RRB NTPC UG CEN 07/2026 Recruitment: 1,688 Undergraduate Posts – Short Notice Out
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued an Indicative Notice for Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 07/2026 covering various Non-Technical Popular Categories (Undergraduate) posts. Combined tentative vacancies: 1,688 across all RRBs at Pay Levels 2 and 3 (7th CPC). Online applications are tentatively scheduled from 15/10/2026 to 13/11/2026 (23:59 hrs) at rrbapply.gov.in. The detailed CEN is yet to be published.
Official Notification PDF: RRB Common Portal – Download Indicative / Detailed CEN 07/2026 when published
Important Dates – RRB NTPC UG 2026 |
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| Indicative Notice Date: | 26/09/2026 (CEN No. 07/2026) |
| Online Application Begin (Tentative): | 15/10/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Tentative): | 13/11/2026, 23:59 hrs |
| Age Reckoned As On: | 01/01/2027 |
| Detailed CEN 07/2026: | Yet to be published on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Application Fee |
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| Application Fee: | Not announced in the indicative notice — as per detailed CEN |
| Payment Mode: | Online only (when applications open) |
| Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal. | |
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Important Links |
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| Apply Online: | Apply Online – rrbapply.gov.in (opens tentatively 15/10/2026) |
| Download Official Notification PDF: | RRB Common Portal – Download Indicative / Detailed CEN 07/2026 when published |
| Official Website: | Visit RRB Indian Railways Common Website |
| Watch Updates on YouTube: | Sarkari Job Selection YouTube |
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Tentative Vacancy (All RRBs)
| Post Category | Pay Level | Tentative Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Various NTPC (Undergraduate) posts | Level-2 & Level-3 (7th CPC) | 1,688 |
Important: The indicative notice does not publish post-wise or RRB-wise breakup. Any post-wise numbers circulating before the detailed CEN should be treated as unofficial. Final vacancies may increase or decrease.
Eligibility
Educational qualification, age limits (beyond the 01/01/2027 reckoning date), medical standards and post preferences will be strictly as per the detailed CEN No. 07/2026 and any corrigendum. Do not rely on previous NTPC cycles for EQ until the detailed CEN is out.
Age
Age will be calculated as on 01/01/2027. Minimum/maximum age and category relaxations: as per the detailed CEN (not printed on the indicative notice).
RRB NTPC Level-2 illustrative basic In-Hand Salary
₹38,800
₹34,020
₹32,030
| Compensation Component | X Cities (Tier 1) | Y Cities (Tier 2) | Z Cities (Tier 3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Monthly Earnings & Allowances (Gross Additions) | |||
| +Basic Pay | ₹19,900 | ₹19,900 | ₹19,900 |
| +Dearness Allowance (DA @ 55%) | ₹10,945 | ₹10,945 | ₹10,945 |
| +House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ₹5,970 (30%) | ₹3,980 (20%) | ₹1,990 (10%) |
| +Transport Allowance (TPT + DA) | ₹5,580 | ₹2,790 | ₹2,790 |
| Total Gross Monthly Salary | ₹42,395 | ₹37,615 | ₹35,625 |
| Part 2: Government Deductions (Monthly Recoveries) | |||
| -NPS Contribution (10% Basic + DA) | ₹3,085 | ₹3,085 | ₹3,085 |
| -CGHS (Medical Benefits) | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| -CGEGIS (Insurance Fund) | ₹60 | ₹60 | ₹60 |
| -Estimated Monthly Income Tax (TDS) | ₹0 | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Total Monthly Deductions | ₹3,595 | ₹3,595 | ₹3,595 |
| Net In-Hand Salary (Take Home) | ₹38,800 | ₹34,020 | ₹32,030 |
Selection Process
Not described in the indicative notice. CBT stages, typing, CBAT (if any), document verification and medicals will follow the detailed CEN 07/2026. Prepare documents and correct Aadhaar name/DoB to match 10th certificate before the form opens.
How to Apply (when window opens)
- Open https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ on/after the tentative start date 15/10/2026.
- Register / login and verify primary details with Aadhaar (name & DoB must match 10th certificate).
- Fill the form as per detailed CEN instructions, upload documents and pay the fee prescribed therein.
- Submit before the tentative close 13/11/2026, 23:59 hrs (confirm final dates from detailed CEN).
RRB NTPC UG 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
RRB NTPC UG 2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)
Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:
- Indicative only: This page is based on the short/indicative notice — wait for detailed CEN before final EQ/fee decisions.
- Aadhaar: Fix name/DoB mismatches with 10th certificate before applying.
- No touts: Apply only via rrbapply.gov.in — beware of brokers.
- Dates tentative: Both application dates are marked Tentative on the notice.
