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RRB NTPC Eligibility 2024

The RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria is a set of requirements that candidates must fulfill to be eligible to apply online. The RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria consist of various factors such as age limit, educational qualification, nationality, experience, etc as per RRB NTPC 2024. Therefore, candidates are advised to thoroughly check the RRB NTPC Eligibility 2024 before applying for the position.

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RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria – Overview

Eligible candidates must be aware of the overall details of the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2024. We have mentioned below the RRB NTPC Eligibility 2024 overview.

ParticularsExam Details
Exam NameRRB NTPC
Exam levelNational Level
Conducting AuthorityRailway Recruitment Board
Exam ModeFor both the stages – Online i.e. Computer Based Test (CBT)
CBT Stage 1 Exam DateTo be Announced
Total No. of VacancyTo be Announced
FrequencyOnce a year

RRB NTPC Eligibility – Age Limit

Age limit as per the standards of RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria 2024.

  • Minimum: 18 years
  • Maximum: 33 years

The age limit criteria will be considered as of 01/07/2024.

We have mentioned below the category-wise upper limit of date of birth for the candidates.

CategoriesUpper Limit of Date of Birth
UR & EWS02.07.1991
OBC (NCL)02.07.1988
SC & ST02.07.1986

RRB NTPC Age Limit for Graduate Level Posts

Please see the table below for the RRB NTPC Age Limit applicable to Graduate-level posts:

Age GroupCategoryUpper Age LimitLower Age Limit
18-33 YearsUR2 July 19861 July 2001
18-33 YearsOBC-Non Creamy Layer2 July 19831 July 2001
18-33 YearsSC/ST2 July 19811 July 2001

RRB NTPC Age Relaxation

Candidates must check the age relaxation table below for various categories under the RRB NTPC Eligibility before applying online.

CategoryUpper Limit Relaxation
OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL)3 years
SC/ST5 years
Ex-Servicemen (UR)30 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years
Ex-Servicemen (OBC-Non Creamy)33 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)35 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years.
PwBD (UR)10 years
PwBD (OBC-NCL)13 years
PwBD (SC/ST)15 years
Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. (UR)35 years
Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. (OBC)38 years
Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. (SC/ST)40 years
Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum of 3 years service (UR)40 years
Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum of 3 years service (OBC)43 years
Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum of 3 years service (SC/ST)45 years
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (UR)30 Years plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (OBC)33 Years plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (SC/ST)35 Years plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower
Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from their husband but not remarried. (UR)35 years
Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from their husband but not remarried. (OBC)38 years
Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from their husband but not remarried. (SC/ST)40 years

RRB NTPC Eligibility 2024 Educational Qualifications

The educational qualification will be different for every post of RRB NTPC. For RRB NTPC graduate-level posts, candidates need a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. For undergraduate-level posts, a minimum of Class 12 education is required. Refer to the table below for specific educational qualifications based on the post.

Name of the PostRRB NTPC Educational Qualification
Commercial ApprenticeDegree from a recognised University or its equivalent
Station MasterDegree from a recognised University or its equivalent
Goods GuardDegree from a recognised University or its equivalent
Junior Accounts Assistant Cum TypistDegree from a recognised University or its equivalent

Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential
Senior Clerk Cum TypistDegree from a recognised University or its equivalent

Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential
Senior Commercial Cum Ticket ClerkDegree from a recognised University or its equivalent
Senior Time KeeperDegree from a recognized University or its equivalent

Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential
Traffic AssistantDegree from a recognized University or its equivalent
Commercial Cum Ticket ClerkClass 12 or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate 50% marks are not to be insisted upon for SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and candidates with higher qualifications
Accounts Clerk Cum TypistClass 12 or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate 50% marks are not applicable for SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and candidates with higher qualifications

Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential
Junior Clerk Cum TypistClass 12 or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate 50% marks are not to be insisted upon for SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and candidates with higher qualifications

Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential
Junior Time KeeperClass 12 or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate50% marks are not required for SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and candidates with higher qualifications

Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential
Trains ClerkClass 12 or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate50% marks are not to be insisted upon for SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and candidates with higher qualifications

RRB NTPC Eligibility 2024 Medical Standards

Before applying for the RRB NTPC post, candidates must thoroughly check the medical standards according to the RRB NTPC Eligibility 2024. The table below provides detailed information about the RRB NTPC Eligibility 2024 Medical Standards.

Post NameMedical Standards
Commercial ApprenticeB2
Station MasterA2
Goods GuardA2
Junior Accounts Assistant Cum TypistC2
Senior Clerk Cum TypistC2
Senior Commercial Cum Ticket ClerkB2
Senior Time KeeperC2
Traffic AssistantA2
Commercial Cum Ticket ClerkB2, C2
Accounts Clerk Cum TypistC2
Junior Clerk Cum TypistC2
Junior Time KeeperC2
Trains ClerkA3

RRB NTPC 2024 Eye Standard

Medical StandardNTPC Eye Criteria
A-2Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (No fogging test),
Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses. Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, and Myopic Vision.
A-3Distance 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. Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, and Myopic Vision.
B-2Distance 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. Must pass tests for Field of Vision (Binocular Vision), etc.
C-2Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses,
Near Vision: Sn: 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required.

RRB NTPC 2024 Nationality

  • Candidates must be a citizen of India.
  • Candidates can also be a subject of Bhutan or Nepal.
  • Tibetan refugees who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, to settle permanently, are also eligible.
  • Individuals of Indian origin who have migrated from Burma, Pakistan, East African countries of Uganda, Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Malawi, Zambia, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam to settle permanently in India are also eligible.

RRB NTPC 2024 Selection Process

The RRB NTPC 2024 selection process involves four stages, each of which candidates must successfully navigate to qualify for recruitment. These stages are as follows:

  1. CBT 1 (Computer Based Test 1)
  2. CBT 2 (Computer Based Test 2)
  3. CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test) / Skill Test
  4. Document Verification

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RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria 2024 – Frequently Asked Questions

Q.1 What is the minimum age limit for the RRB NTPC 2024?

Ans. 18 years is the minimum age limit for the RRB NTPC Recruitment.

Q.2 What are the RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria 2024?

Ans. The RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria vary for different posts. For more details, you can check this article.

Q.3 I am a fresher can I attend the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2024?

Ans. Yes, freshers can also take the RRB NTPC exam. No prior experience is required for the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2024.

Q.4 Where can I find the detail category-wise age relaxation 2024?

Ans: You can check the category-wise age relaxation 2024 in this article.


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