The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 07/2026 for the recruitment of Non-Technical Popular Categories (Under Graduate) posts. A total of 1,688 tentative vacancies are notified for eligible candidates across various Railway Recruitment Boards and railway zones. Candidates who have completed their 12th standard can check the post details, eligibility criteria, salary, age limit, application fee and online application process below.
| RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026 – 1,688 Vacancies Notification out | |
| Job Location: Across India | |
| Organization Name | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Post Name | Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk Cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist and Trains Clerk |
| No. of Vacancies | 1,688 |
| Qualification | 12th Pass |
| Mode | Online |
Post Details
- Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk: 700 vacancies
- Accounts Clerk Cum Typist: 200 vacancies
- Junior Clerk Cum Typist: 600 vacancies
- Trains Clerk: 188 vacancies
Total Vacancies: 1,688 across all RRBs. RRB-wise and railway zone-wise vacancy details are provided in Annexure B of the official notification. Vacancies are provisional and may be revised by the Railway Administration.
Qualification
- Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk: 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks.
- Accounts Clerk Cum Typist: 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks.
- Junior Clerk Cum Typist: 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks.
- Trains Clerk: 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks.
The 50% aggregate requirement is not insisted upon for SC/ST candidates, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, Ex-Servicemen and candidates possessing qualifications higher than 12th standard, as specified in the notification.
Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification by the closing date of online applications, 13 November 2026. Candidates awaiting the results of their final qualifying examination are not eligible to apply.
Salary Details
- Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk: Pay Level 3 under the 7th CPC, with an initial pay of ₹21,700 per month.
- Accounts Clerk Cum Typist: Pay Level 2 under the 7th CPC, with an initial pay of ₹19,900 per month.
- Junior Clerk Cum Typist: Pay Level 2 under the 7th CPC, with an initial pay of ₹19,900 per month.
- Trains Clerk: Pay Level 2 under the 7th CPC, with an initial pay of ₹19,900 per month.
Note: The above amounts are the initial basic pay mentioned in the official notification. Allowances and deductions may affect the final monthly salary.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Age Calculation Date: 01 January 2027
Age relaxation is applicable to eligible categories as per the official notification. Important relaxations include:
- SC/ST Candidates: 5 years
- OBC-NCL Candidates: 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years for UR/EWS, 13 years for OBC-NCL and 15 years for SC/ST, subject to the prescribed conditions.
- Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories: Relaxation as specified in the detailed notification.
- Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women who have not remarried: Upper-age provisions differ by category and are specified in the notification.
Candidates should check the official notification for the complete age-relaxation rules and eligibility conditions.
Application Fee
- General and other categories not covered by the concession: ₹500. Of this amount, ₹400 will be refunded after deduction of applicable bank charges to candidates who appear for the 1st Stage CBT.
- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minority/Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates: ₹250, refundable after deduction of applicable bank charges to candidates who appear for the 1st Stage CBT.
The examination fee must be paid online through the permitted payment methods. The notification specifies that the refund is applicable only to candidates who appear for the 1st Stage CBT. EBC fee concession should not be confused with OBC or EWS status.
Selection Process
The selection process will be conducted as specified in the official notification and includes:
- 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
The notification states that the Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) has been dispensed with for Accounts Clerk Cum Typist and Junior Clerk Cum Typist under CEN No. 07/2026. Candidates are nevertheless expected to have basic computer and typing proficiency, which may be assessed after joining.
There will be negative marking of one-third of a mark for each incorrect answer in the CBTs. Selection will be based on merit and the prescribed eligibility conditions.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online through the unified official RRB website by following these steps:
- Visit the official RRB website: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/.
- Open the link for CEN No. 07/2026 – NTPC Undergraduate recruitment.
- Read the detailed notification and check the post-wise eligibility criteria and vacancy details.
- Create an account or log in using your existing RRB account credentials.
- Fill in the online application form carefully with the required personal, educational and other details.
- Complete the live photograph capture process and upload or provide the required information and documents as instructed.
- Select only one RRB and provide your eligible post and railway-zone preferences carefully. The selected RRB cannot be changed.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through the permitted online payment method.
- Review the details and submit the application.
- Save or print the submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference.
Important: A candidate must apply to only one RRB. Multiple applications may lead to rejection and debarment. Details entered while creating the account, including the mobile number and email address, cannot be changed later. Submit the application well before the deadline.
Important Dates
- Indicative Notice in Employment News: 26 September 2026
- Online Application Starts: 15 October 2026
- Last Date to Submit Online Application: 13 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment: 15 November 2026
- Application Modification Window: 16 November 2026 to 25 November 2026
- CBT Exam Date: To be announced by the RRBs
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Short Notice | Click here |
| Notification Pdf | Click here |
| Apply Link | Click here |
| Official website Link | Click here |