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RRB NTPC 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Dates, vacancies and fees can change. Always confirm on the official RRB NTPC website before you apply.
Candidates willing to apply for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 must satisfy the minimum eligibility requirements prescribed by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). The eligibility criteria include Educational Qualification and Age Limit as mentioned below.
⚠️ Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility conditions before submitting the online application form.
Educational Qualification
The required educational qualification varies for Graduate and 12th Level posts.
| Post Category | Posts | Minimum Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Level |
Goods Train Manager Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor Senior Clerk cum Typist Junior Account Assistant cum Typist Station Master |
Graduate Degree from a recognized University or equivalent |
| 12th Level (Undergraduate) |
Junior Clerk cum Typist Accounts Clerk cum Typist Trains Clerk Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
12th Pass (10+2) from recognized Board Typing proficiency in Hindi/English on Computer (where applicable) |
RRB NTPC 2026 Age Limit (As on 01/01/2026)
The minimum age required is 18 years. The upper age limit varies based on post level.
| Post Level | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Graduate Level | 18 to 33 Years |
| 12th Level (Undergraduate) | 18 to 30 Years |
Graduate Level – Date of Birth Criteria
| Age Group | Lower Age Limit (Not Born After) |
UR / EWS (DOB Not Earlier Than) |
OBC-NCL (DOB Not Earlier Than) |
SC / ST (DOB Not Earlier Than) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 to 33 Years | 01.01.2008 | 02.01.1993 | 02.01.1990 | 02.01.1988 |
12th Level – Date of Birth Criteria
| Age Group | Lower Age Limit (Not Born After) |
UR / EWS (DOB Not Earlier Than) |
OBC-NCL (DOB Not Earlier Than) |
SC / ST (DOB Not Earlier Than) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 to 30 Years | 01.01.2008 | 02.01.1996 | 02.01.1993 | 02.01.1991 |
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules for reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories.
- OBC-NCL – 3 Years
- SC/ST – 5 Years
- PwBD – 10 Years (additional as per category)
- Ex-Servicemen – As per Government Rules
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