RRB NTPC Eligibility
Last verified 07 Oct 2026
RRB NTPC eligibility requires A degree from a recognised university for graduate-level posts, and Class 12 (+2 stage) pass for undergraduate-level posts. Typing proficiency is required for the clerk-cum-typist posts. Age limits are 18 to 33 years for graduate-level posts and 18 to 30 years for undergraduate-level posts, as on 01.01.2026.
Age limit
18 to 33 years for graduate-level posts (CEN 06/2025) and 18 to 30 years for undergraduate-level posts (CEN 07/2025), as on 01.01.2026.
Age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
Further relaxation applies to Ex-servicemen and serving railway employees as set out in the CEN.
Educational qualification
A degree from a recognised university for graduate-level posts, and Class 12 (+2 stage) pass for undergraduate-level posts. Typing proficiency is required for the clerk-cum-typist posts.
Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply. The qualification must be complete on or before the closing date for applications — this is stated explicitly in the CEN and is a common cause of rejection.
Posts and their eligibility
| Post | Pay Level | Initial pay | Medical / Level | Age | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | Graduate | 18–33 years | 161 |
| Station Master | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | Graduate | 18–33 years | 615 |
| Goods Train Manager | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | Graduate | 18–33 years | 3,416 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | Graduate | 18–33 years | 921 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | Graduate | 18–33 years | 638 |
| Traffic Assistant | Level 4 | ₹25,500 | Graduate | 18–33 years | 59 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | Level 3 | ₹21,700 | Undergraduate | 18–30 years | 2,424 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Level 2 | ₹19,900 | Undergraduate | 18–30 years | 394 |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | Level 2 | ₹19,900 | Undergraduate | 18–30 years | 163 |
| Trains Clerk | Level 2 | ₹19,900 | Undergraduate | 18–30 years | 77 |
Medical fitness
Medical standards differ sharply across NTPC posts. Station Master and Goods Train Manager are safety categories with A-2 / A-3 vision requirements, while clerical posts carry more relaxed C-class standards. Check the standard for the post before setting your preference order.
Nationality
Applicants must be Indian nationals, or fall within the other nationality categories set out in the CEN.