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Indian Railway RRB NTPC Under Graduate Level Recruitment 2026
Indian Railway RRB NTPC Under Graduate Level Recruitment 2026 short notification has been released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) for 1688 Under Graduate vacancies under the Advertisement - CEN 06/2026. According to the notification RRB NTPC Under Graduate Apply Online 2026 process will commence from October 15, 2026 through the official website, rrbapply.gov.in. Eligible candidates can submit their applications for different posts till November 13, 2026. This is a massive opportunity for 10+2 qualified to join the Indian Railways. Read on to know more details about the RRB NTPC UG Recruitment 2026.
RRB NTPC Under Graduate Notification 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the short notification for RRB NTPC Under Graduate Recruitment 2026 with details of total vacancies, pay level, age limit and online application dates. The detailed RRB NTPC UG 2026 Notification PDF will be released shortly with complete information on zone-wise and post-wise vacancies, important dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, application procedure, and more. The direct link to download the official RRB NTPC UG Notification 2026 PDF will be provided here once it is officially released.
Indian Railway RRB NTPC Under Graduate Level Recruitment 2026 - Overview
*Organization: Indian Railways
*Recruitment Conducted By: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
*Name of the Exam: Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC)
*Post Category: Under Graduate
*Total Vacancies: 1688
*Category: Railway Jobs
*Mode of Application: Online
*Application Start Dates: October 15, 2026
*Last Date for Online Application: November 13, 2026
*Official Website: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/bhubaneswar
RRB NTPC Under Graduate Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
- Indicative Notification Released Date: September 21, 2026
- Detailed Notification Released Date : October 14, 2026 ( tentative)
- Opening Date of Online Application: October 15, 2026
- Closing Date for Submission of Online Application: November 15, 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment: To be announced
- Modification Window for Application Corrections: To be announced
- RRB NTPC UG Exam Date: To be announced
How to Apply for RRB NTPC Under Graduate Level Recruitment 2026?
Eligible and interested candidates can apply online for the RRB NTPC (Under Graduate) Recruitment 2026 through their respective Regional RRB websites. The online application process will remain open from 15th October 2026 to 13th November 2026 (till11:59 PM). Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Steps to Apply Online:
Step 1: Visit the official RRB website of your respective region (direct links provided below).
Step 2: Read the detailed CEN 06/2026 notification thoroughly before applying.
Step 3: Click on the Apply Online link and complete the registration using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Step 4: Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and communication details.
Step 5: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and relevant documents as per the prescribed format.
Step 6: Pay the application fee through debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.
Step 7: After successful submission, download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Railway RRB NTPC Under Graduate Vacancy 2026
The detailed RRB NTPC Under Graduate Notification 2026 has not been released yet. Therefore, the final zone-wise and post-wise vacancy distribution for the recruitment is yet to be officially notified through the CEN No. 06/2026. However, the Railway Board, through its letter dated 3rd September 2026, approved 1,688 vacancies for NTPC Undergraduate posts for the year 2026.
According to the Railway Board's approved vacancy details, the 1,688 Under Graduate vacancies are distributed among Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (CCTC), Junior Clerk cum Typist, and Trains Clerk posts. The post-wise details are given below based on Annexure-B of the Railway Board letter. These figures are provided for reference until the detailed RRB NTPC Undergraduate Notification 2026 is released.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate Post-wise Vacancy 2026
Total Approved Vacancies - 1688
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist: 200 vacancies
- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (CCTC): 700 vacancies
- Junior Clerk cum Typist: 600 vacancies
- Trains Clerk: 188 vacancies
RRB NTPC Under Graduate Eligibility Criteria 2026
Since the detailed RRB NTPC Under Graduate Notification 2026 has not been released yet, the final eligibility conditions are yet to be officially confirmed. For candidates' reference, the eligibility details given below are based on the previous RRB NTPC Undergraduate recruitment. The exact educational qualification, age limit and applicable relaxations for the 2026 recruitment will be confirmed in the detailed notification.
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for the RRB NTPC Undergraduate posts are expected to have passed 12th Class (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- For General/UR and OBC candidates: Minimum 50% aggregate marks in 12th standard.
- For SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen and other specified categories: No minimum percentage requirement.
Age Limit (As on 01/01/2027)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST - 05 years
- OBC - 03 years
- PwD (UR) - 10 years
- PwD (OBC) - 13 years
- PwD (SC/ST) - 15 years
- Ex-Serviceman - As per Government of India rules.
Railway NTPC Under Graduate Selection Process 2025
The detailed RRB NTPC Notification 2026 for Under Graduate posts is yet to be released, so the final selection procedure has not been officially announced. For candidates' reference, the stages below are based on the previous NTPC Under Graduate recruitment pattern. The 2026 recruitment is expected to follow a similar process, subject to confirmation in the detailed notification.
Selection Stages
- 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Computer Based Typing Skill Test for posts requiring typing proficiency
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
RRB NTPC Under Graduate Exam Pattern 2026
Because the detailed RRB NTPC Under Graduate (10+2) Notification 2026 is still pending, it is better to present the exam pattern below as a reference based on the previous recruitment, rather than as confirmed 2026 details.
RRB NTPC UG 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) 2026 (Expected)
The first CBT is conducted as a common screening examination for eligible NTPC Under Graduate candidates. Based on the previous recruitment pattern, candidates answer objective-type questions from General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. Shortlisting for the next stage is based on the normalized CBT score.
Exam Pattern:
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Exam Duration: 90 minutes
- PwBD Candidates with Scribe: 120 minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer
Section-wise Distribution
- General Awareness: 40 Questions - 40 Marks
- Mathematics: 30 Questions - 30 Marks
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 30 Questions - 30 Marks
RRB NTPC UG 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) 2026 (Expected)
Candidates shortlisted after the first CBT appear for the second-stage examination. As per the previous NTPC Under Graduate pattern, this CBT carries more questions and marks, with questions covering General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning.
Exam Pattern:
- Total Questions: 120
- Total Marks: 120
- Exam Duration: 90 minutes
- PwBD Candidates with Scribe: 120 minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer
Section-wise Distribution
- General Awareness: 50 Questions - 50 Marks
- Mathematics: 35 Questions - 35 Marks
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 35 Questions - 35 Marks
Computer Based Typing Skill Test
The Typing Skill Test is applicable to posts where typing proficiency is prescribed, such as Junior Clerk cum Typist and Accounts Clerk cum Typist. The test is qualifying in nature, and the marks obtained are not added to the merit score.
Typing Speed
- English: 30 words per minute (WPM), or
- Hindi: 25 words per minute (WPM)
- The test is conducted on a Personal Computer without editing tools or spell-check facilities
Document Verification & Medical Examination
Candidates shortlisted through the applicable stages are called for Document Verification (DV) and subsequently undergo the prescribed medical examination. Final appointment is subject to fulfilling the document requirements, qualifying the applicable typing test and meeting the required medical standards.
Important Note: The above exam pattern and selection-related details are provided for candidates' reference based on the previous RRB NTPC Undergraduate recruitment. The final 2026 CBT pattern, qualifying requirements, shortlisting ratio and merit rules will be known after the detailed notification is released.
RRB NTPC Under Graduate Salary 2026
The RRB NTPC Under Graduate posts are placed under different levels of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, depending on the post. Based on the previous recruitment details, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Trains Clerk carry Level-2 pay with an initial basic pay of Rs. 19,900, while Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (CCTC) is under Level-3 with a starting basic pay of Rs. 21,700.
Pay Scale
- Junior Clerk cum Typist: Level-2, Initial Pay Rs. 19,900
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist: Level-2, Initial Pay Rs. 19,900
- Trains Clerk: Level-2, Initial Pay Rs. 19,900
- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (CCTC): Level-3, Initial Pay Rs. 21,700
Note: Apart from the basic pay, employees are eligible for Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance and other applicable benefits as per prevailing Railway rules.
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