Live Updates
← Back to Jobs
Railway Recruitment Boards (Ministry of Railways) RRB

Railway RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,688 12th Pass Vacancies

Advt No: CEN 07/2026 Notice ID: #86 Aspirant Bharat Verified Total Posts: 1,688 Posts Pay: Pay Level 3 (Basic Pay Rs 21,700) & Level 2 (Basic Pay Rs 19,900) + Central DA, HRA & Allowances
Important Dates & Deadlines
  • Application Start Date: 2026-10-15
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 2026-11-13
  • Last Date for Fee Payment: 2026-11-13
  • Examination / CBT Schedule: First Stage CBT schedule announced on RRB portals
  • Admit Card Availability: Available 4 to 7 Days Before Exam
Application Fee & Payment Mode
General / OBC: Rs 500 (Rs 400 refundable upon appearing in CBT-1) | SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / EWS: Rs 250 (Fully refundable upon appearing in CBT-1).
Payment Methods: Pay the Examination Fee through Online Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm). Fees once submitted are non-refundable.
Age Limit & Category Relaxation Criteria
Prescribed Age Benchmark: 18 to 30 Years as on 01.01.2027
  • Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age on 1 January 2027.
  • Upper age limit relaxation of 5 years applies to SC and ST category candidates.
  • Upper age limit relaxation of 3 years applies to OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) applicants.
  • PwBD candidates receive up to 10 years age relaxation.
Total Vacancy Details: 1,688 Posts Posts
Primary Educational Requirement: 12th (+2 Stage) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks in aggregate
Post Name Cadre / Group Vacancies Eligibility
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk Level 3 994 12th with 50% marks
Accounts Clerk cum Typist Level 2 350 12th with 50% + Typing
Junior Clerk cum Typist Level 2 284 12th with 50% + Typing
Trains Clerk Level 2 60 12th with 50% marks
Detailed Educational Qualification & Eligibility Criteria
  • Candidates must have passed 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate.
  • The 50% marks condition does not apply to SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, and Ex-Servicemen.
  • Computer typing skill in English (30 wpm) or Hindi (25 wpm) is required for clerical posts.
  • Crucial Date for Qualification: All qualifying degrees, diplomas, marksheets, and registered certificates must have been officially passed and awarded on or before the application closing deadline (2026-11-13).
  • Recognition Standard: Degrees and certifications must be acquired from an institution or university officially recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), AICTE, NCTE, or respective statutory state/central councils.
Selection Process & Examination Pattern
  • First stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1) screens candidates across common subjects.
  • Second stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2) determines merit rankings for post allocation.
  • Computer Based Typing Skill Test applies to Accounts Clerk and Junior Clerk posts.
  • Document verification and railway medical examination finalize appointments.
  • Negative Marking: For objective multiple-choice computer-based tests, standard negative marking rules apply (typically 1/3rd or 1/4th deduction for each incorrect answer).
  • Final Merit List: Prepared strictly on the basis of marks scored in competitive examination stages, subject to clearing the qualifying skill test and document verification.
How to Fill Online Application Form (Step-by-Step Guide)
  1. Visit the official Railway recruitment portal at https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
  2. Select your preferred Railway Recruitment Board zone.
  3. Complete new registration using your Aadhaar number, valid email, and active mobile number.
  4. Enter educational qualifications, subject marks, and zonal post priorities.
  5. Upload scanned passport photograph with light background and signature.
  6. Pay application fee through online payment gateway.
  7. Retain the printed application form for future reference.
Useful Important Direct Links
Have questions about this recruitment?
Ask doubts, discuss cutoff trends, and share notes with verified aspirants in the official circle.
Join Discussion Circle →
Messages & Circles
Real-time study chats
Full Messenger
No Active Conversations Yet
Start chatting with fellow aspirants in the Aspirants tab or join a Study Circle!