The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have opened applications for 1,688 Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Undergraduate vacancies under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 07/2026. This recruitment is aimed at candidates who have passed Class 12 and are interested in working in Indian Railways. The available posts include Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist, Junior Clerk-cum-Typist and Trains Clerk. The online application process started on 15 October 2026, and the last date to apply is 13 November 2026.
This recruitment is a useful opportunity for young candidates who want to begin their careers in the railway sector without a university degree. With 1,688 vacancies across different Railway Recruitment Boards, applicants can check the available posts and choose their preferred RRB carefully. Before applying, candidates should pay attention to the age limit, Class 12 marks requirement, application fee and selection procedure. They should also distinguish the application correction dates from the examination schedule to avoid confusion.
The 1,688 vacancies are distributed across four posts. Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk accounts for the highest number, with 700 vacancies. There are 200 posts for Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist, 600 for Junior Clerk-cum-Typist and 188 for Trains Clerk. These figures are provisional and may be revised by the Railway Recruitment Boards.
Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. The notification generally requires at least 50 per cent aggregate marks. However, this minimum percentage condition is not insisted upon for SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates, as well as candidates holding qualifications higher than Class 12, subject to the notification's conditions.
The prescribed age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 1 January 2027. Relaxation in the upper age limit is available for reserved categories according to government rules. Applicants should check the detailed notification to confirm the age relaxation applicable to their category.
The initial pay differs according to the post. Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk carries Pay Level 3 with an initial salary of ₹21,700 per month. Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist, Junior Clerk-cum-Typist and Trains Clerk come under Pay Level 2, with an initial pay of ₹19,900 per month. Other allowances will be applicable as per railway rules.
The application fee is ₹500 for General, EWS and OBC candidates. Eligible candidates belonging to SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minority and Economically Backward Class categories have to pay ₹250. Refund provisions after appearing in the first-stage CBT are subject to the conditions mentioned in the official notification.
The online application window opened on 15 October 2026. Candidates must submit their forms by 13 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. The fee-payment deadline is 15 November 2026. A separate application modification window is scheduled from 16 to 25 November 2026, with a modification fee of ₹250 per occasion. These dates should not be mistaken for the CBT examination schedule, which has not yet been announced.
To apply, candidates should visit the official RRB application portal, complete the registration process, select only one RRB and fill in the required personal and educational details. They must upload the prescribed photograph and signature, pay the applicable fee and submit the form. Applicants should check all entries before final submission and save a copy of the completed application.
Candidates are advised to read CEN 07/2026 carefully and follow updates from the Railway Recruitment Boards regarding the examination date, admit card and further selection stages.
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