RRB NTPC 2026: Deadline for Railway NTPC Applications Extended – New Date Announced

RRB NTPC 2026: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has extended the application deadline for the NTPC recruitment. Find out the new submission deadline, the updated schedule for fee payment, and the process for applying online.

RRB NTPC 2026: There is good news for young aspirants dreaming of a government job with Indian Railways. The Railway Recruitment Board has extended the online application deadline for undergraduate-level posts under the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC). According to an official corrigendum issued by the Board, candidates who were unable to submit their forms by November 13 can now complete their applications until 11:59 PM on November 15, 2026.

The Railway Recruitment Board has taken this decision for the convenience of candidates and to account for the heavy traffic on the website during the final hours. The deadline for online fee payment has also been set for November 15, 2026. Once this period ends, the registration window will close, and no further extensions will be granted. Therefore, interested candidates are advised to complete their application process promptly via the official portal, rrbapply.gov.in, rather than waiting until the last minute.

Recruitment for 1,688 Vacancies

This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 1,688 vacancies across various zones of Indian Railways. These include 700 posts for Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk, 600 for Junior Clerk-cum-Typist, 200 for Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist, and 188 for Trains Clerk. To be eligible for these positions, candidates must have passed the 12th-grade examination from a recognized board. Regarding the age limit, the minimum age for candidates is set at 18 years and the maximum at 30 years, calculated as of January 1, 2027. Candidates from reserved categories will be granted relaxation in the upper age limit as per government regulations.

Correction window to open on November 16

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has provided an opportunity for candidates to correct any errors made while filling out their application forms. According to the schedule released by the Board, the application correction window will remain active from November 16 to November 25, 2026. Please note that this window can only be used to modify previously submitted forms, subject to a prescribed fee; it cannot be used for new registrations.

Points to keep in mind while applying

The Railway Recruitment Board has clarified that Aadhaar verification and the capture of a live photograph on the portal are mandatory during the application process. The name and date of birth as recorded on the Aadhaar card must perfectly match the details provided in the candidate's 10th-grade certificate. Furthermore, a candidate may apply to only one RRB zone; applying to more than one zone may lead to the cancellation of the candidature.

As for the selection process, candidates will be required to undergo a first-stage test (CBT 1), a second-stage test (CBT 2), a typing skill test (depending on the specific post), followed by document verification and a medical examination.