The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have issued an indicative notice for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Undergraduate recruitment under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 07/2026. This notification covers a total of 1,688 tentative vacancies for undergraduate-level (10+2) posts. Online applications are expected to open on 15 October 2026 and close on 13 November 2026 at 11:59 PM, through the official RRB application portal.
Overview
This is a separate and distinct notification from the earlier RRB NTPC Graduate-level recruitment under CEN 06/2026, which covers different, higher-qualification posts. The current CEN 07/2026 is specifically for candidates who have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination, covering posts such as Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, and Trains Clerk. The Railway Recruitment Boards have described this as an indicative notice, meaning the final vacancy distribution by RRB and category, along with all other terms, will be governed by the detailed CEN No. 07/2026 to be released separately.
Key Details at a Glance
Particulars
Details
Conducting Body
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways
The post-wise breakup reconciles correctly to the total of 1,688 announced vacancies (700+600+200+188=1688).
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Details
Educational Qualification
Passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board
Additional Skill Requirement
Typing proficiency in English or Hindi required for Junior Clerk cum Typist and Accounts Clerk cum Typist posts
Age Limit
18 to 30 years, calculated as of 1 January 2027, with category-wise relaxations applicable per the detailed notification
Selection Process
Stage
Details
1
First Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT)
2
Second Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT)
3
Typing Skill Test (for applicable posts)
4
Document Verification
5
Medical Examination
Important Note on Application Dates
The Railway Recruitment Boards have explicitly stated that the application dates for this recruitment are tentative, and candidates should watch for the detailed CEN No. 07/2026 notification for confirmed dates and complete terms.
How to Apply for RRB NTPC UG Recruitment 2026
Step
Action
1
Visit the official RRB application portal
2
Register with basic personal details to create a login
3
Fill in the online application form with educational and category details
4
Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents
5
Pay the application fee online once specified in the detailed notification
6
Submit the form and retain a printout for future reference
How many total vacancies are there in RRB NTPC UG Recruitment 2026? There are a total of 1,688 tentative vacancies under CEN 07/2026.
What is the minimum educational qualification required for this recruitment? Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
When will the online application process begin? The application process is tentatively scheduled to begin on 15 October 2026.
What is the last date to apply for this recruitment? The tentative last date to apply is 13 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
Which posts are covered under RRB NTPC UG Recruitment 2026? The posts covered are Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, and Trains Clerk.
What is the age limit for this recruitment? The age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 1 January 2027, with category-wise relaxations applicable.
Is this the same as the RRB NTPC Graduate recruitment? No, this is a separate notification (CEN 07/2026) specifically for undergraduate-level (10+2) posts, distinct from the RRB NTPC Graduate recruitment under CEN 06/2026.
What is the selection process for this recruitment? The selection process includes two stages of Computer-Based Test, a Typing Skill Test for applicable posts, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
What is the application fee for this recruitment? The application fee has not yet been specified and is expected to be detailed in the full CEN No. 07/2026 notification.
Where can candidates apply for RRB NTPC UG Recruitment 2026? Candidates can apply online through the official RRB application portal, www.rrbapply.gov.in.
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