RRB NTPC UG Recruitment 2026 - 1688 Vacancies

Overview

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued an official recruitment notification for filling 1,688 Under Graduate Level Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts across various zonal railways. Eligible candidates who have completed Class 12 can submit their applications online starting from 15th October 2026 until 13th November 2026.

Out of the total positions, 49 posts are specifically notified under RRB Guwahati.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or its equivalent examination with at least 50% aggregate marks.
• The requirement of minimum 50% marks does not apply to candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-servicemen categories, or those holding educational qualifications higher than Class 12.

Age Limit (as on 01-01-2027)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years

Upper Age Relaxation

Salary and Allowances

Selected candidates will receive pay under Pay Level 2 and Pay Level 3 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), alongside admissible benefits including:

• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• Running Allowance (as applicable)
• Transport Allowance
• Coverage under the New Pension Scheme (NPS with 10% deduction)

Application Fee

Selection Process

The recruitment drive comprises the following stages:

1. 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
2. 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2)
3. Document Verification & Medical Examination

Minimum Qualifying Marks for CBT-1

• UR & EWS: 40%
• OBC (NCL): 30%
• SC: 30%
• ST: 25% (A relaxation of 2 marks is admissible for PwBD candidates in case of vacancy shortages).

Exam Highlights

• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark will be deducted for every incorrect response in CBT-2.
• Exam Duration: 120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates using a scribe.
• Subjects Tested: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness.
• Score Normalization: Marks will be normalized if examinations are held in multiple sessions.

How to Apply

Follow these steps to submit your application online:

1. Open the RRB Apply Portal.
2. Click on New Registration and complete the initial account sign-up by providing basic personal details.
3. Log in with your generated Registration ID and Password.
4. Complete the online form with your personal, educational, and communication details.
5. Upload recent passport-size photographs, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway.
7. Submit the form and download or print a copy of the final confirmation receipt for your records.

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