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A wonderful and big opportunity has emerged for 12th pass youth who are dreaming of a government job in Indian Railways. Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) has released the official notification for recruitment (CEN No. 07/2026) to 1688 posts at Undergraduate (UG) level under Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) and the online application process has also been started. Through this recruitment drive, posts like Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk, Junior Clerk-cum-Typist, Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist and Trains Clerk will be filled in various railway zones across the country. Candidates who were waiting for Railway Recruitment for a long time can now submit their form online by visiting the official recruitment website of Railways (rrbapply.gov.in).
According to the schedule released by Railway Recruitment Board, the online application process for RRB NTPC UG Recruitment 2026 has started from 15 October 2026. Candidates can submit their application form till 11:59 pm on 13th November 2026. The last date for fee payment has been set as 15 November 2026, while the correction window for any correction in the application form will be open from 16 November to 25 November 2026. Talking about the age limit, the minimum age has been fixed at 18 years and the maximum age has been fixed at 30 years. As per rules, candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC) and other reserved categories will be given relaxation in the maximum age limit as per rules.
To participate in this recruitment, it is mandatory for the candidate to have passed 12th (10+2) or its equivalent examination with at least 50% marks from a recognized board or institute. However, the condition of 50% minimum marks will not be applicable for SC, ST, Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) and Ex-Servicemen as well as candidates having higher educational qualification. Out of total 1688 posts, 700 posts of Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, 600 posts of Junior Clerk cum Typist, 200 posts of Accounts Clerk cum Typist and 188 posts of Trains Clerk are included. All these posts come under Level-2 and Level-3 of the pay matrix, in which selected candidates will be given attractive salary and railway allowances.
Before filling the application form, candidates are advised to keep all their necessary educational and identity documents scanned and ready. It is very important to fill correct and accurate information in the online form so that there is no problem later at the time of document verification.
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10th class mark sheet and certificate: For verification of name, father’s name and date of birth.
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12th class (10+2) mark sheet and passing certificate: As proof of educational qualification.
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Aadhar card: For mandatory Aadhaar verification during online registration.
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Caste Certificate (if applicable): Central Government format certificate for SC, ST, OBC-NCL or EWS category candidates.
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Passport size color photograph and signature: Recent live/scanned photograph and signature in running handwriting.
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Other Certificates: Disability Certificate (PwBD), Ex-Servicemen Certificate or documents claiming exemption (if applicable).
The application fee for unreserved (General), OBC and EWS category candidates has been fixed at Rs 500. Whereas for SC, ST, women, transgender, minority, ex-servicemen and economically backward class (EBC) candidates, the fee has been kept at Rs 250. As per the policy of Railways, the examination fee of the candidates appearing in the First Stage Computer Based Examination (CBT-1) will be refunded after deducting the bank charges. Candidates depositing Rs 500 will get full fee refund, Rs 400 and Rs 250 will be refunded.
To apply, first go to the official portal (rrbapply.gov.in). Click on the New Registration option there and create an account by entering your basic information like name, mobile number, email ID and Aadhaar details. After this, login using the registration number and password received and fill the complete form by selecting your educational qualification and regional RRB Zone. In the next step upload your photo, signature and category certificate. Finally, pay the application fee through online mode (UPI, Net Banking or Debit/Credit Card) and submit the form and take a printout for future reference.