RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026: Latest Official Update
Indicative Notice Date: 26 September 2026
Online Application Start Date: 15 October 2026 (Tentative)
Closing Date for Online Application: 13 November 2026 (up to 23:59 hrs) (Tentative)
Age Reckoning Cut-Off Date: 01 January 2027 (Officially Specified in Notice)
Total Tentative Vacancies: 1,688 Posts across Pay Level-2 and Level-3
The Chairpersons of Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India have officially issued the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 07/2026 Indicative Notice for various Non-Technical Popular Categories (Under Graduate) posts. Applications will be invited strictly through online mode via the official portal rrbapply.gov.in. The detailed notification with RRB-wise and category-wise vacancy tables will be published on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
Mandatory Aadhaar Verification Guidelines (Paragraphs 1 & 2)
Important Instructions for Seamless Application & Examination Verification
The official indicative notice highlights two critical directives regarding candidate identity verification:
- Aadhaar Verification Advantage: Candidates are strongly advised to verify their primary details using Aadhaar during online application form submission. This avoids inconvenience, manual documentation delays, and extensive scrutiny at every stage of the recruitment process for Non-Aadhaar Verified applications.
- 100% Name & Date of Birth Match Required: To achieve successful Aadhaar verification, the candidate's Name and Date of Birth in Aadhaar must match 100% with the Full Name and Date of Birth recorded in their Class 10th (Matriculation) pass certificate.
- Biometric Update Directive: Candidates should ensure their Aadhaar is updated with their latest photograph and latest biometrics (Fingerprint and Iris) before filling out the online application.
Crucial Notice: CEN 07/2026 (Undergraduate) vs CEN 06/2026 (Graduate)
Railway aspirants must not confuse this recruitment with other active or previous employment notifications:
CEN No. 07/2026 (Undergraduate)
- • Eligibility: Class 12 / 10+2 Pass
- • Total Vacancies: 1,688 Tentative Posts
- • Pay Level: Level-2 & Level-3 (Initial Pay ₹19,900 – ₹21,700)
- • Posts: Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Junior Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Trains Clerk
CEN No. 06/2026 (Graduate Level)
- • Eligibility: Bachelor Degree / Graduation
- • Total Vacancies: 3,477 Posts
- • Pay Level: Level-5 & Level-6
- • Posts: Goods Train Manager, CCTS, Senior Clerk, JAA
* Note: Do not confuse CEN 07/2026 with the previous CEN 07/2025 cycle. Rules, cut-off dates, and vacancy matrices from previous notifications do not automatically carry over.
Undergraduate Posts: Detailed Role Profiles & Selection Stages
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
Pay Level 3
Initial Pay: ₹21,700 + Allowances.
Tentative Vacancies: 700 Posts.
Role Profile: Issuance of passenger tickets, checking reservations, luggage handling, and managing commercial counter operations.
Typing Skill Test: Not required for this post.
Selection Stages: CBT-1 → CBT-2 → Document Verification → Medical Examination.
Junior Clerk cum Typist
Pay Level 2
Initial Pay: ₹19,900 + Allowances.
Tentative Vacancies: 600 Posts.
Role Profile: Office clerical tasks, drafting communications, maintenance of service records, and administrative typing.
Typing Skill Test: Mandatory (Qualifying in nature).
Selection Stages: CBT-1 → CBT-2 → Typing Skill Test → DV → Medical Examination.
Accounts Clerk cum Typist
Pay Level 2
Initial Pay: ₹19,900 + Allowances.
Tentative Vacancies: 200 Posts.
Role Profile: Financial record compilation, invoice processing, internal audit assistance, and accounts office typing.
Typing Skill Test: Mandatory (Qualifying in nature).
Selection Stages: CBT-1 → CBT-2 → Typing Skill Test → DV → Medical Examination.
Trains Clerk
Pay Level 2
Initial Pay: ₹19,900 + Allowances.
Tentative Vacancies: 188 Posts.
Role Profile: Recording train movements, coach/wagon counting, train composition verification, and train operational logs.
Typing Skill Test: Not required for this post.
Selection Stages: CBT-1 → CBT-2 → Document Verification → Medical Examination.
Computer-Based Typing Skill Test (TST) Guidelines
The Computer-Based Typing Skill Test is applicable exclusively for the posts of Junior Clerk cum Typist and Accounts Clerk cum Typist:
30 Words Per Minute (WPM)
Conducted on personal computer without editing tools or spell-check assistance.
25 Words Per Minute (WPM)
Conducted on PC using Kruti Dev or Mangal font as officially prescribed.
- Qualifying Nature: The Typing Skill Test is qualifying only. Marks obtained in the typing test will not be added to the final merit score.
- PwBD Exemption: Candidates who are physically handicapped (PwBD) and permanently disabled from typing with genuine medical certificate from a designated Medical Board may be granted exemption as per Detailed CEN rules.
Medical Fitness Standards & Visual Acuity Rules
Selected candidates must pass a thorough medical examination conducted by the Railway Administration to ensure physical fitness for duties:
| Post Name | Pay Level | Standard Medical Classification* |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | Level 3 | B-2 (Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses; Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6) |
| Trains Clerk | Level 2 | A-3 (Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses; Color Vision, Binocular Vision mandatory) |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | Level 2 | C-2 (Distant Vision: 6/12 with or without glasses; Near Vision: Sn: 0.6 combined with or without glasses) |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Level 2 | C-2 (Distant Vision: 6/12 with or without glasses; Near Vision: Sn: 0.6 combined with or without glasses) |
* Note: These standard classifications reflect typical Indian Railways medical rules for these cadres and are subject to final confirmation in the Detailed CEN 07/2026.
Job Location & RRB Choice Guidelines
Indian Railways recruits through 21 different Railway Recruitment Boards across India. Candidates must understand the posting implications:
- Single RRB Selection: Candidates can select and apply to only ONE Railway Recruitment Board. Applying to more than one RRB will result in rejection of all applications.
- Posting Within Zonal Railways: Selected candidates will be posted in the Railway Zones, Divisions, or Production Units mapped to the specific RRB they applied to. Candidates cannot later demand inter-railway transfers immediately after selection.
- Vacancy Check Before RRB Selection: Once the detailed CEN is published, candidates should carefully examine the category-wise vacancy distribution of each RRB before submitting their preference.
Common Mistakes to Avoid & Practical Precautions
Ensure you select CEN 07/2026 (Undergraduate) and not CEN 06/2026 (Graduate). Graduate posts require a Degree.
Aadhaar details must match your Class 10 certificate letter-by-letter. Update Aadhaar beforehand to prevent rejection.
If you do not possess computer typing speed, prioritize Commercial cum Ticket Clerk and Trains Clerk in your post preference.
Server congestion on rrbapply.gov.in during closing days can cause payment failures. Complete registration well before 13 November 2026.