There is good news for young candidates aspiring to secure a government job in the Indian Railways. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026 drive to fill **1,688 vacancies** across four categories. Eligible candidates who have passed Class 12 can apply online through the official application portal.

According to the recruitment details provided, the application process began on October 15, 2026, and the last date to submit the online application is November 13, 2026.

Which Posts Are Available?

The recruitment drive covers the following four positions:

• Commercial cum Ticket Clerk: 700 vacancies

• Accounts Clerk cum Typist: 200 vacancies

• Junior Clerk cum Typist: 600 vacancies

• Trains Clerk: 188 vacancies


Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. A minimum of 50% marks in Class 12 is required for candidates in the general category, as stated in the supplied recruitment details. Certain categories, including SC, ST, persons with benchmark disabilities and ex-servicemen, may be exempt from this requirement, subject to the official notification.

Age Limit

Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years of age as of January 1, 2027. Age relaxation will be available to eligible candidates from reserved categories in accordance with applicable government rules.

Salary Details

Selected candidates will receive pay under the Seventh Central Pay Commission, depending on the post.

• Commercial cum Ticket Clerk: Initial basic pay of ₹21,700 per month

• Accounts Clerk cum Typist: Initial basic pay of ₹19,900 per month

• Junior Clerk cum Typist: Initial basic pay of ₹19,900 per month

• Trains Clerk: Initial basic pay of ₹19,900 per month

Allowances and other benefits will be applicable as per railway rules.

Application Fee

As per the supplied details, the application fee is:

• General, EWS and OBC candidates: ₹500

• SC, ST, persons with disabilities, women and other specified categories: ₹250

A refund of the applicable fee may be available under the prescribed rules after candidates appear for the examination. Applicants should check the official notification for the exact refund conditions.

Important Dates

• Online applications begin:October 15, 2026

• Last date to apply online:November 13, 2026, by 11:59 PM

• Last date to pay the application fee:November 15, 2026

How to Apply for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official RRB application portal: https://rrbapply.gov.in/

2. Register or log in to the application portal.

3. Fill in the application form with the required personal and educational details.

4. Upload the necessary documents as instructed.

5. Pay the applicable application fee.

6. Review the information carefully and submit the form.

7. Save or download the application confirmation for future reference.

Important Advice for Applicants

Candidates are advised to read the official RRB notification carefully before applying. They should confirm the eligibility requirements, age-limit rules, application fee, post-wise vacancies, examination process and important dates through the official portal.

Official application portal:

https://rrbapply.gov.in/