RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 (CEN 07/2026): 1,688 Railway Posts for 12th Pass — Apply 15 October 2026 to 13 November 2026
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued an indicative notice for RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026, under CEN 07/2026, announcing 1,688 tentative vacancies across India in Pay Levels 2 and 3 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.
The indicative notice lists 15 October 2026 to 13 November 2026 as the tentative online application window. Candidates interested in these railway jobs should prepare their documents and check the official RRB website for the detailed Centralised Employment Notification (CEN), which will confirm post-wise vacancies, eligibility, age limits, application fees and the selection process.
Important: The 1,688 vacancies and application dates are tentative. The indicative notice is not a substitute for the detailed recruitment notification. Verify all conditions against the official advertisement before submitting an application or paying a fee.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026: Key Details
| Recruitment detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways |
| Notification number | CEN 07/2026 |
| Notice reference | RRB/ADI/Advt./CEN/07/2026 |
| Notice date | 26 September 2026 |
| Recruitment category | NTPC Undergraduate |
| Tentative vacancies | 1,688 across all RRBs |
| Pay levels | Level 2 and Level 3 |
| Application start date | 15 October 2026 — tentative |
| Application closing date | 13 November 2026, 11:59 pm — tentative |
| Application mode | Online |
| Official RRB website | https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/ |
| Application portal | https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ |
The dates and vacancy count above are based on the indicative notice details reported for CEN 07/2026. Check the official RRB portal for the latest announcement before applying. Source: RRB NTPC UG 2026 indicative-notice details.
What are RRB NTPC Undergraduate posts?
NTPC stands for Non-Technical Popular Categories. The undergraduate category covers specified non-technical railway positions for candidates who meet the educational and other requirements in the recruitment notification.
In the previous undergraduate recruitment cycle, CEN 07/2025 included posts such as:
- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist
- Junior Clerk cum Typist
- Trains Clerk
These are examples from the previous recruitment cycle, not a confirmed post list for CEN 07/2026. The detailed 2026 notification must be checked for the actual posts, category-wise vacancies, pay levels and medical standards. Reference: RRB Kolkata — CEN 07/2025.
How many vacancies are available?
The indicative notice announces 1,688 tentative vacancies across all Railway Recruitment Boards combined.
The detailed notification is expected to specify the distribution by post, RRB, railway zone or production unit, and reservation category. Until those details are published, candidates should not assume that a particular post or region has a fixed number of vacancies.
If you are applying from Karnataka or another state, review the vacancy annexures and instructions carefully before choosing your RRB and preferences.
Who can apply for RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026?
The recruitment is aimed at candidates in the undergraduate or 12th-level category, but the precise eligibility conditions must be verified in the detailed CEN 07/2026.
Before applying, check the following requirements in the official notification.
1. Educational qualification
Candidates should verify the prescribed Class 12 or equivalent qualification, minimum marks requirements, and any post-specific conditions.
Do not assume that every candidate who has passed Class 12 automatically qualifies for every undergraduate post. The detailed notice will determine the accepted qualification, required marks, and any exceptions.
2. Age limit
The age range and permitted relaxations for CEN 07/2026 must be taken from the detailed notification.
The indicative notice references 1 January 2027 as the date for reckoning age. However, the applicable minimum and maximum ages, date-of-birth range and category-wise relaxations must be confirmed in the detailed CEN.
Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD and other eligible categories should check the precise relaxation rules and required certificates.
3. Typing requirements
Some undergraduate posts in previous NTPC recruitment cycles required a qualifying computer-based typing skill test.
Whether typing is required for a particular CEN 07/2026 post, and the applicable speed or language requirements, must be checked in the detailed notification.
4. Medical standards
Different railway posts can have different medical and visual standards. Check the standard specified for each post you wish to select.
How to apply for RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 online
The application window is tentatively scheduled to open on 15 October 2026. Follow the official instructions once the application link is activated.
Step 1: Open the official RRB website
Visit https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/ and locate the CEN 07/2026 NTPC Undergraduate recruitment notice.
Read the detailed advertisement and its annexures before starting the application.
Step 2: Open the application portal
Use the application link provided by the official RRB website. The listed application portal is https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/.
Avoid links circulated by unknown social-media accounts, coaching groups or agents.
Step 3: Complete registration
Enter the information requested by the portal, such as your name, date of birth, contact details and other required information.
Ensure that the details match your supporting documents. Read the official instructions about Aadhaar-based verification or alternative identity-verification procedures before proceeding.
Step 4: Fill in your educational and personal details
Enter your Class 10 and Class 12 details, category information and other required particulars.
Check your spelling, date of birth, marks and certificate information before moving to the next section.
Step 5: Choose your RRB and post preferences
Review the available posts and vacancies before selecting preferences. Follow the detailed notification's rules on choosing an RRB and indicating post or railway-unit preferences.
Do not select a post solely because of its advertised pay level. Confirm that you meet its educational, typing and medical requirements.
Step 6: Upload the required documents
Upload the photograph, signature and certificates requested by the official application system, following the prescribed file formats, dimensions and size limits.
If you are claiming a reservation or age relaxation, make sure your certificates meet the notification's requirements.
Step 7: Pay the application fee
Check the fee applicable to your category in the detailed CEN. The indicative notice does not establish the complete fee structure or refund rules.
Pay only through the authorised application portal and save the transaction receipt.
Step 8: Review and submit
Preview the entire application carefully before final submission. Correct errors while the portal permits changes.
After submission, download or print the final application and keep your registration number, acknowledgement and payment details.
Documents to prepare before applying
Although the final list must be confirmed from CEN 07/2026, candidates can begin organising the following documents:
- Class 10 certificate or marksheet, commonly used to verify date of birth.
- Class 12 marksheet and passing certificate.
- Valid identity document as required by the application instructions.
- Recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS or other relevant category certificate, if applicable.
- PwBD certificate, if applicable.
- Ex-servicemen or other eligibility documents, if applicable.
- Active mobile number and email address.
- Payment method accepted by the official portal.
Check certificate formats and validity requirements in the detailed notice. Having a document does not automatically mean it meets the recruitment rules.
What is the selection process?
The exact selection stages for CEN 07/2026 must be confirmed from the detailed notification.
Previous RRB NTPC undergraduate recruitment cycles have included computer-based examinations, document verification and medical examinations. Certain posts have also required a typing skill test.
Candidates should wait for the detailed CEN to confirm:
- The number and structure of computer-based tests.
- The subjects, question counts and examination duration.
- Negative-marking rules and qualifying criteria.
- Whether a typing skill test applies to the selected post.
- Document-verification requirements.
- Medical standards and appointment conditions.
Do not rely on a previous year's examination pattern as a guarantee that every rule will remain unchanged in 2026.
How to prepare while waiting for the detailed notification
Candidates can begin revising core subjects commonly tested in railway recruitment examinations while checking the official syllabus once it is published.
Mathematics
Revise number systems, percentages, ratios, averages, profit and loss, time and work, time and distance, and basic algebra.
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Practise series, analogies, coding and decoding, relationships, syllogisms, puzzles and data interpretation.
General Awareness
Review current affairs, Indian history, geography, the Constitution, general science, basic economics, and important developments in transport and technology.
These are suggested preparation areas based on previous NTPC examination patterns, not a substitute for the official 2026 syllabus.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating tentative dates as final: Check the official portal for changes to the opening or closing date.
- Using last year's eligibility rules without checking: Age, qualifications, fee and other requirements must be verified against CEN 07/2026.
- Choosing an RRB without reviewing vacancies: Check the official vacancy annexures and preference rules first.
- Uploading documents in the wrong format: Follow the specifications in the application portal.
- Submitting multiple applications: Follow the detailed CEN's rules on the number of applications and RRB selection.
- Paying unofficial agents: Recruitment applications should be submitted through the authorised RRB system.
- Ignoring the final acknowledgement: Save the completed application and payment receipt.
Frequently asked questions
When does RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 registration start?
The indicative notice lists 15 October 2026 as the tentative opening date. Check the official RRB website for confirmation that the application link is active.
What is the last date to apply?
The tentative closing date is 13 November 2026 at 11:59 pm. The detailed notification or a later official notice may revise the schedule, so verify it before applying.
How many vacancies are announced?
The indicative notice lists 1,688 tentative vacancies across all RRBs combined. The detailed notification will provide the post-wise and regional distribution.
Can a 12th-pass candidate apply?
This is an undergraduate-level recruitment. Candidates must still satisfy the exact educational qualification, marks, age and other conditions stated in the detailed CEN 07/2026.
What is the application fee?
The complete fee structure and refund conditions must be confirmed in the detailed notification. Do not assume that the fee from the previous recruitment cycle will automatically apply.
When will the examination take place?
The examination date has not been confirmed in the indicative notice details. Follow the official RRB website for the detailed notification and subsequent examination schedule.
Where can I find the official notification?
Start at https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/ and look for CEN 07/2026 NTPC Undergraduate. Use the application link provided through the official RRB website.
Final checklist for candidates
- Check the official CEN 07/2026 notice and detailed advertisement.
- Verify the tentative dates against the latest official update.
- Confirm educational qualifications and age eligibility.
- Review post-wise and RRB-wise vacancies.
- Prepare certificates, photograph and signature.
- Check the application fee and refund rules.
- Submit the application through the authorised portal.
- Save the final application, registration number and payment receipt.
- Follow official RRB notices for examination dates and admit-card updates.
Final word
RRB NTPC Undergraduate CEN 07/2026 is an upcoming recruitment opportunity for candidates interested in non-technical railway posts at the undergraduate level. The indicative notice lists 1,688 tentative vacancies, with applications scheduled to open on 15 October 2026 and close on 13 November 2026.
Use the time before registration to organise your documents and review the eligibility requirements. Before submitting your form, read the detailed notification carefully and confirm the official dates, vacancies, fee, age limits and selection procedure.
Official links
- Railway Recruitment Boards — official website
- RRB application portal
- RRB Chandigarh — CEN 07/2025 undergraduate notice archive
- RRB Kolkata — CEN 07/2025 notice archive