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RRB NTPC Eligibility 2024, Check Age Limits Here!

RRB NTPC Eligibility 2024, Check Age Limits Here!

RRB NTPC Eligibility 2024

The Railway Recruitment Board has increased the RRB NTPC Age Limit for all the posts under the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2024. RRB NTPC Eligibility is one of the most significant factors of applying for the RRB NTPC recruitment drive. Candidates must meet various eligibility requirements, including age, educational qualification, and nationality. The board will reject any candidate whose application forms do not meet the eligibility requirements. RRB (Railway Recruitment Board) runs the NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Category) Exam to recruit candidates for various positions. 

Candidates who intend to attend the examination must be between the ages of 18 and 30 for undergraduate positions and 18 and 33 for graduate positions. The minimal educational qualification varies by position. This post will offer you with extensive information regarding RRB NTPC Eligibility, allowing you to become familiar with all areas of RRB NTPC Recruitment.

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RRB NTPC Eligibility 2024

RRB NTPC Eligibility is one of the most important aspects of applying for the RRB NTPC recruitment drive. Candidates must meet a variety of qualifying standards, including age, education level, and country. The board will reject any candidate whose application does not meet the eligibility conditions. Eligibility standards ensure that only candidates with the necessary qualifications and skills apply, thereby preserving the recruitment process’s integrity. Establishing clear eligibility requirements leads to a fair and transparent selection process that rejects unqualified candidates. It also guarantees that all applicants are evaluated using the same criteria.

RRB NTPC Age Limit 

The RRB NTPC Age Limit of candidates applying for undergraduate positions is 18-30 years. Candidates applying for Graduate jobs must be between the ages of 18 and 33. The age limit details for each post are provided below.

RRB NTPC Eligibility 2024-Age Limit (Undergraduate Posts)

PostAge Limit
Junior Clerk cum Typist18-33 Years
Assistant Clerk cum Typist18-33 Years
Junior Timekeeper18-33 Years
Trains Clerk18-33 Years
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk18-33 Years

RRB NTPC Eligibility 2024-Age Limit (Graduate Posts)

PostAge Limit
Traffic Assistant18-36 Years
Goods Guard18-36 Years
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk18-36 Years
Senior Clerk cum Typist18-36 Years
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist18-36 Years
Senior Time Keeper18-36 Years
Commercial Apprentice18-36 Years
Station Master18-36 Years

RRB NTPC Age Relaxation for Undergraduate Posts

The table below shows the upper age limit relaxations for various categories under RRB NTPC for Under Graduation Posts 2024 Recruitment.

CategoryAge Relaxation
OBC NCL- Non-creamy Layer3 Years
SC/ST5 years
Ex-ServicemanURThe candidate must have 30 Years plus the number of years of service in Defence plus 3 years.
OBC-NCLThe candidate must have 33 Years plus the number of years of service in Defence plus 3 years.
SC/STThe candidate must have 35 Years plus the number of years of service in Defence plus 3 years.
PwDUR10 Years
OBC-NCL13 Years
SC/ST15 Years
Candidates who are domiciled from Jammu and Kashmir during the period from 01-01-1980 to 31-12-1989.UR35 Years
OBC-NCL41 Years
SC/ST44 Years
Candidates who are serving Railway Staff, Casual Labour, Group C and Group D with a minimum of 3 years of serviceUR44 years
OBC-NCL46 Years
SC/ST48 Years
The candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of Railway organizations like Railway Canteen, Institutes, and Co-operative societies UR30 Years length of service or 5 years whichever is lower
OBC-NCL33 Years length of service or 5 years whichever is lower
SC/ST35 Years length of service or 5 years whichever is lower
Widows/Divorced Women/Women who are judicially separated but not remarriedUR38 Years
OBC-NCL41 Years
SC/ST44 Years

RRB NTPC Age Relaxation for Graduate Posts 

The table below shows the upper age limit relaxations for various categories under RRB NTPC Graduate level Posts 2024 Recruitment.

CategoryAge Relaxation
OBC NCL- Non-creamy Layer3 Years
SC/ST5 years
Ex-ServicemanUR33 Years plus the number of years of service in Defence plus 3 years.
OBC-NCL36 Years plus the number of years of service in Defence plus 3 years.
SC/ST38 Years plus the number of years of service in Defence plus 3 years.
PwDUR10 Years
OBC-NCL13 Years
SC/ST15 Years
Candidates who are domiciled from Jammu and Kashmir during the period from 01-01-1980 to 31-12-1989.UR41 Years
OBC-NCL44 Years
SC/ST48 Years
Candidates who are serving Railway Staff, Casual Labour, Group C & Group D with a minimum of 3 years of serviceUR43 years
OBC-NCL46 Years
SC/ST48 Years
The candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of Railway organizations like Railway Canteen, Institutes and Co-operative societies UR33 Years length of service or 5 years whichever is lower
OBC-NCL36 Years length of service or 5 years whichever is lower
SC/ST38 Years length of service or 5 years whichever is lower
Widows/Divorced Women/Women who are judicially separated but not remarriedUR38 Years
OBC-NCL41 Years
SC/ST43 Years

RRB NTPC Educational Qualifications

According to the RRB NTPC Eligibility, the candidates must fulfill the educational qualifications in order to apply for the various posts. The following are the details of the Post-wise RRB NTPC Educational Qualification Recruitment.

RRB NTPC Educational Qualifications

PostEducational QualificationRequired proficiency
Commercial ApprenticeDegree in any discipline from the university which is recognized or it is equivalent.
Station MasterDegree in any discipline from the university which is recognized or it is equivalent. 
Goods GuardDegree in any discipline from the university which is recognized or it is equivalent. 
Junior Accounts Assistant cum typistDegree from the university which is recognized, Typing Proficiency in Hindi/English on computer.Candidates must have typing proficiency in English / Hindi
Senior Clerk Cum TypistDegree from university which is recognized, Typing Proficiency in Hindi/English on computer.Candidates must have typing proficiency in English / Hindi
Senior commercial clerk cum Ticket ClerkDegree in any discipline from university that is recognized or its equivalent. 
Senior Time KeeperDegree from the university which is recognized, Typing Proficiency in Hindi/English on computer.Candidates must have typing proficiency in English / Hindi
Traffic AssistantDegree in any discipline from the university which is recognized or it’s equivalent.
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk12th or equivalent with at least 50% of marks. 50% marks is not required for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen category candidates.
Account Clerk cum Typist12th or equivalent with at least 50% of marks. 50% marks is not required for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen category candidates.Candidates must have typing proficiency in English / Hindi
Junior Clerk Cum Typist12th or equivalent with at least 50% of marks. 50% marks is not required for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen category candidates.Candidates must have typing proficiency in English / Hindi
Junior Time Keeper12th or equivalent with at least 50% of marks. 50% marks is not required for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen category candidates.Candidates must have typing proficiency in English / Hindi
Trains Clerk 12th or equivalent with at least 50% of marks. 50% marks is not required for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen category candidates.

Things to Remember Regarding RRB NTPC Educational Requirements

Candidates must take note of the following crucial factors about the RRB NTPC educational set by the Indian Railway Recruitment Board:

  1. According to the announcement released, candidates must have educational or technical qualifications from a recognized board.
  2. Candidates who are expecting their final 12th class results should not apply. Only candidates who have completed Class 12th (the minimum educational qualification) are eligible to apply for the RRB NTPC test.
  3. Candidates with a Diploma/Degree in Engineering or Graduate Act Apprentices are not eligible for RRB NTPC.

RRB NTPC Medical Standards

Aspirants who desire to apply for the recruitment must first ensure that they meet the detailed medical requirements for the various positions. To accomplish this, candidates should consult the medical criteria provided for each position.

Post NameLevel in 7th CPCMedical Standards
Commercial Apprentice (CA)6B2
Station Master6A2
Goods Guard5A2
Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist5C2
Senior Clerk-Cum-typist5C2
Senior Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk5B2
Senior Time Keeper5C2
Traffic Assistant4A2
Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk3B2
Accounts Clerk Cum Typist2C2
Junior Clerk Cum Typist2C2
Junior Time Keeper2C2
Trains Clerk2A3

RRB NTPC Physical Fitness

Aspirants who desire to apply for the recruitment must first ensure that they meet the detailed medical requirements for the various positions. To accomplish this, candidates should consult the medical criteria provided for each position.

Medical StandardGeneral FitnessVisual Activity
A-2The candidate must be Physically fit in all respects.Distant Vision: 6/6,6/9 without glasses(No Fogging Test)Near Vision:Sn 0.6, 0.6 without or with glasses and must pass tests for colour vision, Myopic vision, Night Vision, and Binocular Vision.
A-3The candidate must be Physically fit in all respects.Distant Vision: 6/6,6/9 without or with glasses(Power of lenses should not exceed 2D)Near Vision:Sn 0.6, 0.6 without or with glasses and must pass tests for colour vision, Myopic vision, Night Vision, and Binocular Vision.
B-2The candidate must be Physically fit in all respects.Distant Vision: 6/6,6/12 without or with glasses(Power of lenses should not exceed 4D)Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without or with glasses when close work is required or while reading. And must pass the test for the field of vision (Binocular Vision) etc.
C-2The candidate must be Physically fit in all respects.Distant Vision: 6/12, Nill without or with glasses.Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without or with glasses while reading or close work is required.

RRB NTPC Eligibility – Typing Proficiency for Specific Posts

Not all RRB NTPC Posts will have to give the typing proficiency test. This test applies to postings that require typing. Candidates applying for the roles listed below must be proficient in typing, as specified.

  1. Junior Clerk Cum Typist
  2. Junior Time Keeper
  3. Trains ClerkAccounts Clerk Cum Typist
  4. Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk
  5. Senior Clerk Cum Typist
  6. Senior Time Keeper
  7. Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist
  8. Station Master

The RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam will not include a writing or typing capability test. The Typing Skill Test is for candidates who have been shortlisted for the second round. RRB NTPC eligibility for typing proficiency

  1. The board will release recommendations for those who would take the typing skill test in Hindi. The Kruti Dev and Mangal fonts will be available for typing skill tests on personal computers.
  2. Candidates who are permanently impaired due to visual impairments such as blindness/low vision, cerebral palsy, or loco-motor disability with at least 40% permanent disability.
  3. Before taking the typing skill test, these PwBD candidates must upload a scanned copy of the Competent Medical Board’s Typing Skill Test Exemption Certificate to the appropriate RRBs website.
  4. The merit list will have the names of selected candidates.

RRB NTPC Nationality 

According to RRB NTPC Official Notification, a candidate who is writing the exam must belong to the following nationalities.

  1. An Indian citizen.
  2. A subject from Nepal or Bhutan.
  3. A Tibetan who arrived in India prior to January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling there.
  4. The candidates migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Ethiopia, Vietnam, and Burma with the purpose of permanently settling in India.

RRB NTPC Experience

RRB NTPC Eligibility does not require prior experience for application. The candidate must satisfy all the requirements, such as age, educational qualification, nationality, and requisite competency for the position.

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