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RRB NTPC Eligibility 2024

The Railway Recruitment Board did not officially release the RRB NTPC eligibility for 2024 but we have presented the eligibility criteria of RRB NTPC here in detail as per the previous years' notifications. RRB conducts NTPC (Non-technical popular categories) exam in five stages - Prelims CBT (Computer Based Test), Mains CBT, Skill test, Document verification, and Medical examination. Only those candidates who fulfill the RRB NTPC eligibility criteria are allowed to appear for the exam. 

RRB NTPC Nationality

As per the RRB NTPC eligibility criteria, a candidate must satisfy any of the following nationality criteria to be allowed to apply for the exam:

       A citizen of India

       A subject of Bhutan or Nepal

       A Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with an intention of permanently settling in India

       A person of Indian origin who has 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 with an intention to permanently settle in India.

RRB NTPC Age Limit

There are two levels in the RRB NTPC exam - Undergraduate or 12th standard level, and Graduate level. The age limit for candidates applying for the undergraduate level as per the RRB NTPC eligibility 2024 should be from 18 to 30 years, while the age limit required for the graduate level exam should be from 18 to 33 years. It implies that the minimum age required to apply for the exam is 18 years as per the RRB NTPC eligibility criteria. Candidates can have a look at the post wise RRB NTPC age limit requirement in the below table:

Post

RRB NTPC Age Limit

Junior Timekeeper

18-30 Years

Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

Junior Clerk cum Typist

Trains Clerk

Assistant Clerk cum Typist

These are the undergraduate level posts for which the age limit is 18-30 years. There are various graduate level posts for which candidates can apply if they satisfy the age limit criteria.

Post

RRB NTPC Age Limit

Commercial Apprentice

18-33 Years

Goods Guard

Traffic Assistant

Senior Clerk cum Typist

Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

Senior Time Keeper

Junior Account Assistant cum Typist

Station Master

There are age relaxations allowed for different categories of people. As per the RRB NTPC age relaxation norms, the upper age limit is extended by some years for different categories. Candidates can look at it in detail in the section below.

RRB NTPC Age Relaxation

Under the RRB NTPC eligibility criteria, there are age relaxations allowed for different categories which are listed below for both undergraduate and graduate level posts:

Category

RRB NTPC Age Relaxation

SC/ST

5 Years

OBC

3 years

PwD

UR

10 Years

OBC

13 Years

SC/ST

15 Years

Ex-Serviceman candidates

UR

30 years plus the number of years of service in Defence plus 3 years

SC/ST

35 years plus the number of years of service in Defence plus 3 years

OBC

33 years plus the number of years of service in Defence plus 3 years.

Candidates who were domiciled from Jammu and Kashmir during the period 01-01-1980 to 31-12-1989.

UR

35 Years

OBC

38 Years

SC/ST

40 Years

Candidates serving as Casual Labour, Group C and Group D staff in Indian Railways with a minimum of 3 years of service

UR

40 years

OBC

43 Years

SC/ST

45 Years

Candidates working in Quasi-Administrative offices of Railway organizations like Co-operative societies, Railway Canteen, and Institutes

UR

30 years plus length of service or 5 years, whichever is lower

OBC

33 years plus length of service or 5 years, whichever is lower

SC/ST

35 years plus length of service or 5 years, whichever is lower

Women who are Widows/Divorced/judicially separated but not remarried

UR

35 Years

OBC

38 Years

SC/ST

40 Years

RRB NTPC Educational Qualification

Here we will see the minimum educational qualification required for RRB NTPC for different posts. Candidates who wish to apply for the exam must check the educational qualification mandatory as per RRB NTPC eligibility criteria.

 Name of the post

 RRB NTPC Educational Qualification (Minimum)

Commercial Apprentice

Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent.

Station Master

Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent.

Goods Guard

Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent.

Junior Accounts Assistant Cum

Typist

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

Senior Clerk Cum Typist

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

Senior Commercial Cum Ticket

Clerk

Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent.

Senior Time Keeper

Degree from a recognized university or its equivalent and typing proficiency in English /Hindi on Computer is essential

Traffic Assistant

Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent.

Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk

12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate.

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

Accounts Clerk Cum Typist

12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate.

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

Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential

Junior Clerk Cum Typist

12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate.

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

Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential

Junior Time Keeper

12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate.

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

Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential

Trains Clerk

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 the candidates who possess qualifications higher than 12th (+2 stage).

Note: If a student is a graduate or possesses higher qualifications than the 12th Standard, 50% marks compulsion in Class XII will not be insisted upon. For example, If a student is a Graduate and has scored 45% in Class XII, 50% marks compulsion in Class XII will not be insisted upon.

RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria FAQs

1.What is RRB NTPC Eligibility 2024?

RRB NTPC Eligibility criteria 2024 provides details of all the conditions required to fulfill by the candidates regarding age limit, educational qualification, nationality, etc. Candidates are advised to check the RRB NTPC eligibility before applying for the exam.

2.What is the upper age limit to apply for RRB NTPC Exam as per RRB NTPC eligibility criteria?

As per the RRB NTPC eligibility criteria, the upper age limit for undergraduate level exam is 30 years, and for the graduate level exam, it is 33 years. There are age relaxations available in the upper age limit for different categories. So, check the upper age limit for your category and then apply for the exam.

3.What is the minimum age required as per RRB NTPC eligibility criteria?

As per the RRB NTPC eligibility, the minimum age required to apply for RRB NTPC exam is 18 years. You should have completed at least 12th grade to apply for the exam.

4.Can any person who does not fulfil the parameters of RRB NTPC eligibility apply for the exam?

If you do not fulfill the RRB NTPC eligibility criteria, then do not apply for the exam. Even if you find success in filling out the application form and clearing the exam, your candidature will be canceled in the document verification stage. However, it is advisable to check the relaxations available for different categories like SC/ST/OBC/Ex-servicemen, etc to find whether you are eligible or not.

5.What is the RRB NTPC age limit as per RRB NTPC eligibility criteria?

According to the RRB NTPC eligibility 2024, the age limit for the UR category for undergraduate posts is 18-30 years, while for graduate-level posts, it is 18-33 years. Check the age relaxations allowed in the upper age limit for different categories before applying for the exam.

6.What is the minimum RRB NTPC education qualification?

As per RRB NTPC eligibility criteria, to apply for the RRB NTPC exam, the minimum education qualification required is 12th passed. It is for posts like Assistant Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, etc.

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