Official Notification Released[cite: 2]
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)[cite: 2]
RRB NTPC RECRUITMENT 2026[cite: 2]
Under Graduate Posts • CEN NO. 07/2026[cite: 2]
Total Vacancies
1,688[cite: 4]
Qualification
12th Pass[cite: 32]
Age (as on 01.01.2027)
18–30 Yrs[cite: 4]
Vacancy Breakdown by Post
Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk[cite: 4]
Level 3 (₹21,700) • Medical: B-2[cite: 4]
700 Posts[cite: 4]
Junior Clerk Cum Typist[cite: 4]
Level 2 (₹19,900) • Medical: C-2[cite: 4]
600 Posts[cite: 4]
Accounts Clerk Cum Typist[cite: 4]
Level 2 (₹19,900) • Medical: C-2[cite: 4]
200 Posts[cite: 4]
Trains Clerk[cite: 4]
Level 2 (₹19,900) • Medical: A-3[cite: 4]
188 Posts[cite: 4]
Application Schedule
Opening Date
15.10.2026[cite: 4]
Closing Date
13.11.2026[cite: 4]
Modification Window
16–25 Nov 2026[cite: 4]
Recruitment Highlights
- ✓ Typing Skill Test Dispensed With: No typing exam (CBTST) for Level 2 Clerk posts[cite: 19].
- ✓ Selection Stages: 1st Stage CBT (Screening) → 2nd Stage CBT (Merit) → DV & Medical[cite: 19, 20].
- ✓ Exam Medium: Questions in English, Hindi, and 13 Regional Languages[cite: 22].
- ✓ Negative Marking: 1/3rd deduction for each wrong response[cite: 20].
1. Schedule of Events & Important Instructions
| Important Event | Date / Time Limit |
|---|---|
| Employment News Notification Date | 26.09.2026[cite: 4] |
| Opening Date for Online Application | 15.10.2026[cite: 4] |
| Closing Date for Online Application Submission | 13.11.2026 (23:59 hrs)[cite: 4] |
| Final Date for Online Application Fee Payment | 15.11.2026[cite: 4] |
| Window for Application Form Modification (₹250 fee per modification) | 16.11.2026 to 25.11.2026[cite: 4, 5] |
Mandatory Rule on RRB Selection: Candidates may select and apply to only one RRB[cite: 4]. Multiple applications across different RRBs or within the same RRB will result in immediate disqualification and lifetime debarment from all RRB and RRC examinations[cite: 5].
2. Post Parameters, Medical Standards & Eligibility
Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification from a recognized Board/University as on the closing date (13.11.2026)[cite: 10]. Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible[cite: 10].
| Cat No. | Post Name | Level | Pay (₹) | Med Std. | PwBD Suitability | Educational Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk[cite: 32] | 3[cite: 32] | 21,700[cite: 32] | B-2[cite: 32] | HI (D, HH), LD (OA, OL, MW, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI), MD[cite: 32] | 12th (+2 Stage) or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks[cite: 32]. (The 50% aggregate condition is relaxed for SC, ST, PwBD, ExSM candidates, and those possessing qualifications higher than 12th)[cite: 32]. |
| 2 | Accounts Clerk cum Typist[cite: 32] | 2[cite: 32] | 19,900[cite: 32] | C-2[cite: 32] | VI (LV), HI (D, HH), LD (OL, BL, MW, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI), MD[cite: 32] | |
| 3 | Junior Clerk cum Typist[cite: 32] | 2[cite: 32] | 19,900[cite: 32] | C-2[cite: 32] | VI (B, LV), HI (D, HH), LD (OA, OL, OAL, BL, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI), MD[cite: 32] | |
| 4 | Trains Clerk[cite: 32] | 2[cite: 32] | 19,900[cite: 32] | A-3[cite: 32] | HI (HH), LD (OA, OL, AAV, SD, SI), MD[cite: 32] |
Eye Surgery / LASIK Policy:
Candidates who have undergone LASIK or refractive eye surgery are unfit for posts under Medical Category A-3 (Trains Clerk)[cite: 8, 56]. LASIK-treated candidates are considered for B-2 and C-2 posts subject to specific corneal thickness and stability criteria[cite: 8, 56].
3. Age Limit & Category-Wise Age Relaxations
Calculated as of 01.01.2027[cite: 9]:
- Lower Age Limit: Candidate must not be born after 01.01.2009[cite: 9].
- Upper Age Limit (Date of birth not earlier than):
- UR / EWS: 02.01.1997[cite: 9]
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 02.01.1994 (3 years relaxation)[cite: 9]
- SC / ST: 02.01.1992 (5 years relaxation)[cite: 9]
- PwBD Candidates: UR/EWS: 10 years, OBC-NCL: 13 years, SC/ST: 15 years[cite: 9]
- Ex-Servicemen: Deduct length of service + 3 years (UR/EWS), 6 years (OBC-NCL), 8 years (SC/ST)[cite: 9]
4. Examination Fee & Refund Policy
| Candidate Category | Fee Amount | Refund on Appearing in 1st Stage CBT |
|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved / OBC (Creamy Layer) candidates[cite: 10, 12] | ₹500/-[cite: 10] | ₹400/- (after bank deduction charges)[cite: 10] |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, and EBC[cite: 10] | ₹250/-[cite: 10] | ₹250/- (full refund after bank deduction charges)[cite: 10] |
5. Recruitment Process & Examination Pattern
Selection proceeds in three successive stages: 1st Stage CBT, 2nd Stage CBT, and Document Verification / Medical Examination[cite: 19].
A. 1st Stage CBT (Screening Test)[cite: 20]
- Duration: 90 Minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates using a scribe)[cite: 20]
- Total Questions: 100 Objective MCQs (1 mark each)[cite: 20]
- Sections: General Awareness (40 Qs), Mathematics (30 Qs), General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 Qs)[cite: 20]
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted per wrong answer[cite: 20]
- Shortlisting Ratio: 15 times the community-wise vacancies notified per RRB advance to Stage 2[cite: 20].
B. 2nd Stage CBT (Merit Test)[cite: 20, 21]
- Duration: 90 Minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates with scribe)[cite: 20]
- Total Questions: 120 Objective MCQs (1 mark each)[cite: 20]
- Sections: General Awareness (50 Qs), Mathematics (35 Qs), General Intelligence & Reasoning (35 Qs)[cite: 20]
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted per wrong answer[cite: 21]
- Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS: 40%, OBC-NCL: 30%, SC: 30%, ST: 25%[cite: 21].
C. Document Verification & Empanelment[cite: 21]
Shortlisted candidates equal to 1:1 of the notified vacancies are invited for DV strictly according to their normalized 2nd Stage CBT merit[cite: 5, 21].
6. Mandatory Document & Photo Guidelines
- Live Photo Capturing: Applications feature built-in live webcam/camera capture against a pure white background in dark clothing[cite: 23]. Uploading older photos or photos of printed images causes automatic rejection[cite: 23].
- Candidate Signature: Black ink on white paper in continuous running handwriting (JPG/JPEG, 30 KB to 49 KB, dimensions ≥ 140 × 60 px)[cite: 24]. Block/Capital signatures are invalid[cite: 24].
- SC/ST Certificate: Mandatory in PDF format (< 400 KB) for candidates seeking the Free Railway Travel Pass[cite: 24, 25].
7. Summary of Vacancies Across All 21 RRBs
| RRB Name | Vacancies | RRB Name | Vacancies | RRB Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad[cite: 33] | 26[cite: 33] | Gorakhpur[cite: 36] | 72[cite: 36] | Patna[cite: 38] | 43[cite: 38] |
| Ajmer[cite: 33] | 124[cite: 33] | Guwahati[cite: 36] | 49[cite: 36] | Prayagraj[cite: 39] | 149[cite: 39] |
| Bengaluru[cite: 34] | 45[cite: 34] | Jammu-Srinagar[cite: 36] | 51[cite: 36] | Ranchi[cite: 39] | 75[cite: 39] |
| Bhopal[cite: 34] | 59[cite: 34] | Kolkata[cite: 37] | 329[cite: 37] | Secunderabad[cite: 39] | 72[cite: 39] |
| Bhubaneswar[cite: 34] | 40[cite: 34] | Malda[cite: 37] | 23[cite: 37] | Siliguri[cite: 40] | 43[cite: 40] |
| Bilaspur[cite: 35] | 20[cite: 35] | Mumbai[cite: 38] | 140[cite: 38] | Thiruvananthapuram[cite: 40] | 75[cite: 40] |
| Chandigarh[cite: 35] | 78[cite: 35] | Muzaffarpur[cite: 38] | 7[cite: 38] | Chennai: 168[cite: 35] | |
| Grand Total (All RRBs): | 1,688[cite: 4] | ||||
8. Official Links & Helpdesk
- Unified Official Portal: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in[cite: 4]
- Registration & Scribe Portal: https://rrbapply.gov.in[cite: 18, 26]
- Helpdesk Contacts: Phone: 9592001188 / 01725653333 | Email: rrb.help@csc.gov.in[cite: 8]
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