RRB opens online applications for 1,688 NTPC undergraduate posts

The Railway Recruitment Board has opened online applications for 1,688 undergraduate Non‑Technical Popular Category (NTPC) posts, with submissions accepted until 13 November 2026, 11:59 pm. The online application process began on 15 October 2026 and is hosted on each regional RRB portal. The notification, issued under Centralised Employment Notice 07/2026, was posted on the board’s website rrb.indianrailways.gov.in on 26 September 2026. Four post types are being filled: Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk Cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist and Trains Clerk. The undergraduate drive is part of a larger NTPC recruitment that includes 3,548 graduate‑level positions across the railways. Candidates must create an account on the regional RRB portal, sign in with their mobile number or email, fill in personal details, upload required documents and pay the prescribed fee. After previewing the form, they should submit it and keep the confirmation receipt. The fee must be paid by 15 November 2026, and applicants can modify their entries between 16 and 25 November 2026. The board advises all aspirants to read the full notification for eligibility rules and exam pattern before applying. ## Context The Railway Recruitment Board runs yearly recruitment drives to staff non‑technical functions that keep the rail network running smoothly. These clerical and ticket‑handling roles are essential for daily train operations and passenger services across India.