RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 — CEN 07/2026, 1,688 Posts (Indicative Notice)

This is an early, indicative notice — not the final recruitment notification. Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced that 1,688 undergraduate-level Non-Technical Popular Category (NTPC) vacancies are on the way, under the upcoming Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 07/2026. Class 12 pass candidates aged 18-30 (reported, not yet finalized) will eventually be able to apply, but the exact dates, post-wise breakdown, and selection process are still tentative — treat every figure below as provisional until the detailed CEN is published.

Who Should Apply

The indicative notice reports the following post-wise breakdown, which sums exactly to the announced 1,688 total — but this is explicitly marked "reported," not the confirmed detailed breakdown, so double-check it against the detailed CEN once released:

• Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (700 posts, reported) — Class 12 pass or equivalent.
• Junior Clerk cum Typist (600 posts, reported) — Class 12 pass, plus typing proficiency in English or Hindi.
• Accounts Clerk cum Typist (200 posts, reported) — Class 12 pass, plus typing proficiency in English or Hindi.
• Trains Clerk (188 posts, reported) — Class 12 pass or equivalent.

Eligibility & Age Limit

Candidates need Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognised board for all four post types; Junior Clerk-cum-Typist and Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist additionally require typing proficiency in English or Hindi. The reported age window is 18-30 years, calculated as on 01.01.2027 — but this figure comes from the indicative notice only, and category-wise age relaxation (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen) hasn't been published yet. [Check] both the final age window and relaxation figures once CEN No. 07/2026 is released, rather than relying on this reported range alone.

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Salary & Pay Scale

Based on the posts reported in the indicative notice, pay falls under Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 initial pay) for Junior Clerk-cum-Typist, Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist, and Trains Clerk, and Pay Level 3 (₹21,700 initial pay) for Commercial cum Ticket Clerk. These are starting basic-pay figures under the 7th CPC matrix, plus applicable allowances and benefits per Railway rules — the notice doesn't detail in-hand pay after allowances.

Important Dates

All dates are explicitly marked tentative in the indicative notice and are subject to change once the detailed CEN is published.

Application Fee

[Check] — the indicative notice does not state the application fee for this specific recruitment; recent RRB NTPC/Paramedical cycles have generally charged around ₹500 for UR/OBC/EWS and ₹250 for SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC candidates, but don't assume this applies here until CEN No. 07/2026 confirms it.

How to Apply

Since the detailed CEN isn't published yet, treat this as a preview of the likely process rather than a final set of steps:

1. Visit the official RRB application portal, rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, once the detailed CEN and application link go live.
2. Open the application link for RRB NTPC Undergraduate CEN No. 07/2026 when available.
3. Register using accurate personal details.
4. Verify your primary details through Aadhaar during registration, if available.
5. Ensure your name and date of birth in Aadhaar match your Class 10 certificate before applying.
6. Enter your educational, communication, and category information once the application opens.
7. Select your preferred RRB and eligible posts.
8. Upload your prescribed photograph, signature, and supporting certificates.
9. Pay the applicable fee and review your application carefully before final submission.

Since Aadhaar-Class 10 name/DOB matching is specifically flagged, it's worth checking your Aadhaar details now, before the application opens, so you're not scrambling to fix a mismatch during a short application window.

How Are Candidates Selected

The indicative notice reports these stages, though final qualifying marks and post-wise details will only be confirmed in CEN No. 07/2026:

1. First Stage Computer Based Test — details not yet published.
2. Second Stage Computer Based Test — details not yet published.
3. Typing Skill Test — for applicable posts (Junior Clerk-cum-Typist, Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist).
4. Document Verification — where certificates are checked against your application.
5. Medical Examination — post-specific medical standards, not yet detailed.

[Check] the full exam pattern, qualifying marks, and negative marking once the detailed CEN is out — don't assume this follows exactly the same pattern as an earlier NTPC cycle.

Why This Job Matters

NTPC recruitment is one of Indian Railways' largest 12th-pass entry routes, covering ticketing, clerical, and accounts roles that keep day-to-day railway operations running. This 1,688-post undergraduate batch was approved alongside a separate 3,477-post graduate-level batch (CEN 06/2026) in the same Railway Board decision, making this part of a combined 5,165-vacancy NTPC hiring cycle for 2026 — one of the larger railway recruitment pushes this year for candidates without a graduation requirement.

The FreshersLike Take

Best fit: worth tracking closely if you're a 12th-pass candidate — especially one with reasonable typing speed — since Commercial cum Ticket Clerk and Junior Clerk cum Typist together make up over three-quarters of this batch's vacancies. Who should think twice: nothing here is finalized yet — dates, exact eligibility, fee, and selection stages could all shift once the detailed CEN is published, so don't commit to paid coaching or irreversible prep keyed to "this exact notification" until CEN No. 07/2026 confirms the pattern. Practical tip: if you're aiming for Junior Clerk-cum-Typist or Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist, start building typing speed now in whichever language (English or Hindi) you plan to test in — a Typing Skill Test is already confirmed as part of the process for these posts, even though the exact speed requirement isn't published yet.

Documents Required

Per the indicative notice, keep the following ready in advance:

• Aadhaar details, with your latest photograph and updated biometric details
• Class 10 certificate, for proof of name and date of birth
• Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
• Recent photograph and signature (specific size/format to follow with the detailed CEN)
• Valid category certificate, where applicable
• PwBD or Ex-servicemen certificate, where applicable
• An active mobile number and email address

What Happens After Selection

[Check] — not detailed in the indicative notice.

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Common Questions

Is this the final RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 notification?

No. This is only an indicative notice confirming 1,688 tentative undergraduate-level vacancies. The detailed Centralised Employment Notification (CEN No. 07/2026), with final dates, eligibility, fee, and selection process, hasn't been released yet.

How many vacancies are there, post-wise?

Reported as 1,688 total: 700 Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, 600 Junior Clerk cum Typist, 200 Accounts Clerk cum Typist, and 188 Trains Clerk — but this breakdown is explicitly marked "reported," not final, pending the detailed CEN.

When can I apply?

The indicative notice tentatively suggests 15 October 2026 to 13 November 2026, but both dates are explicitly marked tentative.

What's the age limit?

Reported as 18-30 years, calculated as on 1 January 2027, but this should be reconfirmed once the detailed CEN is out — category-wise relaxation figures aren't published yet.

Do I need typing skills to apply?

Only for Junior Clerk cum Typist and Accounts Clerk cum Typist, which require typing proficiency in English or Hindi and include a Typing Skill Test in the selection process. Commercial cum Ticket Clerk and Trains Clerk don't have this requirement reported.

Is there an application fee?

[Check] — not stated in the indicative notice. Confirm the fee once CEN No. 07/2026 is published rather than assuming a figure from an earlier RRB cycle.

Is this related to the RRB NTPC Graduate notice released around the same time?

Yes — both this undergraduate batch (1,688 posts, CEN 07/2026) and a separate graduate-level batch (3,477 posts, CEN 06/2026) were approved together by the Railway Board, forming a combined 5,165-vacancy NTPC recruitment cycle. They're separate notifications with separate eligibility, so apply to the one matching your qualification.

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