Can Final Year Students Apply for RRB NTPC 2025-26?

A common doubt among aspirants is whether final-year students can apply for RRB NTPC 2025-26. As per the official guidelines, candidates in their final year of graduation or 12th class can apply, provided they acquire the required qualification before document verification. Understanding this rule is important to avoid rejection later.

Can Final Year Students Apply for RRB NTPC 2025-26?

For Graduate level posts (CEN 06/2025), the eligibility criterion specifies that candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. The official source has clearly stated that “candidates waiting for the final results of prescribed educational qualification are NOT eligible to apply.”

• The notification language clearly states that the educational qualification must be completed on or before the closing date of the online application.
• In other words, if you are in the final year and your degree will be awarded after the last date of application, you cannot apply.

For Undergraduate-level posts (CEN 07/2025 – 12th pass), the requirement is that the candidate must have passed the 10+2 (or equivalent) examination by the specified date. The same logic applies, final year appearing students (12th not yet passed) cannot apply. While explicit wording may not always highlight “final year appearing” in the summary, the standard practice in such recruitment is that results must be declared by the closing date.

• If you are still completing your qualifying examination (final year or final semester) and your result is not yet declared as on the closing date of the application window, you are not eligible for RRB NTPC 2025-26.
• You must have the required qualification in hand by the date specified in the notification.

Key Conditions to Remember

Before applying for RRB NTPC 2025-26, candidates must ensure they meet all educational requirements within the specified timeline. Any delay in result, degree issue, or incomplete qualification status will lead to rejection during verification.

Important Points:

• Qualification must be completed before the application closing date mentioned in the notification.
• Result/degree/marksheet must be available at the time of document verification.
• Candidates “awaiting results” or still in final year/semester are not eligible.
• Eligibility rules apply separately for 12th-pass & graduate-level posts — choose the post accordingly.
• Incorrect details or incomplete documents will result in cancellation of candidature.

Important Advice for Aspirants

If you are in your final year or awaiting results, plan your RRB NTPC preparation and application timeline carefully. Since eligibility is strictly verified at the time of document check, make sure you are qualified within the official cut-off date.

Helpful Tips:

• Only apply if your result and certificates will be ready before DV.
• Keep track of RRB notification dates, cut-off dates, and result timelines.
• Maintain original documents like marksheets, provisional certificates, and identity proofs.
• Avoid entering incorrect qualification details in the application form.
• If you are still studying, begin preparation early so you don’t lose a year after results.
• Follow official RRB updates regularly.