RRB NTPC UG Recruitment 2026: A total of 1,688 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). This recruitment is for those candidates who have passed 12th class and want to work in Railways. Recruitment notification CEN No. Has been issued under No. 07/2026.
RRB NTPC UG Vacancy 2026: Details of posts
There are four types of posts included in this recruitment. Post wise vacancies and starting basic pay are given below.
| designation | Number of posts | starting basic salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk | 700 | ₹21,700 |
| Accounts Clerk Cum Typist | 200 | ₹19,900 |
| Junior Clerk Cum Typist | 600 | ₹19,900 |
| Trains Clerk | 188 | ₹19,900 |
| total posts | 1,688 | — |
This salary is the initial basic pay as per 7th Pay Commission. Apart from this, other allowances can also be given as per rules.
Educational qualification
For RRB NTPC UG Recruitment, the candidate must have passed 12th or its equivalent examination from a recognized board. Generally at least 50 percent marks are asked. However, the condition of 50 percent marks is not applicable for SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates. This minimum percentage condition also does not apply to candidates having more than 12th qualification. Candidates whose result of the prescribed examination has not come till the last date of application are not eligible to apply.
age limit
The minimum age of the candidate should be 18 years and maximum age should be 30 years. Age will be calculated as on 1 January 2027. Reserved categories will get age relaxation as per rules. SC and ST candidates will be given 5 years relaxation and OBC-NCL candidates will be given 3 years relaxation. Separate relaxations have also been prescribed in the notification for PwBD and other eligible categories.
application fee
The application fee for general and other prescribed categories of candidates has been kept at ₹500. Whereas the fee for eligible candidates of SC, ST, Divyang, Women, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, Minority and EBC categories is ₹ 250. On appearing in the first CBT, an amount of ₹ 400 or ₹ 250 will be refunded after deducting bank charges as per rules.
selection process
Candidates will be selected mainly through two computer based examinations i.e. CBT 1 and CBT 2. After this the successful candidates will have to undergo document verification and medical examination. There will also be negative marking of one-third marks for wrong answers in CBT.
A total of 100 questions will be asked in CBT 1. There will be 40 questions on General Awareness, 30 on Mathematics and 30 on General Intelligence and Reasoning. You will get 90 minutes time for the exam. There will be a total of 120 questions in CBT 2 and 90 minutes will be given for this also.
An important thing is that under CEN 07/2026, there is no separate computer based typing skill test for the posts of Junior Clerk Cum Typist and Accounts Clerk Cum Typist. However candidates will be expected to have basic computer and typing knowledge which can be assessed after joining the job.
How to apply for RRB NTPC UG Recruitment 2026?
To apply, candidates have to visit the official application portal of Railway Recruitment Board. First create your account there or login with your old account. After this, open the application link of CEN 07/2026 and fill personal information, educational qualification and necessary details. After uploading the prescribed documents, pay the application fee and submit the form. Download a copy of the application and keep it safe for future use.
important dates
Online applications for this recruitment started from 15 October 2026. Earlier the last date of application was 13 November, which has been extended to 15 November 2026. The last date for submission of application fee is also 15 November 2026. The time for correction in the form is from 16th November to 25th November 2026. For correction, a fee of ₹ 250 will have to be paid per occasion. The information filled while creating the account and the RRB selected cannot be changed.
At present the date of CBT exam has not been announced. Candidates should keep an eye on the official website of RRB for latest information related to the exam. It is important to read the entire notification carefully before applying, so that there is no problem regarding eligibility, medical standards and other conditions.