Government job in the Railways: 1688 vacancies for 12th-pass candidates; applications for RRB NTPC (Undergraduate) open today..

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the notification for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Undergraduate recruitment for 2026-27. A total of 1,688 vacancies are to be filled under notification number CEN 07/2026. Eligible candidates who have passed the 12th grade can submit their applications online starting from October 15. The deadline for applications is November 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM. This recruitment includes positions for Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist, and Trains Clerk.

Important Dates for RRB NTPC UG Recruitment
Recruitment Details                      Date                                             

  Notification Released              October 14, 2026                           

Online Application Process Begins       October 15, 2026                         

   Last Date for Application           November 13, 2026, 11:59 PM       

Last Date for Fee Payment           November 15, 2026                       

 Application Correction Period            November 16 to 25, 2026

Date of Examination                     To be announced

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

According to the notice, the 1,688 vacancies are distributed across four categories:

Name of the Post    Number of Vacancies
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk    700
Accounts Clerk cum Typist    200
Junior Clerk cum Typist    600
Trains Clerk    188
Total Vacancies    1,688

What are the Educational Qualifications?
Candidates are required to have passed the 12th grade (or an equivalent examination) from a recognized board. However, specific requirements—such as minimum marks, typing proficiency, or other criteria—may vary depending on the post. Please ensure you read the detailed notification to understand the specific requirements for each position before applying. Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age. Age will be calculated as of January 1, 2027. Candidates from reserved categories will be granted relaxation in the upper age limit as per the rules.

What is the application fee?
According to the information provided, the application fees are as follows:
Category                 Application Fee
General and OBC    ₹500
SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, Women, Persons with Disabilities (PwD), Transgender, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and Minorities    ₹250

A portion of the application fee will be refunded after candidates appear for the first stage of the Computer-Based Test (CBT-1). Candidates from the General category will receive a refund of ₹400, while candidates from reserved categories will receive a refund of ₹250.

How to apply for the RRB NTPC (Undergraduate) recruitment?
Visit the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board: rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
Open the notification and the application link for the NTPC Undergraduate recruitment.
Register as a new candidate.
Log in and fill in the required information in the application form.
Upload the necessary documents, photograph, and signature in accordance with the specified instructions.
Pay the application fee applicable to your category.
After submitting the form, keep a copy of it and your registration details safe.

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