RRB NTPC Eligibility
Last verified 01 Aug 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 varies by post and level; see the cen for the exact band.
Age limit
Varies by post and level; see the CEN for the exact band.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station Master | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | Graduate | — | — |
| Goods Train Manager | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | Graduate | — | — |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | Graduate | — | — |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | Level 2 | ₹19,900 | Undergraduate | — | — |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | Level 3 | ₹21,700 | Undergraduate | — | — |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Level 2 | ₹19,900 | Undergraduate | — | — |
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.