Railway NTPC Undergraduate applications open on October 15, 2026, and close on November 13 at 11:59 pm on the common RRB portal. The 12th‑pass drive covers Level 2 and Level 3 posts. With lakhs applying, many forms face instant rejection for image or certificate errors. Prepare documents and follow specs before the portal opens.
Eligible candidates must have passed Class 12 by the closing date. Typical Undergraduate posts include Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, Junior Time Keeper, and Commercial cum Ticket Clerk. For recent cycles, the age range has been 18–30 years, with standard community and PwBD relaxations as notified.
RRB NTPC UG 2026 application dates, fees and who can apply
Apply between October 15 and November 13, 2026, via the unified portal. Historically, the fee has been ₹500 for others and ₹250 for reserved categories, with ₹400/₹250 refunded after appearing in CBT‑1. Graduates should avoid UG posts; the drive targets 12th‑pass candidates for Levels 2 and 3.
RRB NTPC UG 2026 documents and image specs: what to upload
Keep Aadhaar, Class 10 certificate for name/date of birth, Class 12 mark sheet, and valid category, EWS, or PwBD certificates aligned to the closing‑date norms. The portal captures a live photo; do not upload printed or edited images. Upload signature only: JPG/JPEG, 30–49 KB, inside a 35×20 mm box, in running handwriting.
RRB NTPC UG 2026 apply online: step‑by‑step on the common portal
Create an account on rrbapply.gov.in, choose your RRB, and confirm personal details exactly as in Class 10 records. Select exam language, enter education and category details, upload signature, preview the application, then pay the fee. Chosen RRB cannot be changed; modification windows are limited and time‑bound—use them carefully.
RRB NTPC UG 2026 selection pattern, typing rules and next milestones
Selection typically includes CBT‑1 and CBT‑2 with negative marking, followed by a qualifying Typing Skill Test for clerk and typist posts. Required speeds: 30 words per minute in English or 25 in Hindi, without editing tools. Admit cards usually release about 10 days before exams; track official updates.
RRB NTPC UG 2026 common rejection reasons and quick fixes
Frequent rejections arise from mismatched name or birth date, blurred or capital‑letter signatures, outdated OBC‑NCL/EWS formats, duplicate applications, and unverifiable Aadhaar details. Cross‑check every field with certificates, use the exact signature spec, and keep bank details correct for fee refunds. Save the final PDF and re‑verify before deadline.
