The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially opened the application window for the 2026 Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Undergraduate recruitment. Interested and eligible candidates can now submit their applications online through the official RRB portal. This recruitment drive aims to fill a significant number of vacancies across various undergraduate-level posts.
The application period begins on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, and will conclude on November 27, 2025. Candidates are encouraged to apply well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.
Key Dates to Remember:
- Application Deadline: November 27, 2025
- Application Fee Payment Deadline: November 29, 2025
- Application Correction Window: November 30, 2025, to December 9, 2025
- Scribe Details Submission (for eligible candidates): December 10 – 14, 2025
Vacancy Details:
A total of 3,058 vacancies are available for various undergraduate posts. The breakdown is as follows:
- Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk: 2,424 vacancies
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist: 394 vacancies
- Junior Clerk Cum Typist: 163 vacancies
- Trains Clerk: 77 vacancies
Age Limit:
Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years of age as of January 1, 2026. Age relaxations will be provided for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government norms.
Selection Process:
The selection process involves multiple stages designed to assess candidates comprehensively. These stages include:
- Computer Based Test (CBT) Stage 1 (Screening)
- Computer Based Test (CBT) Stage 2
- Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST)
- Document Verification and Medical Examination
Candidates who successfully clear the CBT 1 exam will be shortlisted for CBT 2. Further details regarding the syllabus, exam pattern, and post-specific eligibility criteria can be found in the official notification.
For more detailed information, prospective applicants are advised to refer to the official recruitment notification.