The RRB NTPC Medical Test 2026 is an important stage of the recruitment process for both Graduate and Undergraduate posts. Candidates shortlisted after the applicable CBTs, post-specific skill or aptitude tests, and Document Verification must satisfy the prescribed Railway medical standard for the post allotted to them.
For the latest RRB NTPC recruitment, candidates should refer to the medical standard prescribed for their specific post under the relevant CEN. The post-wise standards below follow the latest detailed NTPC recruitment framework and should be checked against the detailed CEN 06/2026 for Graduate posts and CEN 07/2026 for Undergraduate posts when the complete post-wise parameters are issued.
What is the RRB NTPC Medical Test 2026?
The RRB NTPC Medical Fitness Test is conducted to determine whether a shortlisted candidate is medically suitable for the post allotted to them. The examination is conducted by the Railway Administration at authorised Railway medical facilities. Depending on the prescribed medical category, candidates may be examined for:
- General physical fitness
- Distant vision
- Near vision
- Colour vision, where prescribed
- Binocular vision, where prescribed
- Night vision, where prescribed
- Myopic vision, where prescribed
- Field of vision, where applicable
- Other medical parameters relevant to Railway service
Candidates must satisfy the medical standard prescribed for their allotted post to proceed with appointment.
Why is the RRB NTPC Medical Test Important?
Different RRB NTPC posts involve different types of duties. Some posts are directly connected with train movement and operational safety, while others primarily involve commercial, accounts, or clerical work. The medical examination is therefore important because:
- Safety-related posts require high visual standards.
- Operational posts may involve shift duties and continuous alertness.
- Certain posts require correct colour identification and binocular vision.
- Candidates must be physically capable of performing the duties of their allotted post.
- Different posts have different medical categories such as A-2, A-3, B-2 and C-2.
Failing to meet the prescribed medical standard for the allotted post can affect the candidate’s appointment.
RRB NTPC Medical Standards 2026
The main medical categories relevant to the current NTPC post structure are A-2, A-3, B-2 and C-2.
| Medical Standard | General Fitness | Visual Standard |
| A-2 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses. Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses. Candidate must also satisfy prescribed Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision and Myopic Vision requirements. |
| A-3 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses, subject to prescribed lens-power limits. Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses. Additional visual tests apply as prescribed. |
| B-2 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses, subject to prescribed lens-power limits. Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses where reading or close work is required. Additional visual requirements apply as prescribed. |
| 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. |
Candidates should treat the detailed Railway medical standard applicable to their recruitment notification as final.
RRB NTPC Medical Standard for Graduate Level Posts
Under the latest established RRB NTPC Graduate post structure, the post-wise medical standards are:
| Graduate Post | Medical Standard |
| Station Master | A-2 |
| Goods Train Manager | A-2 |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | B-2 |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | C-2 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | C-2 |
Candidates applying under RRB NTPC Graduate CEN 06/2026 should verify these standards against the final detailed post-wise parameters issued for the current recruitment cycle.
RRB NTPC Medical Standard for Undergraduate Level Posts
The latest established Undergraduate post structure includes four major posts with different medical requirements.
| Undergraduate Post | Medical Standard |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | B-2 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | C-2 |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | C-2 |
| Trains Clerk | A-3 |
Candidates applying under CEN 07/2026 should check the detailed notification when available for final confirmation of post-wise medical requirements.
RRB NTPC Post-Wise Medical Standards 2026
The combined Graduate and Undergraduate post-wise medical standard table is given below for quick reference.
| Post Name | Level | Medical Standard |
| Station Master | Graduate | A-2 |
| Goods Train Manager | Graduate | A-2 |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | Graduate | B-2 |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | Graduate | C-2 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | Graduate | C-2 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | Undergraduate | B-2 |
| Trains Clerk | Undergraduate | A-3 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Undergraduate | C-2 |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | Undergraduate | C-2 |
RRB NTPC A-2 Medical Standard
A-2 is among the stricter medical standards applicable to NTPC posts. In the current established post structure, it applies to:
- Station Master
- Goods Train Manager
A-2 Eyesight Requirement
The standard generally requires:
- Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses
- Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses
- Colour Vision: As prescribed
- Binocular Vision: As prescribed
- Night Vision: As prescribed
- Myopic Vision: As prescribed
RRB NTPC A-3 Medical Standard
Undergraduate Trains Clerk carries the A-3 medical standard in the latest established post structure.
The general visual standard includes:
- Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses
- Lens power subject to the prescribed Railway limit
- Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses
- Additional tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision and Myopic Vision as prescribed
RRB NTPC B-2 Medical Standard
B-2 applies to commercial posts such as:
- Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor
- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
The general standard includes:
- Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses
- Lens power subject to the prescribed limit
- Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when close work is required
- Other visual requirements as prescribed by Railway medical rules
RRB NTPC C-2 Medical Standard
C-2 generally applies to clerical and accounts-related NTPC posts. These include:
- Junior Account Assistant cum Typist
- Senior Clerk cum Typist
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist
- Junior Clerk cum Typist
The general visual requirement includes:
- 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
Compared with A-2 and A-3, C-2 is generally associated with office and clerical duties rather than train-operation duties.
RRB NTPC Eyesight Criteria 2026
Eyesight requirements are particularly important in RRB NTPC because the standard varies substantially between posts.
| Medical Category | Distant Vision | Near Vision |
| A-2 | 6/9, 6/9 without glasses | Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses |
| A-3 | 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses, subject to prescribed lens limits | Sn 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses |
| B-2 | 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses, subject to prescribed lens limits | Sn 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses where required |
| C-2 | 6/12, nil with or without glasses | Sn 0.6 combined with or without glasses where required |
Candidates should not assume that simply wearing spectacles makes them ineligible. Eligibility depends on the medical category of the post, visual acuity achieved, lens-power limits and other prescribed visual tests.
Is Colour Vision Tested in RRB NTPC Medical Examination?
Colour vision testing is relevant for posts where the prescribed Railway medical category requires it. It is particularly important for operational posts requiring higher visual standards. Candidates applying for posts such as Station Master, Goods Train Manager or other posts carrying stricter A-category standards should carefully review the visual requirements mentioned in the recruitment notification and Railway medical rules. Candidates should not assume that the same colour-vision requirement applies uniformly to every NTPC post.
Are Spectacles Allowed in RRB NTPC Medical Test?
This depends on the medical category.
- A-2 Posts: A-2 requires the prescribed distant and near vision without glasses, making the visual requirement stricter.
- A-3 Posts: Glasses may be permitted subject to prescribed visual acuity and lens-power conditions.
- B-2 Posts: Glasses may be permitted subject to the prescribed lens-power limit and visual standard.
- C-2 Posts: Vision may be assessed with or without glasses according to the prescribed standard.
Is LASIK Allowed in RRB NTPC?
Candidates should not assume that LASIK automatically makes them eligible or ineligible for every NTPC post. Suitability after refractive surgery can depend on:
- The medical category of the post
- Railway medical rules applicable at the time of examination
- Visual acuity
- Stability of vision
- Other prescribed ophthalmological parameters
What Happens During the RRB NTPC Medical Test?
The exact examination may vary according to the candidate’s post and medical category. The Railway medical examination can assess areas such as:
- General physical condition
- Eyesight
- Colour perception where required
- Binocular vision where required
- Hearing
- Relevant medical history
- Physical abnormalities affecting job performance
- Other parameters required under Railway medical rules
When is the RRB NTPC Medical Test Conducted?
The medical examination is generally conducted toward the final stages of recruitment. The broad recruitment sequence is:
Graduate Posts
CBT 1 → CBT 2 → CBAT/Typing Skill Test where applicable → Document Verification → Medical Examination
Undergraduate Posts
CBT 1 → CBT 2 → Typing Skill Test where applicable → Document Verification → Medical Examination
FAQs
The RRB NTPC Medical Test is a mandatory medical fitness examination conducted before final appointment to determine whether candidates satisfy the medical requirements of their allotted NTPC post.
Under the latest established NTPC post structure, Station Master and Goods Train Manager require the A-2 medical standard.
The medical standard for Trains Clerk is A-3 under the latest detailed NTPC framework.
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk carries the B-2 medical standard.
Junior Clerk cum Typist carries the C-2 medical standard.
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