RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026-27 (CEN 07/2026): 1,688 Posts, Apply by 13 November
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The Railway Recruitment Boards are filling 1,688 Class 12 level NTPC posts under CEN 07/2026. Online applications close on 13 November 2026 and the fee can be paid until 15 November.
At a glance
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
|---|---|
| Last date | 13 November 2026 |
| Status | Open |
| Notification | CEN 07/2026 |
| Total posts | 1,688 |
| Break-up | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk 700; Junior Clerk cum Typist 600; Accounts Clerk cum Typist 200; Trains Clerk 188 |
| Qualification | Class 12 or equivalent, 50% marks (relaxed for SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen) |
| Age limit | 18 to 30 years on 1 January 2027 |
| Fee | Rs 500 (General, OBC); Rs 250 (reserved and other listed categories) |
| Selection | CBT 1, CBT 2, document verification, medical examination |
Important dates
| Notification | 14 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Applications opened | 15 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 13 November 2026, 11:59 pm |
| Last date to pay fee | 15 November 2026 |
| Correction window | 16 to 25 November 2026 |
Details
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) opened applications on 15 October 2026 for 1,688 undergraduate-level NTPC posts under CEN 07/2026: Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (700), Junior Clerk cum Typist (600), Accounts Clerk cum Typist (200) and Trains Clerk (188).
You need Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board, with at least 50% aggregate marks (not required for SC, ST, persons with benchmark disabilities and ex-servicemen). The age limit is 18 to 30 years on 1 January 2027, with the usual relaxations. Pay is at Level 3 (initial Rs 21,700) for the Commercial cum Ticket Clerk post and Level 2 (Rs 19,900) for the others.
The fee is Rs 500 for General and OBC candidates and Rs 250 for reserved and other listed categories, partly refunded after appearing in CBT 1.
Selection is by CBT 1 (100 questions, 90 minutes), CBT 2 (120 questions, 90 minutes), document verification and a medical examination, with one-third negative marking and no separate typing test. The exam date is not final; reports differ, so wait for the official schedule. Details are from secondary reports.
How to apply
- Open the website of the RRB you want to apply to.
- Register and log in, then choose CEN 07/2026.
- Fill in your details and upload photo and signature.
- Pay the fee by 15 November 2026 and submit by 13 November.
- Save a copy of the application.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for RRB NTPC UG 2026?
13 November 2026 for the application and 15 November for the fee.
How many vacancies are there?
1,688 posts, including 700 Commercial cum Ticket Clerk.
What qualification is needed?
Class 12 with at least 50% marks, except for the exempt categories.
Is there a typing test?
Reports say there is no separate typing test in this notification.
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