RRB NTPC Eligibility 2026, Age Limit, Qualification For Graduate and UG Posts

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RRB NTPC Eligibility 2026 includes age limits, educational qualifications, category-wise age relaxation and medical standards for Graduate and Undergraduate posts. Candidates can now check the eligibility criteria under CEN 06/2026 and CEN 07/2026, including Class 12 marks, degree requirements and post-wise conditions before applying.

The prescribed age limit is 18 to 33 years for Undergraduate posts and 18 to 36 years for Graduate posts. The eligibility requirements include age limit, nationality, educational qualification, and other applicable conditions.

RRB NTPC Eligibility 2026

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced 5,236 vacancies under the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026, comprising 3,548 Graduate-level posts and 1,688 Undergraduate-level posts. Candidates must meet the prescribed eligibility conditions before submitting their applications.

These conditions cover educational qualifications, age limits, category-wise age relaxation, nationality and medical fitness. The general age limit is 18 to 33 years for Graduate-level posts and 18 to 30 years for Undergraduate-level posts.

Particulars	Graduate Level	Undergraduate Level
Notification number	CEN 06/2026	CEN 07/2026
Total vacancies	3,548	1,688
Educational qualification	Bachelor’s degree or equivalent	Class 12 or equivalent
Age limit	18-33 years	18-30 years
Age relaxation	Applicable to eligible categories	Applicable to eligible categories
Selection stages	CBT 1, CBT 2, document verification and medical examination, with applicable post-specific requirements	CBT 1, CBT 2, document verification and medical examination, with applicable post-specific requirements
Medical fitness	Depends on the post	Depends on the post
Application mode	Online	Online

RRB NTPC Notification 2026 Out

RRB NTPC Age Limit 2026 (Graduate Level)

For RRB NTPC 2026, the age criteria are as follows: candidates applying for Graduate-level posts must be between 18 and 36 years, while those applying for Undergraduate-level posts should be between 18 and 33 years.

Entry Levels	Age Limit (as on 1/1/ 2025)
Age Limit for Graduate Level (06/2025)	18 to 36 years
Age Limit for Undergraduate Level (07/2025)	18 to 33 years

RRB NTPC Age Limit 2026 for Graduate Level Posts
Age Group	Upper Limit of D.O.B (Not earlier than)			Lower Limit of D.O.B (Not later than)
Age Group	UR & EWS	OBC-Non Creamy Layer	SC/ST	For all Community categories
18 to 36 years	02.01.1989	02.01.1986	02.01.1984	01.01.2007

Date of Birth Criteria

Candidates should verify their date of birth against the age limits prescribed in their respective notifications. Based on the 1 January 2027 reference date, the following date-of-birth ranges apply to the standard categories before any additional relaxation.

Category	Graduate Level	Undergraduate Level
General / EWS	2 January 1994 to 1 January 2009	2 January 1997 to 1 January 2009
OBC-NCL	2 January 1991 to 1 January 2009	2 January 1994 to 1 January 2009
SC / ST	2 January 1989 to 1 January 2009	2 January 1992 to 1 January 2009

RRB NTPC Age Relaxation 2026 for Graduate Level

Age Relaxation: Candidates from various categories are eligible for age relaxations in the RRB NTPC age limit. The table below provides the category-wise age relaxations.

RRB NTPC Age Relaxations 2026
Category	Age Relaxation
OBC NCL- Non-creamy Layer	3 years
SC/ST	5 years
Ex-Serviceman-UR & EWS	3 Years (After deduction of length of service from age)
Ex-Serviceman-OBC-NCL	6 Years (After deduction of length of service from age)
Ex-Serviceman- SC/ST	8 Years (After deduction of length of service from age)
PwD-UR & EWS	10 years
PwD- OBC- NCL	13 years
PwD-SC/ST	15 years
Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, with a minimum 3 years service as well as Substitutes with minimum of 3 years service in continuous or in broken spells in Railway.	UR & EWS- 40 years of age OBC (NCL)- 43 years of age SC/ST- 45 years of age
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Cooperative Societies and Institutes	Up to the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is less
Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried	UR & EWS- 35 years of age OBC (NCL)- 38 years of age SC/ST- 40 years of age

RRB NTPC Educational Qualification 2026 (Graduate Level)

Candidates applying for RRB NTPC must hold a graduation degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university. Some posts may also require specific educational qualifications, such as a particular degree or diploma. The post-wise educational eligibility criteria are given in the table below for reference.

RRB NTPC Educational Qualifications 2026
Post Name	Educational Qualification
Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor	Degree from a recognized university or its equivalent.
Station Master	Degree from a recognized university or its equivalent.
Goods Train Manager	Degree from a recognized university or its equivalent.
Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist	Degree from a recognized university or its equivalent. Typing proficiency in English/Hindi on the computer is necessary.
Senior Clerk Cum Typist	Degree from a recognized university or its equivalent. Typing proficiency in English/Hindi on the computer is necessary.

RRB NTPC Medical Standards 2026

For candidates aiming to secure different positions under RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) in 2026, must check the specific medical standards in the table below.

RRB NTPC Medical Standards 2026
Post Name	Medical Standards
Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor	B2
Station Master	A2
Goods Train Manager	A2
Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist	C2
Senior Clerk Cum Typist	C2

RRB NTPC 2026 Eye Standard

The eye standards for RRB NTPC 2026 eligibility are categorised into different grades, each with specific visual criteria:

Medical Standard	NTPC Eye Criteria
A-2	Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (No fogging test), Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses, Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, and Myopic Vision
A-3	Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D), Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses, Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, and Myopic Vision.
B-2	Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D), Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required, Must pass tests for Field of Vision (Binocular Vision), etc.
C-2	Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses, Near Vision: Sn: 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required.

Documents Required to Prove RRB NTPC Eligibility

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for the application and any other stage during the recruitment process:

Class 10 certificate or another valid document for date-of-birth verification.
Class 12 marksheet and certificate for Undergraduate-level posts.
Graduation certificate and marksheets for Graduate-level posts.
Valid category certificate, wherever applicable.
PwBD certificate, if claiming disability-related relaxation.
Ex-Servicemen documents, wherever applicable.
Valid identity and other supporting documents required by the RRB.
Relevant medical or other certificates where specified.

RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria 2026 Experience

For the RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) recruitment, prior experience is usually not needed. However, candidates must meet all the eligibility criteria set by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), including age limits and nationality. Additionally, they must fulfil the educational qualifications and medical standards specified by the RRB for each position.

Important Links
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026	RRB NTPC Syllabus
RRB NTPC Previous Year Papers	RRB NTPC Preparation Tips

FAQs

What are the eligibility criteria for RRB NTPC 2026?

The eligibility criteria for RRB NTPC 2026 are based on Nationality, Age Limit, Educational Qualification, and Medical Examination.

Who can apply for RRB NTPC 2026?

Candidates who are citizens of India, subjects of Bhutan or Nepal, Tibetan refugees, and individuals of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries can apply for RRB NTPC 2026.

What is the age limit for RRB NTPC 2026?

The age limit varies based on the category and educational level. For Undergraduate Level Posts it is 18 to 33 years and for Graduate Level Posts it is 18 to 36 years.

What are the educational qualifications required for RRB NTPC?

Educational qualifications vary for different posts. For example, a Degree from a recognized University is required for posts like Commercial Apprentice and Station Master, while Class 12 or its equivalent is sufficient for positions like Commercial cum Ticket Clerk and Trains Clerk. Typing proficiency is essential for specific roles.

What are the medical standards for RRB NTPC 2026?

The medical standards include specific visual criteria for different positions, categorized as A-2, A-3, B-2, and C-2. These criteria involve distance and near vision, and candidates must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, and Myopic Vision.

I have undergone LASIK surgery. Am I eligible to apply?

Candidates undergone LASIK surgery are not eligible for posts that require Medical Standards A1, A2 & A3. Please refer Annexure VIII. Candidates applying for posts with medical standard B1 & B2 are eligible subject to fulfilling condition mention in annexure-VIII.

Who are eligible for ‘Free Travel Authority’ (free Railway Pass) ?

Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe only can avail ‘Free Travel Authority’(free Railway Pass).

How can I receive the free travel facility?

In case of eligible SC/ST candidates, their City Intimation Slip/e-call letter itself will contain the free travel authority (sleeper class railway pass). They will be allowed to book train reservation by submitting a self-attested photocopy of their City Intimation Slip/e- call letter and SC/ST certificate at the ticket booking counter. For further details, refer Para D 16.4 of CEN No. 05/2024.

Are there reserved posts for EBC?

No. EBC candidates are eligible only for fee concession. There is no reservation of posts for EBC candidates.

Who are all eligible for Fee Concession?

SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, Minorities and Economically Backward Class candidates are eligible for fee relaxation.

I have already secured civil employment as an Ex-Serviceman. Am I eligible for Ex-Serviceman benefits against this CEN?

Ex-Serviceman candidates who have already secured civil employment under Central Government in Group 'C' & erstwhile Group 'D' (including PSUs, Autonomous Bodies/Statutory Bodies, Nationalized Banks etc.) after availing of the benefits given to Ex- Servicemen will be permitted only the benefit of age relaxation as prescribed for Ex-Servicemen for securing another civil employment in a higher grade or cadre in Group 'C'/erstwhile Group 'D' under Central Government. Such candidates will not be considered against the vacancies reserved for Ex-Servicemen. Refer Para D 10.0 to D 10.5 of the detailed CEN No. 05/2024.

Who all are eligible for ‘Refund of Fee’ ?

Candidates who attend CBT-1 are only eligible for ‘Refund of Fee’ (duly deducting bank charges) as given under Para D 7.0 of detailed CEN No. 05/2024. Please note that modification fee is nonrefundable.