RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026: 1,688 Posts, Apply Online from 15 October
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The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 07/2026 for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Undergraduate posts. A total of 1,688 vacancies will be filled across various railway zones and production units. Online applications will open on 15 October 2026 and the last date to apply is 13 November 2026. Candidates who have passed Class 12 (Intermediate) can apply. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.

The fee can be paid online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Fee refund: General, OBC and EWS candidates who appear in the Stage-I CBT will receive a refund of Rs. 400, and SC, ST, PwD, ESM and female candidates will receive a refund of Rs. 250 in their bank account (after applicable bank charges).

These are tentative vacancies across all 21 RRB zones. The RRB-wise vacancy distribution will be confirmed in the detailed notification.

Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 10+2 (Intermediate) examination from a recognised board in India. General, OBC and EWS candidates must have secured at least 50 percent marks; this minimum marks condition does not apply to SC, ST and PwD candidates. For Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Junior Clerk cum Typist posts, candidates must also meet the typing requirement of 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi.

Further age relaxation is applicable for PwD, ex-servicemen and other categories as per Government of India rules and the official CEN.

  1. Computer Based Test (CBT) Stage 1 — screening test covering General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning.
  2. Computer Based Test (CBT) Stage 2 — for candidates shortlisted from Stage 1.
  3. Typing Skill Test or Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) as applicable to the post.
  4. Document Verification (DV).
  5. Medical Examination as per the prescribed standards.

The detailed exam pattern, syllabus and qualifying marks will be published in the detailed CEN 07/2026 notification.

  1. Read the detailed CEN 07/2026 notification carefully before filling the form.
  2. Visit the official application portal rrbapply.gov.in.
  3. Select your preferred Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) zone — choose carefully, as the choice cannot be changed later.
  4. Complete new registration with a valid email ID and mobile number.
  5. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications and post preferences.
  6. Upload your photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format and size.
  7. Pay the application fee online via debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
  8. Review the complete form, submit it, and save the application confirmation number.

This recruitment is for undergraduate (12th pass) level posts under CEN 07/2026. Graduates looking for degree-level posts should check the separate RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 (CEN 06/2026) for 3,548 posts, whose applications are already open. A candidate can apply for both CENs if eligible for each. Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.

Q1. What is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 13 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM.

Q2. What is the qualification for RRB NTPC UG posts?
Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognised board, with 50 percent marks for General, OBC and EWS candidates.

Q3. How many vacancies are there in CEN 07/2026?
There are 1,688 tentative vacancies across four undergraduate-level posts.

Q4. What is the application fee?
Rs. 500 for General, OBC and EWS; Rs. 250 for SC, ST, PwD, ESM and female candidates, with a refund after appearing in the Stage-I CBT.

Q5. What is the age limit for RRB NTPC UG 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 01/01/2027, with relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.

Q6. Where can I apply for RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026?
Applications are accepted only online through the official portal rrbapply.gov.in from 15 October 2026.

Q7. Is there negative marking in the RRB NTPC exam?
Yes, one-third of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer in the computer based tests.

You may also like: RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 (CEN 06/2026) for 3,548 posts.

Sources: RRB CEN 07/2026 short/indicative notice; rrbapply.gov.in.

We wish all candidates the best for their application.