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Short details
| Name of post | RRB NTPC UG 2026, CEN 07/2026, Non Technical Popular Categories (Under Graduate), 1,688 posts |
| Post date | 16.10.2026 |
| Short information | RRB NTPC UG 2026 online form is open from 15.10.2026 to 13.11.2026 for 1,688 posts for 12th pass candidates. The typing skill test has been dropped for this CEN, so selection is two CBTs, document verification and medical. |
| Important dates | Application fee | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Indicative notice | 26.09.2026 | General, OBC, EWS | Rs 500, Rs 400 back after CBT 1 |
| Detailed CEN | 14.10.2026 | SC, ST, ExSM, PwBD | Rs 250, all back after CBT 1 |
| Apply online | 15.10.2026 to 13.11.2026, 23:59 | Female, Transgender | Rs 250, all back after CBT 1 |
| Fee payment last date | 15.11.2026 | Minorities, EBC | Rs 250, all back after CBT 1 |
| Correction window | 16.11.2026 to 25.11.2026, Rs 250 each time | Pay by | Online |
| CBT dates | Not announced on 16.10.2026 | ||
Important Links
| Link | Status |
|---|---|
| Apply online, RRB portal | Click here · Live from 15.10.2026 to 13.11.2026 |
| Detailed CEN 07/2026, PDF | Click here · Released 14.10.2026, checked 16.10.2026 |
| FAQs on CEN 07/2026, PDF | Click here · Released 14.10.2026 |
| CEN 07/2026 notices on the RRB site | Click here · Live, checked 16.10.2026 |
| RRB official website | Click here · Live, checked 16.10.2026 |
Age limit
| Age | 18 to 30 years as on 01.01.2027 |
| Born between | 02.01.1997 and 01.01.2009 for UR and EWS |
| OBC NCL | 3 years more, born on or after 02.01.1994 |
| SC and ST | 5 years more, born on or after 02.01.1992 |
| PwBD | 10 years UR and EWS, 13 OBC, 15 SC and ST |
| Qualification | 12th with 50 per cent marks. The 50 per cent rule does not apply to SC, ST, ExSM and PwBD. |
Vacancy by post
| Post | Level, starting pay | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | Level 3, Rs 21,700 | 700 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Level 2, Rs 19,900 | 200 |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | Level 2, Rs 19,900 | 600 |
| Trains Clerk | Level 2, Rs 19,900 | 188 |
| Total, all RRBs | 1,688 |
What this CEN changes, our reading
| No typing test | The typing skill test for Junior Clerk and Accounts Clerk is dispensed with. Typing is checked after joining instead. |
| CBT 2 shortlist | 15 times the vacancies, so about 25,320 for 1,688 posts, our arithmetic |
| CBT 1 and CBT 2 | CBT 1 has 100 questions in 90 minutes, CBT 2 has 120 in 90 minutes, both with one third negative marking |
| By category | UR 686, OBC 414, SC 258, ST 167, EWS 163, our sum of Annexure B |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for RRB NTPC UG 2026?
13.11.2026 till 23:59. The fee can be paid till 15.11.2026.
Is there a typing test in RRB NTPC UG 2026?
No. The typing skill test is dropped for CEN 07/2026. Typing is assessed after joining.
How many posts are in RRB NTPC UG 2026?
1,688 in all RRBs, with 700 Commercial cum Ticket Clerk posts the largest.
What is the age limit for RRB NTPC UG 2026?
18 to 30 years as on 01.01.2027, with 3 years more for OBC NCL and 5 for SC and ST.