RRB NTPC Under Graduate 2026 Notification
Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 07/2026: Non-Technical Popular Categories (Under Graduate)
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RRB NTPC Under Graduate 2026 (CEN No. 07/2026) has 1688 vacancies across all Railway Recruitment Boards for Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist and Trains Clerk. Candidates who have passed Class 12 and are 18 to 30 years old on 1 January 2027 can apply online at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in from 15 October to 13 November 2026 (23:59 hours).
RRB NTPC Under Graduate 2026 at a glance
- RRB NTPC Under Graduate 2026 status
- Form open
- RRB NTPC Under Graduate 2026 last date
- 13 Nov 2026, 23:59 IST (fee till 15 Nov 2026)
- Total vacancies
- 1,688
- Age limit
- 18–30 years, as on 1 Jan 2027
- Application fee
- General / OBC / EWS (all others) — ₹400 refunded after appearing in 1st stage CBT: ₹500; SC / ST / Ex-servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC — full ₹250 refunded after appearing in 1st stage CBT: ₹250
- Qualification
- 12th pass
RRB NTPC Under Graduate 2026 Important Dates
- Detailed CEN released
- Application starts
- Last date to apply
- Last date for fee payment
- Modification window opens (till 25 Nov 2026)
- 1st stage CBTDate to be announced on the RRB website
RRB NTPC Under Graduate 2026 Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS (all others) — ₹400 refunded after appearing in 1st stage CBT | ₹500 |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / Ex-servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC — full ₹250 refunded after appearing in 1st stage CBT | ₹250 |
RRB NTPC Under Graduate 2026 Age Limit as on 1 Jan 2027
| Age limit | 18–30 years |
|---|---|
| Relaxation: OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Relaxation: SC / ST | 5 years |
| Relaxation: PwBD | 10 years (13 OBC-NCL, 15 SC/ST) |
| Relaxation: Ex-servicemen (after deducting service) | 3 years (6 OBC-NCL, 8 SC/ST) |
| Relaxation: Serving railway Group C / erstwhile Group D staff and substitutes (3 years' service) | Up to 40 years of age (43 OBC-NCL, 45 SC/ST) |
| Relaxation: Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women (not remarried) | Up to 35 years of age (38 OBC-NCL, 40 SC/ST) |
RRB NTPC Under Graduate 2026 Eligibility
- Class 12 (+2 stage) or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate, passed by 13 November 2026. The 50% condition does not apply to SC/ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates, or to candidates with a qualification higher than Class 12. Those awaiting their final result cannot apply.
- Age 18 to 30 years on 1 January 2027: born not after 01.01.2009 and not before 02.01.1997 (UR/EWS). The upper limit is relaxed by 3 years for OBC-NCL (02.01.1994) and 5 years for SC/ST (02.01.1992).
- PwBD candidates get 10 years of relaxation (13 for OBC-NCL, 15 for SC/ST); other relaxations for ex-servicemen, serving railway staff and widowed or divorced women are listed in the notice.
- Each post has a medical standard: B2 for Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, C2 for the two typist posts and A3 for Trains Clerk. Candidates who have had Lasik or similar eye surgery are not eligible for the A3 post (Trains Clerk).
- A citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin covered by the notice, with a certificate of eligibility where required.
RRB NTPC Under Graduate 2026 Selection Process
- 1st stage CBT (screening): 100 questions in 90 minutes; one-third mark deducted per wrong answer.
- 2nd stage CBT: 120 questions in 90 minutes; candidates are shortlisted for it at 15 times the community-wise vacancies of their RRB.
- Document verification for candidates equal to the number of vacancies (1:1), based on 2nd stage CBT merit.
- Medical examination to the post's medical standard, then empanelment and allotment of post and zone by merit and preference.
RRB NTPC Under Graduate 2026 Exam Pattern
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st stage CBT | General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 min for the whole test |
| 1st stage CBT | Mathematics | 30 | 30 | – |
| 1st stage CBT | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | – |
| 2nd stage CBT | General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 min for the whole test |
| 2nd stage CBT | Mathematics | 35 | 35 | – |
| 2nd stage CBT | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | – |
RRB NTPC Under Graduate 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post | Qualification | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk (Level 3) | 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate (50% not insisted for SC/ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen and candidates with qualifications higher than 12th) | 700 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist (Level 2) | 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate (50% not insisted for SC/ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen and candidates with qualifications higher than 12th) | 200 |
| Junior Clerk Cum Typist (Level 2) | 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate (50% not insisted for SC/ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen and candidates with qualifications higher than 12th) | 600 |
| Trains Clerk (Level 2) | 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate (50% not insisted for SC/ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen and candidates with qualifications higher than 12th) | 188 |
| Total | 1,688 | |
Which one is for you?
RRB notified another recruitment at the same time. Each has its own advertisement and application form; compare them before you apply.
| RRB NTPC Under Graduate 2026 (this page) | RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Advertisement | CEN No. 07/2026 | CEN No. 06/2026 |
| Posts | 1,688 | 3,548 |
| Qualification | 12th pass | Graduate |
| Age limit | 18–30 years | 18–33 years |
| Pay | — | — |
| Fee | General / OBC / EWS (all others) — ₹400 refunded after appearing in 1st stage CBT: ₹500 | All other candidates (₹400 refunded after appearing in 1st Stage CBT): ₹500 |
| Last date | 13 Nov 2026 | Closed 6 Nov 2026 |
How to Apply for RRB NTPC Under Graduate 2026
- Open the unified RRB website, rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, and use the CEN 07/2026 application link. If you created an account for an earlier RRB CEN (2024, 2025 or 2026), log in with the same account; otherwise create one first. Details in 'Create an Account' cannot be changed later.
- Authenticate your identity with Aadhaar or DigiLocker. The notice strongly advises it; applicants using other photo IDs face stricter checks at every stage.
- Choose one RRB only and give your order of preference for posts and railway zones in that RRB. Applying to more than one RRB, or more than once, gets all your applications rejected.
- Fill in the form, capture your live photo through the webcam or phone camera against a plain white background, and upload your signature (JPG, 30–49 KB). SC/ST candidates wanting a free rail pass also upload their certificate (PDF, under 400 KB).
- Submit the form by 13 November 2026 (23:59 hours) and pay the fee (₹500, or ₹250 for concession categories) online by 15 November 2026.
- To correct details later, use the modification window from 16 to 25 November 2026 with a fee of ₹250 for each modification. The chosen RRB and account details cannot be changed.
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RRB NTPC Under Graduate 2026: Complete Details
Posts and vacancies in RRB NTPC Under Graduate 2026
CEN No. 07/2026 covers four Non-Technical Popular Category posts for Class 12 pass candidates, with 1688 vacancies across all Railway Recruitment Boards. Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk has 700 posts at Pay Level 3 (initial pay ₹21,700). Junior Clerk Cum Typist has 600 posts, Accounts Clerk cum Typist 200 and Trains Clerk 188, all at Pay Level 2 (initial pay ₹19,900).
The split by RRB, railway zone and category is in Annexure B of the notice. RRB says these numbers are provisional and may go up or down.
Eligibility: qualification and age
You need Class 12 (+2 stage) or an equivalent pass with at least 50% marks in aggregate, held by the closing date of 13 November 2026. SC/ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates, and those with a higher qualification, do not need the 50%.
The age limit is 18 to 30 years on 1 January 2027. For UR and EWS candidates this means a date of birth between 02.01.1997 and 01.01.2009. OBC-NCL candidates get 3 more years and SC/ST candidates 5 more; PwBD candidates get 10 years (13 for OBC-NCL, 15 for SC/ST).
Application fee and refund
The fee is ₹500 for most candidates. After you appear in the 1st stage CBT, ₹400 of it is refunded, less bank charges. SC, ST, ex-servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minority and Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates pay ₹250, and the whole amount is refunded after the 1st stage CBT.
Refunds go only to the bank account linked to your Aadhaar, so check that link while applying. EBC is a fee concession for families earning under ₹50,000 a year and is not the same as OBC or EWS.
Exam pattern and negative marking
Both CBTs test General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The 1st stage has 100 questions (40, 30 and 30) in 90 minutes, and the 2nd stage has 120 questions (50, 35 and 35) in 90 minutes. One-third of a mark is cut for each wrong answer. Scribe-eligible PwBD candidates get 120 minutes.
The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for UR and EWS, 30% for OBC-NCL and SC, and 25% for ST. The typing test for the two typist posts has been dropped for this CEN.
Important dates and how to apply
Applications open on 15 October 2026 and close on 13 November 2026 at 23:59 hours. The fee can be paid until 15 November 2026, and a paid modification window runs from 16 to 25 November 2026. CBT dates will be announced on the unified RRB website.
Apply only through rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, choose a single RRB, and give your preferences for posts and zones there. Your photo is captured live while you fill the form, so you need a camera, a plain white background and dark clothes.
RRB NTPC Under Graduate 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC Under Graduate 2026?
The online form closes on 13 November 2026 at 23:59 hours. The fee for a submitted application can be paid until 15 November 2026.
How many posts are there in RRB NTPC Under Graduate 2026?
1688 posts in all RRBs: Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk 700, Accounts Clerk cum Typist 200, Junior Clerk Cum Typist 600 and Trains Clerk 188. RRB says the numbers are provisional and may change.
What is the age limit for RRB NTPC Under Graduate 2026?
18 to 30 years as on 1 January 2027. OBC-NCL candidates get 3 extra years, SC/ST 5 years and PwBD 10 years (13 for OBC-NCL, 15 for SC/ST).
What is the application fee and is it refunded?
₹500 for most candidates, of which ₹400 is refunded (less bank charges) after you appear in the 1st stage CBT. SC, ST, ex-servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minority and EBC candidates pay ₹250, all of which is refunded after appearing in the 1st stage CBT.
What qualification is needed?
Class 12 (+2 stage) or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate. The 50% marks rule is not applied to SC/ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates, or to those with a higher qualification. You must have passed by 13 November 2026.
What is the RRB NTPC Under Graduate 2026 exam pattern?
The 1st stage CBT has 100 questions in 90 minutes (General Awareness 40, Mathematics 30, Reasoning 30). The 2nd stage CBT has 120 questions in 90 minutes (General Awareness 50, Mathematics 35, Reasoning 35). Each question carries 1 mark.
Is there negative marking in RRB NTPC 2026?
Yes. One-third of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer in both CBTs.
Is there a typing test for the clerk cum typist posts?
No. The typing skill test for Junior Clerk Cum Typist and Accounts Clerk cum Typist has been dispensed with for CEN 07/2026. Typing proficiency will be assessed after joining.
What is the salary for these posts?
Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk is at Pay Level 3 with an initial pay of ₹21,700. Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist and Trains Clerk are at Pay Level 2 with an initial pay of ₹19,900.
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