RRB NTPC Undergraduate refers to the Railway Recruitment Boards recruitment process for undergraduate-level Non-Technical Popular Categories posts in Indian Railways. The current live cycle for this stream is being conducted under CEN 07/2025 by the Railway Recruitment Boards under the Ministry of Railways.
This undergraduate stream covers posts such as Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist, and Trains Clerk. The current cycle is officially active: the detailed notification was released in October 2025, the application process has already closed, the application-status notice was issued in February 2026, and the CBT 1 schedule was officially announced in April 2026.
This page helps candidates check the latest undergraduate-post status, important dates, vacancy position, eligibility, age rules, application process, selection stages, exam pattern, salary, admit-card expectations, result outlook, and what to track next on official RRB websites.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 2025-10-28 |
| Application Start Date | 2025-10-28 |
| Application Last Date | 2025-12-04 |
| Fee Last Date | 2025-12-06 |
| Correction Window | 2025-12-07 to 2025-12-16 |
| Exam Date | 2026-05-07, 2026-05-08, 2026-05-09, 2026-06-13, 2026-06-14, 2026-06-16, 2026-06-17, 2026-06-18, 2026-06-19, 2026-06-20, 2026-06-21 |
RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 |
| Notification number | CEN 07/2025 |
| Conducting body | Railway Recruitment Boards under Ministry of Railways |
| Posts covered | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk |
| Total vacancies | 3058 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Exam mode | Computer Based Test |
| Selection stages | CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test wherever applicable, document verification and medical examination |
| Current-cycle status | CBT 1 schedule officially announced; admit card awaited |
| Official website | rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 Important Dates and Current Status
| Event | Status |
|---|---|
| Detailed notification | 28 October 2025 |
| Online application starts | 28 October 2025 |
| Last date to apply after Corrigendum-1 | 04 December 2025 |
| Last date for fee payment | 06 December 2025 |
| Modification window | 07 December 2025 to 16 December 2025 |
| Scribe detail window | 17 December 2025 to 21 December 2025 |
| Application status notice | 06 February 2026 |
| CBT 1 schedule notice | 13 April 2026 |
| CBT 1 exam dates | 07, 08, 09 May 2026 and 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 June 2026 |
| Admit card | Awaited closer to the exam dates |
The immediate next step for candidates is to watch for city intimation, e-call letter activation and exam-day instructions on official RRB portals.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 Vacancy
The live undergraduate NTPC recruitment under CEN 07/2025 carries 3058 vacancies across all RRBs. Vacancy position differs by post, RRB and reservation category, so candidates should compare the post matrix carefully before estimating competition.
| Post | Level | Initial pay | Age band | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 3 | Rs. 21,700 | 18-30 | 2424 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 2 | Rs. 19,900 | 18-30 | 394 |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 2 | Rs. 19,900 | 18-30 | 163 |
| Trains Clerk | 2 | Rs. 19,900 | 18-30 | 77 |
| Total | - | - | - | 3058 |
RRB-wise vacancy distribution is available in the detailed notification. Candidates should always check the selected board, community reservation and post preference before drawing conclusions from the total number alone.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 Eligibility
RRB NTPC Undergraduate covers posts meant for 12th-pass or equivalent candidates. Even within this stream, the posts differ by pay level, work profile and whether a typing skill stage applies later in the recruitment process.
| Post group | Minimum qualification | Age reckoning date | Key notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 12th pass or equivalent | 01 January 2026 | Largest vacancy share in this cycle |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 12th pass or equivalent | 01 January 2026 | Typing skill requirement applies later in the process |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 12th pass or equivalent | 01 January 2026 | Typing skill requirement applies later in the process |
| Trains Clerk | 12th pass or equivalent | 01 January 2026 | Non-typing post in the standard NTPC structure |
Candidates should still verify the exact post-wise qualification wording, nationality conditions, medical category and reservation-document requirements from the official CEN before treating themselves as fully eligible.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 Age Limit and Relaxation
| Post | General age band |
|---|---|
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 18 to 30 years |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 18 to 30 years |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 18 to 30 years |
| Trains Clerk | 18 to 30 years |
The date for reckoning age is 01 January 2026. Age relaxation is available to eligible reserved categories, Ex-Servicemen and other entitled groups as per the detailed notification and applicable government recruitment rules.
Candidates claiming age relaxation should keep their category certificate and related eligibility proof ready in the prescribed form. The final benefit depends on the details submitted in the application and the supporting documents produced later during verification.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 Application Overview
The application phase for the current undergraduate NTPC cycle has already closed. Candidates who registered should keep their application printout, fee receipt, ID proof, 12th-pass qualification documents and reservation certificates ready for the later stages.
| Application item | Current-cycle undergraduate status |
|---|---|
| Application window | 28 October 2025 to 04 December 2025 after Corrigendum-1 |
| Fee payment deadline | 06 December 2025 |
| Modification window | 07 December 2025 to 16 December 2025 |
| Scribe registration window | 17 December 2025 to 21 December 2025 |
As per the established RRB process and the last detailed notification structure, candidates register online, complete the form, upload documents, pay the prescribed fee and later use the same login for application status, city intimation, e-call letter and result-related access. Candidates can expect a similar portal-based process in future cycles as well, subject to the current notification.
The exact fee structure and refund rules should always be confirmed from the detailed CEN. Candidates checking the process for guidance should avoid relying only on older cycles when the official current notification is available.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 Selection Process
| Stage | Purpose | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| CBT 1 | Common screening test | All undergraduate NTPC posts |
| CBT 2 | Second-stage written test for shortlisted candidates | All undergraduate NTPC posts |
| Typing Skill Test | Qualifying skill stage | Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Junior Clerk cum Typist |
| Document Verification | Checking original certificates and claims | Shortlisted candidates |
| Medical Examination | Post-specific fitness verification | Shortlisted candidates |
Candidates should not treat all undergraduate posts the same. Typing-post aspirants should practice typing from the beginning, while candidates targeting Commercial cum Ticket Clerk or Trains Clerk can focus more fully on the written stages first.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 Exam Pattern
The current cycle has already reached the exam-schedule stage, so preparation should follow the standard NTPC undergraduate structure given in the detailed notification. CBT 1 is the first common screening stage, while CBT 2 becomes more important for later shortlisting.
| Stage | Preparation meaning |
|---|---|
| CBT 1 | Common screening stage with broad aptitude-style preparation |
| CBT 2 | More competitive second-stage written examination |
| Typing Skill Test | Qualifying stage for typist posts |
As per the last detailed notification and the established NTPC process, candidates should prepare stage-wise from the beginning. Those targeting Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Junior Clerk cum Typist should include typing practice early instead of waiting until after CBT 2.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 Syllabus
| Preparation area | Practical focus |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Arithmetic, speed, accuracy and routine quantitative problem solving |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Logic, patterns, sequences and analytical thinking |
| General Awareness | Current affairs, economy, polity, railways awareness and broad static knowledge |
| Typing readiness | Important for Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Junior Clerk cum Typist |
The exact stage-wise distribution should be confirmed from the detailed notification and official practice material. For planning purposes, candidates can safely prepare according to the stable NTPC undergraduate pattern while keeping post-wise typing requirements in mind.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 Salary Overview
| Post | Level | Initial pay |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 3 | Rs. 21,700 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 2 | Rs. 19,900 |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 2 | Rs. 19,900 |
| Trains Clerk | 2 | Rs. 19,900 |
Actual in-hand salary will vary after allowances, deductions and place of posting are applied. Candidates should compare salary with job profile, work environment and future progression instead of relying only on the starting pay figure.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 Admit Card
The CBT 1 city-intimation slip and e-call letter for undergraduate NTPC posts are awaited. Since the exam dates are already officially announced for May and June 2026, candidates should expect the admit-card phase closer to the examination window through official RRB login links.
As per the standard RRB process, candidates should check the official portal regularly, keep their registration credentials ready, and verify date, shift, reporting time, centre details and ID-proof instructions carefully once the call letter is released. Final travel planning should be made only after the official city intimation or e-call letter becomes available.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 Answer Key
The current-cycle answer key for undergraduate NTPC posts is not available yet because CBT 1 has not been conducted. Candidates should not expect an official response or objection window before the examination is completed.
Based on the established RRB process and recent NTPC handling, candidates can expect question papers, responses and objection tracking after the relevant CBT stage is over, subject to the official notice. Once that phase opens, candidates should review responses promptly because objection windows are usually time-bound.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 Result
The undergraduate NTPC CBT 1 result is not yet due because the exam itself is scheduled for May and June 2026. The more immediate priority for candidates is admit card, exam readiness and shift-wise execution.
As per the established NTPC process, CBT 1 result is followed by stage-specific shortlisting for CBT 2. Candidates should therefore keep checking official RRB websites for board-wise notices and be ready to move quickly into CBT 2 preparation once the first shortlist is published.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 Cutoff
The official cutoff for the current undergraduate NTPC cycle is not available because CBT 1 has not yet been completed. Candidates should not search for one single all-India cutoff figure for all posts.
In the previous recruitment cycle and the established NTPC process, cutoff varied by RRB, category, post preference and stage of recruitment. Candidates can expect a similar board-wise and post-sensitive pattern in the current cycle, subject to the official result notice.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 Exam Centres
Final exam-centre details are not something candidates should estimate in advance. The official venue and reporting details will be given through the city-intimation slip and e-call-letter process.
Since CBT 1 is scheduled for May and June 2026, candidates should monitor official login links and avoid making final travel decisions until the official communication is issued. The final centre, date and shift should always be taken only from the RRB-issued document.
Official Links
- RRB Apply Official Portal — website
- RRB Chandigarh Recruitment Notices — website
- CEN 07/2025 NTPC Undergraduate Notice Page — website
- CEN 07/2025 NTPC Undergraduate Detailed Notification — notification
- CEN 07/2025 Corrigendum-1 — notification
- CEN 07/2025 Application Status Notice — application
- CEN 07/2025 CBT 1 Tentative Schedule Notice — schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The current undergraduate NTPC cycle is officially active under CEN 07/2025, and the detailed notification was released on 28 October 2025.
The current undergraduate NTPC notification carries 3058 vacancies across all RRBs.
CBT 1 is scheduled for 07, 08, 09 May 2026 and 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 June 2026.
No. The city-intimation slip and e-call letter are still awaited closer to the exam dates.
The main age band for the undergraduate posts in the current cycle is 18 to 30 years, with reckoning as on 01 January 2026 and applicable category relaxations.
The undergraduate stream covers Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist and Trains Clerk.
No. Typing Skill Test applies to Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Junior Clerk cum Typist, while Commercial cum Ticket Clerk and Trains Clerk follow the written stages without typing.
The result is not yet due because CBT 1 is still scheduled for May and June 2026.
Initial pay is Rs. 21,700 for Commercial cum Ticket Clerk and Rs. 19,900 for Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist and Trains Clerk.
Candidates should focus on CBT 1 preparation, keep login credentials and documents ready, and watch the official RRB websites for city intimation and e-call-letter activation.