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आरआरबी गैर-तकनीकी लोकप्रिय श्रेणियाँ — अंडर ग्रेजुएट स्तरRRB Non-Technical Popular Categories — Under Graduate Level
Recruitment for Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist and 1 more posts, conducted by Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
Eligibility & key facts
- Qualification
- 12th pass · Any streamFinal-year / awaiting-result candidates cannot apply.
- Age
- 18–30 years as on 01 Jan 2026Born between 02 Jan 1996 and 01 Jan 2008 (General category; relaxed categories below).
- Nationality
- Indian citizen (Nepal/Bhutan subjects, pre-1962 Tibetan refugees, and certain persons of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka & specified East African countries also eligible per CEN Para 4.0, subject to a Government of India eligibility certificate)
- Domicile
- Whether a domicile certificate is required is not stated on this record — check the official notification.
Upper age limit by category
| Category | Relaxation | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| General (no relaxation) | — | 30 |
| OBC | +3 yr | 33 |
| SC / ST | +5 yr | 35 |
| Ex-servicemenEx-servicemen: effective age = actual age minus military service; result must not exceed the upper limit by more than the confirmed cap for your caste category — UR/EWS +3 years, OBC-NCL +6 years, SC/ST +8 years (CEN §5.2). This is the UR/EWS tier; OBC-NCL and SC/ST have their own higher tiers below (added 2026-08-25). | Service deducted from age, +3 yr formula | Formula — see note |
| OBC + exsmCEN §5.2: OBC-NCL Ex-Servicemen get 6 years, not the flat UR/EWS 3. ADDED 2026-08-25 now that rules.js can AND a caste category with 'special':['exsm']. | Service deducted from age, +6 yr formula | Formula — see note |
| SC / ST + exsmCEN §5.2: SC/ST Ex-Servicemen get 8 years, not the flat UR/EWS 3. ADDED 2026-08-25 now that rules.js can AND a caste category with 'special':['exsm']. | Service deducted from age, +8 yr formula | Formula — see note |
| PwDCONFIRMED, CEN §5.2: this is the UR/EWS tier. PwBD-OBC-NCL and PwBD-SC/ST have their own higher tiers below (added 2026-08-25). | +10 yr | 40 |
| OBC + pwdCEN §5.2: PwBD-OBC-NCL gets 13 years, not the flat UR/EWS 10. ADDED 2026-08-25 now that rules.js can AND a caste category with 'special':['pwd']. | +13 yr | 43 |
| SC / ST + pwdCEN §5.2: PwBD-SC/ST gets 15 years, not the flat UR/EWS 10. ADDED 2026-08-25 now that rules.js can AND a caste category with 'special':['pwd']. | +15 yr | 45 |
Relaxations do not stack — the single highest that applies to you is used. Ex-servicemen: your military service is deducted from your age; the notification’s formula, not a flat number of years, decides the result.
Important dates — 2025-26 cycle
- 04 OctNotification
- 28 OctApplications open
- 27 NovApplications close
- 17 SeptExam beginsNext up
| Notification date | 04 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Applications close | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Exam dates | 17 Sept 2026 |
| Exam mode | Written examination (CBT) |
| Vacancies | 3,058 |
| Applies to | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Male · General / EWS / OBC | ₹500 | ₹400 refunded (minus bank charges) on appearing in 1st Stage CBT. Confirmed from CEN §7.0 Sl.No.1 — the general/default tier, applying to every candidate not named in Sl.No.2 (SC/ST/ExSM/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC). |
| SC / ST / Ex-servicemen | ₹250 | Fully refunded (minus bank charges) on appearing in 1st Stage CBT. Confirmed from CEN §7.0 Sl.No.2. |
| Female | ₹250 | Fully refunded (minus bank charges) on appearing in 1st Stage CBT. Confirmed from CEN §7.0 Sl.No.2. |
Selection process
1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1)प्रथम चरण कंप्यूटर आधारित परीक्षा
WrittenCommon for all notified posts (CEN §13.1, confirmed from the notification's own page image). 90 minutes / 100 questions / 100 marks (40 GA + 30 Maths + 30 GI&R — indicative, may vary slightly in the actual paper); 120 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe. Qualifying/screening only; normalised score used to shortlist for CBT 2 at 15x the community-wise vacancies. Candidates shortlisted for CBT 2 under OBC(NCL)/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD/ExSM reservation continue to be considered only against that same category for all subsequent stages.
2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2)द्वितीय चरण कंप्यूटर आधारित परीक्षा
WrittenCounts to meritCEN §13.2.1, confirmed from the notification's own page image: 90 minutes / 120 questions / 120 marks (50 GA + 35 Maths + 35 GI&R — indicative, may vary slightly in the actual paper); 120 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe. CBT 2 marks (normalised across shifts) are the sole basis of the final merit list, including for typist posts — the Typing Skill Test that follows is qualifying only.
Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST)टंकण कौशल परीक्षा
Typing testOnly for Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Junior Clerk cum Typist posts: 30 wpm English or 25 wpm Hindi on a computer, no spell-check/editing aids. Candidates shortlisted at 8x vacancies (community-wise) from CBT 2 merit. Exemption available for PwBD candidates with Blindness/Low Vision, Cerebral Palsy or Locomotor Disability ≥40%, on producing an exemption certificate. Does not add to merit.
Document Verification & Medical Examinationदस्तावेज़ सत्यापन एवं चिकित्सा परीक्षा
MedicalCandidates called at 1:1 of vacancies per RRB, strictly by merit, subject to the community-wise minimum qualifying marks (UR/EWS 40%, OBC-NCL/SC 30%, ST 25%; relaxable by 2 marks for PwBD if insufficient PwBD candidates are otherwise available).
- Final merit
- CBT 2 marks only (normalised across shifts). CBT 1, the Typing Skill Test (where applicable), DV and medical are all qualifying stages.
Exam pattern & pay
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | Not stated |
| Mathematics | 30 | Not stated |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | Not stated |
| Total | — | 100 |
Common for all notified posts (CEN §13.1, confirmed from the notification's own page image). 90 minutes / 100 questions / 100 marks (40 GA + 30 Maths + 30 GI&R — indicative, may vary slightly in the actual paper); 120 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe. Qualifying/screening only; normalised score used to shortlist for CBT 2 at 15x the community-wise vacancies. Candidates shortlisted for CBT 2 under OBC(NCL)/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD/ExSM reservation continue to be considered only against that same category for all subsequent stages.
Qualifying marks — 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1)
| Category | Minimum |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 40% |
| OBC | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | Not stated |
| Mathematics | 35 | Not stated |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | Not stated |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
CEN §13.2.1, confirmed from the notification's own page image: 90 minutes / 120 questions / 120 marks (50 GA + 35 Maths + 35 GI&R — indicative, may vary slightly in the actual paper); 120 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe. CBT 2 marks (normalised across shifts) are the sole basis of the final merit list, including for typist posts — the Typing Skill Test that follows is qualifying only.
Qualifying marks — 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2)
| Category | Minimum |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 40% |
| OBC | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
In-hand salary figures are not on record for this exam yet — the pay level and scale below are what the record carries.
| Post | Pay level | Pay scale (₹) | In-hand (₹/month, approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | Level-3 | 21700 (starting/initial pay, 7th CPC Level-3; top of band not stated in source) | — |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Level-2 | 19900 (starting/initial pay, 7th CPC Level-2; top of band not stated in source) | — |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | Level-2 | 19900 (starting/initial pay, 7th CPC Level-2; top of band not stated in source) | — |
| Trains Clerk | Level-2 | 19900 (starting/initial pay, 7th CPC Level-2; top of band not stated in source) | — |
Frequently asked
What is the age limit for RRB NTPC UG?
You must be 18 to 30 years old as on 01 Jan 2026 — born between 02 Jan 1996 and 01 Jan 2008. Category relaxation: OBC +3, SC / ST +5, PwD +10, OBC +13, SC / ST +15. Ex-servicemen have their military service deducted from their age instead of a flat relaxation.
What qualification do I need?
A Class 12 pass. Final-year / awaiting-result candidates cannot apply.
Is RRB NTPC UG open to Persons with Disabilities?
Yes. Check the notification for the identified-post list before applying.
What is the selection process?
4 stages: 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1) → 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2) → Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) → Document Verification & Medical Examination. Marks toward final merit come only from the 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2). 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1), Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST), Document Verification & Medical Examination are qualifying (pass/fail) only. Final merit basis: CBT 2 marks only (normalised across shifts). CBT 1, the Typing Skill Test (where applicable), DV and medical are all qualifying stages..
How much is the application fee?
For the 2025-26 cycle the fee varies by category:
| Applies to | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Male General / EWS / OBC | ₹500 | ₹400 refunded (minus bank charges) on appearing in 1st Stage CBT. Confirmed from CEN §7.0 Sl.No.1 — the general/default tier, applying to every candidate not named in Sl.No.2 (SC/ST/ExSM/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC). |
| SC / ST / Ex-servicemen | ₹250 | Fully refunded (minus bank charges) on appearing in 1st Stage CBT. Confirmed from CEN §7.0 Sl.No.2. |
| Female | ₹250 | Fully refunded (minus bank charges) on appearing in 1st Stage CBT. Confirmed from CEN §7.0 Sl.No.2. |
What is the in-hand salary?
In-hand pay figures are not on record for this exam yet — the pay level and scale are listed in the pay section.
Is there negative marking?
Yes — 0.33 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. Each correct answer gets 1 marks, and unattempted questions aren't penalised.
Do I need a domicile certificate?
Whether a domicile certificate is required is not stated on this record — check the official notification.
How many attempts are allowed?
An attempt limit is not stated on this record — check the official notification.
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