RRB NTPC Eligibility 2024: Education Qualification, Age Limit, Medical Standard

RRB NTPC eligibility criteria are released by the Railway Recruit Board on the official website. RRB NTPC recruitment is done for aspiring candidates who wish to be recruited for various posts in Indian Railways.

Abhishek AroraUpdated on : Jul 31 2024 15:26 IST

RRB NTPC Eligibility 2024

RRB NTPC Eligibility 2024: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the RRB NTPC exam to recruit candidates for the post of Clerk, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum typist, Station Master, Time Keeper, Traffic Assistant, and many others. Candidates who wish to be recruited for the above posts must fulfil the eligibility criteria. The eligibility requirement is released by the recruitment board on its official website along with the notification.

Also Read: RRB NTPC Application Form 2024

The board declares RRB NTPC vacancies for both undergraduate and graduation posts. The eligibility criteria for both types of posts is different, which candidates must meet according to the post they are applying for. For candidates to be eligible for the NTPC exam, also known as the Non-Technical Popular Category exam, they must be 18 years old. The maximum age differs for both undergraduate and graduation posts.

Additionally, candidates must meet a minimum standard of physical fitness and typing efficiency if applicable to the specific position. It must be noted that candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can fill out the application form.

The dates of RRB NTPC recruitment 2024 have not been released yet. The page will be updated as soon as the dates are announced.

RRB NTPC Eligibility 2024

The RRB NTPC eligibility is determined by the Railway Recruitment Board and is released along with the official notification. Aspiring students are required to fulfil the educational requirements, age limit criteria, nationality, and others as required depending upon the post. Interested candidates can check the detailed eligibility criteria in this article below:

RRB NTPC Eligibility: Nationality

A citizen of India
A subject of Nepal and Bhutan
A Refugee from Tibet who came to India before January 01, 1962 to permanently reside in India
An Indian origin person who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, East African countries of Uganda, Kenya the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zaire, Zambia, Malawi, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with to permanently settle in India.

RRB NTPC Eligibility: Age Limit

Students who wish to appear for the RRB NTPC exam must also fulfil the age limit criteria specified by the board in the official notification. The age limit criteria for undergraduate and graduation post is different. Interested candidates can check the age limit for undergraduate and postgraduate below:

RRB NTPC Age Limit: Undergraduate Posts

According to the eligibility criteria released in 2019 by the Railway Recruitment Board, the age limit for candidates applying for the undergraduate post is tabulated below. The board also provides age relaxation to reserved categories. The table below outlines the age limit relaxation for reserved categories:

Categories		Age Limit Relaxation
OBC NCL (Non-Creamy Layer)		3 years relaxation
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST)		5 years relaxation
Ex-Serviceman (who has completed 6 months of service)	UR	30 years plus years of service in defence plus additional three years.
	OBC-NCL	33 years plus years of service in defence plus additional three years.
	SC/ST	35 years plus years of service in defence plus additional three years.
PwD	UR	10 years
	OBC-NCL	13 years
	SC/ST	15 years
Candidates who are domiciled from J&K during the period from Jan 01, 1980 to Dec 31, 1989.	UR	Maximum age - 35 years
	OBC-NCL	Maximum age - 38 years
	SC/ST	Maximum age - 40 years
Candidates serving Railway Staff, Group C & D, with a minimum of 3 years of service.	UR	Maximum age - 40 years
	OBC-NCL	Maximum age - 43 years
	SC/ST	Upto 45 years
Aspirants who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of Railway Organisations like Railway Canteens, Institutes, and Co-operatives Societies	UR	30 years+ duration of service OR 5 years of relaxation (whichever is lower)
	OBC-NCL	33 years+ duration of service OR 5 years of relaxation (whichever is lower)
	SC/ST	35 years+ duration of service OR 5 years of relaxation (whichever is lower)
Divorced Women/Widows/ Women who are judicially separated but not re-married	UR	Maximum age - 35 years
	OBC-NCL	Maximum age - 38 years
	SC/ST	Maximum age - 40 years

RRB NTPC Age Limit: Graduation Posts

The age limit criteria for candidates applying for graduation posts are tabulated below. Interested candidates can check the table below for age relaxation of different categories:

Categories		Age Limit Relaxation
OBC NCL (Non-Creamy Layer)		3 years relaxation
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST)		5 years relaxation
Ex-Serviceman (who has completed 6 months of service)	UR	30 years plus years of service in defence plus additional three years.
	OBC-NCL	33 years plus years of service in defence plus additional three years.
	SC/ST	35 years plus years of service in defence plus additional three years.
PwD	UR	10 years
	OBC-NCL	13 years
	SC/ST	15 years
Candidates who are domiciled from J&K during the period from Jan 01, 1980 to Dec 31, 1989.	UR	Maximum age - 35 years
	OBC-NCL	Maximum age - 38 years
	SC/ST	Maximum age - 40 years
Candidates who are serving Railway Staff, Group C & D, with a minimum of 3 years of service.	UR	Maximum age - 40 years
	OBC-NCL	Maximum age - 43 years
	SC/ST	Maximum age - 45 years
Aspirants who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of Railway Organisations like Railway Canteens, Institutes, and Co-operatives Societies	UR	30 years+ duration of service OR 5 years of relaxation (whichever is lower)
	OBC-NCL	33 years + duration of service OR 5 years of relaxation (whichever is lower)
	SC/ST	35 years + duration of service OR 5 years of relaxation (whichever is lower)
Divorced Women/Widows/ Women who are judicially separated but not re-married	UR	Maximum age - 35 years
	OBC-NCL	Maximum age - 38 years
	SC/ST	Maximum age - 40 years

RRB NTPC Eligibility: Education Qualification

Candidates who wish to appear for the exam must fulfil the educational eligibility criteria. Interested students can check the table below for RRB NTPC educational qualification:

Posts	Minimum Educational Qualification	Skill
Commercial Apprentice	Graduation	-
Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist	Graduation	Typing proficiency in Hindi & English
Senior Clerk Cum Typist	Graduation	Typing proficiency in Hindi & English
Station Master	Graduation
Goods Guard	Graduation
Senior Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk	Graduation	-
Senior Time Keeper	Graduation	Typing proficiency in Hindi & English
Traffic Assistant	Graduation	-
Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk	10+2 with 50% Marks	-
Junior Time Keeper	10+2 with 50% Marks	Typing proficiency in Hindi & English
Trains Clerk	10+2 with 50% Marks	Typing proficiency in Hindi & English
Accounts Clerk Cum Typist	10+2 with 50% Marks	Typing proficiency in Hindi & English
Junior Clerk Cum Typist	10+2 with 50% Marks	Typing proficiency in Hindi & English

RRB NTPC Eligibility: Medical Standard

Post Name	Medical Standards	Vision Standard
Commercial Apprentice (CA)	B2	Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 without glasses. Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses.
Station Master	A2	Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without or with glasses Distant Vision: 6/6,6/9 without glasses
Goods Guard	A2	Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6, with or without glasses Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses
Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist	C2	Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 without glasses. Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses.
Senior Clerk-Cum-typist	C2	Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 without glasses Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses.
Senior Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk	B2	Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without or with glasses Distant Vision: 6/6,6/12 without or with glasses (Power of lenses should not exceed 4D)
Senior Time Keeper	C2	Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 without glasses Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses.
Traffic Assistant	A2	Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6, with or without glasses Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses
Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk	B2	Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without or with glasses Distant Vision: 6/6,6/12 without or with glasses (Power of lenses should not exceed 4D)
Accounts Clerk Cum Typist	C2	Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without or with glasses Distant Vision: 6/12, Nill without or with glasses
Junior Clerk Cum Typist	C2	Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without or with glasses Distant Vision: 6/12, Nill without or with glasses
Junior Time Keeper	C2	Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without or with glasses Distant Vision: 6/12, Nill without or with glasses
Trains Clerk	A3	Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without or with glasses Distant Vision: 6/6,6/9 without or with glasses (Power of lenses should not exceed 2D)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which posts are graduation posts in RRB NTPC exam 2024?

The following are the graduation posts in the RRB NTPC exam 2024:

Traffic Assistant
Goods Guard
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
Senior Clerk cum Typist
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist
Senior Time Keeper
Commercial Apprentice
Station Master

Which posts are undergraduate posts in RRB NTPC exam 2024?

Interested candidates can check the undergraduate posts below:

Junior Clerk cum Typist
Assistant Clerk cum Typist
Junior Timekeeper
Trains Clerk
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

What is the minimum education qualification to appear for the RRB NTPC exam 2024?

Candidates who wish to be selected for the graduation posts must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution. Students who wish to be selected for the undergraduate posts must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

What is the age limit criteria for graduation and undergraduate posts in RRB NTPC exam 2024?

To apply for the graduation posts, candidates must fall within the age limit of 18-33 years. While to apply for undergraduate posts, candidates must fall within the age limit of 18-30 years.

Is typing compulsory for RRB NTPC exam 2024?

Absolutely, the RRB NTPC exam requires proficiency with the keyboard. Candidates will only be required to take a typing exam for jobs where typing is necessary.

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