RRB NTPC Undergraduate Notification 2026: 1,688 Vacancies, CEN 07/2026

The RRB NTPC Undergraduate notification 2026 has been released as a short (indicative) notice under CEN 07/2026 for 1,688 tentative vacancies in four 12th-level posts: Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Trains Clerk. Online applications are expected to open on 15 October 2026 and close on 13 November 2026. The detailed notification, with the final eligibility, fee and exam rules, is expected on 14 October 2026, a day before applications open. Along with this, RRB has released the Graduate-level notification (CEN 06/2026) for 3,548 posts, with applications open till 6 November, so 5,236 NTPC posts are on offer this year.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Notification 2026: Overview

RRB NTPC Undergraduate recruitment is for candidates who have passed Class 12. Here are the details from the short notice, with points still to be confirmed marked as such.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Notification 2026 PDF Download

The RRB NTPC Undergraduate notification PDF will be the detailed Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) 07/2026, published on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and the regional RRB websites. So far, only the short notice with the total vacancies and tentative dates is out. The detailed PDF will have the RRB-wise and category-wise vacancies, eligibility, fee, exam pattern and application rules, so download it and read it before you apply.

How to Download RRB NTPC Undergraduate Notification 2026 PDF?

Once the detailed CEN 07/2026 is released, you can download it in a few steps:

• Go to rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, or the website of any regional RRB.
• Open the "Recruitment" or "Employment Notices" section.
• Find CEN 07/2026 (NTPC Undergraduate).
• Open the detailed notification PDF and save it to your device.
• Check for any later corrigendum before you apply.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Important Dates 2026

The RRB NTPC UG important dates 2026 below are from the short notice. The fee deadline, correction window and exam dates will come with the detailed CEN.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise Details

The RRB NTPC Undergraduate vacancy 2026 is 1,688. This is lower than the last two cycles (3,445 in 2024 and 3,058 in 2025), so expect tougher competition. Here is the post-wise split as reported; the detailed CEN will confirm it and give the RRB-wise and category-wise distribution.

Year-wise vacancy trend: RRB NTPC Vacancy

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Eligibility Criteria 2026

RRB NTPC Undergraduate eligibility has three parts: Class 12 qualification, age limit and medical fitness. The final conditions will be in the detailed CEN; the points below are based on the short notice and the last UG cycle.

Educational Qualification

You need to have passed Class 12 (+2 stage) or an equivalent exam. In the last cycle, these were the rules:

• General candidates needed at least 50% marks in Class 12. SC, ST, ex-servicemen and PwBD candidates, and those with a higher qualification such as a graduation, did not need 50%.
• For Junior Clerk cum Typist and Accounts Clerk cum Typist, typing proficiency in English or Hindi on a computer is also needed, tested at the skill test stage.
• Candidates whose Class 12 result was awaited were not eligible; the qualification had to be complete by the closing date.

Age Limit

The RRB NTPC Undergraduate age limit 2026 is reported as 18 to 30 years, counted as on 1 January 2027. Confirm it in the detailed CEN, since the UG upper age limit has varied between cycles.

Age Relaxation

Reserved categories get relaxation in the upper age limit. These were the relaxations in recent RRB notifications; the detailed CEN 07/2026 will confirm them.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Application Fee 2026

The RRB NTPC Undergraduate application fee is expected to follow the standard RRB fee: ₹500 or ₹250 depending on your category. Most of it is refunded after you appear in CBT 1, minus bank charges.

How to Apply Online for RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026?

The apply link for CEN 07/2026 will be active on rrbapply.gov.in from 15 October 2026. If you are also eligible for the Graduate-level posts (CEN 06/2026), note that it is a separate application. Follow these steps:

• Go to rrbapply.gov.in and create an account, or log in with your existing RRB account.
• Open the CEN 07/2026 (NTPC Undergraduate) application.
• Choose your RRB and select your posts in order of preference.
• Fill in your personal, category and Class 12 details.
• Capture your photo and upload your signature as instructed on the portal.
• Pay the application fee online.
• Review the form, submit it, and download the confirmation page.

Submit only one application for CEN 07/2026. In past RRB cycles, account details and the chosen RRB could not be changed after submission.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Selection Process 2026

The RRB NTPC Undergraduate selection process has two CBTs, followed by a typing test for the typist posts and then document verification and medical examination. CBT 1 is a screening test; the final merit is based on CBT 2.

In the typing test, candidates have needed 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi on a computer. Note that RRB has dropped the typing test for the Graduate-level typist posts under CEN 06/2026. Check the detailed CEN 07/2026 to see whether the same change applies to the UG typist posts.

[Link: RRB NTPC Graduate Notification 2026 – Guidely URL needed]

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Exam Pattern 2026

The RRB NTPC Undergraduate exam pattern 2026 is expected to stay the same as the last cycle. Both CBTs have the same three subjects, 90 minutes each, and a 1/3 mark penalty for every wrong answer.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 1 Exam Pattern

CBT 1 has 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates with a scribe).

RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 2 Exam Pattern

CBT 2 has 120 questions for 120 marks in 90 minutes. Its level is higher than CBT 1, and your CBT 2 marks decide the final merit.

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Syllabus 2026

The RRB NTPC Undergraduate syllabus 2026 is expected to be the same for both CBTs. You can start preparing now with these topics, which carry the most questions.

Full topic list: RRB NTPC Syllabus and Exam Pattern

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Salary 2026

RRB NTPC Undergraduate salary is paid under the 7th Pay Commission. Commercial cum Ticket Clerk is at Level 3, and the other three posts are at Level 2. DA (currently 60% of basic pay), HRA and transport allowance are paid on top of basic pay.

Allowances and in-hand pay: RRB NTPC Salary

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Exam Date 2026

The RRB NTPC Undergraduate exam date 2026 has not been announced. In past cycles, the CBT 1 schedule came a few months after the application window closed. The exam city slip is released about 10 days before the exam, and the admit card about 4 days before, on the regional RRB websites. Start preparing now with previous papers, since the gap between the notice and the exam is usually enough to cover the syllabus.

Practise past papers: RRB NTPC Previous Year Papers

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Notification 2026: FAQs

Q1. Is the RRB NTPC Undergraduate notification 2026 released?

The short notice under CEN 07/2026 is out with 1,688 tentative vacancies. The detailed notification is expected on 14 October 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are announced under RRB NTPC Undergraduate recruitment 2026?

1,688 tentative vacancies: 700 Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, 600 Junior Clerk cum Typist, 200 Accounts Clerk cum Typist and 188 Trains Clerk, as reported.

Q3. Where can I download the RRB NTPC Undergraduate notification 2026 PDF?

The detailed CEN 07/2026 will be published on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and the regional RRB websites.

Q4. What are the important dates for RRB NTPC Undergraduate recruitment 2026?

Applications are expected from 15 October to 13 November 2026. The exam date is not announced yet.

Q5. What is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026?

The tentative last date is 13 November 2026, up to 11:59 pm.

Q6. What is the eligibility criteria for RRB NTPC Undergraduate recruitment 2026?

You need to have passed Class 12 or equivalent and be 18 to 30 years old as on 1 January 2027, as reported. Typist posts also need typing skill.

Q7. What is the age limit for RRB NTPC Undergraduate posts in 2026?

The reported age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 1 January 2027, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC-NCL.

Q8. What educational qualifications are required for RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026?

Class 12 (+2 stage) or equivalent. In the last cycle, general candidates needed 50% marks, while SC, ST, ex-servicemen, PwBD and higher-qualified candidates were exempt.

Q9. What is the application fee for RRB NTPC Undergraduate recruitment 2026?

It is expected to be ₹500 for General, OBC and EWS (₹400 refunded after CBT 1) and ₹250 for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minority and EBC candidates (fully refunded).

Q10. How can I apply online for RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026?

Apply on rrbapply.gov.in from 15 October 2026: register, fill in the CEN 07/2026 form, choose your RRB and posts, pay the fee and submit.

Q11. Which posts are included in RRB NTPC Undergraduate recruitment 2026?

Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Trains Clerk.

Q12. What is the selection process for RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026?

CBT 1, CBT 2, a typing skill test for the typist posts, document verification and a medical examination.

Q13. What is the salary for RRB NTPC Undergraduate posts in 2026?

Starting basic pay is ₹21,700 (Level 3) for Commercial cum Ticket Clerk and ₹19,900 (Level 2) for the other posts, plus DA, HRA and other allowances.

Q14. Has the RRB NTPC Undergraduate exam date 2026 been announced?

No. The CBT 1 date will be announced after the application process ends.

Q15. What is the official website for RRB NTPC Undergraduate recruitment 2026?

Notices are published on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and the regional RRB websites, and applications are made on rrbapply.gov.in.

Q16. What is CEN 07/2026 in RRB NTPC recruitment?

CEN 07/2026 is the notice number for the 2026 NTPC Undergraduate recruitment. The Graduate-level posts are under a separate notice, CEN 06/2026.

Q17. Is there negative marking in the RRB NTPC Undergraduate exam?

Yes. In both CBT 1 and CBT 2, 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

Q18. Can students appearing for Class 12 apply for RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026?

In past cycles, no: the Class 12 result had to be declared by the closing date. Check the detailed CEN 07/2026 for this cycle's rule.

Q19. What is the minimum educational qualification for RRB NTPC UG posts?

Class 12 (+2 stage) or an equivalent exam from a recognised board.

Q20. Are typing skills required for RRB NTPC Undergraduate posts?

Only for Junior Clerk cum Typist and Accounts Clerk cum Typist. The qualifying typing test has needed 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi. RRB has dropped this test for the Graduate typist posts this year, so check the detailed CEN 07/2026 for the UG rule.