RRB CEN 07/2026 Recruitment: 1688 Vacancies for Clerk Posts (12th Pass) – Apply Online by 13 November 2026
1. Short Description
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 07/2026 for Non-Technical Popular Categories (Under Graduate).
A total of 1688 vacancies are available across all RRBs for four clerk posts: Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist and Trains Clerk.
Online applications start on 15 October 2026, and the last date to apply is 13 November 2026 (up to 23:59 hours). Candidates must apply online only.
2. Recruitment Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Indian Railways |
| Notice Name | CEN No. 07/2026 – Non Technical Popular Categories (Under Graduate) |
| Total Vacancies | 1688 (All RRBs) |
| Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News | 26.09.2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 15.10.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 13.11.2026 (23:59 hours) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 15.11.2026 |
| Correction Window (with modification fee) | 16.11.2026 to 25.11.2026 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay | Medical Standard | Age (as on 01-01-2027) | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk | Level 3 | Rs. 21,700 | B2 | 18-30 years | 700 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 | C2 | 18-30 years | 200 |
| Junior Clerk Cum Typist | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 | C2 | 18-30 years | 600 |
| Trains Clerk | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 | A3 | 18-30 years | 188 |
| Grand Total (All RRBs) | 1688 | ||||
RRB-wise and Railway Zone-wise vacancy distribution is given in Annexure B of the detailed notification. The vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease as per the requirement of the Railway administrations.
3. Company Name and Job Location
The recruitment is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) for Indian Railways. The exact posting location is Not Mentioned in the Notification poster / pdf as a single place, because vacancies are distributed RRB-wise and Railway Zone/Production Unit-wise in Annexure B (for example, RRB Ahmedabad and RRB Mumbai are listed there).
Candidates can choose only one RRB and give their preference for Railway Zones/Production Units and posts in that chosen RRB. Multiple applications to the same or different RRBs will lead to rejection of all applications and may result in debarment.
4. Qualification Eligibility
- The minimum qualification for all four posts is 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate.
- The 50% marks condition is not insisted upon for SC/ST candidates, Persons with Benchmark Disability, Ex-servicemen and candidates who possess qualifications higher than 12th (+2 Stage).
- Candidates must already have the required qualification from a recognized Board/University/Institute on or before the closing date, 13.11.2026.
- Candidates who are waiting for the result of their final qualifying examination should not apply.
- Nationality: Candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from the countries listed in the notification with the intention of settling permanently in India. Candidates from the Nepal, Bhutan and migrated categories need a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
- Medical fitness: Candidates must meet the medical standard of the post (B2 for Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, C2 for Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Junior Clerk Cum Typist, A3 for Trains Clerk).
- Candidates who have undergone Lasik or other surgery to correct refractory error are not eligible for the post with Medical Standard A-3 (Trains Clerk).
5. Age Limit
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Age Group | 18 to 30 years (as on 01.01.2027) |
| Lower Age Limit | Not born after 01.01.2009 |
| Upper Age Limit (UR/EWS) | Date of birth not earlier than 02.01.1997 |
| Upper Age Limit (OBC-NCL) | Date of birth not earlier than 02.01.1994 |
| Upper Age Limit (SC/ST) | Date of birth not earlier than 02.01.1992 |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC and ST candidates | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates | 3 years |
| Ex-servicemen (with at least six months continuous service after attestation) | UR and EWS: 3 years, OBC-NCL: 6 years, SC and ST: 8 years (after deduction of length of service from age) |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | UR and EWS: 10 years, OBC-NCL: 13 years, SC and ST: 15 years |
| Serving Group C and erstwhile Group D Railway staff and substitutes with minimum 3 years of service | Maximum age: UR and EWS: 40 years, OBC-NCL: 43 years, SC and ST: 45 years |
| Candidates working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies and Institutes) | Up to the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is less |
| Widowed, divorced or judicially separated female candidates who are not remarried | Maximum age: UR and EWS: 35 years, OBC-NCL: 38 years, SC and ST: 40 years |
If a candidate is eligible for age relaxation on more than one ground, the maximum relaxation applies (not cumulative). SC, ST and OBC-NCL candidates applying against UR vacancies do not get age relaxation. The date of birth in the application must match the 10th class (SSC/SSLC/Matriculation) or equivalent certificate.
6. Salary and Facilities
| Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk | Level 3 | Rs. 21,700 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 |
| Junior Clerk Cum Typist | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 |
| Trains Clerk | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 |
7. Selection Process
- The recruitment process has three stages: 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), and Document Verification / Medical Examination. RRB reserves the right to conduct additional CBTs if needed.
- 1st Stage CBT: 100 questions of 1 mark each in 90 minutes (General Awareness 40, Mathematics 30, General Intelligence and Reasoning 30). It is common for all posts and is of screening nature. There is negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.
- 2nd Stage CBT: Candidates are shortlisted on merit in the 1st Stage CBT, equal to 15 times the community-wise vacancies. This paper has 120 questions of 1 mark each in 90 minutes (General Awareness 50, Mathematics 35, General Intelligence and Reasoning 35), with 1/3 negative marking.
- Exam duration is 120 minutes for PwBD candidates who are eligible for a scribe.
- Minimum qualifying marks in the CBT: UR 40%, EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30% and ST 25%.
- Candidates equal to the number of vacancies (1:1) are called for Document Verification based on 2nd Stage CBT performance.
- Candidates must pass the prescribed medical examination. Appointment is also subject to final verification of educational and community certificates and verification of antecedents/character.
- In case of equal marks, the older candidate gets higher merit. If the age is also the same, the alphabetical order of the given name is used.
- The Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) for Junior Clerk Cum Typist and Accounts Clerk Cum Typist has been dispensed with for this CEN. Typing proficiency will be assessed after joining.
- Calculators and electronic gadgets are not allowed inside the examination premises.
- Dates, time and venue of the CBTs, Document Verification and Medical Examination: Not Mentioned in the Notification poster / pdf. These will be intimated through the official RRB website.
8. Important Documents
Documents to Keep Ready for Online Application
- Candidate signature scan in JPG/JPEG format (file size 30 KB to 49 KB, in running handwriting with black ink on white paper)
- SC/ST certificate in PDF format (below 400 KB), only for candidates who want a free train travel pass
- Live photo capture of the candidate during the application
- Valid personal mobile number and active email ID
Documents for Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates must bring all original documents along with two sets of self-attested photocopies. Before the DV date, they must also upload scanned copies of photo and signature at https://oirms-ir.gov.in/rrbdv. As per the notification, the documents include:
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets (12th or equivalent)
- 10th/SSC/Matriculation or equivalent certificate showing date of birth
- Caste certificates for SC/ST/OBC-NCL (in the prescribed format) and Income and Asset Certificate for EWS candidates, if applicable. OBC-NCL certificate must be issued on or after 01 April 2026 and not later than 13.11.2026, with a self-declaration as per Annexure IIA.
- Disability certificate for PwBD candidates and ex-servicemen documents, if applicable
- EBC certificate, BPL card, Izzat MST or a Central Government poverty alleviation programme certificate for candidates claiming concessional fee as EBC
- Affidavit for minority community declaration (Annexure IV) for minority candidates claiming fee waiver
- Proof of present address (rent receipt, rent agreement, electricity bill, bank passbook, address certificate from a Gazetted Officer, etc.)
- Certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India, for candidates who need it under the nationality rules
- Declaration in Annexure VII for candidates who have undergone Lasik or similar surgery
- NOC from present employer, where applicable
- Aadhaar number validation with an Aadhaar-seeded bank account is required during application for fee refund
Certificates should be in English or Hindi only, in the prescribed formats.
9. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Date of Online Application | 15.10.2026 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 13.11.2026 (23:59 hours) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 15.11.2026 |
| Modification Window | 16.11.2026 to 25.11.2026 |
| CBT / Document Verification / Medical Examination | Not Mentioned in the Notification poster / pdf |
How to Apply
- Visit the unified official RRB website https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and open the application link for CEN 07/2026.
- Create an account using a valid personal mobile number and active email ID. Candidates who already have an account from earlier RRB CENs should use the same login details.
- Select one RRB, fill in the preferences for Railway Zones/Production Units and posts, and complete the application form.
- Upload the required signature and other documents, capture the live photo, and pay the examination fee online.
- Details filled in the "Create an Account" form and the "Chosen RRB" cannot be modified later.
10. Application fee
| Category | Fee | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates (except the categories below) | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400 refunded (after deducting bank charges) on appearing in the 1st Stage CBT |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities and Economically Backward Class (EBC) | Rs. 250 | Rs. 250 refunded (after deducting bank charges) on appearing in the 1st Stage CBT |
Important Links
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