In a welcome relief for lakhs of young job aspirants across the country, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially extended the online application deadline for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Undergraduate Level Recruitment 2026 (CEN 07/2026). Originally scheduled to close on November 13, 2026, the registration window—along with the deadline for online examination fee payment—will now remain open until 11:59 PM on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Aimed at Class 12 (10+2) pass candidates, this major recruitment drive seeks to fill 1,688 clerical and operational vacancies across participating Indian Railways zones via the centralized recruitment portal rrbapply.gov.in. With the extended deadline arriving tomorrow night and an application modification window scheduled from November 16 to November 25, 2026, eligible candidates across Lucknow, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur, Patna, Ranchi, Bhopal, Jaipur, New Delhi, Mumbai, Secunderabad, Chennai, and Kolkata are urged to complete their online registration promptly without waiting for last-minute server rush.

Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution for 1,688 RRB NTPC Undergraduate Posts

Under CEN 07/2026, the Railway Recruitment Board is recruiting 12th-pass candidates across four distinct non-technical posts. Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk accounts for the highest share with 700 vacancies, followed closely by Junior Clerk-cum-Typist with 600 posts.

Monthly Salary Structure, Educational Qualification, and Age Limit Rules

Candidates selected for Level 2 posts (Junior Clerk-cum-Typist, Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist, and Trains Clerk) start with an initial basic pay of ₹19,900 per month, whereas those appointed as Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk (Level 3) receive an initial basic salary of ₹21,700 per month. Once Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and railway travel privileges are added, gross monthly emoluments increase substantially.

To apply under CEN 07/2026, applicants must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board (generally with at least 50% aggregate marks, subject to category exemptions for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and candidates holding higher qualifications). The Railway Recruitment Board calculates candidate age as of January 1, 2027, setting the standard age bracket between 18 and 30 years:

• General and EWS Categories: Born between January 2, 1997, and January 1, 2009 (both dates inclusive).

• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Born between January 2, 1994, and January 1, 2009 (3-year upper age relaxation).

• SC and ST Categories: Born between January 2, 1992, and January 1, 2009 (5-year upper age relaxation).

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online at rrbapply.gov.in Before November 15

1. Visit the unified official Railway Recruitment Board application portal at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/#/auth/landing (or https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/#/auth/home).

2. Open the Latest Updates / Active Notifications section and select RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026 (CEN 07/2026).

3. Complete new account registration using your active mobile number and email ID to generate your registration credentials (existing RRB account holders may log in directly).

4. Fill in personal, educational, and post-preference details carefully, ensuring you apply to only one regional RRB as multiple applications lead to rejection.

5. Upload scanned copies of your live photograph, signature, and required certificates in the prescribed dimensions.

6. Pay the prescribed application fee online on or before November 15, 2026, submit the form, and download a printed copy of the confirmation page for future reference.

Selection will proceed through First Stage CBT (CBT 1), Second Stage CBT (CBT 2), Typing Skill Test (for typist posts), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Candidates needing corrections after submission can use the modification window from November 16 to November 25, 2026 (subject to the ₹250 modification fee).