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Eligibility Criteria

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RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria of the Railway Recruitment Board for Non Technical Popular Categories exam depends on various factors. Candidates have to fulfil every specified criterion to appear for the exam. The details regarding every aspect of the RRB NTPC eligibility criteria are listed below-

RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria (as per 2019)

Nationality: 

The candidate has to be one of the following: 

  1. An Indian citizen
  2. Subject of Nepal/Bhutan
  3. Tibetan refugee who migrated to India before 1st January 1962, for the purpose of being permanently settled in India
  4. An Indian origin person who migrated from Burma, East African countries of Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Zambia, Zaire, and Vietnam for the purpose of being permanently settled in India
  5. It should be noted candidates who belong to categories ii, iii, and iv should have a certificate of eligibility that is issued by the Government of India
  6. Candidates who need to display the certificate of eligibility can appear for the exam, but the offer will be made only after the required certificate has been issued to them by the Government of India.

Age limit: 

  1. The age limit mentioned in the Vacancy Table for the post(s) was calculated as of July 1, 2019.
  2. For 7th CPC Level-2 and 3 (Under Graduate Level Posts), candidates’ date of birth need to be between the dates listed below (both dates inclusive):

Age Group

Upper Limit of Date of Birth (Not earlier than) 

Lower Limit of Date of Birth (Not later than) for Under Graduate Posts

18 to 30
  • UR- 02.07.1989
  • OBC-Non Creamy Layer- 02.07.1986 
  • SC/ST- 02.07.1984

For all community / categories-  01.07.2001

Notes: 

  1.  The above table contains community age relaxation in the date of birth limits for SC, ST, and OBC-NCL.
  2. Candidates who belong to one of the communities/categories listed in the below table will be qualified for age relaxation.
  3. However, for the following categories/communities, a relaxation in the upper age limit / maximum upper age is granted, subject to the production of the required credentials, as shown in the table below. 

Sl. no. 

Community/categories 

Relaxation in upper age limit (or) maximum upper age for Under-Graduate posts 

1

OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL)

3 Years

2

SC/ST

5 Years

3

Ex-Servicemen candidates who have put in more than 6 months service after attestation

  • UR
  • OBC-NCL
  • SC/ST
  • 30 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years
  • 33 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years
  • 35 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years

4
  • PwD UR
  • PwD  OBC-NCL
  • PwD  SC/ST
  • 10 Years
  • 13 Years
  • 15 Years

5

Candidates ordinarily have been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989.

  • UR
  • OBC-NCL
  • SC/ST
  • 35 Years
  • 38 Years
  • 40 Years

6

Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum 3 years of service (continuous or in broken spells)

  • UR
  • OBC-NCL
  • SC/ST
  • 40 Years
  • 43 Years
  • 45 Years

7

Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organisation such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies and Institutes.

  • UR
  • OBC-NCL
  • SC/ST
  • 30 Years plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower
  • 33 Years plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower
  • 35 Years plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower

8

Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried.

  • UR
  • OBC-NCL
  • SC/ST
  • 35 Years 
  • 38 Years 
  • 40 Years 

For 7th CPC Level 4, 5 and 6 (Graduate level Posts), candidates’ date of birth need to be between the dates listed below (both dates inclusive): 

Age Group

Upper Limit of Date of Birth (Not earlier than) 

Lower Limit of Date of Birth (Not later than) for Under Graduate Posts

18 to 30
  • UR- 02.07.1986
  • OBC-Non Creamy Layer- 02.07.1983 
  • SC/ST- 02.07.1981

For all community / categories-  01.07.2001

Notes:

  1.  The birth dates limit given in the table undertakes community age relaxation, for SC, ST and OBC-NCL.
  2. Candidates who belong to the community or categories given in the following table are eligible for age relaxation, as applicable.
  3. However, for the below categories/communities, a waiver in the upper age limit / maximum upper age is permitted, after the submission of the required certificates, as can be seen in the table below. 

Sl. no. 

Community/categories 

Relaxation in upper age limit (or) maximum upper age for Under-Graduate posts 

1

OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL)

3 Years

2

SC/ST

5 Years

3

Ex-Servicemen candidates who have put in more than 6 months service after attestation

  • UR
  • OBC-NCL
  • SC/ST
  • 33 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years.
  • 36 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years.
  • 38 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years.

4
  • PwD UR
  • PwD  OBC-NCL
  • PwD  SC/ST
  • 10 Years
  • 13 Years
  • 15 Years

5

Candidates ordinarily have been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989.

  • UR
  • OBC-NCL
  • SC/ST
  • 38 Years
  • 41 Years
  • 43 Years

6

Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum 3 years of service (continuous or in broken spells)

  • UR
  • OBC-NCL
  • SC/ST
  • 40 Years
  • 43 Years
  • 45 Years

7

Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organisation such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies and Institutes.

  • UR
  • OBC-NCL
  • SC/ST
  • 33 Years plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower.
  • 36 Years plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower
  • 38 Years plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower.

8

Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried.

  • UR
  • OBC-NCL
  • SC/ST
  • 35 Years 
  • 38 Years 
  • 40 Years 
  1. SC/ST/OBC-NCL (Non Creamy Layer) candidates applying for unreserved jobs are not eligible for age relaxation.
  2. PwBD candidates applying for UR jobs will be granted an age relaxation that is specifically applicable to UR PwBD candidates.
  3. If a candidate is eligible for age relaxation on multiple grounds, the maximum of the age relaxations for which he or she is eligible will be granted.
  4. It is important to note that the date of birth entered in this application must match the date of birth on the Matriculation/SSLC/Xth Class certificate or an equivalent certificate. Any subsequent requests for its modification will be ignored.
  5. Educational Qualifications: As of the end date for Online Registration, candidates must possess the minimum educational credentials listed in below table for the positions listed there. Those who are expecting the results of the specified minimum educational qualification’s final examination must not apply. 

Category no.

Name of the post

Level in 7th CPC

Minimum educational qualifications

1

Commercial Apprentice

6

Degree from recognized University or its equivalent.

2

Station Master

6

Degree from recognized University or its equivalent.

3

Goods Guard

5

Degree from recognized University or its equivalent.

4

Junior Accounts cum Typist

5

Degree from recognized University or its equivalent. Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential 

5

Senior Clerk cum Typist

5

Degree from recognized University or its equivalent. Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential  

6

Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

5

Degree from recognized University or its equivalent.

7

Senior Time Keeper

5

Degree from recognized University or its equivalent. Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential 

8

Traffic Assistant

4

Degree from recognized University or its equivalent.

9

Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

3

12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate. 50% marks is not to be insisted upon in case of SC / ST / Persons with Benchmark Disability / Ex-servicemen and candidates who possess qualifications higher than 12th (+2 stage).

10

Accounts Clerk cum Typist

2

12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate. 50% marks is not to be insisted upon in case of SC / ST / Persons with Benchmark Disability / Ex-servicemen and candidates who possess qualifications higher than 12th (+2 stage). Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential 

11

Junior Clerk cum Typist

2

12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate. 50% marks is not to be insisted upon in case of SC / ST / Persons with Benchmark Disability / Ex-servicemen and candidates who possess qualifications higher than 12th (+2 stage). Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential 

12

Junior Time Keeper

2

12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate. 50% marks is not to be insisted upon in case of SC / ST / Persons with Benchmark Disability / Ex-servicemen and candidates who possess qualifications higher than 12th (+2 stage). Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential 

13

Trains Clerk

2

12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate. 50% marks is not to be insisted upon in case of SC / ST / Persons with Benchmark Disability / Ex-servicemen and candidates who possess qualifications higher than 12th (+2 stage).
  1. Medical Standards: Candidates invited for document verification must pass the Railway Administration’s required medical fitness test(s) to confirm that they are medically fit to perform the tasks associated with the post(s) they have chosen. One of the most essential medical fitness criteria for railway employees is their visual acuity. The medical requirements are listed below: 

Sl. no. 

Medical standard

General fitness

Visual acuity

1

A-2

Physically fit in all respects

Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (No fogging test). Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses and Must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision and Myopic vision.

2

A-3

Physically fit in all respects

Distant 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 and Must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision and Myopic vision

3

B-2

Physically fit in all respects

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 and must pass a test for Field of Vision(Binocular Vision) etc.

4

C-2

Physically fit in all respects

Distant Vision: 6/12, nil with or without glasses. 

Near Vision: Sn 0.6 combined with or without glasses where reading or close work is required.

Notes:

  • The medical standards listed above are indicative and not exhaustive, and they apply to all candidates. Candidates should read Chapter 5 of the Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Volume I, which is available at website of Indian Railways
  • Candidates who have had Lasik surgery or any other technique to rectify refractory defect are ineligible for the Medical Standard A-2, A-3, and B-2 positions
  • Ex-Servicemen are subject to different medical standards, as specified in Paragraph 534 of the Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Volume I, which may be found on the website of Indian Railways
  • Candidates should double-check that they meet the medical requirements for the position(s) they are applying for. If a candidate fails to pass the recommended medical fitness for the selected posts, he will not be regarded appropriate for selection and appointment for that post and will not be given another appointment