700, Accounts Clerk cum Typist 200, Junior Clerk Cum Typist 600, Trains Clerk 188 – 1688 posts
• Age 18-30 years as on 01.01.2027 (with standard relaxations for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/ExSM etc.).
• Indian citizen or eligible categories under nationality rules (certificate of eligibility if required).
• Must meet post-specific medical standards (B2, C2 or A3) and PwBD suitability as in Annexure A.
• Only one RRB and one application; options once exercised are final.

Important Dates

Quick Overview – RRB NTPC UG Recruitment 2026

• Organisation: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways
• Sector: Central Government (Railways)
• Recruitment / Exam Name: CEN No. 07/2026 Non-Technical Popular Categories (Under Graduate)
• Notification / Advertisement No.: CEN No. 07/2026
• Post(s): Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist, Trains Clerk
• Total Vacancies: 1688 (4 designations)
• Job Location: All-India (RRB-wise and Railway Zone/PU-wise; detailed in Annexure B)
• Job Type / Nature: Direct Recruitment (regular posts subject to medical and other conditions)
• Selection Basis: CBT1 (screening) + CBT2 + Document Verification/Medical
• Pay: Level 2 (₹19,900) / Level 3 (₹21,700) in 7th CPC
• Apply Between: 15 October 2026 to 13 November 2026 (23:59)
• Apply Online: RRB Apply (open)
• Notification PDF: [CEN No. 07/2026 PDF](attached official file)
• Official Portal: RRB Indian Railways

What Posts Are Available? – RRB NTPC UG Vacancy 2026

Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease. RRB-wise and Railway Zone/PU-wise detailed distribution is in Annexure B (pages 33-40 of the notice).

No category-wise reservation breakup is printed in the summary table of the advertisement (detailed RRB/zone-wise in Annexure B).

What Does Each Post Involve?

Duties are as per Railway requirements for the respective commercial, accounts, clerical and train clerk roles. Post-wise parameters (medical, PwBD suitability, qualification) are in Annexure A.

Who Is Eligible for RRB NTPC UG 2026? – Education, Age & Domicile

Nationality, Domicile & Basic Requirements

• Nationality: A citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal, or a subject of Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India (certificate of eligibility required where applicable).
• Domicile / local condition: Not applicable (All-India).
• Category scope: Vertical reservation for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS as applicable; horizontal for PwBD and Ex-servicemen.

Educational Qualification

• Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist, Trains Clerk: 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate. 50% marks are not to be insisted upon in case of SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and candidates who possess qualifications higher than 12th (+2 Stage).
• Qualification must be held by 13 November 2026 (closing date for submission of ONLINE application). Those awaiting results of their final examination of the prescribed educational qualification SHOULD NOT apply.
• Minimum marks: Not less than 50% in the aggregate (with printed exceptions for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen/higher qualification).

What Is the Age Limit? (as on 01.01.2027)

If a candidate is eligible for age relaxation on more than one ground, the maximum among the relaxations applies (not cumulative). SC/ST/OBC-NCL applying against UR vacancies get no age relaxation. Birth-date windows are printed on page 9 of the notice.

Examples:

• ✅ A 25-year-old UR candidate born on 01.01.2002 — eligible (as on 01.01.2027).
• ❌ A 31-year-old UR candidate born on 01.01.1996 — not eligible (over the limit).

Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.

Reservation & PwBD Suitability

• Reservation: Vertical for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS as communicated by Indenting Railways (Annexure B). Horizontal for PwBD and Ex-servicemen.
• PwBD: Post-wise suitability (VI/HI/LD/OD/MD) is detailed in Annexure A. Medical standards for PwBD as per IRMM.
• Relaxations and reservations are distinct; EBC is for fee concession only, not job reservation.

What Is the Pay? – Pay Scale & Benefits

Pay is as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix levels. Initial pay is as printed. Actual in-hand depends on allowances, DA and postings as per Railway rules.

Selected candidates undergo training where prescribed; only stipend during training. Free Sleeper Class Railway Pass for SC/ST candidates (if opted) for exam stages.

What Is the Application Fee?

Payment mode: Online only (internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI). Service charges borne by the candidate. No other mode.

Refund: Out of ₹500, ₹400 refunded (after deducting bank charges) on appearing in the 1st stage CBT. ₹250 fully refunded (after charges) on appearing in the 1st stage CBT. Refund only to Aadhaar-seeded bank account. No refund for incomplete/rejected applications or non-appearance.

How to Apply? (Step-by-Step)

The RRB NTPC UG online form 2026 is filled at the unified official RRB website / rrbapply.gov.in from 15 October 2026 to 13 November 2026 (23:59).

1. Open the RRB Apply portal (open).
2. Create an Account (or use an existing one from previous RRB CENs 2024/2025/2026). Details, including mobile and email, cannot be changed later. Prefer DigiLocker/Aadhaar authentication.
3. Fill the online application with correct details, choose only one RRB, and indicate preferences for zones/posts.
4. Upload a live photo and signature as per specifications in Para 14.4/14.5. Mandatory scanned documents as listed.
5. Pay the applicable fee online.
6. Submit and save the confirmation. Download e-call letters later from the official site only.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Submitting more than one application (leads to rejection of all and debarment).
• Choosing multiple RRBs or not carefully selecting zone preferences (final once exercised).
• Uploading a non-live photo or a non-standard signature.
• Applying while awaiting final results of 12th.
• Not linking Aadhaar-seeded bank account for fee refund.

What Can Get Your Application Rejected?

RRB NTPC भर्ती 2026 – 1688 पद

रेलवे भर्ती बोर्ड ने CEN No. 07/2026 जारी किया है। इसमें 1688 पद हैं: Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Junior Clerk और Trains Clerk। 12वीं पास उम्मीदवार आवेदन कर सकते हैं। अंतिम तारीख 13 नवंबर 2026 है।

आवेदन की अंतिम तारीख क्या है? 13 नवंबर 2026 (रात 11:59 बजे)।

कौन आवेदन कर सकता है? 12वीं (+2) या समकक्ष में कम से कम 50% अंक (SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen और उच्च योग्यता वाले को छूट)। आयु 18-30 वर्ष (1.1.2027 तक)।

आवेदन कैसे करें? rrbapply.gov.in या rrb.indianrailways.gov.in पर ऑनलाइन। सिर्फ एक RRB चुनें।

वेतन और चयन? लेवल 2 (₹19,900) या लेवल 3 (₹21,700)। CBT1, CBT2 और दस्तावेज सत्यापन। टाइपिंग टेस्ट हटा दिया गया है।

आधिकारिक वेबसाइट: rrb.indianrailways.gov.in

How Are Candidates Selected?

1. 1st Stage CBT (common for all posts): 100 questions (40 GA, 30 Maths, 30 Reasoning), 90 minutes (120 for eligible PwBD with scribe). Negative marking 1/3. Screening nature. Qualifying: UR/EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 25% (relaxable by 2 marks for PwBD if shortage).
2. Shortlisting for 2nd Stage CBT: 15 times the community-wise vacancies based on normalised CBT1 marks.
3. 2nd Stage CBT: 120 questions (50 GA, 35 Maths, 35 Reasoning), 90 minutes. Same qualifying percentages. Normalised marks used for DV shortlisting.
4. Document Verification and Medical Examination: 1:1 ratio based on CBT2 merit. Tie-break by age (older higher), then alphabetical order of given name.
5. Empanelment and allotment as per merit, preferences, medical and vacancies. CBTST for typist posts has been dispensed with (basic computer proficiency assessed after joining).

Tie-break (as printed): Older candidate has higher merit; if age is the same, alphabetical order of given name (A to Z).

Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer in CBTs.

Syllabus (indicative from notice): Mathematics (Number System to Elementary Statistics), General Intelligence & Reasoning (Analogies to Graphs), General Awareness (Current Events to Government Programs). Questions in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages.

Exam centres allotted based on technical and logistical feasibility; candidates may travel to other cities. No change of date/centre/shift allowed.

The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst's Take – Is This RRB NTPC UG for You?

With 1688 posts and a 15× shortlist from CBT1 to CBT2, roughly 25,000+ candidates could reach the second stage depending on actual applicants, making CBT2 the real differentiator. The 1:1 DV ratio means only those clearing CBT2 normalised marks get called, so preparation focus should be on both stages rather than just clearing minimum percentages. Typing skill test removal for Level 2 posts reduces one barrier, but computer proficiency is still expected post-joining.

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Best fit: 12th pass candidates (with or without the 50% where exempted) seeking Level 2/3 Railway clerical/commercial posts who can prepare for multi-stage CBT.

Skip if: You need immediate joining without CBT preparation, or your medical does not match the post (especially A3 for Trains Clerk regarding LASIK).

Practical tip: Authenticate with Aadhaar/DigiLocker early and link the refund bank account; choose RRB and preferences carefully as they cannot be changed later.

What Documents Are Required?

At Application

• Live photo and signature (as per specifications).
• Educational certificates (with date of issue/declaration).
• Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/ExSM/EBC) in prescribed formats if claiming benefits.
• Aadhaar for authentication and refund account.
• Other mandatory scanned documents as listed in Para 14.5.

At Document Verification / Joining

• Original educational and category certificates.
• NOC from present employer (if applicable).
• Medical fitness certificates as required.
• Self-declarations (e.g., for OBC-NCL, LASIK for Trains Clerk, minority affidavit).
• Photo mismatch certificate if needed (Annexure VIII).

⚠️ Document Alert Specific to This Recruitment

• EBC/BPL/Izzat MST certificates must be issued on or before 13.11.2026; later ones will not be accepted.
• OBC-NCL self-declaration and caste certificates in the exact prescribed formats.
• LASIK declaration (Annexure VII) for Trains Clerk (A3) applicants.

What Are the Service Conditions?

• Selected candidates are liable for active service in the Railway Engineers’ Unit of the Territorial Army.
• Posting ordinarily on the Railway/establishment of first appointment; no transfer claim for 5–10 years.
• Training where prescribed; only stipend during training.
• Security/Indemnity Bond where necessary.
• Free Sleeper Class Railway Pass for SC/ST for exam stages (misuse leads to rejection).

What Happens After Selection?

1. Document Verification.
2. Medical Examination (as per prescribed standard; one appeal opportunity possible).
3. Training (where prescribed).
4. Allotment of post/Railway zone based on merit, preferences and vacancies.
5. Offer of Appointment by the Railway Administration (subject to antecedents and final verification).

How Do Answer Keys & Objections Work?

Not detailed in the notice beyond standard RRB practice of publishing results and keys on official webpages of individual RRBs. Check the unified official RRB website for updates.

General Instructions & Important Rules

• Apply only through the official unified RRB website; beware of fake websites.
• Keep mobile and email active throughout; no change of contact details.
• City/centre allocation based on feasibility; no change requests entertained.
• Cloak room may not be available; banned items (phones, calculators, etc.) are not allowed.
• RRBs may share scores with consent for other recruitments.
• RRBs reserve the right to modify terms, cancel vacancies or conduct additional stages.

Contact & Helpline

Helpline for application queries (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days): Email rrb.help@csc.gov.in · Phone 9592001188 / 01725653333. Official website: rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.

⚠️ Contact details are from the official notification/website. Verify before contacting. Never pay money to anyone offering job assistance. Report fraud at cybercrime.gov.in.

Important Links – RRB NTPC UG Notification 2026

FAQs – RRB NTPC UG 2026

What is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC UG 2026?

13 November 2026 (23:59 hours). Fee payment up to 15 November 2026; modification window 16–25 November 2026.

What is the age limit for RRB Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk?

18-30 years as on 01.01.2027 for UR, with standard relaxations for reserved categories.

Is there an exam for RRB Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, or is it interview-based?

Yes, Computer Based Tests (CBT1 and CBT2) followed by Document Verification and Medical. No interview.

What is the pay for Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk posts in this recruitment?

Level 3 in 7th CPC, initial pay ₹21,700.

Can final-year students apply for this recruitment?

No. Candidates awaiting results of the prescribed qualification should not apply; qualification must be held by the closing date.

Is this Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk post a permanent government job?

Yes, subject to selection, medical fitness, verification of antecedents and other Railway service conditions.

Can candidates from other states apply?

Yes. It is an All-India recruitment; candidates can apply to any one RRB.

Where will selected candidates be posted?

As per options exercised for Railway zones/PUs under the chosen RRB, subject to merit, medical and vacancies. Ordinarily on the Railway of first appointment.

Before You Apply: Quick Self-Check

• You meet the age condition as on 01.01.2027 and hold the 12th (+2) qualification with 50% aggregate (or exemption) by 13 November 2026.
• You meet the conditions that determine this recruitment: post-specific medical standard and PwBD suitability, if applicable.
• You can produce every document and certificate the notice requires at verification.
• You are ready for the selection stage that applies to your post: CBT1 + CBT2 + DV/Medical.
• You accept the posting terms: ordinarily on the Railway of first appointment; no early transfer claim.

📄 Primary source: CEN No. 07/2026, Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways (linked under Important Links). The recruitment facts above come from that notice; tips and estimates are labelled where they appear.