The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued an indicative notice for RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026 under Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 07/2026. The recruitment covers various Non-Technical Popular Categories for candidates applying at the undergraduate level.
According to the indicative notice, a total of 1,688 tentative vacancies are available across all RRBs. The online application process is tentatively scheduled to begin on October 15, 2026, and the last date to submit the application is November 13, 2026, by 11:59 PM.
The current notice is indicative in nature. Post-wise vacancies, detailed eligibility conditions, age limits, medical standards, application fee, selection procedure, and other recruitment rules will be provided in the detailed CEN 07/2026.
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RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Railway Recruitment Boards |
| CEN Number | 07/2026 |
| Category | Non-Technical Popular Categories, Undergraduate |
| Tentative Vacancies | 1,688 |
| Pay Levels | Level 2 and Level 3 |
| Application Start Date | October 15, 2026, tentative |
| Last Date to Apply | November 13, 2026, 11:59 PM, tentative |
| Age Reckoning Date | January 1, 2027 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
| Detailed Notification | To be issued separately |
The 1,688 vacancies mentioned in the notice are tentative and represent the combined vacancy position across Railway Recruitment Boards.
Candidates should wait for the detailed notification before finalizing their post preferences, as the indicative notice does not provide a complete post-wise, category-wise, or RRB-wise vacancy breakdown.
Vacancy Details
The Railway Recruitment Boards have indicated 1,688 tentative vacancies for various posts under the Non-Technical Popular Categories at the undergraduate level.
| Category | Tentative Vacancies |
|---|---|
| NTPC Undergraduate Posts | 1,688 |
The indicative notice does not identify the individual posts or show how the vacancies are distributed among different RRBs.
These details are expected to be provided in the CEN 07/2026 document.
Application Dates
The application schedule mentioned in the indicative notice is tentative.
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Online application begins | October 15, 2026 |
| Last date to submit the application | November 13, 2026 |
| Closing time | 11:59 PM |
Applications must be submitted online only.
Candidates should check the detailed notification when it is released, as the RRBs have stated that all recruitment terms and conditions will be governed by the detailed CEN and any subsequent corrigenda, if any.
Pay Level
The indicative notice states that the undergraduate NTPC posts will fall under:
- Pay Level 2
- Pay Level 3
The notice does not provide a post-wise mapping of the pay levels or specify the initial basic pay for individual posts.
Candidates will need to refer to the detailed notification for the complete post structure, pay details, and service conditions.
Age Limit
The indicative notice does not specify the numerical minimum and maximum age limits.
It states that the age criteria will be mentioned in the detailed CEN. The age-reckoning date has been set as January 1, 2027.
Candidates should therefore avoid relying on unofficial age limits circulating online until the detailed notification is published.
Details regarding category-wise age relaxation are also expected to be included in the full CEN.
Educational Qualification
The current notice covers undergraduate-level posts in the Non-Technical Popular Category.
However, the indicative notice does not provide the detailed educational qualification requirements for individual posts.
Candidates should check the detailed CEN 07/2026 before applying to confirm the prescribed qualification, eligibility cut-off date, and any post-specific requirements.
Aadhaar Verification Advised for Applicants
The RRBs have advised candidates to verify their primary details using Aadhaar while filling out the online application.
According to the notice, Aadhaar verification can help candidates avoid inconvenience and delays that may arise from the detailed scrutiny of applications submitted without it.
Candidates planning to use Aadhaar-based verification should ensure that the details recorded in Aadhaar are accurate before the application process begins.
Match Aadhaar Details with Class 10 Certificate
RRBs have specifically advised candidates to ensure that their Aadhaar name and date of birth match the details recorded in their Class 10 pass certificate.
If there is any mismatch, candidates should update the relevant details before submitting the recruitment application.
The notice also advises candidates to keep their Aadhaar records up to date with their latest photograph and biometrics, including fingerprint and iris details, before filling out the online application.
Detailed CEN 07/2026 to Carry Full Recruitment Rules
The current notice has been issued solely to provide prospective candidates with advance information about the forthcoming recruitment and to enable them to have the necessary certificates and documents ready.
The detailed CEN is expected to provide information relating to:
- individual post names
- post-wise and RRB-wise vacancies
- educational qualifications
- age limit and relaxation
- medical standards
- application fee
- reservation rules
- selection process
- examination pattern
- post preferences
- document requirements
- other recruitment conditions
RRBs have stated that all terms and conditions of recruitment will be strictly governed by the detailed CEN 07/2026 and any subsequent corrigendum.
What Candidates Should Do Before October 15
Candidates interested in the RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026 can use the time before the tentative application opening date to verify their records and have their documents ready.
Particular attention should be given to the name and date of birth recorded in Aadhaar and the Class 10 certificate.
Candidates should also keep educational certificates, category documents, and other relevant records readily available, although the exact documentation requirements will be confirmed in the detailed CEN.
Beware of Touts and Job Racketeers
The RRB notice also cautions candidates against touts, brokers, and job racketeers.
Candidates should rely only on official RRB websites and the official recruitment portal for application-related information. Recruitment updates circulated through unofficial social media accounts or third-party messages should be independently checked against official notices.
Detailed Notification Awaited
The indicative notice confirms the tentative vacancy count and application schedule, but does not contain the full recruitment conditions.
Candidates should therefore wait for CEN 07/2026 before making final decisions about eligibility, post preferences, age criteria, medical suitability, or application fee.
The current tentative application period runs from October 15 to November 13, 2026.
