RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026
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RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
Quick facts
About the role
Railway Recruitment Boards have announced recruitment for 5,236 undergraduate posts under the Non-Technical Popular Categories framework across regional railway zones. Candidates who passed Class 12 or equivalent schooling can apply for clerical and operational openings, including Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, and Commercial cum Ticket Clerk. Appointed staff join Indian Railways under Pay Level 2 and Level 3 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, drawing basic monthly pay alongside dearness allowance, house rent allowance, and transport benefits. The opening serves school leavers seeking permanent central government positions without needing a university degree. Selection depends on performance across objective computer tests, typing skill evaluations for ministerial seats, document checks, and railway medical assessments. Candidates must register their applications through the railway recruitment portal before the November cut-off date.
Highlights
- 5,236 vacancies spread across Indian Railways zones for Class 12 pass applicants
- Positions include Accounts Clerk, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, and Ticket Clerk
- Pay Level 2 and Level 3 salary scales with full central dearness and transport allowances
- Computer-based testing conducted across multiple shifts in 15 Indian languages
- Partial refund of application fee granted to all examinees who sit for CBT 1
Selection process
- 1First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1) screening general awareness, maths, and reasoning
- 2Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2) with post-specific cut-off marks
- 3Computer Based Typing Skill Test for clerk and typist positions (qualifying nature)
- 4Document Verification and Railway Medical Examination
How to apply
- 1Visit the official railway recruitment application portal at rrbapply.gov.in and select create account.
- 2Fill in primary personal details, active mobile number, and email ID to generate login credentials.
- 3Log in, choose the preferred Railway Recruitment Board zone, and enter educational marks and post preferences.
- 4Upload scanned copies of recent passport photograph, signature, and category certificate in required dimensions.
- 5Pay the examination fee via net banking, UPI, or debit card, submit the form, and download the acknowledgement receipt.
Important dates
- Notification Released12 Oct 2026
- Online Application Starts14 Oct 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online13 Nov 2026
- Application Correction Window14 Nov 2026 to 20 Nov 2026
- Tentative CBT 1 Exam DateJan 2027 to Feb 2027
Official source & verification
Application status tracker
- Registration opens14 Oct 2026
- Last date to apply13 Nov 2026
- Correction window14 Nov 2026
- Tentative CBT 1 Exam DateJan 2027 to Feb 2027
Frequently asked questions
Can candidates waiting for Class 12 board results apply?
No. Only candidates who have already passed their intermediate or Class 12 board exam and hold final marksheets on or before the closing date can submit applications for these posts.
Is typing speed compulsory for all undergraduate RRB NTPC posts?
Typing skill test applies only to Junior Clerk cum Typist and Accounts Clerk posts. Posts like Trains Clerk and Commercial cum Ticket Clerk do not require typing evaluations.
What typing speed is expected in the skill evaluation?
Candidates must type at least 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi on personal computers without editing assistance, strictly within the allotted ten-minute test.
How much of the application fee gets refunded to candidates?
Unreserved and OBC candidates receive Rs 400 back into their source bank accounts after appearing in CBT 1. Reserved category, female, and economically backward candidates receive a full refund of Rs 250.
Can an applicant submit multiple applications for different RRB zones?
No. Submitting applications to more than one RRB leads to complete rejection of all submitted forms. Applicants must pick one regional RRB and mark their preferred posts within that zone.