RRB NTPC Eligibility 2025: Age Limit and Qualification

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March 31, 2025

To be eligible for the examination, applicants must match the requirements mentioned in the official notification. The RRB NTPC eligibility criteria for 2025 differs according to whether the individual is looking for a graduate or undergraduate post. Undergraduate applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 33. Graduate-level posts, on the other hand, have an age limit ranging from 18 to 36.

In terms of educational qualifications, candidates seeking for undergraduate posts must have completed Class 12, while those applying for graduate posts must have a recognised university degree. Apart from the age and educational requirements, applicants must also fulfil the particular medical requirements set for all posts in the RRB NTPC examination.

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RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria 2025

Applicants interested in taking the RRB NTPC test must fulfil the board's eligibility requirements. This covers the age limits, educational qualications, nationality, and others. This article covers all of the RRB NTPC qualifying requirements, including age, nationality, and more.

RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria 2025 Overview

The official notification for RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria is scheduled to be published between July and September. As per previous year's notification, we have included a table below for an overview of the RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria 2025.

RRB NTPC Eligibility 2025 Overview
Particulars	Exam Details
Exam Name	RRB NTPC
Exam Level	National Level
Conducting Authority	Railway Recruitment Board
Exam Mode	For both the stages – Online i.e. Computer Based Test (CBT)
CBT Stage 1 Exam Date	To be Released
Total No. of Vacancy	To be Released
Frequency	Once a year
Official Website	indianrailways.gov.in

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RRB NTPC Educational Qualification

A graduation degree from a recognised university is necessary for graduate-level posts with RRB NTPC. A Class 12 pass is the minimum educational requirement for undergraduate-level posts. Applicants interested in applying should refer to the tables.

RRB NTPC Eligibility 2025 Educational Qualification
Name of Post	Qualification
Goods Train Manager	Graduation from a recognized university
Station Master	Graduation from a recognized university
Jr. Accounts Asstt. cum Typist	Graduation from a recognized university
Sr. Clerk cum Typist	Graduation from a recognized university
Accounts Clerk cum Typist	12th Pass
Jr. Clerk cum Typist	12th Pass
Comm. Cum Ticket Clerk	12th Pass
Trains Clerk	12th Pass

RRB NTPC Physical standards

Applicants must fulfil visual standards. The table below displays the visual requirements necessary for RRB NTPC posts.

RRB NTPC Eligibility Physical Standard
S.No.	Medical Standard	General fitness	Visual acuity
1	A-2	Physically fit in all respects	Distance vision is 6/9 with or without glasses (no fogging test), whereas near vision is Sn = 0.6 with or without glasses. Must pass the color vision, binocular vision, night vision, and myopic vision tests.
2	A-3	Physically fit in all respects	Distance vision: 6/9, with or without glasses (lens power not to exceed 2D). Near vision: Sn = 0.6, with or without glasses. Must pass the color vision, binocular vision, night vision, and myopic vision tests.
3	B-2	Physically fit in all respects	Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (lens power not to exceed 4D). Near vision: Sn = 0.6, with or without glasses for reading or close work. Must pass a field of vision (binocular vision) test, among other things.
4	C-2	Physically fit in all respects	Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 (with or without glasses) Near Vision: Sn: 0.6 with or without glasses for reading or close work.

RRB NTPC Age Limit

Applicants who apply for undergraduate posts must be between the ages of 18 and 33 as of January 1, 2025. Applicants applying for Graduate posts must be between the ages of 18 and 36. Age-related information for each post are provided below.

RRB NTPC Age Limit For Undergraduate Posts

The age limits for RRB NTPC Undergraduate Posts are shown in the table below:

RRB NTPC Age Limit For Undergraduate Posts
Post	Age Limit
Junior Clerk cum Typist	18-33 Years
Assistant Clerk cum Typist	18-33 Years
Junior Timekeeper	18-33 Years
Trains Clerk	18-33 Years
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	18-33 Years

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RRB NTPC Age Limit For Graduate Posts

The following table shows the age limitations for RRB NTPC Graduate Posts:

RRB NTPC Age Limit For Graduate Posts
Post	Age Limit
Traffic Assistant	18-36 Years
Goods Guard	18-36 Years
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	18-36 Years
Senior Clerk cum Typist	18-36 Years
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist	18-36 Years
Senior Time Keeper	18-36 Years
Commercial Apprentice	18-36 Years
Station Master	18-36 Years

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RRB NTPC Age Relaxation

Candidates in reserved categories are eligible for age relaxation. The RRB NTPC age relaxation for each category is as follows:

RRB NTPC Age Relaxations 2025
Category	Age Relaxation
OBC NCL- Non-creamy Layer	3 years
SC/ST	5 years
Ex-Serviceman-UR & EWS	3 Years (After deduction of length of service from age)
Ex-Serviceman-OBC-NCL	6 Years (After deduction of length of service from age)
Ex-Serviceman- SC/ST	8 Years (After deduction of length of service from age)
PwD-UR & EWS	10 years
PwD- OBC- NCL	13 years
PwD-SC/ST	15 years
Candidates serving in Group ‘C’ and former Group ‘D’ Railway staff, or substitutes with at least 3 years of continuous or broken service in the Railway.	UR & EWS- 40 years of age OBC (NCL)- 43 years of age SC/ST- 45 years of age
Candidates working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway, such as Railway Canteens, Cooperative Societies, and Institutes.	Up to the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is less
Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried	UR & EWS- 35 years of age OBC (NCL)- 38 years of age SC/ST- 40 years of age

RRB NTPC Nationality

The RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria also considers applicant's nationality. The information on the applicant's citizenship is provided below:

Candidates must be citizens of India.
Candidates may also be citizens of Bhutan or Nepal.
Tibetan refugees who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, and want to stay permanently are also eligible.
Candidates of Indian origin who moved to India permanently from Burma, Pakistan, the East African republic of Uganda, Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania (previously Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Malawi, Zambia, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam are also eligible.

RRB NTPC Experience

According to last year's notification for RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria, applicants are not required to have previous job experience. As a result, no extra marks will be granted for previous job experience in any subject. However, meeting the qualifying requirements is the most important point in the application procedure.

RRB NTPC Eligibility 2025 FAQs

Q1 - What is the RRB NTPC qualification for a station master?

Ans - The RRB NTPC Station Master post requires a 12th grade pass or equivalent, as well as a diploma in railway operations or railway signalling from a recognised institution.

Q2 - I am a fresher, can I attend the RRB NTPC Recruitment?

Ans - Yes, you may apply for the RRB NTPC Recruitment as a fresher. To be qualified, you must have completed your 12th grade or equivalent with a minimum of 50%.

Q3 - Do I need to have typing proficiency for RRB NTPC?

Ans - Yes, certain posts need typing skill in English or Hindi. The typing speed requirement varies based on the post you are applying for.

Q4 - What are the documents required for eligibility verification for RRB NTPC?

Ans - The documents needed for eligibility verification for RRB NTPC include a 12th pass certificate or equivalent, PAN card, Photo identification card, graduation degree (if applicable), and typing certificate.

Q5 - What are the eligibility criteria for NTPC?

Ans. RRB NTPC eligibility criteria include a minimum age of 18 years, an educational level (10+2 or equivalent), Indian citizenship, and physical/medical standards based on the applicant's post needs. Reservations are available for PwD applicants, and previous work is not required.

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