The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has finally announced the RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) UG 2026 Exam Dates for undergraduate posts for candidates who applied under the relevant recruitment cycle. The RRB NTPC UG 2026 exam is scheduled on May 7, 8,9, 2026 and June 13,14,16-21, 2026. Under CEN 07/2025, a total of 8868 vacancies will be recruited this year. The vacancies include 3058 undergraduate-level posts, and the rest are graduate-level posts. According to the official press note of NTPC, the link for viewing the exam city & date and downloading the travel authority for SC/ST candidates will be made live 10 days before the exam date on the official websites of all RRBs.
The official document also confirmed that downloading of the RRB NTPC UG 2026 admit card will start four days before the exam date. The RRB NTPC UG 2026 Exam looks at 3058 undergraduate-level posts this year, as mentioned above. Out of which, 2424 are for Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, 394 are for Accounts Clerk cum Typist, 163 are for Junior Clerk cum Typist, and 77 vacancies for Trains Clerk. Candidates can check out the pay level in the 7th CPC, initial pay, and medical standard mentioned further in the article.
RRB NTPC UG 2026 Exam: Check out highlights under CEN 07/2025
There are about 8868 vacancies out for this recruitment cycle. Candidates can check out the key highlights regarding the 3058 vacancies dedicated to the undergraduate-level posts mentioned in the table below.
| Post | Pay Level in 7th CPC | Initial Pay (Rs) | Medical Standard | Age (as on 01.01.2026) | Total Vacancies |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 3 | 21700 | B2 | 18 – 30 | 2424 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 2 | 19900 | C2 | 18 – 30 | 394 |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 2 | 19900 | C2 | 18 – 30 | 163 |
| Trains Clerk | 2 | 19900 | A3 | 18 – 30 | 77 |
It must be noted that the UG Level Posts with a Minimum Educational Qualification of 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent examination and an Age between 18 and 30 Years.
NTPC RRB 2026 UG Exam: Things to keep in mind
1) Biometric authentication of candidates for RRB NTPC undergraduate level exam 2026 will be done in the exam centre before entry in the exam hall through Aadhar-linked authentication. Candidates are required to bring their original Aadhaar card or a printout of e-verified Aadhaar. Candidates are advised to authenticate their identification through Aadhaar verification, if not done already, by logging in with their credentials at www.rrbapply.gov.in to facilitate smooth entry into the examination centre.
2) Candidates who have verified their Aadhaar during the application submission stage, are advised to ensure that their Aadhaar remains in unlocked condition in the UIDAI system before reaching to the exam centre to avoid inconvenience and facilitate registration and exam-related processes on the exam day.
3) Aadhaar Card should be updated with the correct name, date of birth (as per Class 10th certificate), latest photograph, address and father’s name.
4) Candidates are advised to refer only to the official websites of RRBs for the latest updates on the RRB NTPC undergraduate level exam date 2026.
5) Beware of touts who try to misguide candidates with fake promises of appointment for jobs on illegal consideration. RRB selections are based on Computer Based Test (CBT) and recruitment is based only on the merit of the candidates.
The release of the RRB NTPC UG 2026 Exam CBT 1 exam dates, which are scheduled from May 7, 2026, is a vital part of the recruitment process. With exams lasting multiple days, candidates must remain informed about official announcements and prepare for their respective exam phases.
