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<\/span>RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,688 12th Pass Posts (CEN 07\/2026)<\/span><\/h1>\n
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have officially released the Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 07\/2026 for RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026 to fill 1,688 permanent vacancies across various Zonal Railways and Production Units. The recruitment is open for 12th-pass candidates for posts including Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist, and Trains Clerk. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications on the centralized RRB Apply portal at rrbapply.gov.in<\/a> until 13th November 2026 (11:59 PM).<\/p>\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udccc RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026 Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Organization<\/strong><\/td>\n Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Name<\/strong><\/td>\n RRB NTPC (Undergraduate Posts) Examination 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Notification Number<\/strong><\/td>\n CEN No. 07\/2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Posts<\/strong><\/td>\n Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pay Scale<\/strong><\/td>\n Level-2 (\u20b919,900) & Level-3 (\u20b921,700) + DA, HRA, Transport Allowance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Vacancies<\/strong><\/td>\n 1,688 Posts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Mode<\/strong><\/td>\n Online<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Job Location<\/strong><\/td>\n All India (Zonal Railways & Railway Divisions)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udcc5 Important Dates<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Official Notification Release:<\/strong> 14 October 2026<\/li>\n
Online Application Start Date:<\/strong> 15 October 2026<\/li>\n
Last Date to Apply Online:<\/strong> 13 November 2026 (11:59 PM)<\/li>\n
Last Date for Online Fee Payment:<\/strong> 15 November 2026 (11:59 PM)<\/li>\n
Application Modification \/ Correction Window:<\/strong> 16 November to 25 November 2026<\/li>\n
CBT 1 Examination Date:<\/strong> February \u2013 March 2027 (Tentative)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udcb0 Application Fee<\/span><\/h2>\n
The application fee must be remitted online via Internet Banking, Debit\/Credit Card, or UPI. Out of the fee paid, a substantial portion is refunded upon appearing in CBT 1:<\/p>\n
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General, EWS, and OBC Candidates:<\/strong> \u20b9500 (\u20b9400 refunded after bank charges upon appearing in CBT 1).<\/li>\n
SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities & EBC Candidates:<\/strong> \u20b9250 (Full \u20b9250 refunded after bank charges upon appearing in CBT 1).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>\ud83c\udfaf Age Limit (as on 01\/01\/2027)<\/span><\/h2>\n
The prescribed age limit for undergraduate posts is 18 to 30 years<\/strong> as on 1st January 2027. Category-wise upper age relaxations are applicable as follows:<\/p>\n
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OBC (Non-Creamy Layer):<\/strong> 3 Years (Up to 33 years)<\/li>\n
SC \/ ST:<\/strong> 5 Years (Up to 35 years)<\/li>\n
PwBD Candidates:<\/strong> 10 Years (General), 13 Years (OBC-NCL), 15 Years (SC\/ST)<\/li>\n
Ex-Servicemen:<\/strong> Length of service + 3 years (up to prescribed limits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>\ud83c\udf93 Educational Qualification<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Passed Class 12 (10+2 Stage) or its equivalent examination from a recognized Board \/ Council.<\/li>\n
Minimum Aggregate Marks:<\/strong> At least 50% marks in aggregate.<\/li>\n
Relaxation in Marks:<\/em> The 50% marks condition is not insisted upon for SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), Ex-Servicemen, and candidates possessing qualifications higher than 12th standard.<\/li>\n
Candidates awaiting final 10+2 results are not eligible to apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udcca Vacancy Details<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Total Vacancies:<\/strong> 1,688 Posts<\/li>\n
Post-Wise Distribution:<\/strong>\n
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Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (Pay Level 3): 850+ Posts<\/li>\n
Junior Clerk cum Typist (Pay Level 2): 500+ Posts<\/li>\n
Accounts Clerk cum Typist (Pay Level 2): 250+ Posts<\/li>\n
Trains Clerk (Pay Level 2): 80+ Posts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Participating RRBs:<\/em> RRB Secunderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Bilaspur, Chandigarh, Patna, Allahabad\/Prayagraj, Bhopal, Ajmer, and other regional boards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>\ud83e\uddea Selection Process<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Stage 1:<\/strong> 1st Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT 1) \u2013 Screening examination common for all undergraduate posts (100 Questions \/ 100 Marks).<\/li>\n
Stage 2:<\/strong> 2nd Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT 2) \u2013 Graded separately for Level 2 and Level 3 posts (120 Questions \/ 120 Marks).<\/li>\n
Stage 3:<\/strong> Document Verification (DV) based on normalized scores of CBT 2.<\/li>\n
Stage 4:<\/strong> Comprehensive Medical Fitness Examination conducted by Railway Medical Authorities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udcda Exam Pattern<\/span><\/h2>\n
Both CBT 1 and CBT 2 will have negative marking of 1\/3rd (0.33) marks for every incorrect answer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Examination Stage<\/th>\n Sections \/ Subjects<\/th>\n Questions<\/th>\n Marks<\/th>\n Duration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
CBT 1 (Screening)<\/strong><\/td>\n General Awareness<\/td>\n 40<\/td>\n 40<\/td>\n 90 Minutes (120 mins for PwBD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mathematics<\/td>\n 30<\/td>\n 30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General Intelligence & Reasoning<\/td>\n 30<\/td>\n 30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total CBT 1<\/th>\n 100<\/th>\n 100<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
CBT 2 (Merit Stage)<\/strong><\/td>\n General Awareness<\/td>\n 50<\/td>\n 50<\/td>\n 90 Minutes (120 mins for PwBD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mathematics<\/td>\n 35<\/td>\n 35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General Intelligence & Reasoning<\/td>\n 35<\/td>\n 35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total CBT 2<\/th>\n 120<\/th>\n 120<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Visit the centralized Railway Recruitment Boards portal at https:\/\/rrbapply.gov.in<\/a>\u201d target=\u201d_blank\u201d rel=\u201dnoopener\u201d>rrbapply.gov.in<\/a>.<\/li>\n
Click on \u201cCreate an Account\u201d to register with your active mobile number, Aadhaar number, and email address.<\/li>\n
Log in using your registered credentials and select CEN No. 07\/2026 (Undergraduate Posts)<\/em>.<\/li>\n
Choose your preferred Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) and enter post priority preferences.<\/li>\n
Fill in personal particulars, academic qualifications (Class 10 and Class 12 details), and address.<\/li>\n
Upload clear digital passport-size colour photograph (white background) and scanned signature as per specifications.<\/li>\n
Pay the application fee of \u20b9500 (or \u20b9250) online and enter your bank account details for the fee refund.<\/li>\n
Submit your application before 13th November 2026 (11:59 PM) and save a PDF copy of the confirmation receipt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udd17 Important Links<\/span><\/h2>\n
\n\ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/rrbapply.gov.in<\/a>\u201d target=\u201d_blank\u201d rel=\u201dnoopener\u201d>Apply Online on RRB Apply Portal
\n\ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.rrbchennai.gov.in<\/a>\u201d target=\u201d_blank\u201d rel=\u201dnoopener\u201d>Download Official CEN 07\/2026 Notification PDF
\n\ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/indianrailways.gov.in<\/a>\u201d target=\u201d_blank\u201d rel=\u201dnoopener\u201d>Indian Railways Official Website\n<\/p>\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udcc8 Why Apply?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Central Government Railway Career:<\/strong> Secure employment in Indian Railways with central pay matrix benefits, free railway passes, and quarters.<\/li>\n
Entry Level from 12th Standard:<\/strong> Direct opportunity for intermediate\/12th pass students to enter railway commercial and operating cadres.<\/li>\n
Fee Refund Guarantee:<\/strong> 80% to 100% of the examination fee is credited back directly to the applicant\u2019s bank account upon attending CBT 1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>\u2753 FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n
Q. What is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026?<\/strong>
\nThe last date for online application submission is 13th November 2026 (11:59 PM), and the fee payment closes on 15th November 2026.<\/p>\n
Q. How many vacancies are notified under CEN 07\/2026?<\/strong>
\nA total of 1,688 undergraduate vacancies are available across various Zonal Railways.<\/p>\n
Q. Is there any negative marking in RRB NTPC CBT 1 and CBT 2?<\/strong>
\nYes, 1\/3rd (0.33) marks are deducted for every wrong answer in both CBT stages.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>\ud83c\udfc1 Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n
RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026 is one of the most popular national railway competitive exams for 12th pass aspirants. Ensure your eligibility details, photograph, and RRB zone preferences are correct, and complete your application on https:\/\/rrbapply.gov.in<\/a>\u201d target=\u201d_blank\u201d rel=\u201dnoopener\u201d>rrbapply.gov.in<\/a> before the 13th November 2026 deadline.<\/p>\n\n
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